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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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