Thread: Good Buy or Not??

not that I want to drag this into a tech question,,
but why would a car need a new flywheel and T/convertor?

The 300Tdi flex plate has been known to crack but as to why it needs a convertor is anyones guess.

The 2nd car would want to be very cheap if you're having to factor in a replacement engine + transport + labour.

1st Car damaged torque convertor in the process i think.



2nd car is 5k??? But maybe able to get it for 4k??

I think first car maybe the better option being its really easy to get parts to fix.

If I can come up with the dosh thinking bout buying both and maybe making a good car out of both?

G'day ntguy

Where are you,? in what State? does it have to be a Diesel?? as you can get good V8's for that money and then Gas it

I am Qld.


I am a diesel guy when it comes to 4wd`s. Love V8 had plenty, but just bit old fashion i guess and prefer the diesel donk in 4wd

6:1 half a dozen of the other,(but only cause I weight heavily against autos)

The auto sounds the better option but be wary of if the TC has gone it can have taken other auto components with it from contamination to shaft damage... you may also have other engine damage that isnt obvious but will make itself known before long (mains/big ends)

a new 300tdi engine rules out the manual by the time you get it all replaced and repaired cost wise...

this is not taking into account logistical costs, at those prices whichever one you can get the parts to and installed the cheapest (assuming that the faults youve listed are the onlyfaults )is going to win the argument for ya.

I think Amshaw has dibs on the manual with the blown engine.

At least last I heard.....he was looking for a replacement engine.

Whos amshaw??? I rang owner tonight and no one has put offer in yet??

Either way I am not fussed. There is always bargains popping up.

Missed out on a 97 model with blown auto which sold for 2500.