longshanks
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Hello all, new member here
I'd like some advice to whether or not I'm just going to impoverish myself if I end up buying this vehicle. Which is:
2006 Navara D40 for $8500 AUD
Spanish Built
300,000km
Diesel 2.5
Manual
Dual cab
NO SERVICE BOOK
Has roofracks,
Canopy
Dual Battery
solar charger
Extended fuel tank
Sony media system
New tyres
New alternator
New clutch and single mass flywheel
New fuel rail
New rear shocks
Micron pre fuel filter
The seller has recommended that:
Get water pump checked/replaced
Get injectors checked/replaced
Get timing chain checked/replaced
Not because.that he notices that they need replacing but just that it is what he would do after buying a used diesel of this age.
Car is from a mechanic friend, who bought it from *another* friend, who got it from an inheritance.
Original owner *apparently* took amazing care of the vehicle, always serviced and taken care of - however also towed a caravan around Australia twice
One thing that won me over a little is that the tray canopy was modified to be comfortable for his dog. Had a camera and microphone with a wired in fan, he could watch doggo and keep it cool too.
Not the most optimal situation, especially without certainty regarding the history, however I do trust the story my friend is telling and he is known for being super honest, even brutally honest.
He's given me the car do drive around as long as I want to test it out, it drives really well, no weird sounds, gears shift fine. I've got another friend who is also a mechanic and also my old man drive with me and they both think it seems solid. Both had a peek around the engine bay and agree that for a car of its age and KMs, that it's been kept in good condition. No oils leaks, no weird sounds etc.
So, with as many boxes checked as I possibly can, is a car of this age just going to be a liability? Or is it possible that I get another 150,000 or more KMs out of it? Will my future be that of an empty wallet and hours in a workshop?
Sorry for the massive essay! I thought If I spammed ALL the information I know perhaps it would help with your opinions
Thanks for your time guys
Luke
I'd like some advice to whether or not I'm just going to impoverish myself if I end up buying this vehicle. Which is:
2006 Navara D40 for $8500 AUD
Spanish Built
300,000km
Diesel 2.5
Manual
Dual cab
NO SERVICE BOOK
Has roofracks,
Canopy
Dual Battery
solar charger
Extended fuel tank
Sony media system
New tyres
New alternator
New clutch and single mass flywheel
New fuel rail
New rear shocks
Micron pre fuel filter
The seller has recommended that:
Get water pump checked/replaced
Get injectors checked/replaced
Get timing chain checked/replaced
Not because.that he notices that they need replacing but just that it is what he would do after buying a used diesel of this age.
Car is from a mechanic friend, who bought it from *another* friend, who got it from an inheritance.
Original owner *apparently* took amazing care of the vehicle, always serviced and taken care of - however also towed a caravan around Australia twice
One thing that won me over a little is that the tray canopy was modified to be comfortable for his dog. Had a camera and microphone with a wired in fan, he could watch doggo and keep it cool too.
Not the most optimal situation, especially without certainty regarding the history, however I do trust the story my friend is telling and he is known for being super honest, even brutally honest.
He's given me the car do drive around as long as I want to test it out, it drives really well, no weird sounds, gears shift fine. I've got another friend who is also a mechanic and also my old man drive with me and they both think it seems solid. Both had a peek around the engine bay and agree that for a car of its age and KMs, that it's been kept in good condition. No oils leaks, no weird sounds etc.
So, with as many boxes checked as I possibly can, is a car of this age just going to be a liability? Or is it possible that I get another 150,000 or more KMs out of it? Will my future be that of an empty wallet and hours in a workshop?
Sorry for the massive essay! I thought If I spammed ALL the information I know perhaps it would help with your opinions
Thanks for your time guys
Luke