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[honeymonster]

hi after some advice on buying a 1998 R terrano 2 2.7d se :nenau

what do look out or in one
is the 131k miles somehing to worry about
its got 12month m.o.t
and got a advizery on wheel bearings looking at the old m.o.ts bn like it for 4years

the trucks going for £1995

fare play its clean no where on seats

hope some one can help and advice and reashurance

sorry if spelling wrong :doh

by way buys and girls if eny shit hot site :clap

[terranobreakershropshire]

hi, welcome to the site! that miliage is no problem as long as its been looked after right. it sounds expensive to me tho?. i have sold 2 similar to this age and miliage for around £1000 in last 3 months. i have an x reg lwb 2.7 sport at mo with 110k average condition wise for £1700
others should be along with advise shortly! james

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard:thumb2

You are bound to find niggles with a motor of that age so don't worry too much. Loads of advice on here and downloads that'll show you how to do things.

Check the sills towards the rear wheel arches and rear seat belt mounts inside rear arches too.

Often the 4wd hasn't been used or used correctly so the front hubs can cause a few issues but not that bad reall.

Mines done 141k on an R plate, others have done more too so no issues with the miles.

A bit steep price though.


Jim

[stinka]

Way over priced. It's about £1200

Don't buy one with a sunroof

Check for rust in arches and on cills

Just bought my '02 for £2k it's pretty FKN tidy, 140k on it but it drives like new

eBay and auto trader classified is your friend, you could get a nice '01 to '03 for 2k if you look about and barter as its a buyers market out there

[zippy656]

welcome,

listen you will learn

[kwondo]

welcome and i am sure someone will be alonmg soon with some good advice, just to keep you going a few known common faults to check, rust in the front wings, just above the pastic trim, rear seat belt anchor points tend to rust, wheel bearings easy to change, see the download section. Where abouts are you in s.wales,

[firebobby]

Welcome, I have just sold my 2001 with 77000 for £2500, have another look around, there are plenty out there.
These are great trucks but as already stated, they need to have some tlc and they will go on and on and on.......:thumb2

[extreme-4x4]

hi, welcome to the site! that miliage is no problem as long as its been looked after right. it sounds expensive to me tho?. i have sold 2 similar to this age and miliage for around £1000 in last 3 months. i have an x reg lwb 2.7 sport at mo with 110k average condition wise for £1700
others should be along with advise shortly! james
if its the facelift model id say this is a fair deal . the other your chasing is very expensive

[honeymonster]

thanks guys for the advice yes its got sunroof
and its got some rust on top off front wheel arch but for the age off the truck

im not shoure if its the fre facelift or not but its got round headlights one big and one small if this eny help :nenau

the guy would take £1700 but couse im putting my car in vectra c 1.9cdti on 54 pre facelift in he wont budge £2k ,

[honeymonster]

i live in bridgend ,s.wales




welcome and i am sure someone will be alonmg soon with some good advice, just to keep you going a few known common faults to check, rust in the front wings, just above the pastic trim, rear seat belt anchor points tend to rust, wheel bearings easy to change, see the download section. Where abouts are you in s.wales,

[stinka]

thanks guys for the advice yes its got sunroof
and its got some rust on top off front wheel arch but for the age off the truck

im not shoure if its the fre facelift or not but its got round headlights one big and one small if this eny help :nenau

the guy would take £1700 but couse im putting my car in vectra c 1.9cdti on 54 pre facelift in he wont budge £2k ,

Steer clear, blokes a dreamer.

If rust is visable on outside of front wheel arches, then it's probably riddled with it, and a sunroof model of that age u can be sure the cills are about to fall off lol

Seriously I'd not be paying more than £700 and that's only if its mechanically excellent

Avoid, keep looking

[extreme-4x4]

thanks guys for the advice yes its got sunroof
and its got some rust on top off front wheel arch but for the age off the truck

im not shoure if its the fre facelift or not but its got round headlights one big and one small if this eny help :nenau

the guy would take £1700 but couse im putting my car in vectra c 1.9cdti on 54 pre facelift in he wont budge £2k ,
its no good then find another

[supergnome]

Walk away rapid, over priced rust heap by the sound of it. You'd be better looking elsewhere. David.

