How much to pay for an '05 diesel with 210,000 miles?

[atikovi]

There is a bright red 4x4 selling at an auction this week and I thought I'd try and buy it. Looks clean and seems to run fine. What's the most I should pay in good condition? And what are the weak spots to look for with the diesel?

 

[JLRockies]

Timing belt is due every 100k. 05 had more issues than 06. With a high possibility that I'd have to chang the timing belt, I'd pay no more than $3k at auction.

 

[atikovi]

I'd love to get it for $3K but doubt it will go that low. The last one they had was 150,000 miles and it did $6300. But I'll try.

 

[JLRockies]

Timing belt parts and labor is 'spensive

 

[tjkj2002]

Timing belt parts and labor is 'spensive

Very true for the CRD's.

Nowdays if you do the swap yourself and do it correctly all the parts will be about $500-$600 and the water pump is on backorder with no ship dates.Don't forget the special tools needed or have to make yourself also.

If someone else does the work it will be about $1000+ and still have backordered parts to wait on.

 

[k99jk99j]

i heard people having trouble getting timing belt parts even the water pump! aftermarket parts are non-existent and dealer parts are slow to arrive? mike