Thread: D2 donk dead :(

Originally Posted by Scouse

There's a stat write off D2 coming up for auction in Newcastle on Thursday.

Maybe pop along & see what you can grab that for. It's not in Bundalene territory so you may be in luck .

Keep what you need, sell the rest.

Details here:
Manheim - Vehicle Details - Salvage

I remember seeing the pics when this one rolled on Stockton.

I wont have the cash for a couple of weeks.

It would be ideal way of getting another motor though. Thanks for the link.

James

Ahh, I didn't put 2 & 2 together.

Hey, at least you know that one drove OK afterwards.

Originally Posted by Discobaker

Agreed for sure, I intend to keep mine till it burns to the ground, every other component on mine, outside the usual wear & tear of course (front prop shaft!!!!) seems good. I figure, better the car u know if it's gonna be second hand. Buying a 2nd hand commodore or similar may mean you're just inheriting someone else's issues. A risk I'm sure you're taking into consideration.

I have had Commodores before and SWMBO has a VE so they are more familiar to me.

The D2 body and trim are all still in good condition for their age and all the electrics work well so keeping is something I would like to do, it just comes down to cost vs future reliability. If I pay someone to swap the motor I would get other stuff done, like auto service, fluid changes and bush inspection at the same time, Im pretty sure the shocks are stuffed cause it wallows a bit on bumps the missus car glides over.

Being a 7 seater is very handy as well.

James

I get where ur coming from for sure, I've lost count of how many times I've lost faith but don't regret the decisions I've made.
I think (without getting offside) you're comparing chalk & cheese with ur two cars. VE is potentially 10 yrs younger & a completely different type of vehicle. Same bumps, different feels, different behavior from each car. The components u talk about wearing out are gonna happen no matter where you park your behind

Originally Posted by JBM770

I have had Commodores before and SWMBO has a VE so they are more familiar to me.

The D2 body and trim are all still in good condition for their age and all the electrics work well so keeping is something I would like to do, it just comes down to cost vs future reliability. If I pay someone to swap the motor I would get other stuff done, like auto service, fluid changes and bush inspection at the same time, Im pretty sure the shocks are stuffed cause it wallows a bit on bumps the missus car glides over.

Being a 7 seater is very handy as well.

James

James

Sorry to hear your misfortune...

The secret to LR happiness is maintenance...

The 1st time it overheated was the cry to get some work done...

Buying another car, means the money is there when you think about it...

Throw some reasonable $$$ at the Disco, and then set a maintenance plan in place - regular oils etc...

You'll be right once its sorted...

Originally Posted by Scouse

There's a stat write off D2 coming up for auction in Newcastle on Thursday.

Maybe pop along & see what you can grab that for. It's not in Bundalene territory so you may be in luck .

Keep what you need, sell the rest.

Details here:
Manheim - Vehicle Details - Salvage

Says who?

Oops !!

I moved the car last night by rolling it and decided to see if it would start and it did first go. But it did sound like a chaff cutter.

I am a bit more optomistic about the car now.

James