I would be happier if I had an auto fitted by an independent as opposed to main dealer. I would be looking for an independent who had done the recon themselves and were known for it. Hence they would have made mistakes in the past only to find them themselves, rather than just changing the auto like a main dealer would. I think the link between the recon'er and fitter is important.
That was my reasoning too.
I had been considering upgrading to a Disco II no older than my 04 Hippo. Looking about online and then visiting various sellers I couldn't see one cheaper than £8000 in as good condition and high spec as mine. Then dealers were offering me a paltry £3000 for mine due to it's mileage alone, one even said he couldn't sell Freelanders and offered £1500!!! Bloody cheek!
I knew my car and it's issues and worked out that having already replaced the engine and gearbox it would cost about £1200 more to change the VCU and have a brand new sunroof fitted. 5 x Pirelli's @ £122 each later, I KNOW I have a car in much better condition than many younger models.
Motorway driving is very smooth, daily driving is nippy. I'm a happy chap
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