Hello!

I am hoping to buy a 2009 XS on the weekend. It has 55k on the clock and it from a LR dealer.

I am after some help on want to look out for when checking over the car and paperwork before I hand the cash over!!

I have been reading the forum and apart from checking services and oil changes have been completed when they should have been, is there anything else?

I saw these are problems people have had:
Fuel filter not being changed
Is 55k miles nearing the end of the clutch?
The sat nav system is in full working order (that repair looks expensive!)

Is there anything else to check or look at before I hand over the money!?

Thanks, any advice will be really appreciated

Check that it unlocks/locks with the fob paying attention to the rear door as water ingress upsets the locking mechanism.
Look for signs of water inside rear hatch door caused by leaking third brake light.
Look for passenger carpet wetness caused by air con drain pipe dislodged.
Make sure you have two fobs and check they both work, remember to swap use every few months to keep charged.
Check front seat belts are not frayed on edges, there is a modification available for this.
On a startup, after a few seconds check no warning lights are illuminated on the dash.
Make sure you have the wheel locking nut socket handed over to you.
All wheel arch trims (push on metal reinforced rubber trim strip) tend to expand and look grubby after a few years, cheap enough to replace but feel under the arch and get dealer to do if needed.
2009, should also have had a brake fluid change if/on third service.
Check all movement of electric seats.

Last edited by EYorkshire on 24th Jan 2013 9:46 am. Edited 1 time in total

Most seem to be covered , however if it has partial leather seats /plastic .check drivers and passenger side squab for white lines as you squash the side, was a free replacement on my 09 but usually squealers trick ohh not covered under warranty

Go to dealer and quote the Special Service Message "SSM46337 - Leather seat side panel splits - Service parts", published on November 15, 2010.

and if they offer a all parts and labour warranty take it, check cam belt and all fluids have been changed, brakes pads, check spare wheel if it has been used (blow up get you home is rubbish ..) full size spare good , if it is dealer serviced then they should be happy to give you a copy of what has been done , always ASK ...!!

Good Luck
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(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

All good stuff above except they won't change the cambelt. This is a 150,000/10 year item. Expect to get a new MOT.

Check the tyres are all good and of the same type/make. They can check and tell you what work, if any, has been done under warranty/recall. Ask if there are any outstanding software updates. John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

When you take it up the road, accelerate hard up from second, third and fourth checking that the clutch is not slipping, you tend to notice it as you accelerate off roundabouts, keeping any eye on the Rev Counter.

Thank you for all the advice so far!

When I drove the car the other day, the clutch pedal was high when it engaged, but then another i drove was like that too, so maybe i have just being driving bmw's for too long!!

I guess there is no way of telling how much life is left in it!?

Thanks

It is the slipping at speed you need to watch for, it won't do it when parked, it's only in the higher gears under acceleration.

All good gen above. 4 extra tips:

1. There is a B-pillar trim mod which came out in 2011 and if you have any marks/cuts into your B-pillar caused by the seat belt they should replace it for the modified version - if you ask !

2. Buy an auto !

3. Best not to mention BMWs on this forum, unless you hate them, as there is an anti-BMW undercurrent on here !!

4. Did I mention buy an auto ??!! FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

That's a very good point about the auto.

Remember, if you have a leg count of < 2 and /or you've only managed to obtain a license for an automatic car so far, remember to buy an auto; whats more, these days there isn't even an "automatic" badge on the back of the car, so no one else need know!

Either way, it's still a damn good show trading up from the BMW!

Springer222 wrote:

I guess there is no way of telling how much life is left in it!?

Our clutch pedal engages quite high up, but there is no sign of distress, and we can tow a fully laded caravan without any sign of slipping.

Best way to avoid clutch and DMF failure......buy an auto.

surfingmonkey wrote:

Best way to avoid clutch and DMF failure......buy an auto.

But, I'm not ready for the Honda Jazz, lawn bowls and the nursing home yet!

My fiesta Zetec-S suited a manual, I stongly believe the FL2 is at it's best with an auto.

After one week driving the auto in the snow i have to agree with you 110%. just so easy, so safe, and all to do except concentrate on driving and the occasional twiddle with the TR knob and HDC button  2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .