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Beancounter_74 Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Down here now... Posts: 5796 ![]() ![]() |
Big cam-belt service at 90,000 miles or 7 years (someone will qualify that) I believe, so worth making sure you factor that into any car you buy that's not had it done |
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cfoster Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for replying, I presume the cambelt service is a must so hopefully anything over 100k would have had that. I imagine that as I would be buying privately I would not have a warranty, and have never really trusted these aftermarket warranties.... What do the 'people in the know' normally do buy from a main dealer? So the main thing to look for are turbo replacements and air suspension woes, the rest of the problems that could come across are general wear and tear stuff, bushes, electrical sensors etc? |
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Rsandsel Member Since: 18 Jul 2013 Location: Nottingham Posts: 15 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi,
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MisterAdam Member Since: 03 May 2012 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 352 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My RRS is on 113k and it looks and drives like a car on half that. I would recommend buying something that you can see has been cared for, as apposed to something on less miles that looks a bit rougher.
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Rsandsel Member Since: 18 Jul 2013 Location: Nottingham Posts: 15 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Remember buying private, you have no protection at all and unless you're familiar with this type of car and its niggles and issues, could be lumbered with a lemon that just empties your wallet quicker than you can fill it. Better to buy from some form of company, rather than 'john selling on his drive' because at least you have the Sale of Goods Act, its not much, but its better than nothing. Pro-Drive Ltd Edition Subaru Impreza
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 9013 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
105k miles / 7 years. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Zilch Member Since: 20 Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, sometimes the Whitsundays Posts: 2835 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Transmission fluid changes at 70/80K.. sealed for life is no longer observed.. i had the ZF box, transfer
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cfoster Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
Great thank you for all the advice, it looks like then so long as the history is comprehensive I could be better getting one with 100k than 80k if the major services have been completed.
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Beancounter_74 Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Down here now... Posts: 5796 ![]() ![]() |
Problem with some of the bigger jobs (cam-belt, turbo's) is that they are 'body off' jobs, so a lot of the labour charge is to just gain access to the necessary parts - no a great design to be honest. |
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cfoster Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
I have heard that, quite a scary thought really....Awful design tbh!! I will look into these aftermarket warranties but from previous experience they aren't worth a bean, particularly on a high mileage car. |
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Beancounter_74 Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Down here now... Posts: 5796 ![]() ![]() |
Search for 'warranty' on here and you will get a host of information about who people use/recommend, but whatever you do go for, be sure to read the small print, VERY closely. |
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RRUK Member Since: 10 Jun 2005 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2584 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I am currently selling my Range Rover L322 TDV8 Vogue SE, it's at 102,000 miles but running like a dream, I just fancy having a Supercharged.
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Beancounter_74 Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Down here now... Posts: 5796 ![]() ![]() |
cfoster - unless you have your heart set on an RRS, I'd be making some inquiries to RRUK for his FFRR |
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cfoster Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
haha I have looked at his one, looks lovely but its out of my budget, plus I 'think' I prefer the sport shape (although I'm sure the RR's are better built!). Can't see it hanging around for sale long it looks mint! |
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