New to Defenders, seeking some advice on a possible vehicle

[sav07]

Hi,
I have been considering buying a Defender for many years. My main goal is to do Cape York, Gulf country and Northern Australia for starters. I currently own an 82 FJ40 with a 350 Chev, unfortunately it doesn't quite have the range to undertake these trips with out a trailer full of fuel.

I have found (on carpoint) a 2008 (07MY) 110 Station Wagon for $39950, 22,700km, Zermat Silver. I asked if there have been any issues (clutch, gear box rattle, diffs, vacuum pump failing, loss of power, rust, Water leaks from rain, etc...), however the owner has replied that it has been faultless mechanically.

Any thoughts on the asking price vs condition would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Sav

(car point link below)

2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 07MY Cars For Sale in NSW - CarPoint Australia (http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7800152&__sid=12224C24B970&__Qpb=true&Cr=5&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%2042949 65541%204294964692%20898&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=20&silo=1011)

[dmdigital]

I' suprised the Vac pump and clutch haven't been done as it is an 07MY. Loss of power, rust and water leaks are hit and miss things. I've had the water leaks but not the other two. For a city car it's low mileage over two years suggesting it hasn't been past the car park. Best thing would be to drive it and see what it's like.

Also it has been played with:
Hi Spec Kenwood/Garmin GPS (w/Speed & Red Light Cam warnings)
DVD/Reversing Cam
iPod-iPhone compatible
Bluetooth, Radio, CD
...are all non-standard

Rubber Mats Front/Mid/Rear - look to ne genuine in the rear and if so are good to have

Fantastic Bi-Xenon Headlights - Definitely not standard and may not be road legal for the sale. Would be nice though:cool:

Also price may be a little high, but I'm not sure.

[sav07]

Thanks for the advice DM TD5 I'll try too tee up a test drive soon, I was surprised about the vacuum pump too.

[BilboBoggles]

IT would still be under warranty, at least another 9 months to go?

You might be able to go to a dealer and ask for the history of the vehicle, or take it to the dealer for a inspection? Might be worth doing in case Land Rover have knocked back any warranty issues with the fuel system.

Also worth checking the breather for the fuel tank is not located above the rear wheel and has been re located.

But for $39k that sounds like a bargain - I'd consider it at that price! If I had the money.....

[eksjay]

The question that might never be truthfully answered is....

WHY?

WHY are they selling it?

SHez a beauty. You can probably drive her beyond Cape York, all the way to England.

[rumman43]

That price is AWESOME.
get a full check by a landrover mechanic and if its all good I'd buy it B4 somebody else does.

Some dreamers still asking for megga bucks for thier 100,000klm + old TD5 ones. Go for IT

[sav07]

Thanks for the responses. He is selling for personal reason. I'll phone up his dealer and ask about the service history. Hopefully go for a test drive this Sat.:D

[sav07]

The only other consid is that i am in Newcastle and there is currently no local dealer so any sevicing/warranty issues will have to travel to Sydney until another comes along. I spoke to land rover australia today and the operator couldn't release the information as to when there might be a new Newcastle dealer. Does anyone have any information?

Cheers
Sav

[PAT303]

You don't need a dealer,take it to Triggs. Pat

[sav07]

Sweet sounds good. Just have to give it a test drive now. Thanks for everyones help! Much appricated

[JohnR]

Looks awsome You would be saving yourself thousands this way. Also you can purchase an extended warrenty from LR for once the standard 3 year runs out if your worried.

Go for it you'll love it!

Cheers,

[spudfan]

Bought ours without so much as a test drive. No regrets. If you are looking for
the perfectly built turned out motor, it has not been invented yet.Like us all it will have it's quirks and foibles but such is life. Enjoy

[sav07]

I'm off to give it a test drive on Friday, I'll give an update after I have driven it.

I am only concerned about major failures, which seem to be generally associated with "Friday" cars; i just want avoid one of these, faults which I can fix myself make the truck interesting to own.

[lardy]

Hi,
I have been considering buying a Defender for many years. My main goal is to do Cape York, Gulf country and Northern Australia for starters. I currently own an 82 FJ40 with a 350 Chev, unfortunately it doesn't quite have the range to undertake these trips with out a trailer full of fuel.

I have found (on carpoint) a 2008 (07MY) 110 Station Wagon for $39950, 22,700km, Zermat Silver. I asked if there have been any issues (clutch, gear box rattle, diffs, vacuum pump failing, loss of power, rust, Water leaks from rain, etc...), however the owner has replied that it has been faultless mechanically.

