What's my TD5 D2 worth?

[MickG]

I know people hate these threads, but I really have no idea what I should ask for or settle for. The time has perhaps come to sell my beloved D2, but I have no idea what sort of $ to expect for her:( Under no illusions here and realise I will be losing shed loads of money, but the more knowledgeable amongst you I’m sure, will have a better and perhaps more realistic idea of what I might be able to advertise my baby for.
My ’99 manual TD5 D2 has been lovingly serviced since I bought her in approx 2005 with 90,000ks on it – now has 170,000ks. This car has been serviced religiously every 5-10,000ks and all servicing and work has been carried out by a specialised land rover mechanic (Rick’s 4x4). All accessories and aftermarket parts have been fitted by professionals and nothing has been fitted by me. I can provide exact dates and k’s of when ALL work was carried out and will if I end up selling.
This car is not a daily driver and is used solely for taking my kids and family away camping and 4 wheel driving. It is used but I would like to think I am a considered driver off road and although I like the rougher stuff, I treat everything I own with care. This car has never failed to take me and my family to our destination, perform perfectly when she is there and then ferry us all back home again in comfort.
If anyone is considering buying a D2, I would encourage you to chat to anyone else in my club who knows me and the car.

Gear
Maxi Drive Lockers F&R + axles - Rear fitted new in approx 2006, Front fitted 2008
Maxi Drive 4.11 diff gears (CWP) - Fitted new in approx 2006 at same time as rear locker
Maxi Drive Front CV joints + axles - Fitted new in approx 2006 at same time as rear locker
Maxi Drive 30% transfer reduction gears - Fitted new in 2008
Re-mapped Bruce Davis ECU (updated version with no smoke)
Exhaust Gas Temp Gauge – dash mounted
Universal Jointed Tails shafts F&R
Low Coolant Alarm – dash light and audible alarm
285/75R16 Silverstone MT117 Sport Mud Terrain Tyres on 16x7" Genuine LR Steel Wheels (including spare)
ARB Winch Bar with added recovery eyes in line with chassis (bar strengthened appropriately)
IPF Extreme Spott lights – pencil and spread
Centre Diff Lock – AMV electronically activated (toggle switch also fitted to allow ABS and TC to remain on when ignition turned off)
Springs 2" Lift (king springs) Rear springs retained
Shock Absorbers – Bilstein front, Pedders rear (rear ABS/brake lines bracket modified to aloow for longer travel Pedders)
Safari Snorkel
Kaymar extendable Rear Camp Light
Speedo Correction Unit – Truspeed (2 settings allowing for 2 different dia. Tyres to be run)
Head & Spot light wiring upgrade – Traxide Tronics
Dual Battery System – Red Arc with ability to crank off aux battery (Both Batteries replaced Sept 08)
UHF Radio – GME 3200 hard wired to dual battery
Diff Guard – Graeme Cooper
Cargo Barrier – Milford Dual position
Fire Extinguisher/First aid kit - mounted in cab to Milford Barrier
Custom Made Rear Bar – with LED indicator and fog lights - Rear recovery eyes fitted in line with chassis
Custom Side Steps/Sliders
Rubber Floor Mats – Genuine LR
MP3/CD/TUNER Head Unit – Kenwood with iPod connector to glove box
Poly Air Bags
12000lb Electric winch
EGR system removed Dec 07
Additional rear power oulets

Many other items fitted and things done to car as you might appreciate, but I will be here all day remembering them.

Service
Full service history available, however those who know this car will attest to the fact that I leave nothing to chance and will replace or fix any suspect items immediately. A brief outline of all major work carried out since I have owned her – in no particular order;

New clutch and fly wheel fitted early ’07 at 156,000ks
Exhaust manifold machined and new studs fitted June 2008 at 165,000ks
Head gasket replaced and head machined, radiator flushed, new hoses fitted etc, etc July 2008 at 166,000ks – yes June & July ’08 was an expensive month!!!

