Land Rover Series 3 88 Reviews

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Land Rover Series 3 88
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Average Ratings for Land Rover Series 3 88

  • Performance3.9 stars
  • Practicality4 stars
  • Reliability4.2 stars
  • Value for Money4.7 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

12 Reviews For Land Rover Series 3 88

  • Guest 22nd Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    There is nothing, absolutely nothing quite so much fun as messing about in a Series 3 Landrover

  • Guest 15th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I would recomend any one owning a Series 3, Mine is a 88inch model on a galvenised chassise fitted with a 2 1/4 petrol unit. I have had parabolic springs fitted, and pro comp shocks to soften the ride. other than that shes totaly original. Shes never let me down and never failed to start. And like all the other revies on here people just smile as i drive past. But i recomend taking your time when buying one, and if poss take some one who has land rover experience with you,

  • cammywhammy 4th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Many people would very justifiable comment on how slow, noisy and rough the Series III is. However, if you look at it from a Land Rover owner's perspective, it could very easily be the best fun for £1200, if you get a good one.The model to get really is a genuine Station Wagon, especially with the venerable 2.25 litre petrol engine. It is easy to work on (providing you have a good selection of metric and imperial tools. Station Wagon trim is rare, and has to be in good condition, unlike m ...

  • LandieMan Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Absolutley love my Land Rover Series 3 88 to bits, she will get 60mph no problems, shes easy to fix, looks great, sounds great and is the car I have always wanted.

  • Guest 23rd Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Land Rover Series 3 88 is absolutely brilliant wouldn't trade it for the world. The most awesome off road machine ever made. Dirt cheap and anybody can fix it. Will last forever. Bad points are painfully slow and drinks fuel

  • boott 18th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My Land Rover Series 3 is nice to drive as its benifited from parabolic springs and an overdrive.
    It will also show other 4wd's a thing or two and its thirty years older.
    I ve owned a disco as well and the series is a far better vehicle in my eyes.

  • francesca18 7th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Really love the Landrover, better then a jeep. I have had two but very surprised how slow they are what sort of top speed are other owners getting I am looking at 45-50mph from a diesel.

  • MSWShadow 15th Mar 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This Land Rover Series 3 88 4x4 takes you back to a time when getting there was all the fun. There is no cushiness to this ride, but you can't get it stuck and people love to stare. It drives and looks like a toaster, but it is most enjoyable. To say that classic Land Rover ownership is a cult thing is an understatement,(especially in the states) but I feel that anyone who enjoys classic autos and off roading would love one of these little beauties. The best 4x4xfar!

  • JDX 902N 25th Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I own an 88 Series 3 Land Rover petrol with overdrive. On the motorway, she returns an amazing 35mpg. But, in the towns, she will only reach about 20. I have done a lot of offroading, and I often take the mouldy green coloured canvas roof off so I can brave the Welsh weather.
    I hope that everyone thinks the same as me, that the Land Rover is the best 4x4 out.
    My motto is "I would rather push a Land Rover than drive a Jeep".

  • virtualdom 6th Mar 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Land Rover Series 3 88:
    The best child's fantasy made real! A 30 year old Tonka toy that with limited mechanical know how and a bit (lot?) of perceverance you can can have great fun both off road, on road and on driveway!
    O.k. ... its a pig to drive, goes slower on road than you can run, is uncomfortable, and forget it if you think your wife will love it as much as you do, but for the money you can not beat it for style that turns heads (even those in porche 911's will look with a tinge of env ...

  • greenoval4x4 24th Feb 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Land Rover Series 3 88 inch is a fantastic vehicle to take off road. It handles just about all situations with great effect, and mine is used as an every day vehicle by myself (I think it's better than my wifes V6 Mondeo!)The engines seem to last for ever, mine having done more than 126,000 and has just passed a "Health Check" with near flying colours. Can't really fault the old Landy 88 inch!

  • Stu. Rank: Lance Corporal 26th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Land Rover series 3 88" is the longest-lasting, toughest Land-Rover ever made. They are very practical, especially as a second vehicle, but daily use is possible (if you're deaf).Ride is shaky and bumpy, but suspension is firm and doesn't wallow in corners.
    Brilliant off-road, with good ground clearance and power and torque delivery. The 2286cc petrol is more powerful and more torquey than the 2286 diesel (these engines are called "two and a quarter", by the way). The only problem with the ...