One of the problems with these kind of vehicles - ~3L V6 diesels - they do not like short especially stop/start journeys :s previous owner of my Navara it looks like from the trip history in the computer was mostly doing the school run a few miles each day twice a day (average speed 15mph or something which tended to indicate traffic jams) with the end result of fuel pump issues (looks like the filter wasn't regularly enough changed) and gunked up EGR sensors which was easier just to replace the whole lot than try and clean up (fortunately done under warranty).
Luxury car for £6000...
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One of the problems with these kind of vehicles - ~3L V6 diesels - they do not like short especially stop/start journeys :s previous owner of my Navara it looks like from the trip history in the computer was mostly doing the school run a few miles each day twice a day (average speed 15mph or something which tended to indicate traffic jams) with the end result of fuel pump issues (looks like the filter wasn't regularly enough changed) and gunked up EGR sensors which was easier just to replace the whole lot than try and clean up (fortunately done under warranty).
Soldato
Just drive it like you stole it every time. That's my plan on mine
Currently "negotiating" in the back seat with the seller and two of his biggest mates
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this is one of those car fails.
please OP tell me you bought one.
please OP tell me you bought one.
Soldato
Currently "negotiating" in the back seat with the seller and two of his biggest mates
I hope that if has bought one, that it works out for him and proves us all wrong. As I like them and have been tempted at times by the cheap ones. But I wouldn’t take that chance as with it being a Range Rover the chances of that are slim that it will be reliable.
Soldato
Yeah I'm with the above comment, I don't wish a terrible car ownership on anyone, we've all made mistakes... what I kind of get a little annoyed is when people ask for advice, as a group people say it's a mistake and then they go ahead anyway... that just means that they'd made their mind up before asking and nothing was going to change their mind... that's cool, and it makes for interesting threads. I hope he finds a good one and like you say, proves us naysayers wrong... I have my doubts... RR's are dubious from the factory, never mind when 15 years old and maintained on a budget! Fingers crossed!
Soldato
Agreed, I struggle to see the point of a thread like this really, may as well just go ahead and buy it if you're not going to take anyone's advice.
I was hoping to entertain you all by buying a very cheap one today (half of what I sold mine for last year), but even after arranging a time to meet, the seller suddenly went quiet when I asked for his address
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Hi guys,
Apologies for the radio silence...
So, I went to see one quite close to me, described as 'very good condition'. It smoked... A lot! The exhaust sounded like a bird was stuck in it, tweeting away and when accelerating, blue smoke poured out of the exhaust. I walked away. I was all set up to go and view the one in London, which I previously linked. Anyway, the night before the seller messaged me to say "I have been in touch with my solicitor and the car will be sold as seen, so should anything go wrong with it, it isn't his responsibility" - now, with second-hand cars, this is usually a given and the message wasn't warranted... If anything, it made me feel like there was something wrong with the vehicle. I politely declined the viewing and walked away. Anyway, in between all of this, I was watching a few different series on YouTube of people buying cheap Range Rovers and others buying eBay bargains... I got chatting to some of the Vloggers and got some rather decent advice. After this, I considered the XC90 and even looked at a couple of Q7's, but they didn't scream luxury or come close to the comfort offered with the L322. Anywho, I found a 59 plate (facelift) L322 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography that had a full-service history (part dealer, part indie) that was advertised on eBay. It was a no reserve auction, so I put it on my watch list and patiently waited for the several days. During this time, I did some vehicle checks and made sure the information provided matched the description in the advert. It all came back good, so, on Sunday I put a last minute cheeky bid in and won the car via auction. I arranged to go and see the vehicle and paid a £100, refundable deposit. I had a look around the vehicle and everything checked out.... so I finished the purchase and drove 220 miles home.
I love it!
My original post wasn't asking about the reliability of Range Rovers, nor was it asking for a 4x4 that isn't as luxurious as a Range Rover. It was simply asking, what 'luxury' vehicle can I purchase for £6000. Many thanks for your advice and points and I will keep you updated on my ownership.
Apologies for the radio silence...
So, I went to see one quite close to me, described as 'very good condition'. It smoked... A lot! The exhaust sounded like a bird was stuck in it, tweeting away and when accelerating, blue smoke poured out of the exhaust. I walked away. I was all set up to go and view the one in London, which I previously linked. Anyway, the night before the seller messaged me to say "I have been in touch with my solicitor and the car will be sold as seen, so should anything go wrong with it, it isn't his responsibility" - now, with second-hand cars, this is usually a given and the message wasn't warranted... If anything, it made me feel like there was something wrong with the vehicle. I politely declined the viewing and walked away. Anyway, in between all of this, I was watching a few different series on YouTube of people buying cheap Range Rovers and others buying eBay bargains... I got chatting to some of the Vloggers and got some rather decent advice. After this, I considered the XC90 and even looked at a couple of Q7's, but they didn't scream luxury or come close to the comfort offered with the L322. Anywho, I found a 59 plate (facelift) L322 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography that had a full-service history (part dealer, part indie) that was advertised on eBay. It was a no reserve auction, so I put it on my watch list and patiently waited for the several days. During this time, I did some vehicle checks and made sure the information provided matched the description in the advert. It all came back good, so, on Sunday I put a last minute cheeky bid in and won the car via auction. I arranged to go and see the vehicle and paid a £100, refundable deposit. I had a look around the vehicle and everything checked out.... so I finished the purchase and drove 220 miles home.
I love it!
My original post wasn't asking about the reliability of Range Rovers, nor was it asking for a 4x4 that isn't as luxurious as a Range Rover. It was simply asking, what 'luxury' vehicle can I purchase for £6000. Many thanks for your advice and points and I will keep you updated on my ownership.
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Caporegime
I’m going with it being this one, its the right wheels, the phone holder and the right year, only sold on the 7th of Feb.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/59-RANGE...-/284169195386?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Looks nice, a bit over budget, but not much. Fingers crossed for a not-ruinous ownership for you.
Soldato
Well it certainly looks in very good condition. Please keep motors updated on how you get on with it.
