Member Since: 10 Sep 2018
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 10
Am I buying a ticking time bomb??
Hi all new to the forum, having put down a deposit on a 2006 113k (mileage) with the 2.7tdv6 engine, I am now having serious doubts.
The more I scan through here and the sister forum, engine failure seems to be a case of when not if.
The belts were changed at 75k on this car, but no mention of oil pump.
If I go ahead with the purchase then new belts, oil and water pump along with a full transmission/diff/transfer oil change, will be done.
My concern is spinnning the shells and or snapping the crank, as there seems to be no preventative measures.
Is this such a wide spread problem? Are 05-06 Models less prone? I don't want to buy a car I'm scared to drive, through being conscious the engine might suddenly go bang.
Any input would be grestly appreciated
Tom
11th Sep 2018 8:17 am
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
I've had my 2006 for 2 years now and touch wood its going well
Every 2nd hand vehicle purchase is a gamble, engines blow up for any number of reasons.
Problem being with forums is that you only get to hear of the bad experiences
You can only do so much homework and then gamble and hope you get a good one
whatever make and model you decide to go for, bearing in mind the vehicle is 12 years old and has managed to keep going for that amount of time.
11th Sep 2018 8:23 am
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Tom, you've clearly read far too many bad experience posts and scared the beejezus out of yourself.
Get the car, drive it, enjoy it. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
11th Sep 2018 8:23 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26699
As said, in real relative terms, the failure rate is not that high. Sure it’s a worry, but not worth losing sleep over. Any model or make of car can suffer a catastrophic failure.
11th Sep 2018 8:42 am
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
My 2006 is just over 300K KM and still going strong, I’ve put up approx 250k of that.
It’s due it’s belt change in 20k and my indi has suggested changing the oil pump then. Best way to describe my driving is .... “I drive it like I stole it”
Heavy loads either in the back or over 3 ton behind it, sometimes both.
Flat battery is the only time it has ever failed to go for me. It takes a fair bit of maintenance but it’s the best 4X4 by far
Enjoy driving it
11th Sep 2018 8:45 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72775
Re: Am I buying a ticking time bomb??
Tom_w_27 wrote:
My concern is spinnning the shells
Mine (06MY) went at 166k & shade over 11 years. It’s a complete lottery.
11th Sep 2018 9:45 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13879
Re: Am I buying a ticking time bomb??
Tom_w_27 wrote:
Hi all new to the forum, having put down a deposit on a 2006 113k (mileage) with the 2.7tdv6 engine, I am now having serious doubts.
The more I scan through here and the sister forum, engine failure seems to be a case of when not if.
The belts were changed at 75k on this car, but no mention of oil pump.
If I go ahead with the purchase then new belts, oil and water pump along with a full transmission/diff/transfer oil change, will be done.
My concern is spinnning the shells and or snapping the crank, as there seems to be no preventative measures.
Is this such a wide spread problem? Are 05-06 Models less prone? I don't want to buy a car I'm scared to drive, through being conscious the engine might suddenly go bang.
Any input would be grestly appreciated
Tom
Stop reading horror stories. You'll find them on every forum for every car.
My old bus is 13.5 years old. I've owned it from new and its done over 225,000 miles. Its been tweeked a bit so is a bit more 'chunky' and is only serviced in line with manufacturers schedule. I don't even top up the oil between services because it doesn't burn any.
It never occurs to me that it won't get me were I want to go to and back again, whether its locally or to our house in the Dordogne etc. I just turn the key and go. Simples.
Just drive it and enjoy it. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
11th Sep 2018 9:54 am
yolandie
Member Since: 10 Jul 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 48
I’m three months into mine and spent the first two worrying about it breaking and not starting.... and then it did. I left the interior light on for 3 days. Surprise surprise it didn’t start 😂 so yeah they do go wrong, check the history, keep on top of the services. I’m hoping mine will go on for a good while if I look after it properly.
11th Sep 2018 4:33 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72775
Interior light switches off automatically after 20 mins or so, well mine did.
11th Sep 2018 4:34 pm
yolandie
Member Since: 10 Jul 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 48
Ha yeah they do unless you press the switch in the dark with your head torch on and don’t notice the difference. Return 3 days after a wild camp and yeah...
11th Sep 2018 4:37 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6566
Like life, drive it and enjoy it.
In traffic, you never know when someone t-bones you so all you can do is look around when driving through an intersection. So, enjoy your vehicle and stay frosty.
11th Sep 2018 4:37 pm
ZacSmith
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Dover
Posts: 709
I have owned mine for 8 years. I have broken down once (with a duff alternator). Think that's a pretty good run in any car.VIN: A175A328***
11th Sep 2018 4:39 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72775
Like life, drive it and enjoy it
Agreed, and when she does die either make sure you’ve shifted it on or it’s on an adventure in a remote location thousands of miles from home. That’s the car’s equiv of dying with the boots on.
11th Sep 2018 4:42 pm
G7jtk
Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 846
Once you have got over the neglect of the previous owners to get it running right they are fantastic cars
11th Sep 2018 8:12 pm
jamez79
Member Since: 03 Sep 2018
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 567
Hey, it could be worse...
You could have bought a nice shiney 2010 plated Nissan Navara at just 3 years of age and ran it for 5 or so years. It could've done everything you ever wanted it to do as a family and utility vehicle and you could've spent time and money adding mods to make it just that bit better and even more suitable for your and your family's needs.
Then, one day you could've received a letter from Nissan saying "Whoops, we used jelly instead of steel and now your chassis is most likely going to look like swiss cheese and snap in two at any point. But fear not, we'll buy it back from you for a fraction of what you paid and for less than it's worth (without the holes!)"...
Oh, hang on, that's what happened to me. Although it did mean I turned to the dark side and bought a Disco 4!
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