Reply With QuoteJust checking out a few D3 V8
First one turned out to be missing 2 cylinders!
Looking at another but the K's are over 200,000
Should I be concerned? Price is good!
Fossicker
Okay now we are getting somewhere!Originally Posted by tempestv8
If the budget can stretch it, the D4 V8 is a 5.0 litre and, incredibly, has slightly better fuel economy.
The D4 has stiffer suspension bushings compared to the D3. One thing you need to inspect is the front wish bone bushes. Typically these wear out quickly and result in a wobbly steering wheel under certain conditions.
The auto gearbox will also require a fluid and filter service to avoid the shuddering issue.
Electronic Park Brake prone to failure, so make sure it works properly before purchasing.
Air suspension can fail - check to see if it's got the Hitachi (old) pump or the AMK (new) pump, indicating that the air suspension has been repaired.
These are the most common generic issues for a D3
And here's another thread on a D1 jump to a D3 that you might find relevant: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...questions.html
Unfortunately I have already stretched from D2 to D3!
Fossicker
Just checking out a few D3 V8
First one turned out to be missing 2 cylinders!
Looking at another but the K's are over 200,000
Should I be concerned? Price is good!
Master
I don't think anyone can answer that question without seeing the vehicle and in particular seeing the service and repair history and then doing a price/risk 'guesstimation'. An 05 model is now going on 9 so 200km on a 05 is not out of the ballpark - once a vehicle is of this age, service history, repair history and general vehicle condition are just as or more relevant than mileage. I don't think many of the V8 inhabitants of this place have done that kind of mileage - I certainly haven't. Good luck !
Master
Mines only just got over 100k km's, there's plenty out there with far lower km's on the clock so look at a few more. It's not so much the engine but the rest of the drive train that has additional wear on it as well, that needs taking into account.
Fossicker
The 200k one was a washout - the vehicle was trashed! Mine at 10 years older and similar k's was far better.
Right now looking at a SE TD with low k's in great condition. But no fruit. And a HSE V8 with average k's and all the fruit..
What is the deal with the TD service costs? Some say expensive. Can you do it yourself?
Fossicker
Not sure how to search for this so sorry if it is in here somewhere already!
But what is the best way to manage a purchase when buying interstate privately?
Like duty, rego etc.
You have the complication of the timing belt and HP fuel pump belt change every 80,000km. Possible as DIY, though the HP belt change needs small hands. The extra issue is that of the turbo - any problems with that and you need to take the body off.
There's a Google search box at the bottom of every page.
ForumSage
10k oil changes on the V8 seem a bit keen. What is the factory recommended distance?
Is the D4 V8 fitted with the 8sp auto? If so that'd be the fuel economy gain.
Wizard
No 8 speed on the 2013/14 V8 it is still a six speed. Factory recommended oil change is 24K and it holds 8l from memory.
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