Cars this age are running repairs so just fix it as you go along and enjoy the ownership. If you have to work out if you can afford to run one it's probably best to buy something else.... 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

ya appreciate that. i was nervous at 16k as i had little contingency at that. much happier at the 9k level as it allows me to maintain the car properly and give it what it needs when needed

9k is a good price. I'm in Leitrim for a month and had a quick check on L322 prices and they are very high. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

ya there's actually one in Leitrim for 12k at the moment, has the turbos done and is a high spec - but it has a decent bit of rust

Looks like I'm finally going to pick one up. A 2007 TDV8 with 100k miles. Meticulous service history gives me some hope but I fully appreciate that there will be plenty to do on it. Fingers cross it's worth it

Good luck! Just got a 2007 3.6 TDV8 last month. Loving it so far, working through the jobs that need doing. Heated/cooled seats next, which seems a common thing.