Bart70
29th July 2011, 04:51 PM
Hello Everyone,
Although this is my first post I was a member some years ago when I owned a 1998 Discovery Tdi and over the years I have lost/forgotten my login....So here goes again!
My reason for posting? I recently spotted a 1996 Range Rover Sport for sale at a Land Rover dealer. This vehicle was in near immaculate condition for its age, so being an old Land Rover lover I took a look.
It is a 4 litre and has 260k on the clock. Externally it is in extremely good condition other than or two very minor car door dings, and the odd very minor surface scratch. Internally, the rear seats look like new, front seats not much different except for a small scuff on the a small section of the velour bead trim on the drivers seat. There is a small crack in the dash panel directly under the steering wheel. Rear cargo area looks like it has never been used.
Log book has been stamped for EVERY service since new by a Land Rover dealer. The air suspension has been removed and coils/bilsteins fitted all round (I suspect a previous issue and retrofit away from air suspension has been done). The person who traded it bought another Land Rover (not sure which one) and used this car primarily for highway travel. He is the second owner, and from the service history it was owned by a private business early in its life before being bought by the guy who traded it.
Today, I took this car for a test drive. As expected it drove very well. The only thing at all I could fault from a driving perspective was the steering seemed to have a little play. All electrics appeared to work.
I could smell coolant so upon return opened the bonnet with the engine running - This engine was SILENT! No ticks, rattles or noises whatsoever from the top end. It ran smoother than many new engines of today! No sign of coolant. I eventually found the coolant leak in the cabin - small drip down the side of the centre hump adjacent to the drivers footwell - maybe heater core or hose? I would suggest that this would be fixed by the dealer if pointed out prior to sale.
The dealer advised they have replaced all brake pads, and fitted a new fuel pump before putting on the lot. Rego expires in September.
The asking price is $8000.
What I am asking for is opinions on price and value for this car given the details. Now I know what Land Rover's are like....I was lucky and my Discovery was a 'golden child'. Is this $$ good for a car of this age/type/condition/service history? Should I still view it as a liability?
Will this car run on normal unleaded or does it require Premium? Are they suitable for E10?
Lastly, I do 2 types of driving - All suburban (not stop/start CBD but urban) and all Highway. What I would like to know is expected fuel economy for these 2 driving types.
This car is in immaculate condition for its age/miles. Service history is flawless. Is it a good buy for $8000 or should I keep walking?
Bart
Although this is my first post I was a member some years ago when I owned a 1998 Discovery Tdi and over the years I have lost/forgotten my login....So here goes again!
My reason for posting? I recently spotted a 1996 Range Rover Sport for sale at a Land Rover dealer. This vehicle was in near immaculate condition for its age, so being an old Land Rover lover I took a look.
It is a 4 litre and has 260k on the clock. Externally it is in extremely good condition other than or two very minor car door dings, and the odd very minor surface scratch. Internally, the rear seats look like new, front seats not much different except for a small scuff on the a small section of the velour bead trim on the drivers seat. There is a small crack in the dash panel directly under the steering wheel. Rear cargo area looks like it has never been used.
Log book has been stamped for EVERY service since new by a Land Rover dealer. The air suspension has been removed and coils/bilsteins fitted all round (I suspect a previous issue and retrofit away from air suspension has been done). The person who traded it bought another Land Rover (not sure which one) and used this car primarily for highway travel. He is the second owner, and from the service history it was owned by a private business early in its life before being bought by the guy who traded it.
Today, I took this car for a test drive. As expected it drove very well. The only thing at all I could fault from a driving perspective was the steering seemed to have a little play. All electrics appeared to work.
I could smell coolant so upon return opened the bonnet with the engine running - This engine was SILENT! No ticks, rattles or noises whatsoever from the top end. It ran smoother than many new engines of today! No sign of coolant. I eventually found the coolant leak in the cabin - small drip down the side of the centre hump adjacent to the drivers footwell - maybe heater core or hose? I would suggest that this would be fixed by the dealer if pointed out prior to sale.
The dealer advised they have replaced all brake pads, and fitted a new fuel pump before putting on the lot. Rego expires in September.
The asking price is $8000.
What I am asking for is opinions on price and value for this car given the details. Now I know what Land Rover's are like....I was lucky and my Discovery was a 'golden child'. Is this $$ good for a car of this age/type/condition/service history? Should I still view it as a liability?
Will this car run on normal unleaded or does it require Premium? Are they suitable for E10?
Lastly, I do 2 types of driving - All suburban (not stop/start CBD but urban) and all Highway. What I would like to know is expected fuel economy for these 2 driving types.
This car is in immaculate condition for its age/miles. Service history is flawless. Is it a good buy for $8000 or should I keep walking?
Bart