D4 Purchase

We’ve found a 2012 TDV6 3.0 8speed with 150000k for quite a good price in Melbourne. Cheaper than a local 2.7 actually.

The dealer is near Ritter Auto. For those in the know, would you trust Ritter to do an appraisal? I don’t know anything about them as we’re in SA

Yes, you can definitely trust Ritters.

Are you sure re 8 speed? As I understand it 8 speed first came in during 2013. Would not be the first time a listing has errors.

Regards,
Scott

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Originally Posted by LRD414

Are you sure re 8 speed? As I understand it 8 speed first came in during 2013. Would not be the first time a listing has errors.

Regards,
Scott

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I can only go on what they’ve said. I’m still learning about D4’s. Negotiated a cheaper price tho.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...AG-AD-17351970

What’s funny tho is when I ordered a vehicle report online, it showed this:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ad7beb14b8.jpg

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Originally Posted by John_D2

I can only go on what they’ve said. I’m still learning about D4’s. Negotiated a cheaper price tho.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...AG-AD-17351970

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The photos in carsales indicates its a 6 speed; the shift lever is not a 'rotary dial' as per the 8 speed.

Nothing about that car is adding up. The VIN report you post doesn’t seem to relate to that car given it says it’s MY16. I’d suggest someone has included the wrong VIN with the advert. As said, the upright selector is a 6 speed element. 8 speed are fully electronic and use an electronic dial.

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Nothing about that car is adding up. The VIN report you post doesn’t seem to relate to that car given it says it’s MY16. I’d suggest someone has included the wrong VIN with the advert. As said, the upright selector is a 6 speed element. 8 speed are fully electronic and use an electronic dial.

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I know right. I’ll call them tomorrow

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Originally Posted by John_D2

I can only go on what they’ve said.

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Many many times the advert is wrong, as in this example.

Uh oh, this isn't the same dodgy advert/seller trying to sell a D4 with low k's that actually had over 400,000km on it?

Definitely make sure the VIN and engine numbers match, could be a written off being rebirthed.

The ad also says TDV6 and the spec says twin turbo v6, if it's a MY13 it should be an SDV6 to be twin turbo me thinks. Either way the car still looks well looked after.