What can go wrong with a V6

Thinking about keeping your lovely V6.

Mine suffered head gasket failure at 50,000miles.

Then the warrenty company said it wasn't covered.

Then it burnt down.

Forensics ruled out arson.

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f21/burnt-out-freelander-28359.html

Hi Treev
soundz like yu got away litely mate.

so far (copy of mhm moanin shed)
on 2001 V6ES
purchase in sept 2005 £6500
warranty (3yrs platinum) £850
vis valves £715
throttle body £100
electrical cutting out £135
4 new tyres (wear&tear) £300
chassis welding £160
70K service incl new prop £600
head gasket (ongoing) £500-1500

cost so far in 1 year £9850 minimum
residual value £5000 if i am lucky

1 years cost £4850 excluding normal running costs like petrol,
insurance, tax etc

now looking at Honda HR-V, CR-V and Nissan X-Trail - wonder how much they cost?

They really are lovely motors and surprisingly agile, i urge any one to try one out before they pass comment.

They are just built with standard car bits that are not man enough for the job.

The new model should be alot better build quality and it looks like a mini range rover.

Mad hat man trade it in for Series II Disco that will be alot better then the others you are thinking of buying.

the boss wants an "ickle one" tho
i dont really do off roading - just the occasional muddy lane in Devon in the winter (when I go canoeing) so 2wd with occasional 4wd is fine. Providing it will take my kayaks on top and 2 (occasionally) 4 peeps inside thats all i need. but it must be RELIABLE - coz i use it for my work and deliveries - it must be "jump in and go" - my V6 (and yes - they aren't all bad) woz "go" to garage more than on my drive.
a Disco is overkill.

There's always the TD4.

Prices are going to drop next month, cos of the new model.

duz that mean i will get even less for mine?

yes the depreciation will get worse.