Would you buy an LR2 with a 125000 miles(200000km)
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Would you buy an LR2 with a 125000 miles(200000km)
Thinking of buying my first Land Rover.It's a 2008.
Owner says it does not need anything right now, drives perfect.I have not seen it.
The differential has not been fixed since it never needed it he said.
What is your take?
Thank you
Owner says it does not need anything right now, drives perfect.I have not seen it.
The differential has not been fixed since it never needed it he said.
What is your take?
Thank you
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Depends on the price I suppose. Why an LR2? Before you buy anything, take it and have it inspected from top to bottom. Any service records the owner can provide? Its Ford based with a Ford engine so anyone should be able to inspect it.
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I also like to put a hitch on it to carry bikes and take it on some gravel or rougher roads.(not off roading)
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John,
Yes I would buy a LR2 with 125,000 mile
In fact I bought a 2010 S80 with about that mileage last year (the LR2 is based on the Volvo S80 platform) Volvo calls it a P3 platform
Here are the typical things that need looking after on the LR2
High Mileage Maintenance items for 3.2
1. Serpentine belt, tensioner, idler -
2. Brake fluid flushed (every 3 years)
3. Coolant replaced (failure is oil or ATF heat exchanger internal leaks)
4. AWD Rear differential oil change (every 50,000 miles) – I added a magnetic drain plug (LR2 and S80 V8 seem to be more susceptible to pinion bearing failure due to lack of maintenance)
5. ATF fluid flushed - search for Gibbons method (note: I used the modified Gibbons method)
6. Power steering fluid and reservoir replaced due to noisy heavy steering
7. Spark Plugs - replaced mine twice (every 50,000 miles, Volvo recommends 75,000 miles)
8. AWD BOT Gear oil for power Transfer unit (for mine I drilled a drain hole)
9. Battery – every 4 to 8 years (Low voltage while starting causes electrical gremlins on LR2)
10. O-Rings for Vacuum pump (only if it leaks)
11. AWD Haldex fluid and filter - I used genuine Volvo parts for this (it was cheaper than Land Rover)
12. AWD Replace CV joint grease in drive shaft joint near catalytic converter
Typical repairs for high mileage 3.2
A) Thermostat – replaced mine at 10 years (also replaced two coolant hoses)
B) Fuel pressure sending unit
C) PCV valve – replaced mine at 113,000 miles
D) Engine mounts
E) AC Compressor clutch pack - (Installed a new compressor and clutch on the S80)
F) Ignition coils (Some evidence that a failed Thermostat leads to overheating and premature Coil failure)
G) Radiator Fan
H) Wheel Bearings
I) Anti-Drain back valve in oil canister housing failure
Less common repairs
I. Starter motor - typically fails at 100,000 miles or 10 years
II. Blower Resistor
III. Front Brake calipers refurbished
IV. Loose bolt on alternator pulley
V. Overdrive clutch pulley Alternator
VI. Overdrive clutch pulley READ drive (Serpentine Belt)
If you want to see what to expect then look at this link
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...p?f=31&t=87687
Note" my Volvo is front wheel drive, so the land rover also needs the AWD items listed above
Good Luck
Paul
Yes I would buy a LR2 with 125,000 mile
In fact I bought a 2010 S80 with about that mileage last year (the LR2 is based on the Volvo S80 platform) Volvo calls it a P3 platform
Here are the typical things that need looking after on the LR2
High Mileage Maintenance items for 3.2
1. Serpentine belt, tensioner, idler -
2. Brake fluid flushed (every 3 years)
3. Coolant replaced (failure is oil or ATF heat exchanger internal leaks)
4. AWD Rear differential oil change (every 50,000 miles) – I added a magnetic drain plug (LR2 and S80 V8 seem to be more susceptible to pinion bearing failure due to lack of maintenance)
5. ATF fluid flushed - search for Gibbons method (note: I used the modified Gibbons method)
6. Power steering fluid and reservoir replaced due to noisy heavy steering
7. Spark Plugs - replaced mine twice (every 50,000 miles, Volvo recommends 75,000 miles)
8. AWD BOT Gear oil for power Transfer unit (for mine I drilled a drain hole)
9. Battery – every 4 to 8 years (Low voltage while starting causes electrical gremlins on LR2)
10. O-Rings for Vacuum pump (only if it leaks)
11. AWD Haldex fluid and filter - I used genuine Volvo parts for this (it was cheaper than Land Rover)
12. AWD Replace CV joint grease in drive shaft joint near catalytic converter
Typical repairs for high mileage 3.2
A) Thermostat – replaced mine at 10 years (also replaced two coolant hoses)
B) Fuel pressure sending unit
C) PCV valve – replaced mine at 113,000 miles
D) Engine mounts
E) AC Compressor clutch pack - (Installed a new compressor and clutch on the S80)
F) Ignition coils (Some evidence that a failed Thermostat leads to overheating and premature Coil failure)
G) Radiator Fan
H) Wheel Bearings
I) Anti-Drain back valve in oil canister housing failure
Less common repairs
I. Starter motor - typically fails at 100,000 miles or 10 years
II. Blower Resistor
III. Front Brake calipers refurbished
IV. Loose bolt on alternator pulley
V. Overdrive clutch pulley Alternator
VI. Overdrive clutch pulley READ drive (Serpentine Belt)
If you want to see what to expect then look at this link
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...p?f=31&t=87687
Note" my Volvo is front wheel drive, so the land rover also needs the AWD items listed above
Good Luck
Paul
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