rodney 17 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Ok so this is quite an age old depate but I would be interested in other peoples opinions on this to help my discussions...... lets make some assumptionsCertain aspects need doing around the 60-80k mark (belts suspension arms etc etc etc)Cars are good for 150k miles easy with todays technology. but at what age is that a practical statement. Lets say 1990 onwards...Basically the argument goes like this..Is is always better to buy a lower milage car which has had the servicing done (like belts etc), But that puts the purchase costs up. (so assume in that 60-80k miles)What needs doing to the 100k miles cars? and as they cost less is that a bargin? but you could be closer to some bills for stiff again (belts suspension arems etc etc etc) so does that make sense in the cost saving??Buy a car with much higer milage nearer the 120k-150k mark then it should have had everything done to it and in theory you have trouble free motoring?If you are then going to modify the car where should you sit with milage. Naturally a high miler has more wear so do you split the middle or pay a premuim?? How good are high milers at being modded or is that best left to a nice tight car??Whilst I usually go German/VAG I now think Jap cars fall in here and am a little less convinced on the rest of the european cars (except rep mobiles).SO lets have your comments and thoughts on this please folksCheers Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 ill answr this 183000 miles, 400 bhp and 12.56 at the pod.. nuff said.. normal stuff has worn and been replaced, dont expcet anything major for a bit Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 oh and thats a orig block.. jap stuff will not last as long, ive had 4 200 sx's and all didnt do well when stressed at high miles.. and i do maintain my cars. Link to post Share on other sites
contorted fungus 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 i've got 167008 on the odometer and it runs like a swiss watch always look to replace induction tubes and the non return valve for the cam breather on obd2 cars as they are prone to leaks and make them run rough Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Low milers for me..... HAHI bought an 80k VR back in 2008. After buying it as a non runner, I spent £400 putting it right myself.In the year it has been driving, a further 4k has been spent on just repairing worn part, engine falling out, collisions with badgers and other road users.So, buying a 1k low miler has cost me 7k in one year...ins, tax, parts inc.........exc petrol. Link to post Share on other sites
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