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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8246 |
That's a never ending question...
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23rd Nov 2023 10:20am |
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rvbush Member Since: 08 Jan 2016 Location: Leamington Spa Posts: 541 |
The best advice I can offer is to check the service history (which you've already done), check the MOT history (has it ever failed an MOT and if so what for and does it fail regularly? Evidence of poor custodianship?), finally how many owners has it had and did the last one keep it for long? Lemons tend to change hand a lot (Personally I would look for at least 2-3 years ownership for each owner, but that's just me).
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23rd Nov 2023 11:00am |
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mjdronfield Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 7803 |
As above, think you have mentioned the main issue, oil cooler, to me anyway. The rest will be consumables for rubber bushes etc it’s a heavy vehicle at best part of 3 tons.
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23rd Nov 2023 11:01am |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4304 |
Go in with your head and not your heart.
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23rd Nov 2023 11:07am |
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Daz90 Member Since: 12 Nov 2023 Location: Bristol Posts: 40 |
Cheers all,
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23rd Nov 2023 1:00pm |
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D3Jon Member Since: 15 Aug 2020 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 435 |
We bought our 2011 4.4TDV8 with 77K on the clock and recently sold it with 122K after around 5 years of ownership.
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23rd Nov 2023 1:09pm |
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Welshdragon Member Since: 20 Jan 2012 Location: here and there...but not where I should be Posts: 1899 |
I'd also get down on the dirt and pay good attention to both subframes, sills and any bubbling paint on the arches.
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23rd Nov 2023 3:18pm |
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benb91 Member Since: 30 Jul 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 41 |
Press every button in the car and make sure it works. This includes windows, electric seat controls, heated seats and air con. |
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23rd Nov 2023 3:35pm |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3106 |
Most warranty companies become utterly useless once a car hits 10 years old so check very carefully what is and isn't covered on the policy you're looking at.
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23rd Nov 2023 4:21pm |
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Daz90 Member Since: 12 Nov 2023 Location: Bristol Posts: 40 |
Thanks all for the advice. Really appreciated.
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23rd Nov 2023 5:33pm |
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Proftinkerpot Member Since: 22 Dec 2022 Location: County Antrim Posts: 180 |
I bought my 2012 Westminster tdv8 in January this year. It had 53k miles. I have replaced all fluids except the gearbox and I will get it done when the car is next in for work. In 11 months and 8k miles the Rangie has been flawless. I know that run won't last forever but keep it maintained and hopefully it won't all break at once. They are a fantastic vehicle.
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23rd Nov 2023 10:54pm |
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D3Jon Member Since: 15 Aug 2020 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 435 |
Air suspension checks I would do without any form of diagnostic kit:
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23rd Nov 2023 11:11pm |
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Fox889 Member Since: 04 Jun 2019 Location: Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk Posts: 688 |
I looked at a warranty when I bought my Westminster over 4 years ago, didn’t bother because of the price & how finicky warranty companies are. Decided to open another bank account & save £150 a month for any servicing or repairs that are needed. Accounts soon adds up to a nice little amount……then suddenly disappears for some reason🤣 2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
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24th Nov 2023 7:39am |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4304 |
Check for water ingress in the spare wheel well (lift boot floor) and in both of the boot side compartments (covers come off with a handle at top). Check for any moisture, damp or "green" furring of connectors etc.
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24th Nov 2023 8:03am |
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