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02-03-2008, 06:20 PM | #1 | ||
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Hey,
Finally put my money where my mouth was so I can sell my much maligned D22 Navara. On impulse I headed up to a dealer in Penrith just to see if I could have a test drive as they had a decently priced AUII XR8 up there in blue. Wanted black but the price for black seems to be about 3-4k more so blue is okay. It wasn't too bad, drove well apart from a shudder at 90km-100km which may be attributed to the woeful chinese tyres or poor wheel alignment. engine sounded very nice, no nasty rattles, smooth as and it's got extractors, and dual aftermarket exhaust. They are replacing the tyres, detailing and repairing any of the very minor stone chips/scratches, fixing a few little odds and ends(dodgy electric window switch, small split in handbrake rubber). I looked it all over very thoroughly, drove it under differnent conditions suburbs, M4 etc and it passed all tests. Checked all fluids and service history and pretty much used everything (bar the stereo..doh!). Anything that is critical on these utes as I'm in cool off period time(expires tomorrow 5:00 PM) ..under dealer warranty for 3 months/5000k's so I'm covered to a certain exent. I'm feeling excited, needed a cheaper car and wanted to indulge in a bit of v8 fun despite after spending a year in diesel hell. Even though it's old school fun that has been used before I'm going to be a happy chappy. So any last minute advice, last things to check before I hand down the $$$? Cheers Mark |
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02-03-2008, 07:26 PM | #2 | ||
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Auto or manual?
Basically it's one of the last versions of the ol' Windsors, which are much pretty a known quantity. If there was going to be anything wrong with the ute then i would reckon that it would have presented itself by now. AS long as you use decent fuel in the old girl (they get a bit cranky on 91/dodgy fuel) then you really shouldn't have a problem. And best of all, you will have one of the nicest sounding and best bank for your buck V8's around! Daniel
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02-03-2008, 07:36 PM | #3 | |||
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I just had a good feel about it, and if the dealer can be beleived the PO had been diligent with oil changes every 5000k's. Bad points. Just got to figure out how to get rid of all the armourall the PO put on the damn thing... It's got the standard 17 tickford wheels of that series which have got quite a few curb scrapes. Interior is not perfect (duh! the car is 8 years old) few holes patches after some mobile phone kit etc was removed. Hoping to pick her up either tomorrow arvo or sometime Tues/Wed and will post some pics. |
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02-03-2008, 07:39 PM | #4 | ||
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Ahh well at least all the bad points are a reasonably easy fix.
I don't know what you would use to get the Armour-all off, maybe use some metho or something like that? Can wait to see some pics.
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02-03-2008, 08:37 PM | #5 | ||
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Well this is my first experience with a used car so hopefully it will be a good one..
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02-03-2008, 09:25 PM | #6 | |||
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02-03-2008, 09:31 PM | #7 | ||
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Congrats on a great choice of car, they are pretty bulletproof and will give you a lot of good times behind the wheel.
Theres' not really much you would look for one an XR that you wouldnt normally look at anyway - things like you have already mentioned. If the engine feels and sounds smooth, and the history is all in good order you shouldnt have any problems. When you want to start modding it (and dont say 'if' because its more a matter of when, believe me), you'll get good results by doing a bit of research on here. Perhaps my results which Ill have in about a week's time will give you an idea :hihi:
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02-03-2008, 09:40 PM | #8 | ||
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don't use metho ,too powerful
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02-03-2008, 09:49 PM | #9 | |||
Giddy up.
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03-03-2008, 06:16 AM | #10 | |||
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Nt sure what else is an easy bolt on? or in my cas beneficial bang for the buck. It's got no sports bar and I am wondering whether to fit one or not provided I could get one for cheap used as I need a new tonneau cover. I can buy a cheapy via ebay but it's got no space for this. |
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03-03-2008, 07:43 AM | #11 | ||
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K&N is an easy mod, I'd look at exhauster (headers if you've only got a catback on there now) as these will give you a bit more poke.
Then port manifold, new alloy heads, bigger cam, blower, lower it more (oh wait this is my list: )
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03-03-2008, 07:43 AM | #12 | ||
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the armour all will go on it's own. if you try using solvents it will be harsh on the vinyl so leave it alone
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03-03-2008, 09:44 AM | #13 | ||
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Sounds like a nice ute we need some pics
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03-03-2008, 12:31 PM | #14 | |||
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Still a top car though have fun !
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