Hoping to buy my first D3

[Deal Madrid]

Hi

I am keen to purchase my first Landy and am looking at a 2005 D3 HSE TDV6 with 169k on the clock. It looks to have been well maintained by Alto but would anyone have any tips with respect to buying this vehicle? The Kms don't worry me too much as surely most engines are able to go far beyond this. I am checking that the timing belt got changed at its last service, but other than that anything else I should look out for.

Hope to be seeing you all soon somewhere muddy/sandy/wet/dry.

[Neil P]

What are you prepared to spend on repairs ,before pain sets in ? Are you up for ten grand in a bad year or two ?
If not , walk on . There's nothing cheap to fix/maintain on D3.
Five tyres , 2 services , 2 diffs and compressor pump , all since August ; 8 grand . Get my drift ?

[Graeme]

Can you get the full service / warranty history to see if the diffs have been changed? There were lots of early (and not so early) diffs replaced because of an internal housing coating affecting the bearings (IIRC), so replaced diffs would be a plus although no guarantee. On a similar but not so expensive note, have the EGR valves been replaced recently? What's the status of the high pressure fuel pump - is a recall outstanding? Has the gearbox oil been changed?

[DJC]

Having been in your position a year ago, try and find out if the gearbox has been flushed. If no evidence, insist on it as a condition of sale and be very wary if there is any hint of a shudder as it goes through the gears. Also check things like there are two keys - they are pricey to replace.

I love driving it, but hate that nagging feeling that something is going to go wrong. General maintenance is also pricey

Cheers
Daaren

[Deal Madrid]

Thanks for the info. I am steeling myself for a few bills but hopefully I'll find a good one.

[Deal Madrid]

I'll check these things out, thanks very much

[Deal Madrid]

Thanks Graeme.

[Deal Madrid]

Thanks Neil. But you still love the car?

[Ausfree]

G'Day and Welcome!!

[DiscoWeb]

Deal Madrid,

I think any vehicle you purchase that is 5 -6 years old and has done a reasonable no. of km needs to be checked over, service history reviewed etc and with the wealth of knowledge on this forum you will get a good idea of the issues you should be aware of.

Point is that unlike some other vehicle if and when things fail they tend to be expensive to fix, no different from buying any 2nd hand luxury vehicle.

That said they are an awesome vehicle and the majority love the way they bridge the gap between luxury 7 seat wagon and extremely capable off roader.

Perhaps if you can describe the vehicle in more detail you may find the old owner on the site and they can give you some real insight into its history, if it has had any issues etc you should be aware of etc.

Good luck with the purchasing decision.

George