indeed. anyway, might be viewing 2 more TD4s tomorrow. I really appreciate all the info and advice that everyone has been kind enough to share. i have a much better understanding now :) huge thanks to Landyzone.

thanks for the links. it is not just the front end, but i much prefer the facelift SE trim: part leather interior heated seats etc , and potential resale value of a laterspec car. ...and i don't want to spend too much time faffing / modifying the new car. i do far too much of that with my...

i've got no more room to store another 2 cars (a golf? urgh. no thanks), as i own 3 Celica GT-Fours / Turbo 4WDs and am currently bidding on another money pit that needs restoration :doh: > i need a flexi family car / 4wd / tow wagon to trailer my celicas. Might go and test drive a Honda CRV ...

i shall keep looking ;)

thanks Optimus. that i am well aware of.... all things considered, i'm not prepared to walk a way quite yet... as the vehicle is otherwise cosmetically in excellent condition and on budget. If i do decide to pursue this further i will be looking for evidence of works carried out to resolve...

thanks chaser for the reply Initailly yes. 1st time i engaged 1st gear i felt a shudder @ 1200. The engine definately wasn't on all 4 cylinders. However, i increased the revs to 1500 rpm and it drove fine. Every other stop at traffic lights etc the car behaved perfectly, and the throttle...

ta Beast :multiply::lalala: :D

I'm based in South Wiltshire, but viewing a car in the North London area. Many thanks to you all for the above info. The car displayed no hot start problems. only 1st cold start, and then subsequent starts got better as the car warmed up. Can you go into more depth re the fuel rail...

just read some great info on: 75ZT HOME oh dear. as i understand the symptoms might suggest a new MAF may be required. £220 for the bosch unit... and i read that the signals can start to deteriorate from as little as 30,000 miles. i am in a dilemma now where i feel that all the vehicles in my...

I know Freelander is compromised a soft roader, but it suits my (wifes) immediate needs for a newish (5 year old car). Unfortunately I am not interested in the TD5 / TDI Discos... cheers for your input Beast :D

thanks for the welcome and advice :D :attention: however is camshaft sensor fault common for the TD4. I have just searched and read a few threads where the TD4 can have hot start problems, but not cold start... cost £65 for Camshaft sensor iirc any more info on reading on board diagnosis...

Greetings to the community at Landyzone. :cool: My name is Gary, and i am long term Toyota Celica GT-Four enthusiast. I have recently had the pleasure of borrowing a friends TD4 for a weekend and really liked it.. So i am now on the lookout for my own family car. However, i now find my self...