Thread: Talk me out of buying this D4

Service history is the key , make its up to date.

Rear aircon? Not a deal breaker but it is effective and nice with kids.
Good if there's still warranty on it, would want to clarify that tho. Likely has dealer service history? With 40000 kms it'd have to be a super dooper lemon to have had anything show up. I had to have rear brake discs and pads replaced around those kms, but the ad is saying it'll come with RWC.

It'll do everything you want, no question.

talk you out of it??
why would you want a buy a fridge?

A couple of things I'd say.
Agree re checking service history although by LR service schedule it will probably have had only 2 services.
With build date Dec 2014 and looks like registered (so assume sold) Jan 2015, you should have ~6 months warranty left.
If you're assuming it has e-diff because it says so in the listing, I wouldn't - it also shows as having rear climate control air - it doesn't (can tell by the pics of the dash and the central light)
I think sometimes people tick these boxes off when they put up the listing not really understanding what they are.
Based on your description of what you want to do I personally wouldn't worry about e-diff - it is still very capable without it.
Rear air though is another consideration. It's the only thing I don't have and wish I did in mine. You can get by without it but it would definitely be better for the rear seat passengers with it.
BUT in my opinion it depends how many kids you have. I have 3 so use all 3 second row seats. The third row will cool down eventually but takes longer as you're relying on the 2 vents in the rear of the centre console but worst affected is the middle seat second row - their shins/knees will be frozen. If you have 2 kids and they're on the 2 sides then I think it's fine.

HTH David

I agree with all comments so far and particularly buying with remaining warranty really helps reduce the risk of buying problems. I can't comment on the pricing as I've done no research in the market but the vehicle itself would be ideal for your intended use with some minor accessorising, the main one being better tyres.

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by Eevo

talk you out of it??
why would you want a buy a fridge?

Can’t decide if you’re making a joke about the body styling or a comment about the centre console cool box thing

(I kinda think the cool box is a waste of space but don’t currently see it as a deal breaker)

Strange, they include a pic of the 2nd row seats in the ad, but not of the front seats.
The O/P makes no mention of towing, but just in case I will mention that a TDV6 will be great for towing a camper trailer or small caravan, but for anything heavier a SDV6 (or re-tuned TDV6) would be better, especially if the car is also loaded with people and gear.

David – great pickup re the rear a/c, thanks. I have 3 kids, and the youngest is the most likely to complain about things like cold knees. Will have to ponder that one.

But I *want* center diff lock... Because otherwise how does anybody get any respect around here, especially from the Defender crew?

Scott - I have read your rather inspirational build thread, so those tyre comments come as no surprise at all. I’m imagining something similar to what you’ve done but not quite to the same extent. Not keen on towing much, myself.

Thanks all!

Terry