Extras offered by dealer on 2nd hand car - Worth it?

[Thugscub]

Again search the webs. For broken crankshaft.

 

[ToxicBunny]

It is…. I got it Dekra checked mechanically and they didn’t find any issues, said the car is in very good condition

Yeah... That motor has a reputation. It will appear all good and then poof, New motor.

Actually stopped me from buying a jag with the same base motor.

 

[epah]

It is…. I got it Dekra checked mechanically and they didn’t find any issues, said the car is in very good condition

Wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait, you didn’t say it was a Land Rover, and especially not the 3 liter diesel, please do not buy that car at all. Oh no don’t make that mistake, it’s going to cost you big time.

I really hope you haven’t signed anything.

 

[Speedster]

On a slight tangent, how can one see if there is already smash & grab coating on the windows?

 

[GhostSixFour]

Wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait, you didn’t say it was a Land Rover, and especially not the 3 liter diesel, please do not buy that car at all. Oh no don’t make that mistake, it’s going to cost you big time.

I really hope you haven’t signed anything.

He said Discovery 4 in the original post.

I hope for his sake it isn't the Diesel.

 

[GhostSixFour]

On a slight tangent, how can one see if there is already smash & grab coating on the windows?

Smash it and see.

 

[epah]

He said Discovery 4 in the original post.

I hope for his sake it isn't the Diesel.

Oh I missed that part, I really hope he hasn’t signed, this could ruin him financially.

Now it makes sense why the warranty covers up to R35k, they already know that engine has problems that cost R150k to fix.

 

[joker08]

On a slight tangent, how can one see if there is already smash & grab coating on the windows?

U can tell the difference if u know what to look for. find a place that does that kind of work and see it yourself.

 

[GhostSixFour]

Oh I missed that part, I really hope he hasn’t signed, this could ruin him financially.

Now it makes sense why the warranty covers up to R35k, they already know that engine has problems that cost R150k to fix.

Yeah, I don't get how LR got away with no recall against this. Now theres just a bunch of people thinking they're getting good deals.

 

[epah]

Yeah, I don't get how LR got away with no recall against this. Now theres just a bunch of people thinking they're getting good deals.

Buy it for R200k and then fix it for R150k. Total cost =R350k eina.

Not to mention the air bag suspension. This sucks.

 

[darste]

The crankshafts-made-of-rice-crackers issue was solved in the Disco 4. It's the TDV6s in the Disco 3 that you want to stay well clear of.

I heard that a new engine sub-assembly was something like R150k from LR.

 

[darste]

OP, avoid the tracking device if it is not a necessity specified by your insurer. If it is, ask the insurer what the tracker waiver costs. In my case, it was cheaper to select the tracker-waiver than it was to pay for the tracking service each month.

Stay away from the Motorite (or any other) extended warranty for the reasons mentioned by others already, specifically the limits of the cover. Another poster has already mentioned that several third-party warranty providers will only cover up to R35k for a major engine-related issue. It is better to self-insure in that case - put as much money into savings as you can each month as an emergency fund for vehicle-related expenses. If the vehicle doesn't break before you sell it, you'll have yourself a nice holiday budget at the end.

You can get the window tinting done elsewhere of your own choosing - and probably find it cheaper that way, too.

 

[epah]

The crankshafts-made-of-rice-crackers issue was solved in the Disco 4. It's the TDV6s in the Disco 3 that you want to stay well clear of.

I heard that a new engine sub-assembly was something like R150k from LR.

You are wrong, many Disco 4 have the same problem, not to mention Range Rover sports with the same engine. That issue was never solved. Still ongoing on the tdv6/sdv6 engines. Some even with 20 000km on them.

Op should buy the 5L V8 instead, but that will have a “leak in the fuel tank” .

This is a tough one.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Yeah, I don't get how LR got away with no recall against this. Now theres just a bunch of people thinking they're getting good deals.

I think LR avoided the recall, by just fixing it when it happened whilst in warranty and at times out of warranty as well (at least in the international market)...

 

[epah]

OP, avoid the tracking device if it is not a necessity specified by your insurer. If it is, ask the insurer what the tracker waiver costs. In my case, it was cheaper to select the tracker-waiver than it was to pay for the tracking service each month.

Stay away from the Motorite (or any other) extended warranty for the reasons mentioned by others already, specifically the limits of the cover. Another poster has already mentioned that several third-party warranty providers will only cover up to R35k for a major engine-related issue. It is better to self-insure in that case - put as much money into savings as you can each month as an emergency fund for vehicle-related expenses. If the vehicle doesn't break before you sell it, you'll have yourself a nice holiday budget at the end.

You can get the window tinting done elsewhere of your own choosing - and probably find it cheaper that way, too.

just something for you to read during your lunch break.

Links to Discovery TDv6/SDv6 Failure Reports

This is my thread, so please respect that, no discussion please, but reply with links to reports, I will start with more intensive searching the weekend. If you suffered from this please completely this survey: https://goo.gl/TUnQ6V Links to forums and social media posts, and articles...

www.4x4community.co.za

 

[maxxis]

Hard pass on a Land Rover out of warranty and maintenance plan.

As for everything else?
- Smash & Grab means nothing. They keep hitting the window until they get through.
- Motorite isn't worth the paper it is written on.
- Chips and dents... nope. Also not worth it. There are certain restrictions on the frequency and size of the repairs.
- Tracker you can get the most basic Beame to satisfy insurance if needed at R75 per month.

 

[Brawler]

Get a picanto

 

[epah]

Get a picanto

people might laugh but this is actually good advice. A picanto will be better than the ticking time bomb.

 

[darste]

just something for you to read during your lunch break.

Links to Discovery TDv6/SDv6 Failure Reports

This is my thread, so please respect that, no discussion please, but reply with links to reports, I will start with more intensive searching the weekend. If you suffered from this please completely this survey: https://goo.gl/TUnQ6V Links to forums and social media posts, and articles...

www.4x4community.co.za

That's odd because I read on the very same forum that if a buyer wants a diesel Disco, they should rather get a Disco 4 than a Disco 3 because the crankshaft issue had at least been attended to. Thanks for the thread.

 

[epah]

That's odd because I read on the very same forum that if a buyer wants a diesel Disco, they should rather get a Disco 4 than a Disco 3 because the crankshaft issue had at least been attended to. Thanks for the thread.

Hmmm maybe you misread somewhere, i know that if you want a diesel disco, the best one to buy is the petrol one.