[honeymonster]

how do i post photo up guys

[honeymonster]

heres some pics
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh185/honeymonster_2008/KGrHqRrkE88hCbCGBPCDkZ7Q_12.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh185/honeymonster_2008/KGrHqZHJCE9Mc3HdgBPCDtyHQ_12.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh185/honeymonster_2008/KGrHqNisE69HkPinzBPCDkOPg_12.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh185/honeymonster_2008/KGrHqZHJDE9Ti8BPCD32l_12.jpg

what u think guys

[Fez_uk]

I think it's too much, these trucks are getting cheaper due to fuel prices.

I wouldn't rush a buy.

[spiderpig37]

wouldnt give more than a grand as said keep looking theres plenty about

[kwondo]

i live in bridgend ,s.wales

not too far from me, i live in newport, nice looking truck, mine looked that clean once,

[honeymonster]

hi guys took in all the replyes and thanks :thumb2

haveing looked in to the t2 more took it for a test drive drive lovely gears great the garege owner even put it up on ramps for me to look under it and fare bo its sollid no rust apart from the wing witch is not that bad so took the crunk and got it so u e seeing more off me on here now g:thumb2uys

[makeitfit]

Tell me you got 500 off for cash :o

[honeymonster]

better than that lol 650 and 6month tax lol

[extreme-4x4]

so you got it for how much in the end ?

[makeitfit]

Is that off the £1700 :D
Good work mate, now you can bung a tenner this way to join up :cool:

[Kamsin]

If you see rust on the front wing around the arch, get it sorted NOW!

The plastic trim hides about 2 1/2 inch of the wing, if you can see it, it could be rotten inside. I just done mine and was shocked to se how bad there where inside. I just been to pick up two 2nd nand ones (You can not get new as they stopped making them) for £40 each and that was cheap.:eek:

Welcome to the site though, loads of advice from peps on here, so your in good hands.

[makeitfit]

Ay, those ruddy plastic trims cover a load of old poo. The backs will also be fizzing away under the plastic:o
I dont know why you shouldnt get one with a sunroof though:nenau

[stinka]

More water draining into cills from sunroof

[honeymonster]

had it for £1250 cash and thay put 6m tax on £121

yes the wheel arch is getting done going away in caravan wknd to devon next wkend if wheather good


im going to joint looks good site loads off info
what u get if u joint stickers ,tshirt

[makeitfit]

Wouldn't worry about it, the rest of the car drains into them too. That's all the condensation that forms on the inside of panels etc goes down your sills:o
Just give the drain holes a clean now and then . One of the few good reasons to bin the mud flaps :D

[spiderpig37]

had it for £1250 cash and thay put 6m tax on £121

yes the wheel arch is getting done going away in caravan wknd to devon next wkend if wheather good


im going to joint looks good site loads off info
what u get if u joint stickers ,tshirt

plenty of piss take and feck all for nowt:lol
not a bad deal in this climate welcome:clap

[makeitfit]

had it for £1250 cash and thay put 6m tax on £121

GOOD DEAL MATE MUCH MORE LIKE IT :D

im going to joint looks good site loads off info
what u get if u joint stickers ,tshirt
You might get a pen if you ask our illustrious leader nicely, then you can colour in your own T shirt :lol
The only sticker I have says "Rust is lighter than Carbon" :lol:lol:lol

[firebobby]

Looks nice in the pictures, have a good look along the sill areas and check to see if there's a build up of mud/dirt in the joint at the bottom of the front wings, if you open the front doors, you can look from inside and check down below the bottom hinge, also worth removing the front mud flaps and checking behind the inner wheel arch liner as these hold road dirt and can become a rust trap:thumbs:thumbs