Advice on v70 d5 please

bins · May 22nd, 2012, 00:19

Can't post in general forum ;( sorry

Hi - I've been looking at a 2003 D5 S - it's done 100k miles, had the cam changed at 90k - looks in pretty good nick, but it's had 7 previous keepers. For a car that's only 10 years old this seems like a lot - should I steer clear, or shell out for an AA check and make an offer ?

thanks
rob

outnumbered · May 22nd, 2012, 10:23

depends on the price and what the service history, things to look out for DIM, clutch, DMf, intercooler,any warranty.
mike

bins · May 22nd, 2012, 13:01

Thanks Mike

I don't know what DIM DMf, intercooler are - would they be covered by a comprehensive AA check? Would the clutch?

It seems like 1 previous keeper was actually a garage - I thought that garages weren't usually listed and were 'temporary owners'

rob

outnumbered · May 22nd, 2012, 13:21

possibly but you would have to check with the AA, if you use the search button and type in the items there is a lot of info about them , on that note do not let it put you off buying if the right one comes along.
mike

captainhook · May 23rd, 2012, 20:53

Just for your personal sanity check the MOT history against the milage via the dvla at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring...ot/dg_10020539
...worth a few minutes once you have the current MOT number. Nearly got caught once with a 225K miler showing 103K..! :-)

bins · May 23rd, 2012, 22:20

Decided not to buy it in the end although it seemed ok and was around £3.5k.
Thanks for all the advice - I'm not a car buying expert but I'm learning slowly. Still seems odd for a 100k car to change hands 8 times

May 22nd, 2012, 00:19	#1
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	Advice on v70 d5 please Can't post in general forum ;( sorry Hi - I've been looking at a 2003 D5 S - it's done 100k miles, had the cam changed at 90k - looks in pretty good nick, but it's had 7 previous keepers. For a car that's only 10 years old this seems like a lot - should I steer clear, or shell out for an AA check and make an offer ? thanks rob Last edited by bins; May 22nd, 2012 at 00:29. Reason: post

May 22nd, 2012, 10:23	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	depends on the price and what the service history, things to look out for DIM, clutch, DMf, intercooler,any warranty. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

May 22nd, 2012, 13:21	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	possibly but you would have to check with the AA, if you use the search button and type in the items there is a lot of info about them , on that note do not let it put you off buying if the right one comes along. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

May 22nd, 2012, 13:01	#3
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	Thanks Mike I don't know what DIM DMf, intercooler are - would they be covered by a comprehensive AA check? Would the clutch? It seems like 1 previous keeper was actually a garage - I thought that garages weren't usually listed and were 'temporary owners' rob

May 23rd, 2012, 20:53	#5
captainhook XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Feb 10th, 2016 08:23 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Exeter View Photos By: captainhook	Just for your personal sanity check the MOT history against the milage via the dvla at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring...ot/dg_10020539 ...worth a few minutes once you have the current MOT number. Nearly got caught once with a 225K miler showing 103K..! :-)

May 23rd, 2012, 22:20	#6
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	Decided not to buy it in the end although it seemed ok and was around £3.5k. Thanks for all the advice - I'm not a car buying expert but I'm learning slowly. Still seems odd for a 100k car to change hands 8 times

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