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stinka
10-04-2012, 13:15
Rare swb 3.0

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120892721484?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 15:42
I'm tempted, but really not sure about the 3.0 engine :nenau
Maxwell
10-04-2012, 15:49
I'm tempted, but really not sure about the 3.0 engine :nenau

Yes it does take some time getting used to the power!...lol
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 15:52
the power doesn't worry me, it's the technical issues! I know they were mostly troll related but my 2.7 is powerful enough and runs on SVO at 90p litre :thumb2
Maxwell
10-04-2012, 16:25
I use my 3.0 for towing a boat, the extra horses come in very handy!
Fuel consumption is a little better than the 2.7.
A friend has a 98 2.7 which runs very well but seems a bit agricultural compared to the 3.0.
All in all both good cars....
supergnome
10-04-2012, 16:30
Farmer near me has one, 56 plate I think. runs his on one third derv two thirds used rapeseed oil. Says he gets 32mpg on average over the last couple of years. David.
stinka
10-04-2012, 16:36
I'd love it tbh :nenau
Maxwell
10-04-2012, 17:01
If it was a lwb I'd've been tempted, but for now i'll stick with my tranny.
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 17:56
I use my 3.0 for towing a boat, the extra horses come in very handy!
Fuel consumption is a little better than the 2.7.
A friend has a 98 2.7 which runs very well but seems a bit agricultural compared to the 3.0.
All in all both good cars....

odd, but the couple of 3.0 i have driven (yes I've been tempted more than once) sounded rough compare to a 2.7. I can always here them coming as they have a proper 'rattle' by comparison. And I also tow some ridiculous loads on an almost daily basis, loads I'm not admitting to on here :naughty Still plenty of power form my 2.7! And not enough power difference to make me feel any 'wow' from the 3.0 either. So I guess I'll stick with my 2.7.


and most sources of information concerning MPG rate the 3l at the same as the 2.7 :nenau have you had a 2.7?
firebobby
10-04-2012, 18:05
odd, but the couple of 3.0 i have driven (yes I've been tempted more than once) sounded rough compare to a 2.7. I can always here them coming as they have a proper 'rattle' by comparison. And I also tow some ridiculous loads on an almost daily basis, loads I'm not admitting to on here :naughty Still plenty of power form my 2.7! And not enough power difference to make me feel any 'wow' from the 3.0 either. So I guess I'll stick with my 2.7.


and most sources of information concerning MPG rate the 3l at the same as the 2.7 :nenau have you had a 2.7?

Well I have had both now and can say the 3.0 that we have is quieter and better on fuel than my old 2.7, which had done less miles.
As stated though, both engines are great:thumb2:thumb2
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 18:08
Well I have had both now and can say the 3.0 that we have is quieter and better on fuel than my old 2.7, which had done less miles.
As stated though, both engines are great:thumb2:thumb2

yep, it is said that all the problems with the 3.0 engine were sorted by the time they went into a T2 I'm just nervous and mean :lol
firebobby
10-04-2012, 18:11
Would be a steal if you could get it for around the £2000 mark though;);)
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 18:16
Would be a steal if you could get it for around the £2000 mark though;);)

odd thing is though that I have looked at a few late LWB estates with a view to using one as a tow car as part of our collection of cars and I have found a few dogs. One was a 2006 that had intermittent electrical problems that beat a Bosch specialist and the local Nissan dealer. Notably rough tick over and ABS light coming on. So it could be either a bargain or a headache - are they just trying to shift it on while it's working? or am i being paranoid again?
SPARKIEDOO
10-04-2012, 19:19
Rare swb 3.0

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120892721484?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

i have one of these:lol

the power in the back end is crazy:sly

plenty of POWER SLIDING:eek::eek: on the roundabouts :naughty

buy it buy it buy it:naughty
Fez_uk
10-04-2012, 19:33
2.7 anyday, loads of spares
SPARKIEDOO
10-04-2012, 19:35
2.7 anyday, loads of spares

very true Fez :augie
11redrex
10-04-2012, 19:45
Is it just me that has a problem with dealers who pose as private sellers ?
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 19:48
Is it just me that has a problem with dealers who pose as private sellers ?

it is technically illegal, and yes I have a problem with it too, to be honest I generally never buy from a dealer at all. When compare to the recent 'would you buy from an auction thread' is this a dealer, drying to ditch a lemon?
Kamsin
10-04-2012, 20:02
Is it just me that has a problem with dealers who pose as private sellers ?

As plank said its Illegal, BUT, on the pluss side "A dealer is a Dealer" so even though he is trying to sell it private, i think the law still says its has a dealer warentee of 3 months. He can not avoid selling it private to get round it.

But i do stand to be corrected, i did say im not 100% sure. :confused:
Kamsin
10-04-2012, 20:03
2nd thoughts, its an auction. Different rules apply dont they! :doh
(RIP) PLANK
10-04-2012, 20:06
2nd thoughts, its an auction. Different rules apply dont they! :doh

i don't know about ebay but yes auctions are 'buyer beware' and you buy at your own risk, I have noticed motor traders have a different attitude to ebay and use it like a motor auction. They use classified ads for their decent stock.