Any thoughts on the asking price vs condition would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Sav

(car point link below)

2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 07MY Cars For Sale in NSW - CarPoint Australia (http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7800152&__sid=12224C24B970&__Qpb=true&Cr=5&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decim al%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_S tring%7c0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%2042949 65541%204294964692%20898&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=20&silo=1011)

Buy a 300 tdi and learn to love macarno or a td5 late one and get a ecu loom extention and mount it on the cross bar of the roof.
then you will have happy days at a great price.

[sav07]

Well I took it for a test drive on Friday and it went well. No weird sounds from the drive train, breaks, clutch, etc... Checked the vacuum pump and I am pretty sure it's the original (so I'll have to get it changed) and the fuel tank breather hose needs to be relocated from behind the wheel. Overall it looks like a really sound vehicle with some minor faults. Hopefully I will be a land rover owner by the end of the weekend.
Sav

[sav07]

Here is a photo from just after the drive.

[lardy]

that looks pretty tidy good luck with the purchase i hope you can knock em down a bit

[sav07]

My offer got accepted :ehigh5: so I will hopefully have the vehicle in a couple of weeks. Thanks for everyones help, you've been awesome.

Cheers
Sav

[dmdigital]

Congrat's and you've bought the correct colour too:cool:

Let the accessorising begin:)

Look forward to lots more pictures of it getting dirty!

[sav07]

Hi everyone,
I have just got the NRMA report back on the defender. The only worrying thing is the clutch operation. Apparently there are two audable "clunks" when depressing the clutch; this occurs through all gears. I was listening for this on the drive test drive but didn't pick it up. Is this the clutch going or standard for a landrover clutch? If it is the clutch going this should be covered by warranty right? Apart from that the vehicle was very tidy.

Cheers
Sav

[Benny_IIA]

Hi everyone,
I have just got the NRMA report back on the defender. The only worrying thing is the clutch operation. Apparently there are two audable "clunks" when depressing the clutch; this occurs through all gears. I was listening for this on the drive test drive but didn't pick it up. Is this the clutch going or standard for a landrover clutch? If it is the clutch going this should be covered by warranty right? Apart from that the vehicle was very tidy.

Cheers
Sav


Clutch replacement
LTB00166
Subject/Concern: Clutch Noise/Poor Selection
Models:
Defender (LD) 2.4 Puma Diesel Engine. 2.4 Puma Diesel Engine. VIN-range: 7A732615-9A766150
Markets: All
Section: 308-00
Summary:
Potential difficult gear selection and noise in clutch operation.
Cause: Improvements have been made to the specification of the clutch plate and clutch cover to
address both the potentially difficult gear selection and noise during clutch operation
concerns.Suggested customer concern code P24.
Action: Should it become necessary to install the clutch kit assembly, refer to the new procedure
detailed in Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section 308-00.
Parts Required:
Description Part Number Quantity
Clutch kit Assembly. URB500080 1
Labour Time:
Operation Description Operation No. Time
Clutch kit Assembly Renew. 33.10.01 3.9 hours
Repair/Claim Coding:
Causal Part: URB500080
ACES Condition
Code:

and the complete Defender service bulletins and recalls 07 and onwards
can be found here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/59261-defender-service-bulletins-recalls-07-onwards.html


ben...

[sav07]

Thanks Benny II, I rang Trigg motors up too and discussed the issue. I think I'll bring it up for them to look at in the next service. Cheers
Sav

[spudboy]

Good buying. Should take you to Cape York and beyond :D

[sav07]

Thought I would throw out a quick update and a couple of photos from the weekend. To add to the list already of Mantec RAI & winch bar, wingtop chequer plate, rock sliders and kaymar swing away. I have put in some HD Ashcroft CVs, flanges, front and rear half shaft a couple of months ago. Which beside some initial installation buffoonery on my behalf have been performing excellently. Recently I have upgraded also upgrade my BAS remap to include the EGR option (which I am also very happy with). A few more projects to do but overall very happy with with the puma despite a couple of little niggles.

Sav

[Pilbara130]

Thought I would throw out a quick update and a couple of photos from the weekend. To add to the list already of Mantec RAI & winch bar, wingtop chequer plate, rock sliders and kaymar swing away. I have put in some HD Ashcroft CVs, flanges, front and rear half shaft a couple of months ago. Which beside some initial installation buffoonery on my behalf have been performing excellently. Recently I have upgraded also upgrade my BAS remap to include the EGR option (which I am also very happy with). A few more projects to do but overall very happy with with the puma despite a couple of little niggles.

Sav

Very nice mate enjoy.

[rumman43]

Is refreshing to hear someone has had a win and enjoying their beastie.

looks great