Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
It might just be my experience, but the more you use these disco's, the better they seem to get, as long as they've been serviced correctly.
12th Aug 2013 11:50 am
sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
I would prefer a car that has been consistently used for long journeys than a car that has just run to the local town and back every day.
12th Aug 2013 12:08 pm
Fossy31
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 13
The 2010 D4 I bought back in March had done 142,000 and it is now on 147,000, The only issue I have is the usual "only normal height available" warning which pops up now and then which means the air compressor needs fixing/replacing but other than that its been sweet!
12th Aug 2013 12:09 pm
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6902
When is the cambelt due, is it 105K still? Is it the same cost of a job as a D3, would be worth factoring in.Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
12th Aug 2013 12:20 pm
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
Yes I was wondering about the belts. The D4 I am looking at had a service at 90k but I don't think it has had the belts done.
12th Aug 2013 12:39 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23384
Lots of suspension parts (bushes, ball joints and also steering arms) need replacing, typically between 80,000-120,00 miles. I'd want to know what's been replaced and what's original. If you're lucky it will all have been done, if not, factor that into the price.
I'd also want to have a megaflush on the gearbox, if one hasn't already been done.
Apart from that, I'd not be worried at all by high mileage. Good luck
12th Aug 2013 1:09 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
We had a guy diving here a couple of weeks ago....was asking him about his D4...he has done roughly 80,000 in 18 months,and reckons its better now than it has ever been.....as advised above,stick to the usual basics of checking service record and maintenance receipts and you can't really go wrong "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
12th Aug 2013 3:08 pm
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
Took the D4 HSE for a test ride today drove really well its in very nice condition ,it doesn't look at all like its done 100000 miles.
Now done a deal,pick it up next week.
22nd Aug 2013 11:03 pm
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4398
Excellent
Seen some D4s with high mileage as low as £17kSOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
22nd Aug 2013 11:14 pm
nigelc
Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: leicestershire
Posts: 267
As another post says the drivetrain just seems to get better but count on lot of bills for suspension/brakes at 8-10yrs. My has only done 112K but in last 2 yrs has had new compressor (unnecessary - it was a corroded connection) new front and rear lower arms, front hubs and steering arm or track rod ends - can't remember which, as well as broken tailgate latch and new PB drums. also both rear calipers have failed at different times, needed new pads and discs each time. Trouble is when you've spent that money you have to keep it - don't want to give someone else the benefit! .
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