D Walker
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rlynew,used&body-type=coupe&logcode=p&adPos=7
All though I dont want full leather - prefer the Alcantara
All though I dont want full leather - prefer the Alcantara
MC Shift - Good Value ????
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And the magic numbers are ? Provided I stay in employment (dodgy ground at moment) will probably be next year for me.....House sale agreed......pikey life ahoy!!!!
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Some notes I made.
A good warranty is a must imo so make sure you negotiate on anything in your favour. Clutch wear figures are a black art (mine read 49% worn but was slipping) and the proof is in the drive. Make sure you nail it in SPORT mode (MC Shift light will be lit on the DIS) and the change should be immediate and smooth much quicker than the CC box. Drive it in Manual mode and just make sure the changes are not jerky or that from setting off it isn't slipping. When mine was slipping it came up with "Gear not available" under fast changes.
Check for any oil leaks around the front of the engine too.
Listen for variator noise on start up from cold (important that they don't start the engine before you arrive so pop the bonnet immediately before starting to see if there is any residual heat there). It's obvious when the variators are shot as you will hear a loud clacking noise which will dissipate after a few seconds. They do sound lumpy on tick over anyway and idle isn't perfect on these 4.7 engines. Engine numbers 148697 and lower are affected.
Listen for creaks when pulling away maybe indicative of bushes and mounts worn.
Check discs and pads for wear as replacements are not cheap.
Also check operation of EPB as they can fail too.
A good warranty is a must imo so make sure you negotiate on anything in your favour. Clutch wear figures are a black art (mine read 49% worn but was slipping) and the proof is in the drive. Make sure you nail it in SPORT mode (MC Shift light will be lit on the DIS) and the change should be immediate and smooth much quicker than the CC box. Drive it in Manual mode and just make sure the changes are not jerky or that from setting off it isn't slipping. When mine was slipping it came up with "Gear not available" under fast changes.
Check for any oil leaks around the front of the engine too.
Listen for variator noise on start up from cold (important that they don't start the engine before you arrive so pop the bonnet immediately before starting to see if there is any residual heat there). It's obvious when the variators are shot as you will hear a loud clacking noise which will dissipate after a few seconds. They do sound lumpy on tick over anyway and idle isn't perfect on these 4.7 engines. Engine numbers 148697 and lower are affected.
Listen for creaks when pulling away maybe indicative of bushes and mounts worn.
Check discs and pads for wear as replacements are not cheap.
Also check operation of EPB as they can fail too.
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Wouldn't just a few seconds of running prime the oilways and prevent the clatter for a while, without leaving the engine warm? I walked away from a couple of wet-sump cars back in March because I just couldn't trust the vendors. I asked one private seller not to start it before I arrived. Got there and the engine was warm - he said he'd taken it somewhere to get it washed. So the answer is a "dawn raid" - get there before they expect you, early in the morning, to ensure it hasn't been started
. Yes, I know this isn't practical.
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Considering getting this tattooed on my right arm.
Would look very nice too