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2006 Land Rover Lr3 V8 Se- Lowest Mileage And Immaculate- Free Shipping If Bini on 2040-cars

US $17,950.00
Year:2006 Mileage:53279 Color: Measurements
Location:

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
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Thank you for checking out this BEAUTIFUL Land Rover LR3.

THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE WANTED! Literally everything you want and ready to go! Only 53,000 original miles!


Color: Tonga Green Pearlescent
Interior: Two tone Black and Alpaca Tan
Wheels: 20" Storm King Wheels with new Nitto Terra Grappler Tires!

The extremely successful Land Rover LR3 SUV combines tough off-roading capability with a powerful 4.4 V8 engines and a sophisticated four-wheel-drive system. It is roomy, comfortable, and a smooth ride! This LR3 is for the driving enthusiast, and is a perfect family hauler or even a sophisticated transport to a fine dinner! Reward yourself!

If you are in the market for a lovely example of well taken care of, impeccable service history and included is a land rover extended warranty plan covering until 12/20/2016 or 86,000 miles. This vehicle has had three owners, the original owner (shows on carfax) had for only 1 year and the second owner was located in Colorado and purchased by current owner in December 2013 from Land Rover Denver East- still staying in Denver. It's well-equipped and in a classy color combination, call or email us regarding this LR3!


No accidents !
No airbag deployment !
No paint work !
No Scratches!

no stories- just a well cared for example of a LR3!

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If you don't selected BUY IT NOW- shipping will be offered at wholesale cost- and we can help get that arranged for you.

Why pay new sticker prices, when you can save thousands dollars and have a stunning car arriving at your door! The owner is selling due to family changes and not needing three cars. There is nothing wrong WHATSOEVER, just the need to sell. This car can be seen in person, brought to dealer for any inspection needed- this is as clean as they come and a near pristine example.

Note: For $750- there is an extra set of 19" OEM wheels and tires in excellent condition- can be used as a winter set to keep the storm king wheels immaculate. Let us know if interested.

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SPECS:


Exterior Measurements

6 ft. 3.4 in. (75.4 in.) 6 ft. 2.1 in. (74.1 in.)
15 ft. 10.9 in. (190.9 in.) 0 ft. 7.3 in. (7.3 in.)
5 ft. 3.2 in. (63.2 in.) 5 ft. 3.5 in. (63.5 in.)
9 ft. 5.6 in. (113.6 in.)

Interior Measurements

40.4 in. 42.4 in.
59.2 in. 42.4 in.
37.6 in. 59.4 in.

Fuel

Gas Premium unleaded (required)
22.8 gal. 296.4/410.4 mi.
13/18 mpg

Weights and Capacities

7716 lbs. 1806 lbs.
7121 lbs. 5315 lbs.
37.2 degrees 29.6 degrees
44.5 cu.ft. 90.3 cu.ft.
** When adequately equipped, which may require engine and/or other drivetrain upgrades.

DriveTrain

Four wheel drive 6-speed shiftable automatic

Engine & Performance

4.0 L Single overhead cam (SOHC)
V6 12
269 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm 216 hp @ 4500 rpm
37.6 ft.

Suspension

  • Double wishbone front suspension
  • Double wishbone rear suspension
  • Four-wheel independent suspension

Warranty

4 yr./ 50000 mi. 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
4 yr./ 50000 mi.
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Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

  • 6 -way power passenger seat
  • 6 -way power driver seat
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Leatherette
  • Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

  • Remote keyless power door locks
  • Power mirrors
  • Heated mirrors

Instrumentation

  • Clock
  • Tachometer

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Speed-proportional power steering
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
  • Cargo area light
  • Leather trim on center console
  • Leather steering wheel

In Car Entertainment

  • Diversity antenna
  • 6 total speakers
  • AM/FM stereo

Exterior Features

Roof and Glass

  • Speed sensitive wipers
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack

Tires and Wheels

  • Alloy wheels
  • 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
  • Steel spare wheel
  • 255/60R H tires
  • All season tires
  • Temporary spare tire

Doors

  • Rear liftgate door

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Engine immobilizer
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system





Review from Edmunds.com

2006 Land Rover LR3 Review

Introduction

Once cherished by jungle explorers and Saharan desert-trekkers, Land Rover has undergone a significant makeover in recent years and now represents the creme de la creme of the booming luxury SUV market. This image was helped by a short-lived buyout deal with BMW that lasted just long enough to produce the opulent and exclusive new Range Rover. Unfortunately, the BMW deal came undone before the same magic could be worked on the midsize Discovery, which arrived in the U.S. in 1995. Ford came along a few years later and snapped Rover up, hoping to apply the same formula that has proven successful at other legendary British brands recently acquired by the Blue Oval.

