Thread: Opinions wanted please.

Hi Rich,

Personally - I would tell them, so that you can sleep at night and not worry about a possible grumpy phone call later.

When I sold our D2 - without RWC - I showed the buyer all the work that had been done to it over the last 2 years (invoices from mechanic). I also explained what was wrong with it - hence why I was selling it.

He said that he was a mechanic and was happy (especially due to the price). I never felt guilty - because I was honest about everything.

Sure - you might scare off some buyers, but the right buyer will come along if the price is right - and they want a nice D3!

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers,
GG.

A moral dilemma! - In my opinion its gone past being just a small car purchase to be used to ferry kids to and from school - the D3 may soon find itself in remote areas.
Yes - you should check these things before buying a used car, but reality also has a hand in it.
Should the gearbox crap itself in a remote area, it will be come expensive to the new owner and may become a safety issue as well.
Because you asked... I would let the prospect know of the quote price to repair, negotiate that off the asking price and then they can drive off "informed".
To me, the "hit" I take on the selling price would far outweigh the peace of mind I can sleep with.
Cheers - Matti

I had something similar when I sold my VW Multivan. It needed a DPF replacement at $2500 but it didn't affect it in any way that you could notice. A guy offered to buy it for the asking price without haggling and after we agreed on the price I told him I would take $2500 off the price for the cost of the faulty DPF, which he may or may not have decided to replace. If he had haggled the price down I would have left him to it!

That's how I slept at night.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Auto was replaced at 200,000k
Now at 263,000 I have a transmission fluid leak from the front of the case into the bell housing.

Rich, sorry to hear. Why does a near new gearbox leak if it had new seals etc. and is there no comeback on the rebuilder?

50,000 k warranty

Be honest, you will sleep better.

What would you expect if you were the buyer ????

Answer your own question honestly and you will know the answer

Cheers Ean

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

50,000 k warranty

That just does not seem right they won’t come to the party. Dodgy Bros