Doesn't look too bad at all..... Bet they didn't give you anywhere near the asking price as a trade?
Dave and Sarah's Starcraft 22.68-1
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$15k trade in.. so $22,990 not bad.. for road worthy we thought windscreen have to be done still the one we have and needed a rear tyre.
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Acually towed well just used a bit of fuel, was more worried being a petrol and 150k on the clock how much towing the 22.68 would kill it. We towed the 17 and I did not worry as much although 22 bigger.
Should add we did do the auto upgrade, compressor upgraded, steering rack was done.
So it was pretty well sorted.. Seen the engines with over 200k on them although no idea if they towed.
So it was pretty well sorted.. Seen the engines with over 200k on them although no idea if they towed.
thanks @AzHaych was going to hold out and get yours 
just got the TDV6 they where doing 2015 plate sales.
We looked at two that sold in less then 24 hours before lease was organised, so they let us have a new one for the same $'s
Thought it still be a 2015 model although its a Feb 16 model. Interesting it was already registered end of Feb they must ship them straight off the production line.
Only missing the roof vents and Xenons, we also wanted the grey although building one vs floor stock a lot more cash.
We missed on a black one with Xenons (also 8,000k on clock) although this one has Blind spot and powered mirrors.
just got the TDV6 they where doing 2015 plate sales.We looked at two that sold in less then 24 hours before lease was organised, so they let us have a new one for the same $'s
Thought it still be a 2015 model although its a Feb 16 model. Interesting it was already registered end of Feb they must ship them straight off the production line.
Only missing the roof vents and Xenons, we also wanted the grey although building one vs floor stock a lot more cash.
We missed on a black one with Xenons (also 8,000k on clock) although this one has Blind spot and powered mirrors.
thanks @AzHaych was going to hold out and get yours
We looked at two that sold in less then 24 hours before lease was organised, so they let us have a new one for the same $'s
Thought it still be a 2015 model although its a Feb 16 model. Interesting it was already registered end of Feb they must ship them straight off the production line.
Only missing the roof vents and Xenons, we also wanted the grey although building one vs floor stock a lot more cash.
We missed on a black one with Xenons (also 8,000k on clock) although this one has Blind spot and powered mirrors.
Hi just reading thru. I have a new 20.64 turning up and an SDV6 Disco. How many KM did LR advise you do before towing?
Thanks
I just spoke to the Barbagallo sales rep in Perth, hes adamant with a D4 Diesel, just hitch up and drive away, no run in period required. One of my staff is an ex car mechanic, he also says with modern cars its not necessary. I was also under the belief that with Diesels its less a risk than petrol
Cheers
Actually says 3000k in manual not towing but running in.
RUNNING-IN This vehicle is built using high-precision manufacturing methods, but the moving parts of the engine must still bed-in, relative to each other. This process occurs mainly in the first 3 000 km of operation.
During this running-in period of 3 000 km, observe and follow the instructions below:
• Do not use full throttle during starts and normal driving.
• Avoid high engine speeds (rpm) until the engine has reached its full operating temperature.
• Avoid labouring the engine by operating the engine in too high a gear at low speeds.
• Gradually increase engine and road speeds.
• Avoid continuous operation at high engine speed and abrupt stops.
• Avoid frequent cold starts followed by short-distance driving.
• Preferably take longer trips.
• Do not participate in track days, sports driving schools, or any similar events.
RUNNING-IN This vehicle is built using high-precision manufacturing methods, but the moving parts of the engine must still bed-in, relative to each other. This process occurs mainly in the first 3 000 km of operation.
During this running-in period of 3 000 km, observe and follow the instructions below:
• Do not use full throttle during starts and normal driving.
• Avoid high engine speeds (rpm) until the engine has reached its full operating temperature.
• Avoid labouring the engine by operating the engine in too high a gear at low speeds.
• Gradually increase engine and road speeds.
• Avoid continuous operation at high engine speed and abrupt stops.
• Avoid frequent cold starts followed by short-distance driving.
• Preferably take longer trips.
• Do not participate in track days, sports driving schools, or any similar events.
we 200ks to go although Sarah now working every weekend for the next next few weeks I have worked 3 out of the last 4 myself
I have worked 3 out of the last 4 myself
So first trip in 3 months between running in new Disco and weekend work been no time ;(
So a few days in Bendigo kept having to check the van was on the D4 diesel did not notice it to much. Avg 16's not bad was up to 22's with the petrol so that gives us a range of around 500k.
Kids off in play centre as they will be next few days.
So a few days in Bendigo kept having to check the van was on the D4 diesel did not notice it to much. Avg 16's not bad was up to 22's with the petrol so that gives us a range of around 500k.
Kids off in play centre as they will be next few days.
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and that's lead foot Sarah driving
Running in, I always laugh about it...............my version of running in, is burn 2 x tanks of fuel to make sure everything works then go for it have seen too many pussy foot for ages only to have problems......with diesels get it up to temp then go for it and don't shut down soon as you stop, change filters regular and it will last for ages...............................always worked on a $450K vehicle.
They seem to be getting longer with service intervals now, it may be better on paper but my Colorado has a 15K oil change, I do it at 10K, Auto is 150K, I do mine at 30k etc..................my vehicles are still trouble free at 300K so I know it works.......................MB had auto's good for life, but when they started to crap out at 120K they decided an oil change was needed, not good news for those out of warranty with no gears......mine changed at 30K still great at 300K...................................get out there @davemc
There not called oil burners for nothing.. Told my mate an ex mechanic he could not believe 26k he said I bet the oil costs a arm and a leg..