Here I am!!
What's the fuss then??
OK, this is what was wrong on mine:
Busted aircon - set dual zone on and aircon on then set both temp (and rear temp) to 'max cold' - if you don't freeze your goolies off it's not working
Tailshaft clunk - solution seems to be grease
rear suspension failed - sensors packed up - replaced
Both front calipers replaced
Front Suspension bushes replaced
Centre diff didn't work at all - whole ECU etc. replaced
There is no difference in sound btn low and high range - low range pulls like a tractor.
Check 2nd start works
Check traction control works - difficult to do though
Seem to have engine mount issue when cold ambient temp - feels like bad idle and goes away when putting drive selector into neutral
Check underbody rust - looks bad, check for corrosion - maybe a boat launcher?
Check seal bonnet to intercooler - they sometimes perish on left rear corner as you look at it from the front
check air filter and cabin air filter if you can - not expensive but evidence or poor maintenance
check date on navigation DVD (under drivers seat) - if out of date is about £150 to update
check for fuel leaks and injector leaks if poss - see Crispin's service thread
check under bonnet for rust / corrosion
check cd shuttle in glove box (see, I'm learning) has the magazine in it, and it works
check TEMS works ok - drive and alter settings - you should feel suspension firm up...
check the 12v accessory sockets have power (only when ignition is on)
check optitron instruments dimmer works
check for REALLY noisy engine - they are noisy, but when warm should be 'ok' if you know what I mean
check power heater works - start car and push switch - revs (if engine cold) should go from +/- 700rpm to +/- 1200 until temp comes up, then will drop back
check tracking etc - should all be good otherwise check for accident damage
check bash plates - mine were trashed, as is the rear silencer
That's about it I think
Other than that it's been great - thank goodness for extended warranty!!
When fitting MTs - if you go big, you will get rubbing on full lock under compression. A 40mm body lift will fix that, and 30mm wheel spacers
You can lift them successfully - trying to finalise my suspension kit at the moment, without a lot of joy
Sorry I was late on this - been working my butt off ...