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Old 15-11-2006, 03:34 PM
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I have found what I think is a nice car, but it has done 100k+ miles.
I know this is fairly high, but the car is used daily and has clocked up lots of it's miles this way. The car is not overly tuned and unrealiable, and the current owner has got any problem fixed that has ever happened. Apart from the obvious things like tyres (checked), engine noise (checked), smoke (checked) and accident damage, what else should I be looking for?
I know most of the items on it will not be an issue- New suspension, Brakes, Polybushes, Stainless Exhaust etc etc
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Mileage dont matter to me I bought mine with 73k on the clock six years ago. Its now done 102k and its far better than some out there with less than half that mileage. Service history is more inportant in my opinion and the fewer ownners the better.




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Old 15-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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I think these cars should be judged on 'general condition' rather than mileage. Of course its nice to have a low miler, but it all depends on how its been maintained as dave said above.

As long as its priced accordingly, then go for it if your happy with everything mate.
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Thanks, It is one of the nicest I've seen. 1996-104k!Current owner since 60k
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