What do you reckon?

Big Col · 31-12-2012, 20:36

Hello all, I'm looking at buying a 3ltr Sport on an 03 plate. Its done 52,000 5 door with seven seats. Its had main dealer history all its life except the last one which was done at an independant. Its in excellant condition and he wants 4k its a private deal, what do you think of this good or bad?

Happy new year to you all,

Regards Colin

stinka · 31-12-2012, 21:01

About £600-800 too dear in my opinion

Regardless of mileage or history a 10 year old car really needs to be taken for what it is, what it needs doing to make it mint.

I've spent about £800 on mine in parts getting it mint, if it was took to a garage and I'd paid labour too, I'd have been ruined

If you offroad it regularly anything a tad worn will fail quickly, so if its been nursed gently for 10 years and you drive it a bit harder things could fail relatively quickly.

It might not happen like this, it might have lots of new parts, but this is food for thought ...

I paid £2200 for my '02 11 months ago, it had 135k on it but body is mint as is engine

stinka · 31-12-2012, 21:05

4 tyres £400
Maf sensor £80
Full service parts only £100
Glow plugs £100
Inlet gasket/intercooler/sealant £80
Water pump £70

A few bits more as well lol but this is Terrano ownership

(RIP) PLANK · 31-12-2012, 21:39

I'm with Stinka £3k

firebobby · 01-01-2013, 10:30

Sounds like a nice one, but a bit steep on the price for the year, although that is low mileage which does help and the service history is a good sign,(call the dealer and check to be sure) so if it's that good, make him an offer of £3400 and see what he says.

Have a good look underneath and check the inner wheel arches in front of the rear wheels for rot, they can rust here and it's close to the seatbelt points.
Check the front cross member in front of the engine also.
Good luck

stinka · 01-01-2013, 10:49

At £3400 I'd want a full service, 6 months tax and 12 months mot, also I'd want 3 months warranty

stinka · 01-01-2013, 10:51

Oh it's private seller ain't it

IMO offer him £3k with 12 months mot, pay no more than £3250

Tell him you've seen 04/05 for £3500... because there's plenty out there at that money

Kamsin · 01-01-2013, 11:22

Remember..............Its a buyers market.

There are plenty out there, take your time and dont pay over the odds.

As already posted 4K is well over priced.

Also, the 3ltr wont run on cooking oil and will need Diesel all the time. I run both my 2.7Ltr on cooking oil for 80p Ltr. Masive savings to be had there.

Also the 2.7 engine is almost bomb proof if its looked after and good for 200,000 mile +.

31-12-2012, 20:36	#1
Big Col Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 58	What do you reckon? Hello all, I'm looking at buying a 3ltr Sport on an 03 plate. Its done 52,000 5 door with seven seats. Its had main dealer history all its life except the last one which was done at an independant. Its in excellant condition and he wants 4k its a private deal, what do you think of this good or bad? Happy new year to you all, Regards Colin

31-12-2012, 21:01	#2
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	About £600-800 too dear in my opinion Regardless of mileage or history a 10 year old car really needs to be taken for what it is, what it needs doing to make it mint. I've spent about £800 on mine in parts getting it mint, if it was took to a garage and I'd paid labour too, I'd have been ruined If you offroad it regularly anything a tad worn will fail quickly, so if its been nursed gently for 10 years and you drive it a bit harder things could fail relatively quickly. It might not happen like this, it might have lots of new parts, but this is food for thought ... I paid £2200 for my '02 11 months ago, it had 135k on it but body is mint as is engine

31-12-2012, 21:05	#3
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	4 tyres £400 Maf sensor £80 Full service parts only £100 Glow plugs £100 Inlet gasket/intercooler/sealant £80 Water pump £70 A few bits more as well lol but this is Terrano ownership

31-12-2012, 21:39	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I'm with Stinka £3k

01-01-2013, 10:30	#5
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Sounds like a nice one, but a bit steep on the price for the year, although that is low mileage which does help and the service history is a good sign,(call the dealer and check to be sure) so if it's that good, make him an offer of £3400 and see what he says. Have a good look underneath and check the inner wheel arches in front of the rear wheels for rot, they can rust here and it's close to the seatbelt points. Check the front cross member in front of the engine also. Good luck

01-01-2013, 10:49	#6
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	At £3400 I'd want a full service, 6 months tax and 12 months mot, also I'd want 3 months warranty

01-01-2013, 10:51	#7
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Oh it's private seller ain't it IMO offer him £3k with 12 months mot, pay no more than £3250 Tell him you've seen 04/05 for £3500... because there's plenty out there at that money

01-01-2013, 11:22	#8
Kamsin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Midlands Vehicle: Maverick 4x4 2.7 TDI 97 Posts: 1,211	Remember..............Its a buyers market. There are plenty out there, take your time and dont pay over the odds. As already posted 4K is well over priced. Also, the 3ltr wont run on cooking oil and will need Diesel all the time. I run both my 2.7Ltr on cooking oil for 80p Ltr. Masive savings to be had there. Also the 2.7 engine is almost bomb proof if its looked after and good for 200,000 mile +.