Thread: D4 Purchase

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

100K + 10 x 15,000 = 250K would be better

Would be better?

Originally Posted by John_D2

Would be better?

If you could get one with about 100K, then after 10 years you would be at 250,000 which is a better place to be vis a vie potential for some major age/mileage related costs. Of course many have suspension for example done before then, but I'm working on you being an exemplary looker after.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

If you could get one with about 100K, then after 10 years you would be at 250,000 which is a better place to be vis a vie potential for some major age/mileage related costs. Of course many have suspension for example done before then, but I'm working on you being an exemplary looker after.

Yes, I’m an excellent lookerafterer! I fix things as they break or before. Unfortunately <120000km brings the price outside our price range

Originally Posted by John_D2

Yes, I’m an excellent lookerafterer! I fix things as they break or before. Unfortunately <120000km brings the price outside our price range

Surely not if you stick with a D4 2.7 6 speed. No reason why it should not last the time and distance.

Originally Posted by Micha

Hi folks,
Similar to John_D2 I am looking to buy an MY11-13 D4.
Strictly from the perspective of spun bearings, how would you guys rate the MY11-12 TDV2.7 vs an MY13 TDV3.0?
Is the consensus that the 2.7 from these MY is less prone, if not immune (no known problem)?
Are the chances for spun bearings to occur on the TDV3.0 diminishing with mileage? I mean if it was indeed a random assembly line issue, is the fact that a motor passed the 150K km mark W/O an issue a proof that it does not belong to the defective bunch?
Thank you,
Micha

I guess it boils down to what your & John_D2's budget is.
I have an MY13 TDV6 which I bought in Oct last year with 102klms @$42k. Canberra Holden dealer was asking $45990 but I had cash/no trade.
My previous posts indicate I am a trifle worried about potential engine failure and although there are obviously many more around which haven't failed, nevertheless, the potential is there.
If I had my time again I would buy an MY11-12 D4 2.7 with around 100ks klms and be perfectly happy with it. Maybe have a tune to get the hp up around 160kw for towing, but other than that very happy with key start, 18" wheels etc etc.

I just missed out on an immaculate MY11 (September build) with 88,000 klms one owner for asking $38k. Got the dealer to $35k for cash as they'd had it for 3 months and not sold, but I had a car to sell first and it didn't work out. It was truly immaculate, so they are definitely around and Dealers will negotiate. It was in Sydney.
In answer to your question, it appears the amount of klms have very little do do with engine failure, but I guess it would be fair to say that if you reach 150k the likelihood of failure is diminished. Trust others agree with me on that one?

I know tough decision that comes down to personal choice & budget. We’ve narrowed it down to 2:

1) 2010, 85000km 2.7 6 speed low $30’s. Incidentally this one is bronze coloured the same as our camper trailer

2) 2013 3.0 8 speed 150000km high $30’s

I’m aware you can remap a 2.7 bringing the torque up to about 500nm. We don’t tow often, but I’ve heard from a few people that the 8 speed is a tougher box than the 6 speed.

We’re going to test drive car 2 tomorrow and car 1 next week. Common sense sais the lower km car 1, but better towing sais car 2. Either will still be better towing than my remapped D2 that I have to watch the EGT guage like a hawk!

Plus the fact we can put better off-road tyres on the 2010 is another plus point.

I have actually read all the advice above, I do appreciate everything that’s being suggested. Like I said previously I’m still learning about the D4

Sure do. I bought mine at 88,000km in 2013ish. I'm now at 190600km and still happy with the car, done a few tweaks and doing all the servicing myself. Very impressed with reliability and performance. The car has ALWAYS got us home, no exceptions. Yes they need some TLC, but they are a high spec car. To the op, IMHO you won't go wrong regardless if you choose the 2.7 or 3.0l engine, just make sure you keep up the oil services just like any other quality car. Good luck

I’m thinking of changing my username from : John_D2 to John_Overthinking_things_with_ocd_D4. What do u think?