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4.0 TDI I looked at today...
Hi,
Thanks to those who replied to my earlier thread regarding D3 ownership here. I've been keeping an eye out for 4.0/4.2 TDIs and i spotted this one here on Autotrader and it's now also on eBay here...and i would appreciate your thoughts on it.. I drove it (first time i drove a D3 and I was very impressed with the power output from the diesel and the smoothness of the drive. It did also make me appreciate my D2 when i got back in as you do get more 'feel' with the road. Overall, a really nice car but I have decided to not buy it as i think i'm going to hold out for something with a higher spec but in the interest of a bit of fun, it would be interesting to hear your thinking. First off, the spec: PRCode: 0GZ = Emission standard EU3 diesel with EOBD PRCode: 0JZ = Without determination of weight categoryfor front axle PRCode: 0YZ = Without determination of weight categoryfor rear axle PRCode: 1BK = 4-corner air suspension with electronic shock absorption control PRCode: 1KW = Disc brakes rear PRCode: 1LL = Disc brakes front PRCode: 2K1 = Reinforced bumpers PRCode: 2ZQ = Leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel for air bag system PRCode: 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof) PRCode: 3PN = Electric seat adjustment for both front seats with memory system PRCode: 3Y5 = electrically operated roll-up sun screenfor rear window and mechanically operated for side windows PRCode: 4GP = Windshield in heat-insulating glass withsunshield and viewing window for vehicleidentification number PRCode: 4K5 = Central locking system Keyless Entry with fingerprint PRCode: 4UF = Driver's and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation PRCode: 5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz PRCode: 5MG = Decorative inserts burr-walnut PRCode: 5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex PRCode: 5Z1 = Separate power seats rear PRCode: 6TS = Right exterior mirror: aspherical large viewing field PRCode: 6XL = Exterior mirrors: with memory function automatically dimming electrically foldable/adjustable/heated PRCode: 7K0 = Without tire pressure warning light PRCode: 7Q2 = Navigation system with color screen PRCode: 7X2 = Park distance control front and rear PRCode: 8EC = Bi-functional headlight with gas discharge lamp for driving on the left PRCode: 8Q0 = Without headlight-range adjustment PRCode: 8Z5 = Not hot country PRCode: CG4 = Forged alloy wheels 8.5J x 19 offset 45 PRCode: D1E = 8-cyl. turbo dies. eng. 4.0 L/202 kW 32Vcommon rail base engine is T42 PRCode: E0A = No special edition PRCode: F0A = No special purpose vehicle standard equipment PRCode: J0Z = Battery 520 A (110 Ah) PRCode: Q2J = Comfort front seats PRCode: T42 = 8-cylinder diesel engine 4.0 L Unit 057.B PRCode: U1B = Instrument insert with mph speedometer clock tachometer and trip odometer PRCode: VW8 = Side and rear windows burglar-restrained PRCode: X2B = National sales program Great Britain I went and had a look at it and overall, it was is 'ok' condition. (another reason i will hold out for something nicer). I'm going to start with the bad bits... - 2 months left on the MOT - Had it's last long life service about 15k miles ago so due another now at 95k - Alloys are diamond cut 19" and in need of repair (all 4) - Tyres are about 2-3mm so will need replacing - slight scratch on the rear bumper - slight scratch on the o/s/f wing - rear centre arm rest cup holders broken - front and rear discs are towards the end of their life Good bits: - Luuuvely engine - 'low' mileage at 95k for diesel - Has had plastic engine manifold part replaced that makes these engines prone to engine failure - Bi-xenons - Auto boot - Rear sunscreens - independent rear seats - fully adjustable (like Ian/Amar's old A/S8) Options i felt were missing i'd really like: - Sunroof (glass or solar) - TV I ran a full VCDS scan on it and I have copied the faults at the bottom. So a few questions: - Would you buy a D3 with the known issues above and below? - What would this example be really worth if one was to buy it? - If you see something better, can someone please let me know? Thanks, Oli
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Lots of electric faults, many of them because of flat battery and others might be related to that. Could try to reset, drive around a bit and use functions related to see if they return. Or could take a risk and try to get a price down showing the faults to seller without clearing and rechecking. Or get the price down first and then clear and recheck to make a decision.
I am not a big fan of extras so spec does not matter much to me. Standard spec has more then I need. Sunroof- I think only time I opened mine was when buying the car to check that it works and never since that for over 3.5 years All the bad bits should bring price down quite a bit but would not be a deal braker for me if the price were right. The good bit is that manifolds were replaced as they are £1.1k each. Not sure of what it's worth as I have not looked much at D3' since not looking to buy one myself any time soon. 6-7k maybe?
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Re these manifolds, one of mine has gone on mine and am trying to get warranty to pay for them. (well the off side one anyway) Where do you get the uprated version that doesnt break? P.S. Sorry for hijacking the thread!!
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I don't miss the sunroof from the D2 to D3, I'd also look for one with the sport suspension.
The mileage isn't so much of an issue really, given that many of our D2s have hit 150+ and are still great, mine is a 2003 with 78k and still drives great. You will miss the D2 sports seats, IMHO the best car seat I've ever (and I do mean ever) been in. I'd hold off for a 4.2.
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