Opinions wanted please.

[~Rich~]

Scenario:
Selling a D3 with 263,000 on the clock.
Auto was replaced at 200,000k
Now at 263,000 I have a transmission fluid leak from the front of the case into the bell housing.

Quoted $2200 plus to fix it, that’s why I am selling it.

Now in selling it, do I:
A: Let the buyers know of the issue?
B: Keep quiet until sold and let the new owner know that it requires a transmission service. (So they will find the issue and fix it before it stuffs the gearbox)?
C: Just keep my mouth shut and don’t say anything?

Cheers Rich

[grey_ghost]

Hi Rich,

Personally - I would tell them, so that you can sleep at night and not worry about a possible grumpy phone call later.

When I sold our D2 - without RWC - I showed the buyer all the work that had been done to it over the last 2 years (invoices from mechanic). I also explained what was wrong with it - hence why I was selling it.

He said that he was a mechanic and was happy (especially due to the price). I never felt guilty - because I was honest about everything.

Sure - you might scare off some buyers, but the right buyer will come along if the price is right - and they want a nice D3!

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers,
GG.

[matti4556]

A moral dilemma! - In my opinion its gone past being just a small car purchase to be used to ferry kids to and from school - the D3 may soon find itself in remote areas.
Yes - you should check these things before buying a used car, but reality also has a hand in it.
Should the gearbox crap itself in a remote area, it will be come expensive to the new owner and may become a safety issue as well.
Because you asked... I would let the prospect know of the quote price to repair, negotiate that off the asking price and then they can drive off "informed".
To me, the "hit" I take on the selling price would far outweigh the peace of mind I can sleep with.
Cheers - Matti

[BobD]

I had something similar when I sold my VW Multivan. It needed a DPF replacement at $2500 but it didn't affect it in any way that you could notice. A guy offered to buy it for the asking price without haggling and after we agreed on the price I told him I would take $2500 off the price for the cost of the faulty DPF, which he may or may not have decided to replace. If he had haggled the price down I would have left him to it!

That's how I slept at night.

[PerthDisco]

Auto was replaced at 200,000k
Now at 263,000 I have a transmission fluid leak from the front of the case into the bell housing.

Rich, sorry to hear. Why does a near new gearbox leak if it had new seals etc. and is there no comeback on the rebuilder?

[~Rich~]

50,000 k warranty :(

[Milton477]

Be honest, you will sleep better.

[Ean Austral]

What would you expect if you were the buyer ????

Answer your own question honestly and you will know the answer

Cheers Ean

[PerthDisco]

50,000 k warranty :(

That just does not seem right they won’t come to the party. Dodgy Bros

[Lukeis]

You’re forgetting the most important life rule - try not to be a d-ck to other people.

Besides, Karma can be cruel.

[pop058]

What would you expect if you were the buyer ????

Answer your own question honestly and you will know the answer

Cheers Ean

This nails it IMHO. [thumbsupbig]

[Mike57]

Be upfront about it. Honesty never got anyone into trouble is what I think.

Last car I sold a young kid showed up with his dad. It was a 3 year old Falcon XR6 and the first thing I did was show him all the small scratches and told him what a Petrol guzzler it was and then went through the warranty and maintenance records with him. It was a manual and hard to come by and he really wanted it. His dad complimented me on my high level of personal integrity. His dad wanted to test drive it. I asked him for his licence and he produced his police badge with it. I am living in the hope that Karma is alive and well if I ever need it but I was really glad I was totally upfront about the car.

[Graeme]

Bad news Rich - you asked the question so you know what you have to do. You can always tell a prospective buyer that the repair cost has already been built into the price. Every used vehicle of its age/kms will most likely need some work even if the seller isn't saying so.

[scarry]

If its dripping,then i would get it fixed,keep mouth shut.You don't want to tell them everything you have had done to the vehicle over the years.

if its just moist,not dripping,i would sell as is.

[veebs]

I'd fix it, then keep driving it :-)

[IvanR]

When I had a transmission fluid leak into the bell housing, it turned out to be the front oil seal of the transmission. Was not an expensive repair, and not a body off job.


Ivan

Oh an its now at 248000 kms, on original transmission.

[DiscoFever747]

Honesty is the best policy ..... That potential owner may well end up on this forum 🤔