Master
Hi, first post in the D3 / D4 section as usually spend my life in the D2 as owner of a 2003 D2A, my pride and joy.
I am looking to buy a D4 for the wife, tight budget and we are looking at the 2009 - 2011, has to be the 3.0L diesel with as good a spec as possible.
One we are looking at presents great value, 170,000 kms, but has just had a recon transmission put in. Owner seems very genuine, he said warning light came on, took to the dealer whom couldn't find fault, re-set the fault, and a week later the transmission went.
LR dealer said they do not fix transmissions, so to fit a new one would cost $17k, but contact a ZF transmission specialist who might be able to help. They then fitted a recon transmission for $6,600, it comes with a 50,000 km warranty. Reason for sale is that it is a company car lease which has finished and he is now getting a new one.
What are thoughts on whether I should continue with this, I have been given the details, A & B Transmissions in Dandenong, and am free to call them to find out more details.
If the transmission has gone, could there be additional surprises waiting for me down the track - could it be a lemon ? Do D4's have any 'lemons ?"
Would this still be a prudent buy, or should I pass it up and wait for another one ?
Any feedback greatly appreciated. Matt.
LordRover
SubscriberHi Matt, A&B are one of the 2 ZF specialists in Melbourne and a few guys here have had auto's rebuilt by them.
Having a warranty helps so if everything else checks out i wouldn't be concerned about it having a rebuilt trans, does it have or did have a brake controller fitted ? That would be a give away that it may have hard a hard time towing some monstrosity of a van behind it.
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Master
Are ALL service records in order ? Had the auto been seviced (upgrade?) ?
TopicToaster
SubscriberIt's a high km D4. Been there doing that (240k km). Check records for alternator replacement, intake plenum/plastic bit on top of engine - typically drivers side splits, turbine actuator failure. Any of these are likely faults. Alternator aside I've had both. I'm about to replace the alternator myself as a maintenance thing.
Has the major service been done (belts service?). That's a chassis off at the dealer so is a couple of grand job there.
Potential for a lot of spend at this point in its life. Haven't mentioned shocks either
So would I do it? Yes, but at least you're informed of the risks.
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Swaggie
The ZF-rebuilt transmission is a positive point, not negative. ZF fit an updated torque converter, a new mechatronic with the latest electronic hardware and all other components are replaced if not within new spec.
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SubscriberD4 with ZF reconditioned transmission sounds like a good buy.
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SubscriberBody off, perhaps?Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster
Let's face it, someone will wind up paying it..., but, yes, at least the OP will know now.
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Swaggie
A&B have a very good reputation from what i have heard for a ZF rebuild
If this car has had it`s belts done and all the servicing done and what others have said it could be ok but it is your decision at the end of the day.
Good luck with it and i hope it works for you
TopicToaster
SubscriberLol yes
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2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
TopicToaster
SubscriberMy point was only to highlight the risks, not to scare. I love my D4 despite it all.
And yes, the trans rebuild is awesome. That's my next likely cost.
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2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
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