Member Since: 02 Jan 2018
Location: West Sussex
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Buying a 2010 model
Hi All
Went to see a used D4 2010 model at weekend with FSH (inc cam belt change) and 140,000 on clock.
Took it out for a drive on dual carriageway and noticed a not too healthy noise from front after lifting foot off accelerator and subsequently coasting. Didn't do it under normal driving conditions, only when coasting. Not a high pitched noise, more mid range, but certainly didn't sound like it should be there.
The sales guy said it sounded like a front bearing, which they would investigate and fix but loathe to put a deposit down until I have more of an idea of what this may be an indication of.
Used to own a D3 (for which previous membership of this forum was indispensable) so know how these things can be expensive.
Thanks in advance
2nd Jan 2018 9:45 pm
galwaygreen
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any warranty offered
2nd Jan 2018 11:52 pm
ARN Sussex
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Three months
3rd Jan 2018 7:27 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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front diff maybe? Obviously shouldn't make that noise!
If you're serious about the vehicle, maybe worth getting it checked over by a specialist prior to purchase to ensure no hidden issues.
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3rd Jan 2018 9:45 am
Oswiperus D3 Decade
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A wheel bearing wouldn't wait for you to lift off before making noise, possibly diff noise.
Don't rush your purchase, there are plenty out there.Stu
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If the car is otherwise ideal and they are confident they are going to sort it, see if they will take a deposit so low you can afford to lose it if you're not happy with what they achieve..
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3rd Jan 2018 11:19 am
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3rd Jan 2018 12:42 pm
ARN Sussex
Member Since: 02 Jan 2018
Location: West Sussex
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Thanks for replies - I have arranged an independent inspection including road test tomorrow from 'The automotive inspector Ltd' for £100 - have told the garage that I won't put deposit down until report has been done. Will let you know what the result is - would rather lose £100 than buy a heap of trouble!
3rd Jan 2018 8:44 pm
ARN Sussex
Member Since: 02 Jan 2018
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Good news - only fault is, as suspected, the wheel bearing which the trader will fix prior to collection.
Offside rear brake disc will need within 10-15K miles, but that's acceptable given the age of the car, missing a parcel shelf cover thingy but given that the border terrier's cage will be in the back, not an issue. Just need some mats... see that Rimmer Bros have them for £100, but on ebay they are £25...
Thoroughly recommend the Automotive Inspector Ltd - huge comprehensive report which checked everything with a valuation that is more than I am paying for.
4th Jan 2018 9:26 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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I got a 4-YO MY 10 in 2014 - love it and haven't looked back.
Front wheel bearings on mine went recently at 95k - Warranty Direct paid for the new ones. Might be worth a look.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
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