jd10
Member Since: 16 Aug 2015
Location: London
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So Im test driving a 2010 HSE tomorrow, any advice of things to look out for.
Ill be testing the brakes to ensure no juddering, but what else should I check?
If a car suffers from hesitation, will it consistently happen, and under what conditions?
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 16th Sep 2015 5:33 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
 
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just go thro all the buttons...air suspension.low range..paddle shift
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| 16th Sep 2015 8:08 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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Ditto, will be listening out for knocking from suspension, EPB operation, smooth gear changes, brake effort, all electrics. Not sure what else really, just a good thorough workout.
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| 5th Nov 2015 4:12 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Excessive smoke on hard acceleration.
Knocking front and rear suspension
Brake pad wear
General tidyness and TLC
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| 5th Nov 2015 4:22 pm |
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crip010
Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Twickenham
Posts: 433
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I have a 2010 and have changed a wheel bearing so listen for that, also will be in the age for a new rear door handle on the tailgate, common I hear. Check the date stamp on the battery as probably on original battery so would really need a new one. Try all the buttons and make sure all works!! And above all enjoy!! 
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| 5th Nov 2015 11:34 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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will it come with warranty
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| 6th Nov 2015 1:20 am |
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Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
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All the above. Also try to get it on to some bouncy ground if you can, to see how the suspension handles it. Also change the ride height a few times, all designed to see if you can manufacture a "normal ride height only" message that will tell you the compressor might need changing as it'll eventually fail. The early Disco 4's had a slightly inferior one to later ones and as a result I've had mine changed. If you do play with the ride height too much it will stop working and you'll have to wait for it to cool down, which is normal, but it should work well with just a few goes.
Check the gearbox too, see that all is tickety-boo there, usual things such as a bit of hard acceleration from static (may be a wee bit of delay initially, they all do that, sir), roll-on acceleration from about 40mph, etc. Check that the hill start thing works okay (the car should hold itself on a hill when you stop without applying the handbrake yourself). Check there's a spare under the rear end, they can get nicked.
Hope it's a good car. Mine's a 2010 and I love it.
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| 6th Nov 2015 1:27 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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Thanks this one is an Approved Used at a main dealer so gets 2yr warranty as just under 5yrs old. However I'm not sure if the warranty covers things like suspension bushes, EPB screeching or air con leaks etc and these are the niggling things that can get pricey to sort.
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| 6th Nov 2015 9:00 am |
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Ted Newman
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: SE London
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galwaygreen wrote:just go thro all the buttons...air suspension.low range..paddle shift
No paddle shift on 2010  BUT has sport shift on gear selector and command mode. LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
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| 6th Nov 2015 9:04 am |
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LIAMMCL
Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 414
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Give the brakes a split second 'stab' at low speed (5-10mph). If you hear a knock or feel it in the steering wheel you could well have worn suspension arms or lower steering column.
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| 6th Nov 2015 11:58 am |
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etuna
Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: Canterbury
Posts: 138
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I'm in the same boat. Approaching with a glass half empty attitude much to the frustration of the vendor!
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| 8th Nov 2015 7:17 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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I've rushed in too many times before so now take my time and will walk away if it's not right.
Found a few minor cosmetic things that needed doing so have made them a condition of the sale. Better that than pick it up then trek back for warranty works.
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| 8th Nov 2015 7:46 pm |
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Mr.Tom
Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: St Neots
Posts: 1641
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Make sure it goes into low range OK
Use the flappy panels to put it through all the gears in high and low range
Cycle through all the special programs Sill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
MY12 D4 HSE - been and gome
MY16 D4 Landmark
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| 8th Nov 2015 8:23 pm |
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Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
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Still no flappy paddles on a 2010....
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| 11th Nov 2015 1:23 am |
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Captain Slog
Member Since: 02 Feb 2014
Location: Parallel Universe
Posts: 228
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And there shouldn't be any flappy panels either  2010 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand on GY DTs (was on GG ATs)
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| 11th Nov 2015 5:58 pm |
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