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jamestb wrote:
how did you get the Irish reg?
Didn't you just tell us?
jamestb wrote:
Reg is SKZ 4526
Or is that the "new" reg? Would have thought it would have been given a mainland plate If it was re-registered here.
24th Nov 2014 1:26 pm
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Whoops, yes. I've been a bit stupid there. That is the Irish plate.
Just had a fruitful conversation with Donnelly's about its servicing and work. They suggest it has been well-cared for and it's had a few important bits done over the last few years.
TLO has left the building.......
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24th Nov 2014 2:54 pm
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Hi all,
I've arranged for an indy specialist to check over the beast on thursday. I'm just wondering if the collective wisdom of the forum could help come up with a list of questions or specific items I should ask him to look for? I would hope he would cover everything anyway but would feel better if I was preared myself.
Thanks for your time !
J
25th Nov 2014 10:56 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8103
A service book full of stamps and nothing else would be taken with a pinch of salt by me TBH. Somebody who says they work at the garage also has free access to just 'borrow' a stamp to suit their own ends......
Unless it can be verified by the dealer then it didn't happen and if that was dodgy what would that tell you about the 'story' being told and the person selling it
Garages issue printed receipts with mileage and reg's on and it's these that give the provenance and 'value' to the "full history" often spouted off.
You've only got to look at eBay to see the "make your own stamps" advertised and it's rife.
I've bought cars and 'bikes without back-up paperwork with an eyes-wide-open approach and balanced on price, etc.
Once they've had a few owners and/or post 3-4 years old its the back-up paperwork that's important not the stamps in the book
26th Nov 2014 9:07 am
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Yes, thanks.
I was wary of trusting the seller in that sense, and people here have been very helpful. I spoke at length with the lr dealership where the stamps came from and they talked me through their records, which reassuringly matched the book, and I got more detail on the nature of work carried out. This has been incredibly helpful.
26th Nov 2014 1:44 pm
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
jamestb wrote:
Hi all,
I've arranged for an indy specialist to check over the beast on thursday. I'm just wondering if the collective wisdom of the forum could help come up with a list of questions or specific items I should ask him to look for? I would hope he would cover everything anyway but would feel better if I was preared myself.
Thanks for your time !
J
Am I being over-cautious here?!
26th Nov 2014 1:44 pm
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Well, had the inspection carried out today, with the following results:
1. Front lower suspension arms bushes worn
2. Air suspension compressor faulty
3. Front brake discs and pads worn
4. Drive belt tensioner suspect
5. EGR valves faulty
6. Handbrake adjustment/clean required
7. Brake light out
8. Service due
The dealer said before they would put right anything that needed sorting. Wonder if they will stick to that pledge after seeing this list?! Will have to see....!
Any thoughts?
PS. The guy said he would blank off the EGR valves, is this a common/ok solution?
Cheers, james
27th Nov 2014 10:24 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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EGR blanking is very common and recommended without hesitation.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Thanks. Vehicle price on their website has just gone up by £1000....
28th Nov 2014 12:04 am
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8103
Looks like they're covering their costs then.......
If you don't buy it any new buyer can be told "it's just had £2000 [at retail prices] of work done".
Be an interesting conversation to see if they'll honour the original price to you and do the work in the price. Me thinks not......
28th Nov 2014 8:40 am
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
jamestb wrote:
Thanks. Vehicle price on their website has just gone up by £1000....
Over the years, i've noticed that the price of LRs and other capable 4X4s generally increase as winter gets closer.Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
28th Nov 2014 11:28 am
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Yeah, I accept that, but this is the only vehicle out of 15 that has had its price increased....
28th Nov 2014 12:59 pm
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
Sounds suspiciously like they are trying to offset some of the repair costs doesn't it.
I'd be looking for a healthy discount or looking elsewhere. I've seen some beautifully looked after D3's selling on here.Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
28th Nov 2014 1:09 pm
jamestb
Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 13
Well, after all that i called them up late this afternoon to double check my appointment tomorrow and turns out they've sold it.
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