Only a hundred thousands less than mine on the clock 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
25th Aug 2018 8:27 am
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
I like that SWMBO says get it Mantec sump guard.
Prospeed tree slider/steps.
Flack duel battery system.
18"Compomotive/AT3 tyres
Brembo 4pot front brakes
25th Aug 2018 9:24 am
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
gje wrote:
This most be the most expensive V8 currently around:
Wish my OH would have spent 20 grand on that, instead of this
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05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
25th Aug 2018 10:22 am
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
MOT history is interesting
It will still want some work done on it to sort 'non service ' items.
I wonder if it will get snapped up
25th Aug 2018 2:27 pm
gje
Member Since: 09 Mar 2014
Location: world
Posts: 488
Its been advertised for a while now ISTR.
"This car was owned by Land Rover themselves until 2013"....... didnt realise LR would keep a car for 6 years? would be nice to know what it was used ( or not used - by the miles) for as it didnt have an MOT at 3 yrs old???
25th Aug 2018 4:04 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72775
biskit wrote:
I like that SWMBO says get it
Be afraid, be very afraid.
25th Aug 2018 4:05 pm
Rob Bell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: London
Posts: 5
Guys, thanks - that's really reassuring!
There are a few knocking around on Autotrader in the UK at the moment. Huge range of prices and a median mileage of around 150k miles. I know you should buy on condition rather than mileage, but 150k seems a lot. Except, from what I can see, this particular engine seems to be able to take it
30th Aug 2018 3:30 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Mine has passed 150 and seems no different from when I got it at 125.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
30th Aug 2018 4:00 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
I am at 147 so not far away now.05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
30th Aug 2018 4:14 pm
Rob Bell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: London
Posts: 5
Should I be wary of LPG converted cars? In principle, this ought to be a "good idea" if it has been installed by a reputable specialist - and I know that there is a fuel station not too far from home that I can get LPG from...
Any thoughts?
(The car I'm looking at is an 04 HSE with 163k miles at a reasonable price if it is in good mechanical condition, but not liking that the engine cover is not complete...)
30th Aug 2018 4:26 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
gje wrote:
Its been advertised for a while now ISTR.
"This car was owned by Land Rover themselves until 2013"....... didnt realise LR would keep a car for 6 years? would be nice to know what it was used ( or not used - by the miles) for as it didnt have an MOT at 3 yrs old???
It could have been on an 'Estate' somewhere. I bought a 110 DCPU that had very low mileage that was a JLR car but on the RHH (Royal HouseHold) vehicle scheme.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
30th Aug 2018 4:59 pm
Rob Bell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: London
Posts: 5
Well, that car has had "one lady owner since 2013"
30th Aug 2018 5:17 pm
MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 471
I am also after a good D3 V8.... I have been looking at some bad ones! look out for rust!
30th Aug 2018 5:20 pm
Rob Bell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: London
Posts: 5
What are the rust areas to look out for?
30th Aug 2018 5:21 pm
MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 471
Well I am no expert, but the cills certainly - that seems to be a weak spot - I have spoken to one garage that has already replaced some.
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