By this point I'm sure you've had PLENTY to read up on.. but my
Just bought a 2008 WK Overland CRD.. paid $16,000!!!
base (plus all the good fees).. had 2 glow plug ports stripped due to an idiot.. I just heli-coiled them ($52).. dealer is not authorized to so they were going to have to replace heads ($THOUSANDS)
it's VERY hard to find a CRD anywhere in the US.. ..they are like CRACK!
I'm in LOVE!! averaged 16mpg over a 600 mile trip TOWING another vehicle doing 75-80mph.. averaging 18-22 in the city... and an impressive 26! on the highway cruising at 75!..
and EVEN while towing, it can accelerate QUICK!.. this thing has POWER/TORQUE like a champ!
There are a few things to keep an eye on..
1st and foremost (IMO) is your turbo inlet seal.. the Orange one is BAD NEWS!.. will cost about $80 to get the new black one (have to buy entire hose).. this will keep it from leaking/disintegrating and destroying your turbo AND the swirl motor..
2nd is the option of mod'ing in an EHM (elephant hose mod) or a catch can... the EPA likes killing our cars... the soot build up without one of these will eventually warrant the replacement of your intercooler, ERG valve, and numerous other EXPENSIVE parts.. otherwise.. you just have to CLEAN these parts often.
3rd.. I've seen a few posts about this.. (at 82K miles I haven't had an issue and haven't done anything).. make sure to keep your sunroof drains CLEAR.. otherwise you'll get water leaking into your cabin and staining your pretty headliner.. no bueno...
aside from that.. keep up with scheduled maint (fluids/belts).. and all should be perfect!
there are a few posts here and around the web about removing certain systems from the vehicle to improve vehicle performance/life.. ERG, DPF, etc.. I plan on getting around to a few of them...
Ultimately.. I say this vehicle is
GOLD!