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jonnym **
Joined: 04 Sep 2014 Posts: 94 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 0:22 Post subject: 1998 3.0 trooper is it a good buy? |
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Hello all.
Im on the brink of buying a 3.0 1998 trooper lwb 110000miles, fsh from dealership, 12 months mot. It looks like it was used for towing alot as it has a big grease filled anti shock tow bar It was an insurance right off as it has lost a rear corner bumper, madness!
I'm reading alot of horror stories about the engine. Am I insane even looking at it?
What should I look out for? Im assuming that the recall stuff has been done as it was always serviced at the dealership?
Thanks for any help
Jon |
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jonnym **
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:31 Post subject: |
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If anyone could help I really would appreciate it, I have to decide today or tommorrow morning at the latest and really don't want to make a massive mistake!
Thanks
Jon |
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Cam ****
Joined: 09 Jan 2011 Posts: 258 Location: Glenrothes, Fife
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:55 Post subject: |
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There's not a lot to say really, the usual checks that would be done on any car, take it to a gravel carpark if you can and make sure the 4wd is working properly, no oil leaks, check for signs of Diesel or oil in the expansion bottle, check for coolant and Diesel on the Dipstick, if you can look above the fuel tank for damp patches (leaking fuel pipes) shouldn't take any more than approx.5 seconds to start, is it smoky on start up, does it stutter when driving? the list is endless IF its had all of its recalls done it "should" be a good work horse, but just like any other car/truck on the market there are good ones and bad ones, you never know what's around the corner regardless of service history, I've got a 3.0 and I've had a few issues but wouldn't get rid of it, there's very few things that can't be fixed DIY if your handy with Spanners, plus all the info is available here along with folk that would be willing to help out.
Hope this is of some help _________________ 2001 Trooper 3.0 Citation Lwb. 33" BFG's, Superwinch X9, 60mm lift, Monroe Adventure Shocks, Hid Spots and a Yaesu FT7900 2m/70cm's Radio
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Cam ****
Joined: 09 Jan 2011 Posts: 258 Location: Glenrothes, Fife
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:46 Post subject: |
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Let us know how you get on, whether you buy or not _________________ 2001 Trooper 3.0 Citation Lwb. 33" BFG's, Superwinch X9, 60mm lift, Monroe Adventure Shocks, Hid Spots and a Yaesu FT7900 2m/70cm's Radio
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jonnym **
Joined: 04 Sep 2014 Posts: 94 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:55 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply. Im trying to find if any of the recall stuff has been done on it with the local dealer as IM couldn't help. I fairly good with spanners (ive also got a mark 1 disco so I have to be!) but short on time and funds.
It started well although the batteries sounded like they were struggling abit as it had been parked up fot a couple of weeks. No smoke or squeaks I need to check the oil and water for issues.
If I do buy it I'm sure will be on here alot so will keep in touch.
Thanks again jon |
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jonnym **
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02Trooper777 ****
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 488 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:28 Post subject: |
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BTW - Your introduction has disappeared by now.
What problems have you encountered - and solved ? |
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jonnym **
Joined: 04 Sep 2014 Posts: 94 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 15:15 Post subject: |
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Hello
Well I love it. You get in, it starts and you get the feeling it will always get you home. Power steering box replacement was a *beep*(female dog) to do, its had a new clutch which was expensive as all cars are, and the interior lights and horn seem to have developed a fault.
We use it for long journeys like holidays over our Alfa 159, its more comfortable in the back , doesn't make the wife car sick and you can obviously see more. Its alot more tiring to drive and on the motorway, the cabin noise is wearing and in comparison it is alot more agricultural. Its also great when driving in London as it makes the šickheads think twice.
It gets abused and treated hard which it laps up an keeps going. I think if/when the injectors go I will ship it in but until then, I love it and can't fault it.
For the money they are great vehicles. |
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