am i doing the right thing???????

[funkynobber]

ive just put my deposit down on a 2.4tdssxg and after looking on this site im starting to worry about engine problems the surf has done 41000 miles and is in excellent condition it has cost me 5000,can any of you lot give me any recomendations when i go to pick it up what to look for ect
i wish id of found this web site before hand its got some good information am i just paranoid about problems with surfs or do you guys only post topics when your surf has got a problem..
ps,,,those wooden steering wheels look terrible those japs aint got no taste....
cheers waiting for reasurance???????

[bensonsnuts]

ive just put my deposit down on a 2.4tdssxg and after looking on this site im starting to worry about engine problems the surf has done 41000 miles and is in excellent condition it has cost me 5000,can any of you lot give me any recomendations when i go to pick it up what to look for ect
i wish id of found this web site before hand its got some good information am i just paranoid about problems with surfs or do you guys only post topics when your surf has got a problem..
ps,,,those wooden steering wheels look terrible those japs aint got no taste....
cheers waiting for reasurance???????

I,ve got a 2.4 & I love it,but.....I did have to get the head done.
With what I know now I would buy a 3L or make sure it's had a new head.
5K is a good price for a 2.4 & I,d want a real good one for that.
Having said that surfs are great & will change the way you view cars forever.....enjoy!!!

[funkynobber]

loads of money or what

I,ve got a 2.4 & I love it,but.....I did have to get the head done.
With what I know now I would buy a 3L or make sure it's had a new head.
5K is a good price for a 2.4 & I,d want a real good one for that.
Having said that surfs are great & will change the way you view cars forever.....enjoy!!!

any idea how much im looking at for parts the mechanics aint a problem ive got lots of mates who dont mind getting mucky..
thanks for the reply.............

[bensonsnuts]

any idea how much im looking at for parts the mechanics aint a problem ive got lots of mates who dont mind getting mucky..
thanks for the reply.............

A bare head is about £400 - £500
Everyday stuff is average as long as you don,t need a dealer.
Lots of parts from independents like Milners
If you need to do a head ,it should outlast the car

[Koi]

any idea how much im looking at for parts the mechanics aint a problem ive got lots of mates who dont mind getting mucky..
thanks for the reply.............

Hi, complete new head from ukcylinderheads is £590 + VAT. That is complete, cam, valves etc just bolt on and go. You will need the gaskets and stretch bolts. My head went so I replaced all the belts as well, it roughly works out at about £750-£800ish for all the parts.
Think Milners is the same price for a bare head?

Like you I found this forum after I bought my surf, the only thing I would do different now (yes I would still buy another 2.4) is knock the dealer down £800 to cater for the possibility of the head going.

Yes like all things the bad ones get flogged to death time and time again, the good points we mention once and then get forgotten. There are plenty of people on here who have had their Surf's a number of years with no problems.
So its like a box of chocolates 'you never know what your gonna get next'
But whatever happens you will enjoy driving a Surf and won't look back.

[pops]

ive just put my deposit down on a 2.4tdssxg and after looking on this site im starting to worry about engine problems the surf has done 41000 miles and is in excellent condition it has cost me 5000,can any of you lot give me any recomendations when i go to pick it up what to look for ect
i wish id of found this web site before hand its got some good information am i just paranoid about problems with surfs or do you guys only post topics when your surf has got a problem..
ps,,,those wooden steering wheels look terrible those japs aint got no taste....
cheers waiting for reasurance???????

i got 2.4 ssrg m8
not looked back.
well only to see other broken down cars in my mirror.

ENJOY

[carbonman]

i got 2.4 ssrg m8
not looked back.
well only to see other broken down cars in my mirror.

ENJOY

I got a 2.4 ssr-g also and love it..... sure the heads a worry now as I didn't know about it before, but just something I will deal with as / when it comes up....
I agree with everyone else tho.... you won't look back.. .they are just awesome vehicles in everysense.....

[Malenibo]

One other thing I would do is get a mileage check done with www.BIMTA.org.uk I got my Surf and then found that it had done 30000 miles more than it said on the clock. But apart from that its a great vehicle and I dont think I would go back to my Disco.

Enjoy
Malcolm

[marky]

had my 2.4ssrx since April sweets as a nut
www.milneroffroad.com parts are not dear in comparrison to most cars

[funkynobber]

i feel better now......

had my 2.4ssrx since April sweets as a nut
www.milneroffroad.com parts are not dear in comparrison to most cars

thank you all for the advice i started to get a little worried about problems with the engines after reading about head problems,you wont beleive it i actually spoke to a dealer who told me to stay away from the 2.4 and go for a 3.0 i thought it was a sales pitch but he was telling the truth,i think i may of paid too much for the vehicle now <about 800pounds> but ive still only payed the deposit but i still want the surf and dont really know wether to knock im down again would this be a bit cheeky or what...
also im going to get a few bits for servicing ie- thermo and filters is milners the best place to go or will anywhere like halfords do them...........
((((((i collect mine friday havent driven it yet )))

[marky]

thank you all for the advice i started to get a little worried about problems with the engines after reading about head problems,you wont beleive it i actually spoke to a dealer who told me to stay away from the 2.4 and go for a 3.0 i thought it was a sales pitch but he was telling the truth,i think i may of paid too much for the vehicle now <about 800pounds> but ive still only payed the deposit but i still want the surf and dont really know wether to knock im down again would this be a bit cheeky or what...
also im going to get a few bits for servicing ie- thermo and filters is milners the best place to go or will anywhere like halfords do them...........
((((((i collect mine friday havent driven it yet )))

HALFORDS WONT HAVE A CLUE MATE
MY 2.4 PRICES FILTER KIT INC AIR,OIL & FUEL FILTER ALL 3 MILNERS £12.50+VAT

[sumo]

Had 5 years trouble free motoring out of my 2.4 and after all the abuse she takes she still loves me.
As for sevice stuff try your local motor factor first,take the engin type and number with you and they should be able to match it up.My local Wilco dose ok by me and now I dont even have to take any numbers with me.
sumo.

[Koi]

thank you all for the advice i started to get a little worried about problems with the engines after reading about head problems,you wont beleive it i actually spoke to a dealer who told me to stay away from the 2.4 and go for a 3.0 i thought it was a sales pitch but he was telling the truth,i think i may of paid too much for the vehicle now <about 800pounds> but ive still only payed the deposit but i still want the surf and dont really know wether to knock im down again would this be a bit cheeky or what...
also im going to get a few bits for servicing ie- thermo and filters is milners the best place to go or will anywhere like halfords do them...........
((((((i collect mine friday havent driven it yet )))

How much is he asking for it and where you getting it from, always worth trying again, tell him to knock £800 off for the price of the head in case it goes or ask him to guarentee the head for at least a year, always worth a try.
If he's really good tell him you will give him a good mention on here if he comes up with the goods.

[da SLUG man]

((((((i collect mine friday havent driven it yet )))

i might have spotted a flaw in your plan!
you're worrying about the head and you haven't even driven it yet??
the wheels could fall off 100 yards down the road!

hope it's ok when you do drive it!

mind you, that's how they do it in canada!... you're not allowed it off the forecourt till you've paid for it!

[Koi]

i might have spotted a flaw in your plan!
you're worrying about the head and you haven't even driven it yet??
the wheels could fall off 100 yards down the road!

hope it's ok when you do drive it!

mind you, that's how they do it in canada!... you're not allowed it off the forecourt till you've paid for it!

If you haven't driven it, then take it for a drive, find fault in it then ask for your deposit back. You can't really get your deposit back if you just change your mind but if its not as stated after a test drive then you can claim your deposit back.