Thread: Good Value? 2007 TDV6 SE - Opinions please

2.5 years ago I bought the SE with 105000km's on the clock - well looked after vehicle - used as a shopping trolley.
Since then I've put 65000km's on the clock - about 80% blacktop but with some serious off-roading in WA. Had the air suspension go 5000km's after purchase which was thankfully covered by the extended warranty.
Since then had a front bearing go and managed to get water into the electrics after an over zealous engine clean. Funny how every time I walk into the dealer it ends up costing me $700 - they must see me coming.


I paid just under $40k then - the diesel models available on the local market then were almost $10k more. Can't help but feel I paid too much at the time but love the car. If I had the choice now I would go for a diesel. Just seems way too hard to get some after market parts on the petrol mode (after extensive research I'm yet to hear of anyone fit a snorkel to a petrol D3 - I am hoping to be proven wrong).


Take your time (I rushed into mine and regret it) but you'll be happy with your D3 no matter which one you decide to go with.

Originally Posted by Budron

Actually saw the Petrol V6 in the flesh today and had a test drive.



It drove ok, didn't think the V6 would go as well as it does. Unfortunately though it was a bit rough for my liking. 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) Headlight needed replacement globe, gas struts for bonnet buggered, and a ripped centre storage lid. It just seemed a little unloved and uncared for.

With all this in mind he said he'd do $17,500, but still leaning towards the TDV6 at this stage.

If you go ahead and purchase and when you do the belts front and rear of the eng also get the oil pump housing changed , this is bit that the timing belt tensioner is bolted to and can break off thus stuffing the engine this is a known problem wit this vintage . At least get the mechanic to check it for cracks etc while the front cover is off . There is plenty of info re this on Aulro and the net . Rgds & good luck you will luv it !!.

Thanks for sharing your experience Jonny Fin.

Fatso, that's some very valuable info a newbie like me wouldn't be aware of, so cheers!

Also, I checked the VIN on TOPix. "There are currently no outstanding Field Service Actions for this vehicle" Does this mean any recalls have been attended to?

Any recall jobs already carried out are usually identified by a sticker on the drivers front door post , just near where the door hinges are .