Thread: Price vs Age - D3 or D4?

Hi Disco-tastic,

I had it professionally installed, but it wouldn't be too hard to do it yourself. IIRC i had to purchase the unit itself, a camera and an aerial adapter to get it to work.

It wasn't cheap, but reversing camera and phone integration were non-negotiable criteria for the vehicle so I had to factor it in when making the purchase.

The reverse camera is triggered automatically on selection of reverse gear, or I can turn it on manually: handy for watching loads in the trailer etc.

I'm sure the tech savvy can download all sorts of fun things like angry birds but it's beyond my skill or interest levels. If your question is really about inputs whilst driving, I haven't found any restrictions with the Nav etc.

Cheers

Graham

Haha nah not interested in games just having a laugh. Definitely interested in bluetooth with reversing camera a very handy bonus. I will see what I end up with car wise and weigh up my options.

Its a shame you're all the way over the other side of the country. I'd love to see your setup!

Cheers
Dan

Mine came with a Alpine unit that has Nav On and Off Road. Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and reversing camera. Plays movies through the iPod on the screen. I don't have steering wheel controls. I keep trying to adjust the volume with the cruise control as my other car has it.

Originally Posted by TheBrownHornet

Hi Disco-tastic,

I had it professionally installed, but it wouldn't be too hard to do it yourself. IIRC i had to purchase the unit itself, a camera and an aerial adapter to get it to work.

It wasn't cheap, but reversing camera and phone integration were non-negotiable criteria for the vehicle so I had to factor it in when making the purchase.

The reverse camera is triggered automatically on selection of reverse gear, or I can turn it on manually: handy for watching loads in the trailer etc.

I'm sure the tech savvy can download all sorts of fun things like angry birds but it's beyond my skill or interest levels. If your question is really about inputs whilst driving, I haven't found any restrictions with the Nav etc.

Cheers

Graham

Just out of curiosity, who did you have to install and what the rough $$ on those?

Hi Shanegtr,

I had it done by Brian Wallace at Autotainment on 882 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park. He was pretty good to deal with and set it all up nicely.

Total was just shy of $2k.

Cheers

Graham

Hi everyone, I'm here to pick your brains again.

So I've been checking carsales on and off since starting this thread. I looked today and was a bit shocked to see a petrol SE with 160000km going for about $18k (I saw an S with 200000km for $10k ) I'm now really looking at a petrol as they are at least $10k cheaper than a similar km diesel. That'll buy a fair whack of premium unleaded...

My main question is had anyone done significant outback travel in a petrol? How did it go and how much extra planning was involved?

I know premium petrol is hard to find in some outback places and dont want to get stuck cos of crap fuel.

Can you use an octance replacement in 91RON fuel reliably in these motors?

Cheers for all the help and discussion, im finding it really helpful!

Dan

Edit: I checked and it's actually $18k

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Hi everyone, I'm here to pick your brains again.

So I've been checking carsales on and off since starting this thread. I looked today and was a bit shocked to see a petrol SE with 160000km going for about $15k (I saw an S with 200000km for $10k ) I'm now really looking at a petrol as they are at least $10k cheaper than a similar km diesel. That'll buy a fair whack of premium unleaded...


Dan

When I traded my petrol Pajero, which had done 160,000 km, in on my D4 in 2013 I was told without exception that the trade in price was considerably less because of the petrol engine. The perceived view was that high mileage petrol engines won't last and you'd be up for major repairs/maintenance costs. As I said, "perceived view" but it may be worth considering whether this is a valid argument before you buy a high mileage petrol car.

I'm not expert enough to make a valid assessment as the D4 is my first diesel car but it's certainly food for thought.

Martin

Originally Posted by letherm

When I traded my petrol Pajero, which had done 160,000 km, in on my D4 in 2013 I was told without exception that the trade in price was considerably less because of the petrol engine. The perceived view was that high mileage petrol engines won't last and you'd be up for major repairs/maintenance costs. As I said, "perceived view" but it may be worth considering whether this is a valid argument before you buy a high mileage petrol car.

I'm not expert enough to make a valid assessment as the D4 is my first diesel car but it's certainly food for thought.

Martin

That is another question I have, how long do the petrol engines last? People arent concerned about 300k km on a diesel (provided its been serviced) but what about 300k km on a petrol?

Cheers,

Dan