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Yargo
 


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Alihan,

Why don`t you just sell the car then? No car, no problem Very Happy
  
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DSL wrote:
Hmmmmm, U want fast and cheap. Thumbs Up What could possibly go wrong. Confused


Fast, cheap, entirely on your own terms - man that sounds like being onto a real winner - Those customers are what all discerning "specialists" in every field dream of
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In the software and consultancy business it’s commonly known that you can have fast, cheap or good but only choose two of them..... Mr. Green Laughing
  
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DSL
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Or one in DiscoLand. Whistle Whistle
   
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No way you can have cheap in discoland and certainly not good Laughing
  
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True, true. Thumbs Up

And fast is under threat. Laughing
   
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Alihan wrote:
Yargo wrote:
Talk to QP ONLINE and Discovery Doctors. Also very reputable engine builders.


I have spoken to them but they give a five week wait time, which is a long time for me. The price they give to do the same job is higher than other companies.



Rather like booking a plumber ... the expensive ones who are booked up weeks or months in advance are usually the best ones, so have customers queueing up who are prepared to pay more money.
  
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Alihan wrote:
The price they give to do the same job is higher than other companies.


Assuming that businesses use the same components, work to the same standard, and provide the same level of support if there is a problem.
 Chris  
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Alihan wrote:
Yargo wrote:
Talk to QP ONLINE and Discovery Doctors. Also very reputable engine builders.


I have spoken to them but they give a five week wait time, which is a long time for me. The price they give to do the same job is higher than other companies.


Just because WA is your favoured method of communication doesn't mean it is the specialist's. Oval Autos has built up a good reputation on here and elsewhere that I'm sure has been hard won through great service and a quality product.

I suggest you head to eBay and get a 'fast' and 'cheap' service from one of the 'specialists' on there that will do it for half a farthing and a goat skin leaving you still wishing you'd bought Jeep Laughing
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Alihan I'm not sure of the value of your 2010 D4 is, but I would have thought that it is worth having a decent rebuilt engine fitted, whether you are going to sell it, or retain it for some time.

You have been given good advice by a number of people here, and I understand your frustration.

What you haven't told us is whether you have spoken with Oval Autos, it seems to me that they may well be the best option, and I would be interested to hear the outcome of your conversations with them.

Good luck.

NJSS
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Thanks for the endorsement guys Thumbs Up

He did eventually come for a visit yesterday with his sister to provide translation services. Had a chat and left it at that.
 Joe  
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NJSS
 


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I re-read my post yesterday:-

Quote:
Alihan I'm not sure of the value of your 2010 D4 is, but I would have thought that it is worth having a decent rebuilt engine fitted, whether you are going to sell it, or retain it for some time.


and remembered Joe from Oval Autos saying that he advises owners of D4s anything older than MY12 to give serious consideration to the cost of an engine rebuild as it could be more than the car is worth; and there is uncertainty until the engine is out & stripped down as to the full extent of the expenditure.

I wonder whether you shouldn't consider selling the car as it is, rather than spending a large sum on having the engine rebuilt?

NJSS
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1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
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Alihan
 


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What are the average prices when sold this way?
  
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NJSS
 


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Alihan - As I said earlier:-


Quote:
I'm not sure of the value of your 2010 D4


But there are others here who can probably give you a good idea.

They will need to know about your car (SDV6 3.0 L Base):-

The mileage & full service history - have the belts been changed ?

The MoT history - any outstanding advisories ?

It's general condition & usage; has it been used for hire or reward?

The number of registered owners

Good luck

NJSS
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2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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NJSS
 


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BUMP....

Alihan - we can't help you if you don't respond!

Did Joe at OvalAutos actually see the car?

If so, and you asked nicely, maybe he could give you a view?

NJSS
 Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.

2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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