D3/D4 known issues

[Bluepippa]

Hi all.

I'm looking to buy either the D3 or D4 second hand but need a summary of known service issues to help in the negotiations...
Any help out there with a simple summary, eg
D3 - 100k potential issues with front bushes
D3 - 200k front air shocks will need replacing
D4 - etc

I'm happy to collate a list of known issues if everyone wants to reply with what they know.. Thismay also help other potential owners.

Cheers
Daryl

[Meken]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=185598
Here's an link were I asked similar question - some replies already there that you can collate
Ken

[JamesH]

D4 - permagrin wrinkles set in at about 20k making you look older than you actually are.
D4 - you can't stop driving it so your yearly kilometers total and resulting fuel, servicing and tyres cost is nothing like what you budgeted for when you justified buying one to yourself in the first place.

[Plane Fixer]

James, I have the same problem; going to Melbourne today, and at the end of the week decided to see somebody in Adelaide before driving home. Possibly 4500km by the time I get home.