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need help, looking @ buying a 2nd hand hilux
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:16 pm
by MUSS
gday people... looking at buying a 2nd hand dual cab 3ltr diesel hilux for my old girl...... i have found one on carsales.com.au but the only thing im concerned about is the kms on it
here is the add:
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/pr ... Flag_Int32
just wanna know the 'pros and cons' of the LN 167R and anything else you know about the running gear etc.....
any help would be greatly appreciated
cheers
Jake
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:35 pm
by tojo_runner
mate im no expert but the klms wouldnt worry me, my old 2.4 D has done 320, 000 still goin strong. not to say next week it wont meet its death though.
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:43 pm
by MUSS
cheers tojo.... the kms dont worry me... they worry my old girl
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:44 am
by 904Runa
I think the average car travels 20,000 kms per year isn't it?
If so, means this car has gone an extra 6,000 kms per year (or 8,500 kms if it was built Dec 97) compared to the average. Make your own decision about that, doesn't necessarily mean its bad.
If they are right and it has been serviced regularly it should be ok although as tojo_runner said, its no guarantee. Might be an idea to set aside some funds in case big motor work is required.
You have private sale in your favour so price is generally much more flexible than a yard. If you mention the kms thing they might be prepared to come down a bit.
But the price at the moment doesn't seem too far out of the ball park.