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Old 20th February 2020, 22:44   #11
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Originally Posted by CMOORESY View Post
At 90,000 it should be good for another 150,000 or so without much expenditure.

The service schedule of the auto box is a fluid change every 60,000 so at 90,000 Id either make sure there was a receipt for it or do it at the nearest convenient opportunity.

MPG wise, I get 500 miles per tank, thats on one short hop up the M6 with the rest on A and B roads and also some back lanes. So not too bad, better than our Jag X-Type Diesel Auto.

Autos are nicer than manuals, as these seem heavy on the clutch pedal to me. bit of a mither in traffic. Also, with a manual, you are always at some point heading towards a hefty bill with the clutch.

Wouldn't worry too much about a 16 year old car being stood for some time in an Airfield when new? Like any old car, its where its been stood for the other 15 years since then that matters surely?

I like the 75 and ZT auto's Had my last ZT Diesel auto for 9 years and clocked up 215,000 with no major issues. It never broke down on me and the box was always fine.

Just apply the usual upgrades when you purchase it.
Dummy EGR,
Clean inlet manifold and MAP sensor
New Inter-cooler O rings
Silicon Inter-cooler hoses
Thermostat, ensure it reads half way
Put a quality injection cleaner through it Archoil D Max.
Fan resistor.
Good full service

Should drive nice (or as good as it ever will) after these checks etc and prove reliable.
I had a new clutch fitted ( the whole shebang) in Sept 2019 and the clutch is lighter than the Rover 25 car we have, really easy to depress, aware though in the past they have been heavy, but now its a dream to depress, and the extra MPG from the manual more driver engaging when stepping on it a little, love the autos,, but the road tax over £300, manual only £200
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