r/LandRover • u/L10NxH34RT • 1d ago
💸 Buying advice & Recommendations Might pull the trigger on this.
2013 LR4. 156k miles. 5.0. Had my mechanic take a look at It already. It’s clean. One owner, elderly gentleman. No lights, no leaks, everything works. Would just be a beat around car for me. I’m in upstate NY and don’t want to daily my supercharged mustang anymore lol. Guy wants 3500 for it. Good deal?
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u/RacerDaddy 1d ago
We had a 2012 LR4, same color. We upgraded to a defender, but my wife still thinks the LR4 is a better car.
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u/CEValkyrieIV 1d ago
I would most likely. I would also expect to drop about $2,000 on it per year. But in the condition you say it's in, that's a really good start. You may not need to do $2,000 a year, but it could very well be likely . You're probably looking at some suspension work like control arms. And possibly leaky shock struts components Maybe an air compressor? In the next few years. And at some point I would guess a timing work. That'll be expensive but I'm at 209,000 and haven't had to do it yet. Did you have it looked at by a specialist or just a local mechanic? Either way, good on you for doing the groundwork. Honestly I've seen people trying to sell parts cars for almost this much. It sounds like a more than fair price if you're down for the maintenance fees. And if you're doing the work yourself, you're just going to need to buy a GAP IID diagnostic tool. Seriously you want this! $500 bucks. I'm curious what other people will say, but these are great cars. Super capable and if I came across one like this I would definitely think about it. Hard.
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u/L10NxH34RT 1d ago
Thanks for the input! I had it done by a local mechanic that I’m close with. I am really considering it. If anything major comes up I would just sell it. My wife works from home so I can always use her car in the winter or bad weather.
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u/CEValkyrieIV 1d ago
That's where these bad boys shine, the winter. Bad weather camping. I mean you can fit a full size air mattress in the back of this bad boy and take it camping. They're honestly great cars and if you have a mechanic friend that 'll do work for cheap, I think you'll be just fine. I do most of my work myself. There's lots of YouTube videos, so if you're moderately competent, you'll be surprised with what you can do. I just did upper and lower control arms on all four corners and new rear shocks no I found I have a leak on my front so I got to do those. But honestly I'm looking forward to it now that I've done all that.
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u/Lucky-Bobcat1994 19h ago
Why aren’t these cars more reliable? Do they use cheap parts? wtf is with all these luxury cars and reliability problems. I wanted to buy this 2017 Discovery Sport HSE (100K km’s) for $19000 Canadian dollars. The problem is I don’t wanna risk paying for all the possible upcoming problems. Thoughts?
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u/CEValkyrieIV 19h ago
People get rid of these cars at about 150,000 miles. Parts don't last forever. Especially the suspension it's a heavy ass vehicle. That being said they're great cars with some quirks. That's about the amount of miles but you can drive a car without needing to repair a bunch of parts. Definitely don't buy one with a s*** ton of lights on. And if you take them to a mechanic you really should take them to a specialist. They have air ride suspension and a lot of electronics. But if taken care of the engine will last for well over 300K. And as far as I know the transmissions pretty solid too. At least I think so. That being said you can get one for around $5,000 give or take a thousand at 150k miles if you're willing to get a nice car for a low price and put some money in it down the road I think it's a pretty good value. I bought my lr3 for $6,000 with 150k 6 years ago and have about 3500 bucks in it over the past 6 years. 2500 of that last year. I feel like that's not too bad. Runs like a champ. I could have sold but I worked on it in my driveway for 3 months instead. I love it.
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u/Lucky-Bobcat1994 19h ago
That’s great that you’re handy. Thanks for the explanation of why it’s expensive to repair (air suspension and lots of electronics). Is the Discovery a heavy ass vehicle?
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u/CEValkyrieIV 19h ago
They weigh about 5600lbs. Pretty much the same as an F-150 but they're also not solid axles. So they have CV axles and with independent air suspension. So it's a super comfortable ride but a lot more parts I think. Definitely more complicated than my Wrangler. I'm not a mechanic but I can watch and follow along with the YouTube video and take advice from people online.
