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Skagg
Member Since: 15 May 2015
Location: Not where i'd like to be
Posts: 1023
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Would these D4's be a good investment |
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I keep being drawn to these ex highways traffic officer D4's & wonder if they would be a good investment
https://www.xpolicecarcentre.co.uk/used-ca...eType=cars
They are cheap, but tatty. Probably well maintained. I keep telling myself it's OK as a working car, but not as the family runaround, I'd end up spending to much trying to make in an HSE like I'm used too.
Thoughts?
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10th Aug 2019 11:01 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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don't understand the warranty offered...landrover at 200k miles ?????
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10th Aug 2019 11:21 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
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They seem reasonable prices considering an 05 D3 with 150,000 can be around £5K
Two things worth considering I think
One the paint work could be patchy where the stickers have been removed
Two the dash may have a few holes and the rest of the vehicles where lights have been removed
That said - they are probably well maintained MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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11th Aug 2019 12:24 am |
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Someone-Gone
Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
Location: Gone
Posts: 5117
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Quick answer - no.
A lot of different drivers, driven at extremes, idling for hours and as mentioned, holes in the dash and cubbyhole, roof, shadow marks where stickers have been, worn seats plus I believe there is a Police spec, which is a stand alone basic etc. etc. I wouldn’t even say they would necessarily be well maintained, they won’t be main dealer maintained, more Police garage maintained and their mechanics are a jack of all trades.
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11th Aug 2019 8:55 am |
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ANother
Member Since: 28 Jul 2018
Location: None
Posts: 179
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I'd contact Bleeding Knuckles on here he is a traffic officer and used to drive them so he's probably the best person to give you the low down on them. Retro fitted
Heated seats. heated screen, F&R Parking sensors, auto wipers, auto lights, full leather. front fogs, D4 heated steering wheel, airbag and switches, Brembo RRS 4 pots and discs, Dave's aftermarket sat nav install, Aftermarket head unit, Rear parking cam, Powerful UK grill replacement, De-tangoed and painted head lights.
EGR Blanked oil pump & cam belts changed
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11th Aug 2019 9:39 am |
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Washwipe
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169
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If it’s ex HATO, I would expect them to be dealer maintained ( not sure if that’s good or bad though, depends on the dealer) unless things have changed but four years ago there were, there is a thread on here regarding it.
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11th Aug 2019 10:56 am |
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Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
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Value for money? Probably. I guess most of the miles will have been motorway. They won't be the poshest D4 in the car park and they will have some issues as mentioned, such as holes drilled in the dash and suchlike. You might have to factor in some money for replacement parts too, suspension and suchlike, although with luck, things will be good.
But for the price, assuming you are happy with the vehicle you are getting and aren't after a pristine top of the range Disco, I'd have one. The up side is, for that price, you are getting a Disco 4 around a couple of years younger than you would otherwise.
A bit of a gamble, sure, but let's be honest, that's what you generally get with a Land Rover anyway.
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11th Aug 2019 11:25 am |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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It being an ex fleet vehicle with many drivers and very few of them care about the car in the slightest bit, it is simply a tool to do a job.
On the plus side, have you ever seen one get above 50mph?
Lots of idling is very bad for any diesel engine, terminal in some cases.
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11th Aug 2019 3:01 pm |
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