I was just lucky to find this HSE as it only just popped up two days ago. I suggest go for a lower mileage one, especially those that are below 60k miles, if it goes above 100k, just make sure they've done that big service. Also if you read some of the replies above, I've learnt that one of these with full service history is usually the ideal one.
I've been promised that the scratches on the HSE that I've just purchased are going to be removed so I'll be expecting that. I think my only advice here is to bring the car out for a test drive until you are happy - I test drove this car twice before I was happy. And scrutinize the car!
Well that was the thing... the big service was going to be done as part of the sale "deal". Basically, compared with the others in the area, it seems to be ~£5-6k cheaper, albeit with 50-60k more miles than the others.
I guess if the major service had been done or will be done then I believe you're in good hands with that car. IMHO, I can't get over buying a car that's done over 100k miles - just squeeze for good price!
Nick
8th Apr 2010 10:30 pm
IainC
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 123
nickmak wrote:
I guess if the major service had been done or will be done then I believe you're in good hands with that car. IMHO, I can't get over buying a car that's done over 100k miles - just squeeze for good price!
Nick
Yeah... I think that's one of the things that's still kinda putting me off it a bit... although I'm still interested.
I guess if the major service had been done or will be done then I believe you're in good hands with that car. IMHO, I can't get over buying a car that's done over 100k miles - just squeeze for good price!
Nick
Yeah... I think that's one of the things that's still kinda putting me off it a bit... although I'm still interested.
I think it's best you go for a test drive of the car you're interested in. If it's a good one, I really think it would be a good deal then. Given that these vehicles are generally overengineered, they should last quite long I guess. It's a matter of personal opinion! 8)
9th Apr 2010 12:08 pm
IainC
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 123
nickmak wrote:
I think it's best you go for a test drive of the car you're interested in. If it's a good one, I really think it would be a good deal then. Given that these vehicles are generally overengineered, they should last quite long I guess. It's a matter of personal opinion! 8)
Well the deal is effectively done now anyway... heading back to take it for a proper spin the morn' but unless there is a real problem with it then I've bought it
9th Apr 2010 1:15 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
i've got an 05 SE with 48k on it that may just about to go on the market... one wife.......livid
9th Apr 2010 3:08 pm
petsar68
Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: Queenstown - Central Otago
Posts: 31
Dave T wrote:
Believe me, you will know, you put your foot down and nothing happens.
I have noticed that when pulling out of junctions a bit quickish there is quite a delay in pickup which i put down to turbo lag etc could this be EGR problems as the cars completed 55k ?1995 V8 ES - SOLD.
2005 TDV6 HSE - SOLD.
2006 RRS TDV6 SOLD.
Hi ,nickmac interested in hearing more re your exp with buying at lookers park royal,
how as d3 prep , any damage repaired , serviced , any over and beyond the call of duty , pat on theback type thing , any info greatly acknowledged, went on sat seem ok , waiting fir d3 to turn up in similar pricerange
you got a great colour combo , thanks.
Hi ,nickmac interested in hearing more re your exp with buying at lookers park royal,
how as d3 prep , any damage repaired , serviced , any over and beyond the call of duty , pat on theback type thing , any info greatly acknowledged, went on sat seem ok , waiting fir d3 to turn up in similar pricerange
you got a great colour combo , thanks.
Hi, I'll be collecting the car this Thursday so I'll let you know as soon as I collect it!
Thanks am buying in a few weeks time , so int in hearing your exp,I sat in one, wow , didn't want to test drive , not until I'm ready to purchase , I know it's gonna be good . 8)
Got a call from Jeremy today and he told me the car was ready for collection at 10am. Went down and did the run through of the whole car. The car was cleaned up to an amazing shine, and most of the service work had to be done. Workshop changed the bushes and done up some of the requests for the vehicle.
The whole process went very smoothly and was thoroughly happy with the Disco!
I must say, Lookers Park Royal has got to be one of the best dealers anywhere around! I'm chuffed to bits! Now for some disco3.co.uk stickers!
Nick
15th Apr 2010 4:31 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
Congrats mate, looking very smart Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
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