Thirsty Discovery and Z4 thread
Discussion
C70R said:
bolidemichael said:
I just can't get over the fact that over so many threads you've been extolling the virtues of avoiding bork-fest vehicles and then plunged straight into the risky category for yourself.
That's an unfair characterisation.I've been fairly consistent in telling people to avoid throwing good money after bad, and to avoid letting their heart rule their head. Cars are excellent servants, and terrible masters. If this car suddenly turns into a moneypit that I resent, I won't hesitate to move it on.
A.J.M said:
Wheres the fun in not getting drawn into a heart vs head battle over a car.
My heart has won out over my disco hence lining up a restoration that will be a few times it’s economical value.
Only live once.
You do indeed live once. And I intend to spend that life buying houses and taking holidays. Not throwing money at an inanimate object.My heart has won out over my disco hence lining up a restoration that will be a few times it’s economical value.
Only live once.
One thing the specialist is struggling with is getting a replacement transmission filter in time. My gut is to get them to do a flush anyway, and I'll get the filter and a full fluid change done at the next service.
Anyone have any views on the efficacy of flush vs complete change and filter?
If anyone is still following, I managed to find the eBay advert. The Autotrader ad had more photos, including close-up shots of the outside and interior, but I can't retrieve the old ad.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185440233431
Anyone have any views on the efficacy of flush vs complete change and filter?
If anyone is still following, I managed to find the eBay advert. The Autotrader ad had more photos, including close-up shots of the outside and interior, but I can't retrieve the old ad.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185440233431
Edited by C70R on Wednesday 6th July 18:20
Always some debate about pros of just dropping the transmission filter and about half the fluid vs. full fluid change via megaflush - fullfatrr thread here:
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic49893.html?hi...
I megaflushed my 4.2SC L322 at about 90,000 miles - well worth getting all that old fluid out IMHO.
fanders
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic49893.html?hi...
I megaflushed my 4.2SC L322 at about 90,000 miles - well worth getting all that old fluid out IMHO.
fanders
Edited by fanders on Thursday 7th July 16:46
A.J.M said:
Mega flush or don’t bother is my opinion.
If they can’t do it, just collect car and get it sorted later in the year.
That's sort of where I'm headed. I've found a specialist in Battersea who can do a filter and fluid change. So if it's doesn't get done, I have an option at least.If they can’t do it, just collect car and get it sorted later in the year.
Well, the above is moot. The specialist has found the kit and the filter will get changed along with the oil before I collect. Currently on track to pick up on Friday, followed by 200 miles home and hitting the M25 around rush hour.
Should be a good way to get to know the Disco at least. Looking forward to actually seeing it in the flesh after spending a small fortune on it!
Should be a good way to get to know the Disco at least. Looking forward to actually seeing it in the flesh after spending a small fortune on it!
Well, 4hrs on public transport, a hefty payment to the specialist, and 220 miles of motorways home, here it is.
It's as tight as a drum for a car with 105k miles, and drove faultlessly home. It seems like the previous owner (who bought it new) ticked every single option bar Bluetooth or iPod. Touch wood it will continue to repay me with good service if I maintain it well.
Bit of faff to go on with the registration plate, as the owner's widow decided to keep it at the last minute. Other than that, the plan is to sort out Bluetooth, put some new AT tyres on, and drive it plenty.
It's as tight as a drum for a car with 105k miles, and drove faultlessly home. It seems like the previous owner (who bought it new) ticked every single option bar Bluetooth or iPod. Touch wood it will continue to repay me with good service if I maintain it well.
Bit of faff to go on with the registration plate, as the owner's widow decided to keep it at the last minute. Other than that, the plan is to sort out Bluetooth, put some new AT tyres on, and drive it plenty.
Well, less than two weeks into ownership and the Disco is being treated to:
- A new battery
- A new alternator
- A new suspension compressor
All of which comes to almost what I paid the specialist who inspected the car before I bought it... Sounds like this is panning out exactly as expected.
Luckily the dealer is covering the vast majority of the cost, after a little wrangling. Read all about it here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
It appears that, based on the history, they are the only two common failure points that haven't been addressed. So here's to starting working my way back through all the faults a second time.
- A new battery
- A new alternator
- A new suspension compressor
All of which comes to almost what I paid the specialist who inspected the car before I bought it... Sounds like this is panning out exactly as expected.
Luckily the dealer is covering the vast majority of the cost, after a little wrangling. Read all about it here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
It appears that, based on the history, they are the only two common failure points that haven't been addressed. So here's to starting working my way back through all the faults a second time.
bolidemichael said:
Thirteen pages... would you care to offer a tl,dr (too long, didn't read) summary for us?
Haha. It was quite intense.Synopsis:
- I asked for advice
- I got lots of very bad advice
- My personal finances and scruples were questioned
- I got some legal advice
- The car got fixed, and the dealer was persuaded to pay for the majority of it
C70R said:
bolidemichael said:
Thirteen pages... would you care to offer a tl,dr (too long, didn't read) summary for us?
Haha. It was quite intense.Synopsis:
- I asked for advice
- I got lots of very bad advice
- My personal finances and scruples were questioned
- I got some legal advice
- The car got fixed, and the dealer was persuaded to pay for the majority of it
bolidemichael said:
C70R said:
bolidemichael said:
Thirteen pages... would you care to offer a tl,dr (too long, didn't read) summary for us?
Haha. It was quite intense.Synopsis:
- I asked for advice
- I got lots of very bad advice
- My personal finances and scruples were questioned
- I got some legal advice
- The car got fixed, and the dealer was persuaded to pay for the majority of it
C70R said:
Well, less than two weeks into ownership and the Disco is being treated to:
- A new battery
- A new alternator
- A new suspension compressor
Sounds fairly normal. Think mine had a compressor soon after I bought it. - A new battery
- A new alternator
- A new suspension compressor
Also, the compressors can fail up because of something else. They can get overworked due to a leak in the system or a a dodgy valve block and burn out, but its often easier for the garage to just throw a new compressor at it and be done with it.
Low Battery voltage can trigger off a load of issues though so always worthwhile getting that changed.
Well, after fitting two new valve blocks, free of charge by the garage because they didn't solve the sinking with a new OEM compressor, Trigger's Broom rides again (and more importantly doesn't drop overnight).
It performed the classic 'London SUV' role of a tip run to dispose of garden waste this morning. The boot is truly vast, and the load liner I've fitted makes me happy to lob stuff in with gay abandon.
Here's to many more mundane miles.
It performed the classic 'London SUV' role of a tip run to dispose of garden waste this morning. The boot is truly vast, and the load liner I've fitted makes me happy to lob stuff in with gay abandon.
Here's to many more mundane miles.
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