Stringy601
New Member
Hi Everyone.... long time no speak
Well since I sold my 2001 TD4 Hardback in 2007 I've been missing driving a Freelander.... So was planning to buy a TD4 54 to 56 plate in Nov.
Have now the opportunity to buy a 54 (sep 2004) plate TD4 Station Wagon SE model 49K on clock, serviced every two years - for £6000. But have now discovered the following faults :-
Non Standard Alloys and one of them has a hefty dent in it.
Lip seal IRD right side
Prop Shaft Visco Bearings gone
Rear Diff front Bush
Exhaust End silencer big hole
Rear bleed nipple rounded off and needs drilling out etc
Both keys damaged (can't attach them to a keyring!)
Plus the tyres have loads of tread but are old and need replacing
Will need front brake discs and pads in a month or so
The people selling have dropped the price to £5000 as they need to sell it, but I have now lost my enthusiasim for this car..
A guy I know has said he can do most of the work except the alloys for around £1000.
What would you do????
Walk away or have the hassle of getting the work done?
(PS; Its overall condition interior/paintwork is poor to fair)
Cheers
Ali
Well since I sold my 2001 TD4 Hardback in 2007 I've been missing driving a Freelander.... So was planning to buy a TD4 54 to 56 plate in Nov.
Have now the opportunity to buy a 54 (sep 2004) plate TD4 Station Wagon SE model 49K on clock, serviced every two years - for £6000. But have now discovered the following faults :-
Non Standard Alloys and one of them has a hefty dent in it.
Lip seal IRD right side
Prop Shaft Visco Bearings gone
Rear Diff front Bush
Exhaust End silencer big hole
Rear bleed nipple rounded off and needs drilling out etc
Both keys damaged (can't attach them to a keyring!)
Plus the tyres have loads of tread but are old and need replacing
Will need front brake discs and pads in a month or so
The people selling have dropped the price to £5000 as they need to sell it, but I have now lost my enthusiasim for this car..
A guy I know has said he can do most of the work except the alloys for around £1000.
What would you do????
Walk away or have the hassle of getting the work done?
(PS; Its overall condition interior/paintwork is poor to fair)
Cheers
Ali