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"Services were randomly every 15-25kms with non specialist dealers and no steel sump upgrade. I asked about trans oil changes and was assured they were done, but couldn't find any evidence to back up. Together with the fact the newish disc brakes needed to be machined (wheel shaking when breaking, but new discs and brakes)."
Those things would put me off the petrol, particularly if the TDV6 appears to be much better looked after from what you've mentioned.
Scott
Thanks for the input Scott.
I'm test driving the TDV6 tomorrow morning. I have extensively spoken to the owner about condition and servicing and all seems great, but tomorrow will be the real test. Only issues is a few dings from shopping trolleys apparently. Not sure what the cost would be to get them filled and painted? Only a small job.
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Hey Budron - what is the rush?
The best advice I can offer is don't rush. Perhaps hang back and chill a bit.
The right Disco with an immaculate maintenance/service history with a perfect interior and exterior will surface for you. Don't compromise and settle for second or fourth best just because they are available. If you do you may end up regretting it.
I would avoid both of those Discos you have posted about but that is just me.
Good luck in what ever you do..
I agree
I took 6 mths to find my RRV.
Thanks guys. You do make a good point Grumbles. The only factor for me comes down to price. I'm sure a great conditioned Disco 3 is just around the corner, there's some out there now. But they are worth $10,000 more than the one I'm looking at at the moment.
I just saw the TDV6 and the only issues I have with it is the small dings in the door (see pic) and the slightly high kms (186,000).
It has new tyes, new breaks, steel sump, always garaged and looks like it's been paid attention to with servicing. I negotiated to $17,000(yet to commit) with the timing belt service in mind.
I just don't know if this is a great deal, or something that comes around all the time.:confused:
It is a good price. I would get it inspected. If your really keen put on a small deposit and sale subject to inspection.
I agree with getting any prospective buy inspected and preferably by an independent Landrover workshop.
Buying and selling Rangies and Discos is basically a buyers market and you "might be/are" the only genuine prospective buyer the seller has encountered. Bargain hard and bargain low and walk away but leave your phone number. The seller isn't your friend - the relationship is simply a dollar transaction - with the dollars better in your pocket than the sellers.
Geez I wish Grumbles was around when I bought my TDV6 - I would probably be ten grand better off now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumbles
-Wasa
Fantastic advice Grumbles! Cheers
I'd take the Diesel myself but get it checked first as mentioned. Mine is 2005D3Se with over 300,000 km clocked up. They only get cheaper every year that passes so agree no rush to get the right one.