Member Since: 04 Sep 2010
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
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How many miles are TOO many ??
Following on from my previous thread. I've seen a couple on the Trader around the £15-£16K but the SE and HSE ones that I would like are all higher mileage 90k+ and I was wondering if as long as it had FSH and looked in good shape is there anything to worry about ?
I've had a look at a base model with 60k on the clock and it really is basic inside I know it would be just as capable BUT it just didn't feel as nice a place to sit.
I know I'm asking a lot for a lowish mile higher spec for the money I have so I'll just keep looking for now
Well for what it's worth, I sold my D3 when it was 3 years old with 75K on the clock and it still felt (& looked) like a nearly new car. Obviously it had FDSH with only the EGR valves requiring replacing under warranty.
26th Dec 2010 8:03 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Provided a service history is present, I would not be worried about high miles. Its proven that the 2.7 engine and gearbox will probably go for 400k miles without major mechanical problems.
The common areas that will need repeated replacements as miles rack up are suspension bushes. It seems to be common for the anti roll bar bushings, the rear upper wishbones, the front lower wishbones and steering ball jonts will all be prone to wear from 50k upwards depending on use.
Providing the car you buy has had the bushings done, and hopefully reassembled with copperslip to make the job easier the next time it needs doing, of its at or over 105 k or multiples thereof, make sure the timing belts are changed.
27th Dec 2010 1:16 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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Mine is an 05 S manual that has done 90k. I've just the suspension etc re-bushed it, put new discs / pads front and rear, fitted a new compressor and had the clutch done 15,000 miles ago.
I was going to chop it in for a new D4 but decided that I would put the money into my pension and run mine for another 5 years. It just feels as good as new and apart from a flashy interior and a few engine tweaks its pretty much the same car as a D4 and certainly no less capable.
With the money I've saved I've had a De cat, Allisport Inter-cooler fitted and a BAS remap. If i didn't think it would do the mileage I wouldn't have done it. It purrs like the day I bought it.
As long as it's been looked serviced properly I wouldn't worry about mileage.
2 years 5 months and 61,000 miles. Still drives like new. Fully expect to keep this one into 6 figuresI know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
The engine was getting a bit noisy recently, but now I've changed the aircon compressor, idler and tensioner pulleys, it's as quiet as a new one. So the engine, assuming the oil has been changed at least annually, should be good for a few hundred thousand miles. As previously stated, bushes and ball joints are the thing to check, but a decent indy can change these for not too much dosh I've only had to do the rear roll bar bushes so far, but expect to do a few others sooner or later.Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
27th Dec 2010 10:34 am
robsmith
Member Since: 02 Sep 2007
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 2392
Where's "Character" when you need him - I understand he's well clear of 300,000 miles and closing on 400,000. So in his terms 90,000 is "just run in".Rob Smith
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27th Dec 2010 10:47 am
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
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My HSE is on 116k, looks and drives as new, I know Paganuk is approaching 170k soon. As already mentioned, engine, geatbox etc are easily capable of well in excess of 400k.
Personally I would go for a SE or HSE as a min, they offer more toys and are plusher inside. All D3's are very capable on and off road, and are superb tow cars Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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Mine is same as no dosh 2.7 years old and 62,000 miles2008 ,hse, it does what it says .
27th Dec 2010 1:25 pm
jase750
Member Since: 04 Sep 2010
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
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These are just the replies I was hoping to hear
27th Dec 2010 1:33 pm
met
Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 231
mines an 05 s model manual, done 92k miles at least the last 5k with a 2 tonne caravan and it runs like a dream, never ever let me done, well a new alternator, but changed before it died. dont be put off by manual cars or high mileage good luck
27th Dec 2010 10:34 pm
landy chris
Member Since: 24 Nov 2010
Location: buckinghamshire
Posts: 4
hi there, i have just bought a d3 with 106k and full dealer service history.the condition is fantastic and has all the bells...so keep looking and def go for a hes or se . happy hunting took me 3 months to find this great example.
hi there, i have just bought a d3 with 106k and full dealer service history...
Hi Landy chris, welcome along
Hope yours has had the 105k service done, including teh belts? Very costly... ____
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28th Dec 2010 10:39 am
Stu
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Location: Hampshire
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Yep, completely agree, the 105k service is expensive and if you're buying one with higher miles then you definitely want that doing.D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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28th Dec 2010 10:59 am
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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Stu wrote:
Yep, completely agree, the 105k service is expensive and if you're buying one with higher miles then you definitely want that doing.
The 105k service is well within the grasp of the average 'home mechanic' the real fiddly part is changing the rear HP fuel pump belt, not technical, just very fiddly.
The timing belt, and aux belt are quite easy (although any dealer will try their hardest to convince you otherwise)
the parts will cost you approx £130, quite a saving on around £900 at a dealers. 8)Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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I've only had to do the rear roll bar bushes so far, but expect to do a few others sooner or later.
