Please Comment on these L405 undercarriage pictures

[bri]

This is a 2017 L405 I am considering for purchase. Please let me know what you think and if you can help, what else I should do or ask the owner for.

 

[ERover82]

Looks awful… to work on.

 

[jymmiejamz]

I can’t tell much other than the rear pinion seal doesn’t appear to be leaking, nor does the rear sway bar actuator. Both of those are very expensive repairs

 

[Tugela]

More to the point - assuming it's a 5.0 - what's the service history on the timing chain guides and crossover pipes?

 

[bri]

Not my question. I will get there when I have decided to do a PPI. I will see then if LR can provide records. BUT, like nearly all 50k-ish mile vehicles, it is unlikely that either the timing chain or crossover pipes have needed service (unless the '17 has a recall).

I am wondering about rust underneath and thus my question>

This other picture, below is one that appears to be in great condition. It is tough for me to understand just how bad the other one is compared to a "primo" example.

 

[jymmiejamz]

Coolant pipes have probably been done. I’ve done them as low as 3k miles

 

[bri]

That would not surprise me. Any coolant leaks should be found with a PPI (knocks on wood).

My LR4 needed them at 50k but PPI did not find them unfortunately. Live and learn.

 

[Blueboy]

I am wondering about rust underneath and thus my question>

What State(s) has it been during a Winter? And for how long?

 

[bri]

1.5 Years in PA and 3 years in NJ

 

[Blueboy]

1.5 Years in PA and 3 years in NJ

Ok. I’m from W. PA. and currently living here. Also have lived in Phila for a time. W. PA. uses tons of salt as well as the liquid sticky stuff that causes rust as soon as it gets wet even after drying as in a garage if it isn’t removed. Phila of course not as bad yet still uses the same. My familiarity with Jersey is around NYC. Same scenario at least when I lived there in mid 2000s. Its the liquid stuff that goes everywhere like into any seams, etc. And that is the problem trying to determine if any rust is present. Not impossible to verify and to what extent if there is yet it would require really good eyeballs and time. Hope it works out for you.

 

[bri]

Sigh. Dangit. Going to let that one sit for a while and see if something nice pops in south or west.

 

[bri]

Here is the vehicle in question:

Used Cars for Sale Pittsburgh PA 15237 LW Automotive

Used Cars for Sale Pittsburgh PA 15237 LW Automotive

www.lwautomotive.com

 

[pinkytoe69]

If you want a perspective from someone in salt country....

5 years of salt and looking like that is pretty nice I think... Even more so considering they're actually using that brine crap and not salt in those states.

That's probably got at least 5 years before it starts looking gross, but will probably still be totally structurally fine for at least another five. You should see the frames of stuff that gets daily driven around up here

One caveat being the others are right saying that liquid shit can get in places that regular salt doesn't necessarily hit...

 

[Blueboy]

Here is the vehicle in question:

Used Cars for Sale Pittsburgh PA 15237 LW Automotive

Used Cars for Sale Pittsburgh PA 15237 LW Automotive

www.lwautomotive.com

So it is in Pittsburgh! Really nice Rangie yet the streets in the ‘Burgh are hilly so tons of salt and liquid crap used. Personally would not buy a used vehicle from around here especially Pittsburgh. Unless I want what we call a “Winter Car” which becomes disposable after a few years!
I drive my ‘96 D1 during Winter yet also spend about 1 hour per day in a heated garage with hot water to rinse the undercarriage.
Although a cliche take your time and shop Cali or similar. You’ll be better off in the long run. Enjoy the hunt!

 

[pinkytoe69]

I drive my ‘96 D1 during Winter yet also spend about 1 hour per day in a heated garage with hot water to rinse the undercarriage.

I have read that is not necessarily the best practice because salt is not corrosive when solid?

Edit: I see you only do that to wash it off so that's probably different

 

[bri]

i like a lot about that vehicle. Ext/Int color, all tastefull and unique. I wish it where from CA.

 

[Blueboy]

I have read that is not necessarily the best practice because salt is not corrosive when solid?

Edit: I see you only do that to wash it off so that's probably different

Possibly in a desert that is true yet in W. PA. during Winter the roads are usually wet so the idea is to get the salt, etc. off the frame and adjoining parts like body mounts. I also use a floor fan to help dry stuff as much as possible. The floor is also heated so that helps.

 

[Blueboy]

i like a lot about that vehicle. Ext/Int color, all tastefull and unique. I wish it where from CA.

Agreed it is a really nice Rangie.

 

[pinkytoe69]

Possibly in a desert that is true

Maybe brine doesn't create this kinda stuff




Having this melt in a heated garage all over your car every night I guess is not necessarily the best thing...

 

[bri]

Possibly in a desert that is true yet in W. PA. during Winter the roads are usually wet so the idea is to get the salt, etc. off the frame and adjoining parts like body mounts. I also use a floor fan to help dry stuff as much as possible. The floor is also heated so that helps.

Lucky man.