The Land Rover LR3 is the first product born out of that relationship, and from what we can tell, it looks more than worthy of carrying the Land Rover badge. When the development began on the LR3, engineers started on the inside and worked their way out. The interior is unmistakably Land Rover, boasting luxurious leather seating and a muted elegance that reflects its British heritage. Three-row seating for seven is available, and a stadium-style layout guarantees every passenger a stellar view of the world passing by. The LR3 can also be ordered with a fixed glass roof that filters out heat and UV rays while letting in the view above, and both the second- and third-row seats can be folded flat for increased cargo capacity. Other interior amenities include a touchscreen navigation system, Bluetooth-enabled communication and an optional 14-speaker, Harman Kardon surround sound stereo.

All that luxury and technology wouldn't be worth much if it wasn't riding on a proper platform, so the Ford/Rover team designed a new hydroformed backbone that is purportedly one of the strongest in the industry. A V8 borrowed from the Jaguar parts bin channels 300 horsepower through a six-speed automatic transmission, and a cutting-edge four-wheel independent suspension actively dampens each corner of the vehicle separately to accommodate changes in terrain. A less expensive 216-hp V6 model is offered as well. The LR3 also boasts full-time, dual-range four-wheel drive and ride height control, so it can tackle everything from rain-slick turnpikes to mud-filled bogs with ease. Overall, the 2006 Land Rover LR3 looks to be a refined and well-engineered addition to the SUV lineup, offering a nice balance of luxury and capability with a dash of Ford engineering thrown in for good measure.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The Land Rover LR3 is offered in two trim levels, SE and HSE. Both come standard with leather upholstery, stadium seating, fold-flat rear seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a nine-speaker 240-watt Harman Kardon audio system with a six-disc CD changer and all-wheel drive. HSE models get 19-inch alloy wheels, a third-row fold-flat seat (boosting seating capacity to seven), a 14-speaker 550-watt Logic 7 digital surround sound system, a navigation system and rear parking sensors.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2006 Land Rover LR3 has two available engines. The SE model can be ordered with either a 216-hp, 4.0-liter V6 or a 300-hp, 4.4-liter V8. The HSE comes with the V8 only. Both engines have an adaptive six-speed automatic transmission that channels power to the ground through a sophisticated Terrain Response four-wheel-drive system. With a rotary knob controlling five settings (general, snow-grass-gravel, mud and ruts, sand, and rock crawl), the 4WD system optimizes everything from throttle response to the stability control system to the differentials for the conditions. The LR3 also features a fully independent suspension, which utilizes electronically controlled air springs to automatically adapt to virtually any terrain or off-road challenge. Properly equipped, the V8-engined LR3 can tow up to 7,700 pounds.

Safety

Safety features include adaptive headlights that "look" around corners and adjust up and down to counter the effects of hard braking, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, active antiroll technology, hill-descent control, side-impact and head curtain airbags and even an electronic parking brake.

Interior Design and Special Features

The Land Rover LR3 features a spacious cabin packed with clever storage solutions, as well as either five or seven seats trimmed in English leather. All rear seats fold into the floor when not in use to create a vast flat-loading space. A commanding driving position and elevated stadium seating give the driver and passengers alike a clear view of their surroundings and an optional glass panoramic roof enhances that view even further. The dash has a simple, geometric look that is very similar to the elegant design employed in the Range Rover. Switches are kept to a minimum, thanks to built-in technology that minimizes the need for driver input, and every tactile surface is thickly padded, as one would expect in a vehicle of this caliber.