Spares - that I can remember
Front & Rear factory axles
Factory CWP’s
Factory CV’s
MAF sensor
Modified tail shaft
H4 globes
EGR system
Top & Bottom radiator hoses (new)

Be nice:(:( Mick

[weeds]

i have no idea what price....


soooo are you upgrading or downgrading

[MickG]

Neither at the moment......will replace it at some point but simply need some funds in the door just now and as its has been on about 3 trips this year..........seems silly to have it sitting there doing nothing.

[4X4V8]

How long is a piece of string? Mate, sounds like you have taken care of your D2, and as I have found when car shopping, it can make a world of difference. I paid a little more that it was technically worth for my D2 V8 when I bought it as it was a good car, and I was prepared to pay over the odds with it. However, I know the Td5 market is totally different to the V8 market, BUT I'll chuck this in for consideration:

There will be those who want a Td5 that has never been off-road, as the assumption is that it has thus not been abused or worked hard. There are probably quite a few around that have been used only as mum's taxis, so that might be a negative for your car. BUT also there will be those who will want the off-road gear and you have made life easier for them - but I'm sure you know that most people won't pay a whole lot extra for the mods.

The first of the D2s are coming up to 10 years old next year. That will affect their value -it's like a car reaching 100,000km -once you get into double digit age or five-digit kays, a car's value drops, even though it really measn nothing - condition means everything. I have already seen D2 Td5s advertised for the low teens, but who knows what state they're in.

Getting people to actually look at a car for sale is more than half the battle - if they are like me, the first few they go to see they're all excited, then when they are disappointed by seeing several tired old hacks, they get more selective. Then it's also convincing people who have been internet shopping for cars that the immaculate looking Td5 they have seen for $10k (but not actually physically seen) is half the car yours is at (I don't know, just guessing) $15k, as the other car needs a new transmission or whatever. As we all know, you can blow a lot of cash fixing up a 'cheap' Land Rover.

Good luck with the sale.

[B92 8NW]

Start with a redbook value:

1999 Land Rover II Discovery Td5 Manual

* Private Price Guide $8,600 - $10,400
* Trade In Price Guide$5,800 - $7,600
* Average Km140,000 - 230,000

Then I guess factor in the mods and work from there. (Although mods don't really add huge amounts of value to any vehicle)

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Mods definitely help up to a point. I would think with all that gear to the right person. Subtle mods add but in some cases I've seen extreme mods reduce value :(

[big guy]

It is worth what somebody is prepared to pay.


best of luck.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

It is worth what somebody is prepared to pay.


best of luck.

True! With all the eco-woe people are saying it's nearly impossible to sell a car privately at the moment :( You need to factor a long wait in.

[McDisco]

The mods might not up the price that much, but they may help with making it more attractive for a buyer. Also consider parting it out. You will get a lot more for the accessories than if you sold them on the vehicle.

Cheers

Angus

p.s- Can I have all your maxi drive gear?! :D:D

[Sleepy]

OK I'll have a guess.

I think to be realistic I'd be asking $15K and you may (will?) have to settle for less.

It'd be nice to think you could get 20K for such a nice sounding vehicle. But I think you'd be waiting a long time. Plenty of newer 2s around in the 20's. Quite a few MY03s turning up now in the 20K area too.

It's a pity how the extras just don't seem to add value to your vehicle (obviously many 1000s spent.) Would it be worth dismantling and selling some "bits" separately?

Good Luck anyway.

[colrospeake]

I think all of you are a little bit to high in the price .
I think it is worth may be 1- 2,ooo and I know a buyer that will give it a good home.Well I am from a needy family.
WRONG. NOT.
Ya - I have a 99 Series2 and I would kill for a add on list like that. I would not know what you would market it at.
Best of luck
colrospeake

[MickG]

I have considered parting or at least refitting the factory CWP's, axles and CV's etc so that I am left with the maxi drive gear on it's own but that's a lot of work and money to get to that point.
Around $15k was my guess too and although probably realistic given the market and type of buyer who might want my car, can't see me selling it for that......I have only one other regret in life and I don't plan on having 2;):D

Really appreciate all the feedback guys, very useful indeed.

Aye, Mick