D3 Looking to buy, what to look for

**DeanoH** · 15th March 2019, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by garrycol

Exactly - so there is nothing all that unusual about the TDV6 issues ...........................................

Hmmm ......................... maybe so, it's certainly not in the same league as the totally appalling Nissan ZD30 aka 'hand grenade'; but neither is it in the same league as Toyota's 1HZ or Nissans 4.2 TD at the other end of the scale.

For me, I'm after a D3 to use as a basic SUV with a green oval

. I reckon the V6 petrol is the 'less problematic' choice for my needs.

Deano

**101RRS** · 15th March 2019, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by rar110

I think that’s mostly the 2000-2005 X5 BMW motors fitted to the early L322s.

No the V8s fitted to the various D3/4 and L320s - 4.4, 4.2 and 5.0 (less issues with the 5.0). The US L320 site has plenty of instances of V8 failure caused by cam chain tensioner failure - when we buy early 2.7 TDV6s we check that the oil pump has been upgraded - well they do the same with the V8s - they check that tensioner upgrades have been done.

However - like the diesels it is a case of being forearmed is forewarned and then deal with it - small instances in the scheme of things but when people have issues they go to forums and then indies to fix. The premise that was being alluded to that maybe owners should look to the petrols as the diesels are suss just does not hold up - both are great engines and you have to be unlucky to have troubles.

Garry

**rar110** · 15th March 2019, 07:52 PM

Thanks Garry, i was getting the impression the 5.0 Jag V8 was more problematic because of the plastic guides.

**INter674** · 16th March 2019, 10:17 AM

Diesel is on the way out for good reasons and not just due to pollution issues. Everyone has or knows of a horror storey with modern diesels and across all makes. LR losses of 6 billion over 3 months can be attributed in part to declining diesel sales no doubt also due in part to warranty/reliability issues.

Chewed the fat with a mechanic last night who quickly refuted the notion that the DMax has the best engine out there. I've got 2 in the shop now he said each with head issues. I pressed him...what would you buy? An older Patrol paj or Cruiser (fte) he said...spend the savings on a rebuild and improvements and still have money left over verses a new car.

He also said makers such as VW are panicking into repairing even out of warranty cars in an effort to keep customers happy and buying again ...including an engine replacement for a tradie van which failed at 200 plus ks!! VW must be worried as they are renowned for their poor customer service.

Modern diesels...good for repair shops...bad for customers😐

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