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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
Welcome to the Forum. You will not be surprised to learn that over the ten years since the FL2's launch you are not the first to ask such a question. May I suggest you use the "Search" function in the dark blue panel above with words such as: "Buying Advice". You will find numerous threads where there will be the answers you seek.
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21st Jan 2018 12:36 am |
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SafariDave Member Since: 20 Jan 2018 Location: NY/LA/PR Posts: 6 |
Thanks!
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22nd Jan 2018 4:58 pm |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
Dave
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22nd Jan 2018 5:10 pm |
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SafariDave Member Since: 20 Jan 2018 Location: NY/LA/PR Posts: 6 |
Sorry thats what I meant 6i not V6. I have been looking at a few, a lot of them seem to have cracked dashes, driver side window motor not working and map sensor issues. My 2005 V8 D3 has been bullet proof actually.
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22nd Jan 2018 5:14 pm |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1781 |
I suspect the cracked dash has more to do with the fact that the UK is not blessed with the same amount of sunshine as some US states . As far as the rest of the car goes it’s a Ford , built in Liverpool . So many parts will be generic to Ford world platforms including Volvo and Mazda . The Haldex unit is also common to a lot of those vehicles and VAG cars , so shouldn’t cause you any issues . That leaves the diff which is easily rebuildable . 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership
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22nd Jan 2018 5:30 pm |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
Take a look at Tubolove's posts. He is over your side of the pond and has been getting pretty deep in to the i6.
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22nd Jan 2018 5:32 pm |
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SafariDave Member Since: 20 Jan 2018 Location: NY/LA/PR Posts: 6 |
Thanks!
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22nd Jan 2018 5:41 pm |
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p_gill Member Since: 06 Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1236 |
Dave,
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22nd Jan 2018 6:10 pm |
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p_gill Member Since: 06 Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1236 |
I might even consider swapping out of my Tambora Flame 2008 if I could get this interior.
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22nd Jan 2018 6:23 pm |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4354 |
Is this a driverless version? It doesn't appear to have a steering wheel! 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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22nd Jan 2018 7:23 pm |
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p_gill Member Since: 06 Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1236 |
Image reversed for those of us living on the other side of the mirror
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22nd Jan 2018 8:04 pm |
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SafariDave Member Since: 20 Jan 2018 Location: NY/LA/PR Posts: 6 |
So I found a Black 08 with 140K miles. Looks good. Will test drive it in a few days. What should I look for at that milage? And is that Ok or is that to high of millage?
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29th Mar 2018 2:40 am |
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Largered Member Since: 10 Jul 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1978 |
.....it's driven by..... a Back Seat Driver ..... |
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29th Mar 2018 7:02 am |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
well this list is pretty comprehensive from earlier in the thread 1. Starter --> faulty, was replaced after around 199,000 kms. - replaced mine earlier this year 2. Engine Mount --> faulty indicated by noisy on passenger side - not replaced on my LR2 3. Blower Resistor --> faulty, indicated by uncontrolled blower - not replaced on my LR2 4. AC Compressor --> faulty, indicated by hot AC Smile - not replaced on my LR2 5. Rear Pinion Bearing on Differential --> this causing noisy on rear side if not replaced - replaced the gear oil and added a magnetic drain plug 6. Spark Plug --> replaced at 125,000 kms as preventive maintenance - replaced mine twice (every 50,000 miles) 7. serpentine belt --> replaced at 190,000 kms as preventive maintenance (it should be at 167,000 kms actually) - Volvo reccomends 150,000 miles, my belt has no crack so I haven't done this yet 8. brake pad --> consumable - replaced front twice and rear once 9. Power steering fluid and reservoir replaced due to noisy heavy steering 10. Battery - replaced twice 11. Fuses - replaced all of my fuses in the engine bay and by the front passengers feet due to corrosion (to prevent electrical gremlins) 12. Relays - replaced several to prevent electrical gremlins 13. Door seal - replace due to wear drivers door only 14. Shift boot and emergency brake gator replaced 15. ATF fluid flushed 16. Brake fluid flushed 17. Front Brake calipers refurbished 18. Coolant replaced but at 140,000 miles and at that age then the timing belt, tensioners and water pump should have been done (at least once) condition of oil, condition/colour of coolant, condition of brakes and tyres, overall general condition of paintwork and interior, does it drive ok without any clunks, bangs, knocks, grindings, squeals etc etc (all the usual stuff when buying any car really) does the TR and the Hill descent work ok ? (they should show the same messages etc as your D3) |
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29th Mar 2018 8:07 am |
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