Re: 1st Patrol questions
Posted: 03 Nov 2014 21:21
Ek dink dat R139 teveel is, bied hulle R110 aan en as hulle dan se dit is reg dan vra jy vir tourdefrans om eers na hom te kyk
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They all lie. most likely more than six months. So what, means he will be more willing to accept a reduced offer.SkolliePatrollie wrote:1. The vehicle has been advertised for several months, the dealer insists it's only been on for 2 months, but I know for a fact this is not true. It was also advertised as having 189 000km on, now has 216.
Deduct price of new battery and alternator - the latter may be the cause? - from purchase price.SkolliePatrollie wrote:2. The vehicle was very dirty, but does look to have been well maintained (battery was dead and dust came out of the vents when starting it)
Dealers never update the data from the first placement of the ad. Been used for weekend stuff, trips to Moz etc. ± R4500 km per moth for six months. It has not been serviced for 25 000km. Maybe problems maybe not. Keep R20 000 from purchase price in savings account for engine averhaul.SkolliePatrollie wrote:3. (This is my biggest concern) the vehicle has a full service history, however the last service was done on 189 000km - in 2010!!
Just keep in mind R7 500 odd for replacement.SkolliePatrollie wrote:4. The clutch has a bit of a 'ticking' noise when depressed, possibly a bearing?
Problem, not common for Patrols. Indicative of abuse or poor repair work.SkolliePatrollie wrote:5. Some minor seepage on the diff pumpkins and transfer case, but no leaks.
Pfff, and?SkolliePatrollie wrote:6. Some minor surface rust underneath the vehicle, can be rubbed off with a finger, so possibly just an ocean vehicle?
Missed this somehow.SkolliePatrollie wrote: 5. Some minor seepage on the diff pumpkins and transfer case, but no leaks.