CCOVICH said:Gabriel
Even if the high mileage isn't a problem now, then it would be more so when you go to sell it on. However, having said that, people seem to be asking/willing to pay ridiculous prices for used Golfs and A3s.
I myself recently bought a 2002 Alfa 147 (1.6). More powerful than a 1.6 Golf, much more features as standard, and Italian as opposed to German!!! Bad rep I know, but so far it's been a dream. Would you consider a 147JTD? Unfortunately, it looks like they're thin on the ground.
Gabriel said:I guess it's just the risk that I'd be in the garage every few months with it...that'd kill me. I've always owned fairly reliable cars.
celsius said:Don't be put off by the mileage, assuming it has a full VW service history.The engine will be in better condition than a car thats only done short /stop start journeys. Remember fleet cars - maybe driven hard but are always well maintained as per lease agreements.As for the alpha - an alpha is for life as you'll only ever be able to trade it for another..
RS2K said:I cannot agree. Mileage equals wear.
Incorrect I would argue.- a car that is only used for short stop start urban journeys ie <10 miles with frequent cold starts , will have far greater wear than a high mileage- 20,000 per year plus car. Most engine wear occurs in first 10 min after a cold start. Greater wear on clutch /brakes etc can also be expected.
Personally, I clocked 95 k miles on a vectra in <3 years - standard services only, engine as smooth a day one. Currently 55k miles on a 21/2 yr old passat - still on original brake pads, suspension sterring, engine all perfect.
Well maintained 2-3 yrs old high mileage cars can represent great bargains.
celsius said:RS2K said:I cannot agree. Mileage equals wear.
Incorrect I would argue.- a car that is only used for short stop start urban journeys ie <10 miles with frequent cold starts , will have far greater wear than a high mileage- 20,000 per year plus car. Most engine wear occurs in first 10 min after a cold start. Greater wear on clutch /brakes etc can also be expected.
Personally, I clocked 95 k miles on a vectra in <3 years - standard services only, engine as smooth a day one. Currently 55k miles on a 21/2 yr old passat - still on original brake pads, suspension sterring, engine all perfect.
Well maintained 2-3 yrs old high mileage cars can represent great bargains.
Absolutely, but the original point of the thread was an enquiry as to whether a high mileage car is worth considering.
I pointed out that it would be if the price reflected it's heavier use, but in this case the price didn't.
RS2K said:celsius said:Absolutely, but the original point of the thread was an enquiry as to whether a high mileage car is worth considering.
I pointed out that it would be if the price reflected it's heavier use, but in this case the price didn't.
In fairnes, if i saw a 02 Golf TDI with 40K on it, i would think its clocked. To pay out the big bucks for a diesel golf like that , one would need to be doing at least 25K+ a year to justify the cost and get value for money on economy?. Its probably a very genuine car. id try and knock them back a bit. one thing on the car above, once you buy that golf, your going to be stuck with it once it goes over 100K. so if your buying, ud nearly want to buy for longterm i would think?.
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