Used Evoque - Possible issues/costs

[OmegaCentauri]

Hi all,
I'm fresh out of University looking to buy a first car. Learnt to drive in my Dads Defender (1993 110 200tdi that he's had since new) and am currently borrowing. Was originally looking at buying a 2012-2014 Freelander 2 however came across this Evoque.

2013 Range Rover Evoque TD4 PURE
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Owner states "note: has noisy transfer case but hasn't affected driving". From my understanding she means the Haldex system (Pretty sure its 4th gen as its 2013.) Would anyone be able to advise? Is it just a replacement of the units pump? A full rebuild? Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance

[loanrangie]

I would steer clear unless it's dirt cheap and can factor in a replacement transfer case, and if you learnt to drive in a defender i'm betting that an ewok isnt the car for you - I would be looking at a clean Disco 2.

[OmegaCentauri]

I did consider a disco 2 but as lovely as they are, theyre too big, Im a good ~10 years away from a family and if 4x4ing Ill probably just borrow Dads Fender. Same goes for the disco 3's and 4's, beautiful dream cars, but a little too expensive and big for now. Thats why I was looking at the 'Gaylander 2's' (Nice upright seating position similar to discos and fender) and more recently the 'ewoks' (Not really a Landrover) for daily driving.


Only issues with those two that I've seen that aren't the same wear and tear common with other cars is the rear diff / 4th gen Haldex system. Did some more research had to switch to VW as there's not much info from LR circles (Should've done it earlier,) seems like if the noise is occurring at idle, likely the Haldex pump dying, otherwise likely carrier bearings.


Useful links if anyone comes researching in the future
VW golf Haldex Diff rebuild - Noisy Bearings
VW golf Haldex Diff rebuild - Noisy Bearings - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRV3e54nKZg)
How Haldex (AWD) All Wheel Drive Works ~ Teardown and inspection
How Haldex (AWD) All Wheel Drive Works ~ Teardown and inspection - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b--e02G2Ppg)
GUIDE TO GENERATION 4 HALDEX TROUBLE SHOOTING
Guide To Generation 4 Haldex Trouble Shooting – Haldex Parts and ECU Repairs by Auto Fault Finder Ltd (https://www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/guide-generation-4-haldex-trouble-shooting/)
How to Service Haldex Generation 4 Full Guide
How to Service Haldex Generation 4 Full Guide – VW, Audi Specialists Leeds (https://www.jcr-leeds.com/how-to-service-haldex-generation-4-full-guide/)

Going in to look at a clean looking 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 on Sunday, Ill see how it goes