Realised I don't have many up to date, clear, pics of it. Will take new pics once the snow stops for a bit.
It looks like this, although it's back on the HSE alloys
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MoT til 31 August 2018. Mileage is at 163k but likely to go up another 1-2k.
I got the alignment done the same time as the MoT test and had my non-scrubbed HSE alloys in the car to go on once aligned but still the tester put down scrubbed tyres on the MoT cert.
Since purchasing it, it has had V8 brakes on the front.
For the 31 August 2017 MoT it had:
New brake lines from centre of car to both rear calipers, including new flexis, inter pipes and clips.
New drop links.
New* front lower wishbones with SuperPro bushes...slightly firmer front end than standard but not harsh and no bongs from suspension. They were installed with the proper grease and tightened with the car at normal ride height. The arms were Hammerited and then sealant sprayed so should be good for a very long time, unlike the last set that lasted 3 years.
New rear upper wishbones.
New panhard rods at rear.
I've changed the CCF to disable the front parking sensors.
Although new ones had been fitted shortly before I bought it, the IID was showing intermittent problems with the 2 OSF sensors so I imagine it's a wiring fault to those 2 sensors.
Seeing as I can see the front of the car very well when I'm in it I haven't worried about the wire and the CCF change means the rears work fine and there's no bongs for the front. If it's a deal breaker I'm sure I could get them working for the new owner but I'd rather not spend the time if possible.
I'm getting occasional codes from the FBH, which could probably do with a clean, or a 'hot burn'.
Other than that the only codes from the IID are to do with EGR (blanked but no engine light, just the normal cct warning on the IID - have the EGR pipes if wanted) and a radio antenna voltage low warning that seems to cause no issue at all...still get Radio 4 in the Highlands so no problem there!
I can deliver the car to pretty much anywhere as I travel up and down the country on a regular basis or you could have a relaxing trip/break to the Highlands.
Looking for as close to £5,800 as possible.
edit: realise I'd put 'new' front wishbones. The wishbones were under 3 years old, and other than the bushes were in great condition, so I put Superpro front and rear bushes in and new Delphi ball joints.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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21st Jan 2018 8:03 pm
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Will try to get a proper set of pictures done and up on the thread tomorrow.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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Any update on this one? any more pics etc?
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3rd Apr 2018 2:24 pm
highlands
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Andyyam750 wrote:
Any update on this one? any more pics etc?
I've been kind of too busy to sell it.
We had a flood in the house and it just added to an already hectic Easter period. That on top of having a torn ligament in my hand hasn't helped.
We did transfer the insurance back to it from the new one as we were having some issues with the new one and although the insurance ran out last week and I SORN'd it I'm thinking of taking it down to Devon instead of the new one as that one has a worrying rumble, poss front prop, and the suspension is going down overnight.
The one that is for sale though has no problems at all with suspension...it can be left a week with no drop at all, no bongs or anything of the sort. In fact, it I'm starting to think I'm mad to sell it, but I'll need some time to sort the issues on the new one and don't want to have 2 on the driveway for too long (SWMBO thinks it's been way too long already).
So....
Plan is probably:
Driving down to Devon Thurs/Fri, picking up some bits on the way.
Pick up family at Bristol Airpot Friday 6/4.
Spend week in Devon.
Drop family at Bristol Airport Frid 13/4.
Drive D3 to someone who wants to buy it.
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3rd Apr 2018 3:31 pm
highlands
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DG wrote:
How much for the view? 8)
Free for anyone who comes up here to pick it up!
More likely I'll drive it to a buyer.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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3rd Apr 2018 3:37 pm
highlands
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Still haven't left for Devon or had a chance to wash the car.
In response to a PM though I thought I should add a bit more info:
Just to confirm, the car is the same as in the link.
I do an oil service about every 7,000 miles using either genuine or Mann filters and the correct Castrol spec oil.
I'll check the diagnostic logs for the FBH code(s) but it probably just needs cleaning...they tend to get a bit clogged, although I understand the diagnostics can do a 'hot burn' that can in many cases clear it out...a bit like cleaning the glass of a woodburner by doing a 'hot burn' in it, which I am familiar with
In terms of more substantial servicing, I have:
Brakes - changed out all the rear brake components, including pipes (from centre of car back), hoses, clips, etc. Changed front brakes to V8 spec. Flushed all fluid. Handbrake components adjusted and lubed (copper grease on the shoe metal contact spots per Bodsy's 'bible'). Haven't had any 'screeches or other issues in my ownership...I learnt from my first D3.
Suspension - In the last year, changed rear upper suspension arms for RRS arms; Panhard rods renewed; front lower arm bushes changed to SuperPro and new Delphi heavy duty ball joints. No suspension bongs or errors.
Gearchange linkage cleaned and lubed and working fine;
Inner and outer steering rods changed.
Central locking splice upgraded;
Passenger side sunroof drain (the awkward one that goes behind the CJB) upgraded to the latest revision.
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5th Apr 2018 12:59 pm
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Some pics today.
The car hasn't been washed but I need to head off so it'll have to do for the moment.
I haven't put the front left mudguard back on but I do have it and will put it on before handing over.
There are a couple of very small dings and stone chips. 2 though are about the size of 5p pieces (so still pretty small) just above the top of the windscreen though somehow they missed the actual screen.
There are 2 small creases on the trims of the left hand doors. Imagine it'd be cheap to replace but I don't really notice them anyway (shown in pics below).
The trims at the bottom of the windows have some of the normal alloy bubbling under the paint. I have some perfect condition ones I could swap if needed.
There is a small crease with slight break to the paint (though no metal underneath, obviously) on the front bumper (shown in pics below)
Also, with the pretty cold weather there is noticeable (to look at, not in use) misting on the front fog lamps in the bumper.
Interior is in very good condition generally, used but definitely not abused.
Today's mileage is per the clocks photo below.
Next to the new one. The newer one is more bling, but this one is more mechanically sorted
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Off-road height
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Access height
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Interior
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Dash
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FR Bumper 'crease'
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Door trim 'crease'
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Front V8 brakes (Sep 2016 addition)
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5th Apr 2018 2:15 pm
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