Thread: Buying a 2007 TDV6 D3

Welcome Bremund,

How many k's has it done?

Possibly a steel pan conversion and Auto service required, I get mine done every 50,000k.

I'd be asking about if you find issues during the Warranty period do I have to return it to you?

I bought mine from a WA L/R dealer and had some warranty repairs done by Alto here in Sydney and billed to them. I recall it was the front suspension bushes and the fuel filler flap lock I had fixed.

Cheers Rich

And good luck with the test drive.

Just the same as with any other car, listen out for suspension noises (banging or clunking over bumps), look for lights on the dash or uneven wear on the tyres.

Take a squizz at the battery to have a look and see if it's recent - these things are power hungry and start to misbehave if the battery and charging circuit aren't up to scratch.

Yes, you'll be up for a timing belt change if it hasn't already been done on mileage (168k), but there's no way of telling visually if the oil pump housing has been changed without removing the timing cover.

If you're handy with the spanners, the belt and oil pump change are not too arduous though.

It has 140,000kms

Warranty was activated 1st March 2007, so thinking it should of had it's 7 year service.

Coming from a short wheel base 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, did all the work on it myself.

Well the maintenance difference will be a shock against a basic Japanese make, don't get me wrong they are a great vehicle. You just have to look after them.

Originally Posted by bremund

It has 140,000kms

Warranty was activated 1st March 2007, so thinking it should of had it's 7 year service.

I wouldn't assume. It could have been sitting on the dealer's forecourt for 3 months. Maybe someone traded it in because they didn't like the quote for the 7 year service.

Originally Posted by bremund

Coming from a short wheel base 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, did all the work on it myself.

There's plenty of info around the web to be able to do it yourself. The D3 workshop manual is available to buy from the shop at the top of the forum.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Well the maintenance difference will be a shock against a basic Japanese make, don't get me wrong they are a great vehicle. You just have to look after them.

Well 1st Jan this year I owned these three
2000 Saab 9-3
2002 RenaultSport Clio
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

They're all going/gone to get the D3. I'd hoping the D3 will be cheaper than the three above.

I'd be negotiating the 7 year service to be done by them before pickup, they are the ones who have already made representations that the cars service history is in accordance with manufacturers schedule

I agree with meken, the 7 seven yr service including the change to the oil pump housing is near the $2k mark , it's a bugger of a job to get the fuel pump belt at the rear of the engine. I would not attempt it unless you are very good at mechanics and have all the right tools.

Also have the front steering bushes been done

Has the High pressure fuel pump and brake recalls been done

Does it have the original air compressor for suspension or does it have the new updated AMK? Compressor, if it still has the original you will be up for one of those soon $1200.

I would not be paying retail price for the car without those jobs having been sorted.


My D3 is the best car I have ever owned, fantastic on road rides like a caprice,(dsc saved a major prang when coopers ATR tyre blew) and off road is unsurpassed in ability and comfort.

Hope that helps