Thread: Good Value? 2007 TDV6 SE - Opinions please

My 2009 has done 334k, had full service history until I took it over at 310k. I reckon you'll be OK provided you plan for the big service coming up at around 335k.

Yes factor in that belt change in your bargaining. Find out when that auto was last serviced, I'd recommend another service after 50,000k to prolong the life of the gearbox. You will always get the normal wear out items such as suspension bushes & brakes that can't be helped.

Thanks guys, all valuable info.

If the following 2 Discos were the same price, which would you go for?

> 2007 TDV6 SE 186,000km's. Due for Timing belt service.
> 2007 V6 Petrol SE with 134,000km's

I will be towing a small caravan for family holidays (1500kg) and driving on beach + some more relatively light off roading, but on road 90%.

Is it true the petrol model has a chain and not belt? ie, no big service?

What sort of areas are you taking the van to?
If only easy tarred roads then range is not an issue - buy either the V6 or V8 petrol. The V8 won't cost you any extra towing unless you like to use the power.

The diesel is better for remote travel such as desert travel, but if something goes wrong with the engine / turbo it will cost you more.
Mines done 205,000 on original engine & turbo without an issue, no so the auto which has only just been done due to the lack on an early service.

Only tarred roads with the van, but was looking forward to the fuel economy of the TDV6.

But I suppose if I can get the TDV6 for $18,000, it is really worth closer to $20,000 after I factor in a timing belt service.

So it really comes down to Petrol V6 for 18,000 or TDV6 for $2000 more with 50,000 more kms.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Anyone wanna make the call for me? lol

Any major services close to 130,000kms with the petrol?

Tranny only. Both are good at those prices.

The tdv6 needs a timing belt as Rich mentioned. That's a bit over $1000 from memory. Both could do with a tyranny service if not already done. Changing diff oil is also probably a good idea.

Factor in more than 2 grand if you go the diesel. More like 5 grand, the rear belt that drives the high pressure fuel pump will need doing as well. Plus a few other gremlins...the dollars soon add up.
I love my tdv6 for a number of reasons, but my advice, given your stated needs and circumstances, would be go the petrol. You will most probably end up ahead when you sell/trade the petrol over the diesel, given the lower km, and less investment on repairs.

-Wasa