yeah, I noticed prices in WA and SA were lower than Sydney but no where near that low. I paid 13 for mine 3 years ago and reckon I could still sell it for at least that now
yeah, I noticed prices in WA and SA were lower than Sydney but no where near that low. I paid 13 for mine 3 years ago and reckon I could still sell it for at least that now
If you find a good one for that money, buy a lottery ticket as well ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bush Wacker
That sort of money will buy you one that you need to spend $15k on just to make right and a lot of them won't be worth the trouble. I shudder when I think of some of the ones I looked at in that price range.
There is so much that needs replacing, even on a car that someone else (the seller) thinks is in pretty good condition. I know this having just gone through the process of buying a 300TDi Defender and then turning it into something that you can rely on. Expect to replace a LOT of parts unless you score one cheap off someone who has just gone through the process themselves but in my experience you don't see those cars being sold very often.
My insurance company valued a 94 300TDi Hardtop at $17,000 market value in May this year.
Wow, who's your insurer. Both GIO and APIA have valued mine at around $11K (I wanted at least $13K) but you cannot get a decent 96 300TDi for that sort of money in Sydney.
I'll comment on 2 things, as a lot has already been said ;
(1) PRICE - his price seems fair given the moderate amount of kit on the car and the stated maintenance (fuel pump etc).
(2) DIFF LEAK - this can be fixed with a $10 seal, but at that age it will leak again. Invest in a Flange Kit, I learnt this the hard way, when then gradual mist of oil on 8,000km into my trip led to a front bearing failure. Flange kits should cost you $80 (local) and it's an easy DIY job. Land Rovers price for a flange kit was $550, so shop around.