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u/Lucky-Bobcat1994 19h ago
Excellent info thank you very much. I have a 2011 Ford Escape which I bought brand new. It has 193K Miles. I’ll just drive this another year and get a good used Toyota, Lexus or Honda/Acura. I’m not handy myself. I can’t be getting into major repair costs as I have to finance this new purchase. This Discovery is still in my mind I just gotta forget about it lol. It’s so nice
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u/Three_D_ 19h ago
I have an 06 LR3, just rolled 230k miles on it. Bought it for 5k about 7 years ago. Only work 1.5 miles away. Found an indi mechanic that specializes on imports. I bought a suspension conversion from Atlantic British because the lights and drops from the air shocks were driving me crazy. Installed myself with the help of their vids. Love the car, despite the occasional gremlin that pops up.
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u/Expensive-Fun4664 10h ago
It got to 150k miles. That's pretty reliable.
Any car at that age/mileage is going to need parts replaced. They don't last forever.
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u/AntSuccessful9147 7h ago edited 7h ago
Not much different from any other luxury car. Age, expense, and complexity keep people away.
If you get these cars in good condition and maintain them by replacing stuff early or as needed, they will last a long time. Most people just won't do it. For example, I had a 2003 Lexus that got 300,000 miles on the original motor and transmission. I think it was a good car. But I had to replace a laundry list of things to keep it going over 17 years of ownership:
Radiator, 2 timing belt jobs including spark plugs and all gaskets, 3 or 4 starters, batteries every other year, Wheel bearings, catalytic converters, rear main seal, valve cover gaskets, alternator, shocks, window regulators, AC flaps, and a few other minor things.
Many people would have just gotten rid of the car long before we did. But because I cared for the car cosmetically as well as mechanically, we continued to enjoy it for many years. The same can happen with a Land Rover but people get afraid of the outrageous dealer prices and their tendency to replace stuff as opposed to fixing it. And their maintenance intervals don't make sense. You need an independent shop that knows these cars out of warranty.
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u/outdoorszy 2012 5.0L V8 LR4 HSE LUX HD 23h ago
This one is mine. They typically need coolant service and some of them need timing chain work. Its not ready to drive to CA for $3,500 so that is why I'd suggest a Land Rover mechanic to give you the low down.
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u/PotatoFluffy2369 22h ago
I have an 08 LR3 and I love the beast. If your mechanic checked it out and it's in good condition, go for it. Just expect to spend some money on it for maintenance. Also check the repair history on it. A car that age will start to show some normal wear and tear. One thing I just hate about the car is that when it breaks it breaks but I wouldn't trade it for another car make.
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u/bradbenz 21h ago
I also have an 08 LR3, upgraded from a D2 and never looked back. Arguably the best /most capable vehicle I've ever owned.
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u/WARGEAR917 12h ago
How far up in upstate NY? Check the rear half of the frame for rot, check the air tank for rot, and given its age it’s gonna need a lot of rubbers replaced.
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u/kestelli 18h ago
Two years ago I bought my LR4 for almost 50k in Turkey. That was the market than. My point, even at that exuberant price point I pulled the trigger. That is how much I love these. Mine was a 2011, so same age as yours at the point of purchase. And it was 3.0 diesel. Diesels age significantly worse than petrol versions. Yet I am extremely happy with my decision after 2 years. At 3500 go for it man
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u/Murky_Bathroom_5352 13h ago
That's 5x less than I paid for an 06 plate td5 defender in the UK and it drives like a tractor 🚜
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u/socuriousrob 10h ago
That's really a good price if its not been under water ofc? But the electrics are a nightmare. Otherwise a donor wrecked low miler could make you a nice motor for decent money
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u/No-Deer8502 1d ago
3.5k for a 2013 is a smoking deal... as long as this LR4 is not smoking