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07-24-2011, 08:19 PM
I have a customer who is interested in selling his wife's LR3. It's white with a tan interior, navagation, xenon headlamps. It does not have the heavy duty or cold weather packages. This is a regular customer with his Range Rovers but this is the first time I've seen the LR3 as it was dealer maintained.
Came in with an air supsension fault and a coolant smell. The compressor is failing and the coolant smell was a result of a leaky "tee" fitting. On the follow-up test drive, the cracked thermostat housing showed itself and has since been replaced.
But, I added to the list, much of which is needed for inspection:
2 tires, left front wheel bearing assembly, rear brake pads and rotors, both inner tie rod ends, alignment, RH rear view mirror assembly.
So, the choice is between fixing all of these issues for the next owner, or sell the car at a value that is reasonable for the needed repairs.
My estimate included the replacement of these items with new parts:
EAS compressor and a soft ware update; 2 Continental tires to match the pair on the car; the cooling system issues; inner tie rod ends, wheel bearing/hub assembly, alignment; rear brake pads, rotors, wear sensor; RH rearview mirror assembly; engine oil and filter/lubrication service; PA State Inspection.
Cosmetics included a repair to left rear quarter panel (6" long scratch with a light crease); paintless dent removal attempt on right rear door; major interior and exterior detailing; parts shipping, PA labor and parts taxes, came to approximatly $4500.
The Rover is here and I can gladly post up some pix if anyone is interested.
KBB showed a $14k value in "fair" condition, and $17k in "excellent" condition.
What do you guys think?
Came in with an air supsension fault and a coolant smell. The compressor is failing and the coolant smell was a result of a leaky "tee" fitting. On the follow-up test drive, the cracked thermostat housing showed itself and has since been replaced.
But, I added to the list, much of which is needed for inspection:
2 tires, left front wheel bearing assembly, rear brake pads and rotors, both inner tie rod ends, alignment, RH rear view mirror assembly.
So, the choice is between fixing all of these issues for the next owner, or sell the car at a value that is reasonable for the needed repairs.
My estimate included the replacement of these items with new parts:
EAS compressor and a soft ware update; 2 Continental tires to match the pair on the car; the cooling system issues; inner tie rod ends, wheel bearing/hub assembly, alignment; rear brake pads, rotors, wear sensor; RH rearview mirror assembly; engine oil and filter/lubrication service; PA State Inspection.
Cosmetics included a repair to left rear quarter panel (6" long scratch with a light crease); paintless dent removal attempt on right rear door; major interior and exterior detailing; parts shipping, PA labor and parts taxes, came to approximatly $4500.
The Rover is here and I can gladly post up some pix if anyone is interested.
KBB showed a $14k value in "fair" condition, and $17k in "excellent" condition.
What do you guys think?