Driving Impressions

Even with 300 horsepower on tap, the 5,700-pound LR3 is no rocket, but thanks to a stellar four-wheel-drive system and the adaptive six-speed transmission, there is always plenty of power (and traction) available underfoot. The advanced suspension makes for a comfortable ride on the highway and ensures plenty of traction if you ever feel the need to go exploring off-road. Nimble rack and pinion steering lends the Rover a crisp feel behind the wheel. If you're looking for a midsize luxury SUV that can do it all, the 2006 Land Rover LR3 is about as good as it gets.2






 




2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE
VIN: SALAE25436A374076
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.4L V8 FI DOHC 32V
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
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3 Previous owners
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7 Service records available
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Types of owners: Rental, Personal
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Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Year purchased 2006  2007  2014 
Type of owner Rental Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership 9 months  6 yrs. 9 mo.  6 months 
Owned in the following states/provinces Oregon, Colorado  Colorado  Colorado 
Estimated miles driven per year ---  5,572/yr  --- 
Last reported odometer reading 12,061  50,137  51,658 

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Airbag Deployment
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Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased: 2006
Type: Rental
Where: Oregon, Colorado
Est. length owned: 4/14/06 - 1/25/07
(9 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
04/14/2006   15   Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Portland, OR  
Odometer reading reported
Titled or registered as rental
vehicle
04/27/2006     Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Portland, OR
Title #0611746022  
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
01/25/2007   12,044   Auto Auction
Pacific Region  
Listed as a manufacturer vehicle
Sold at auction
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02/08/2007     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Aurora, CO
Title #375602  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
02/14/2007   12,061   Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Parking brake adjusted
Computer reprogrammed
Parking brake system checked
Four wheel alignment performed
Tire repaired
Tires rotated and balanced
Parking brake light switch replaced
 
Owner 2
Purchased: 2007
Type: Personal
Where: Colorado
Est. miles/year: 5,572/yr
Est. length owned: 2/16/07 - 12/6/13
(6 yrs. 9 mo.)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/16/2007   12,064   Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
03/20/2007     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #723353  
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
11/03/2007   21,318   Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
22,500 mile service performed
Exterior light bulb(s) replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Oil and filter changed
Key(s)/remote(s) reprogrammed
Evaporative emissions vent purge valve replaced
09/04/2009   34,932   Land Rover Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, CO
303-347-1500
landroverhighlandsra
nch.com
 
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Front brake pads and rotors replaced
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced
12/11/2009   36,501   Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Battery/charging system checked
Battery replaced
Tailgate/hatch latch replaced
Anti-theft/keyless device/alarm repaired
03/13/2010   38,322   Colorado
Inspection Station  
Passed emissions inspection
03/15/2010     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #11T723353  
Registration issued or renewed
03/27/2010   38,557   Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Air suspension checked
ABS system checked
Computer(s) checked
04/27/2011     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #11T723353  
Registration issued or renewed
09/30/2011     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #11T723353  
Registration issued or renewed
03/10/2012   45,998   Colorado
Inspection Station  
Passed emissions inspection
03/12/2012     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #11T723353  
Registration issued or renewed
03/13/2013     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #11T723353  
Registration issued or renewed
12/06/2013   50,005   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
12/10/2013   50,071   Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Brakes serviced
Engine checked
Floor mats installed
Oil and filter changed
Air filter replaced
Battery replaced
12/10/2013     Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Vehicle offered for sale
12/11/2013   50,072   Colorado
Inspection Station  
Passed emissions inspection
12/12/2013     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Conifer, CO
Title #11T723353  
Registration issued or renewed
12/19/2013   50,137   Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Vehicle sold
12/19/2013     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Vehicle purchase reported
12/27/2013     Land Rover Denver East
Aurora, CO
303-751-1500
landroverdenvereast.
com
 
Vehicle offered for sale
 
Owner 3
Purchased: 2014
Type: Personal
Where: Colorado
Est. length owned: 1/9/14 - present
(6 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/09/2014     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Denver, CO
Title #01C379067  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
02/27/2014     Colorado
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Denver, CO
Title #01C379067  
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
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03/01/2014   51,658   Land Rover Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, CO
303-347-1500
landroverhighlandsra
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Maintenance inspection completed
Engine checked
Power seat switch replaced
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Jaguar Land Rover creates new Special Operations division for halo vehicles, bespoke commissions

Fri, 13 Jun 2014

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that a new division of the British manufacturer will be dedicated to "bespoke commissions," as well as heritage products and apparel. Oh, and the new Special Operations division will also be behind JLR's halo cars from now on.
It's that last one that is the most tantalizing, as the last real halo product to see production from Jaguar was the XJ220. The Range Rover, meanwhile, has always had its own kind of halo reputation, although the Land Rover brand itself has never really gotten into the game with a dedicated model.
According to JLR, the new halo models will focus on ultra-high performance and luxury with a limited run of vehicles. The bespoke models, meanwhile, will give the wealthiest customers full sway over how vehicles are outfitted, with unique paints, trims and other accessories. The new SpecOps division will be run by John Edwards.

