P38A 2.5 diesel- want one but scared!

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I'm probably going to trailer it back behind me 110 if I get it. Trailer hire was £45 last time I got one.
Nobody want to be my phone buddy then:(?.
I just need someone, preferably sitting in their own P38, on the phone and checking that the correct things are working/correct lights showing on dash/ that sort of thing. Mechanical stuff I should be ok with except the autobox, never had an auto. Places to pay particular attention to cos repairs will be expensive, that sort of thing..
You will NOT be blamed if I get it and it's a lemon, that's on me, no issues there.
I just don't want the seller saying "they all do that mate" and me finding out after purchase that they dont:eek::(
 
I cant help but I am sure if you had LZ on and threw a quick question covertly you would get a quick responce.

Make sure its cold when you get there to start, I guess you can drive it at least a little forward and back. Then leave it sitting ticking over, while chatting to the owner if it has a known overheating issue they will not like that and when its up to temp you should hear the "fan roar" kick in.
Then turn it off and try hot start:)
With the auto try shift it across into low, and drive it a little.

Make sure it goes down first then back up to high and the little car with arrow under it don't come up.
Book light on the HEVAC panel should not be there, AC should blow cold.

Check for damp carpets:)
Check for any wiring under bonnet that don't look standard.

most switches are self explanatory and you should be able to tell if its not doing what it says on the label.
Keys check them all:)
The list is endless really and you will get the feel for it when you start talking to the guy, If he uses "they all do that" to often then something isnt right.
But how would he know it wasnt his;).

Good luck whatever happens if you choose no there will be another along:)

At least you shouldnt need to concern yourself with looking for rusty bits:D

By the looks of the center console you get a cup holder i fink:eek: oh some will be so jealous:D

J
 
The auto boxes do not really give much hassle, dont forget to look at the rear brake pipes if they are rusty thats money off, easy to do though they will not know that, just make sure everything works, as its been sat for four years some things might need a little tlc but its all fixable if the price is right you could well end up with a real nice one it does not look like its be messed about with.
once its started and all the lights have gone out (abs only goes out once the car has driven a few yards and the sensors have sent back info) put your foot on the brakes on and off and count how many times before the pump cut back in should be six if only a couple the sphere is near end of life
There is a good chance some thing may be a bit sticky on the brake front
I am sure you will be all right sorting any niggles out, best luck tomorrow.
 
Flossie said:
I'm probably going to trailer it back behind me 110 if I get it. Trailer hire was £45 last time I got one.
Nobody want to be my phone buddy then:(?.
I just need someone, preferably sitting in their own P38, on the phone and checking that the correct things are working/correct lights showing on dash/ that sort of thing. Mechanical stuff I should be ok with except the autobox, never had an auto. Places to pay particular attention to cos repairs will be expensive, that sort of thing..
You will NOT be blamed if I get it and it's a lemon, that's on me, no issues there.
I just don't want the seller saying "they all do that mate" and me finding out after purchase that they dont:eek::(
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Thought RRDT had offered? I've got visitors this weekend so tied up.

Scrubbing on outside of tyres could be visxous coupling locking up. That'd be £650 for a refurbes transfer box from Ashcrofts. You know about the air-springs: they're about £250 now. If FIP is work then that's £700 from Diesel Jones dor a refurbed unit. Timing chains, sprockets etc will be £400 if that is stretched and need replacing. Air-condenser for air-conditioning is about £120. That's all without labour. Ball joints are the other big one. I cannot remember how much they were now, maybe £70 or £150 each? Radius arm bushes too. Probably best part of a grand to do both with labour. As Brian says, rear brake lines are almost a dead cert at the age they are.
 
CBA with trying to type a thousand questions with oily hands.
Just got back, having a sarnie then I'll update.o_O.
It was a twiddling knob nightmare, didn't have a clue what was supposed to happen with half the stuff as I expected would happen:rolleyes:
To the naughty corner with you all:p
 
You would be betterer to take a P38 owner with you to look/laff at it. Easier than doing it over the phone. They will know if it looks standard or modified. They will also assist in twiddling yer knob, and know what to expect when each knob fails. They can tell you what it should have done. It will be handy for the test drive anorl. It will be easier to push if there's more of you. Said P38 owner could jump in when going down hill to let you know what the ride and handling is like.

I share yer trust in said purchase. Trailering it home is probably best.

My apologies for taking the p*ss at this stressful time. Burning cash is never easy. Especially when buying big Freelanders.
 
Right you bunch of w@nkers.
I went, I saw, I didn't know what I was looking at so I purchased it anyway:eek::rolleyes::D.
Good points,
Injun sounded ok, doors all locked off the fobby thing, windows went up and down, sunroof worked and no obvious rot to the roof tray, still on air and it went up when started, radio worked, still has rear parcel shelf and a load liner, body is good, paint pretty good, no weird mods cept reverse camera. Wheels good, front tyres good, nice colour, no tailgate rot.Carpets dry.air bags looked good.
Bad points.
Rear tyres poor, exhaust rusty, mainly centre and rear silencers, usual brake disc rot from standing, side steps rotted, brake pipes rotted, dash IS covered in mouldy green stuff, one doorcard wreaked, seats scruffy but should clean up as will the dash, book symbol on the thingy, abs pump worked on first press of brake, Aircon didn't work , temp gauge possibly doesn't work , battery dead(had to be jumped).
First one I looked at and I brought it.
See! That's what happens when I'm not supervised:rolleyes:
 
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