Ive had 2 of them...NEVER again. i had a 97 that i bought certified pre-owned and a 2002 i bought new. those things depreciate faster than just about any other car you can buy. i paid about $40k for the 2002 and in 2004 with 38,000mi the best trade-in i could get for it was $9k. go to an actual LR dealer and look at the new vs pre-owned prices. you'll see
back the 97 LR was still using the V8 that had evolved from the british-overland tractor engine of the 1940's it was a 4ltr V8 that only made a pathetic 150hp and still only got 15-18mpg around town. The 2002 used a V8 derived from the engine in the BMW 7-series. it was smoother with less maintenance issues than the brit engine but still got less than 20mpg for its pathetic 175hp.
they are tiny inside too. im 6'5 and the top of the windsheild stopped about nose height. i couldnt see traffic lights and got into the habit of watching their reflection in the hood to know when to go.
after the last discovery i bought a chevy avalanche. it was bigger than the LR, more usefull, better towing capability. more interior passenger room front and back, it has 125 MORE horsepower and gets 9mpg better fuel mileage and to top it all off it was $10k less
if this hasnt convinced you..... consider the maintenance. LR has the best (THE BEST) service department anywhere. they treat you like a king. big comfy chairs, a girl who will order you lunch while you wait or make you coffee, that service department waiting room felt like a second home (because i was always fucking there) if you have a used LR and you didnt buy it from an LR dealer you are the bottom rung of clientele. they will make you wait months for appts and charge you full retail for parts. unless youre a mechanic and or getting this thing for about $3000 i would run like hell.