Top horsepower-per-dollar cars in 2017

Tue, Feb 17 2015

Bang for the buck. That quasi-scientific statistic is bandied about by motor heads everywhere from classrooms to barrooms, though the truth of the matter is that it's exceedingly complex to measure. A fair performance-per-dollar index would include something like cross-referencing MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) with point-to-point times on a track or driving route, which is obviously hard to do comprehensively. But, for the sheer joy of talking about cars and playing with a big spreadsheet, there's always the horsepower-per-dollar index, which is more straightforward, albeit hilariously flawed. There are vagaries even with this simple formula, of course: MSRP for vehicles can change at a moment's notice, to say nothing of the bottom-line shifting that happens with local deals or showroom negotiation. For this list we're running with the straight MSRP wherever possible, and as recently reported as we can get it. All the vehicles on this list are 2017 models, and all trims are reported where the lowest price and differing power levels intersect. Some choices were made for personal preference and some for sanity, avoiding things like all 48 trim levels of the Ford Transit, all with the same horsepower). If this list were a simple top ten, or even a top fifty, you'd be bored to tears with all the red, white and blue that is represented. Following perfectly with conventional wisdom, American cars really do lead the world where hp/$ is concerned. So, for the sake of variety (and the sheer joy of seeing a minivan 'win' one round of this thing) I've sorted out some top five and bottom five lists for broad power categories. Let's dive in. Less Than 100 Horsepower Okay, okay, this is hardly a category we'll grant you. But we've often tried to click off all the sub-100-hp cars on sale in the US, and making this list gave us an excuse. It also illustrates that none of these smallish vehicles bring cheap horsepower to the table - for that you'll need a motorcycle. The segment-leading Chevy Spark (above) asks just over $139 for each hp, and that Smart Fortwo Electric Drive has hp on sale for about the same price as its very distant family cousin, the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (insert your favorite Smart joke here... we know you want to).

Land Rover could build a baby Defender on a platform sourced from BMW

Mon, Aug 12 2019

The collaboration between BMW and Jaguar-Land Rover started out small, it was originally limited to motors for electric cars, but it might not stay that way for long. The Tata-owned British sister companies will allegedly rummage through Munich's sizable parts bin to build nearly half a dozen cars scheduled to come out during the 2020s. According to a report by British magazine Autocar, Jaguar has started designing two small cars that will join its growing family of Pace-badged soft-roaders. They'll be new additions to the firm's portfolio, not replacements for existing cars. One will be a regular crossover, while the other will be a swoopier, form-over-function four-door model ostensibly marketed as a coupe. Both will slot at the very bottom of the Jaguar portfolio, below the already pretty small E-Pace, in a growing market segment where the competition is fierce, and profit margins are thinner than an i3's tires. Here's where BMW apparently comes in. Instead of developing a platform from scratch, the two crossovers could ride on the hybrid-ready, front-wheel drive FAAR architecture found under the third-generation 1 Series hatchback and the upcoming 2 Series Gran Coupe. If we believe an earlier report claiming Jaguar and BMW will also share engines, most of the hardware found under the sheet metal will have German genes. All-wheel drive will certainly be available, and it could also come from BMW. The same platform -- and, presumably, the same engines -- would provide the basis for a Land Rover-badged model positioned in the same segment. Autocar learned it will be to the next-generation Defender (pictured) what the Mercedes-Benz GLB is to the G-Class. Some key design cues will carry over, but the two models will share absolutely nothing under the sheet metal. The soft-roader could resurrect the Freelander nameplate when it goes on sale during the 2020s. Looking even further ahead, the front-wheel-drive platform the next Mini Countryman and X1 will utilize could find its way under the replacements for the next Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport. These plans could very well change; the Evoque and the Disco Sport barely entered their second generation, so they're not due for a replacement until the second half of the coming decade. While neither company has confirmed or denied the report, the partnership makes sense from a business standpoint.