Buying a 2007 TDV6 D3

If it has a full service history from the dealer ask for a copy of it to be sent to. Its the warranty / recall work you need to know really.

That should detail the work done and when of course. I purchased mine privately at the end of warranty and lease and was provided with a copy of the service record from the dealer so i knew exactly what i was getting.

The steering bushes on that model were a bit weak and should have been replaced (don't think it was a recall but mine had been done under warranty).

My compressor had been updated under warranty as well. If yours is not under warranty of some sort you will have to pay and the original compressors were troublesome. the updated compressor job includes updating the compressor software to run lower pressure in the air tank. As i said if yours is still original plan on that expense in the near future, haven't heard of an original compressor lasting more than 5 years really.

the recall jobs need to be done by the dealer before you purchase it if they haven't already. Should be annotated on the inside of drivers door pillar as aback up to the service record.

if the 7 year service has not been completed (belt change etc) then price the car accordingly. i.e reduce the price by the amount the service will cost ($2k i reckon including oil pump housing)

The change of the oil pump housing is owners choice/pay, but many reputable independent service centres will not do the seven year belt change without changing the oil pump housing as in the past the original housing failed after belt change, leaving service centres liable. The replacement oil pump housing is a beefed up design, the job adds about $600 to the seven year service according to Cooper automotive in Sydney.

Cheers

So I asked if the 7 year service had been done. I received a screenshot of the "Direct Dealer Warranty - Vehicle Details" screen showing delivery date as 1/3/2007 and all recalls are done. Here's the response

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Vehicle currently done – 142,782KM and we have just serviced.

Next service due in 154,000KM or 12 months which will be minor service.

Following service due 167,000KM which is a major service, 7 year 84 month, belts require changing.

I have spoken to our LR technician and we have inspected the belts and they are in good working order and do not require changing at this time.

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Walk away.

Alternatively, get a quote for the major service at a Sydney independent and then ask for a discount on the purchase amount - by at least that amount. :)

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Originally Posted by jonesy63

Alternatively, get a quote for the major service at a Sydney independent and then ask for a discount on the purchase amount - by at least that amount. :)

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So I did press for more details, it was traded on a brand new Freelander just before 7 year service was due.

The dealer felt it doesn't need the 7 year service, saying it'd cost them $800.

I've asked for dates/kms of the service history. If that all checks out it just might be the dealer trying to save money.

I'm also looking for my 1st disco so no personal experience. From my enquiries it's not just belts that will need attention. The transmission service is recommended by independents at 80,000 km intervals and is nearly as expensive. I don't know if Land Rover recognise the need for a trans service. Also I've been told the diff oil capacity is smallish and should be changed with the transmission service. The dealer may not admit this stuff is necessary so refuse to reduce price.

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Originally Posted by bremund

So I did press for more details, it was traded on a brand new Freelander just before 7 year service was due.

The dealer felt it doesn't need the 7 year service, saying it'd cost them $800.

I've asked for dates/kms of the service history. If that all checks out it just might be the dealer trying to save money.

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The service schedule calls for a belt change at 7 years (or 168k, whichever is reached first). There is nothing in there about "unless you don't feel it's needed". In order for them to say

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I have spoken to our LR technician and we have inspected the belts and they are in good working order and do not require changing at this time.

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They would had to do a significant amount of disassembly, as there is no inspection hole in the timing cover. So I call bull****, and they are fobbing you off.

So if they are fobbing you off over this replacement that the service schedule calls for, then what would they be like to deal with, with any other issue.

That is why I say walk away.

What are the service intervals? 12 months or 6 months? and what kms?

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Originally Posted by bremund

What are the service intervals? 12 months or 6 months? and what kms?

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Listed here. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...29-20-20km.pdf

Bremund, you can bet your bottom dollar that if the car was already in your ownership, they would be recommending the service be done without hesitation.

As long as an independent has said the car is in good knick and the dealer discounts to the tune of the said due service, then OK. Otherwise do as Dave says. Or, make sure you budget for an expensive service very soon after getting ownership.