Car with over 100k miles

Bravehearted_2

Thanks - won't consider 100k as a bad thing as such then.

forgotmyname

I always buy cars with 100k+ miles, Everyone thinks they are ready for the scrapheap.

Under 5 years old £2k ish. I get 5 years then flog them on for approx half what i paid.

Cheap motoring.

GolfBravo

forgotmyname wrote: »

I always buy cars with 100k+ miles, Everyone thinks they are ready for the scrapheap.

This amazing 100K miles is like a magical barrier, isn't it. In continental Europe 100K miles equals 160K kilometres - sounds even worse!

wba31

I bought a diesel Bora 5 years ago, it was 7 years old with 110k miles on it. Was an amazing car until i wrote it off after 18 months. 100k miles on a VW with decent service history is nothing. In fact my 2 cars after that were both bought with 100k+ miles on and full service history, and have not had any problems...

TrickyWicky

GolfBravo wrote: »

This amazing 100K miles is like a magical barrier, isn't it. In continental Europe 100K miles equals 160K kilometres - sounds even worse!

Indeed. Maybe we should start using numbers like 0.1MK. That gives it another 900,000 miles until its fit to scrap

Seriously, 100kk for a modern car is nothing. It's the price of petrol that'll see it scrapped now in favour of more efficient cars.

spikescot2005

Interesting read. Does this apply to smaller cars too like Clio's or Corsa's?

TrickyWicky

spikescot2005 wrote: »

Interesting read. Does this apply to smaller cars too like Clio's or Corsa's?

There is an old myth that smaller engines don't live as long as the large engines. To a point I'd believe it as we've had two small engined cars and both are probably fridges now. 3 large engined cars, two still going, one I voluntarily dismantled due to MOT pass costs.

I suppose the way you have to think about it is that anything will last if its looked after. Small engines are going to be a bit more frail than the larger ones so thrashing a small engine is probably not a great idea if you want it to live 20 years.

jase1

thefishdude wrote: »

if its a diesel then its just nicely worn in

If it's a petrol the same applies for pity's sake.

mattyprice4004

I personally love the mental block of 'over 100k is a shed'.

All of my recent cars have had over 100k, I was stupidly brave (or just stupid?) and bought a £200, 200bhp Rover 620ti with 197,000 miles last Winter. Did me fine, although it did need a new clutch. £60 later it was a brilliant car, I owned it for about 4 months before going back to diesel.

My current car has 184k on the clock and runs like clockwork. To be honest, it really is pot luck though. Make sure any belts have been changed, it has fresh oil and filters and you're pretty much good to go.

Sounds a steal at the price - I like the Bora. Feels like a Golf but with a nice big boot

thenudeone

Even if it only lasts 12 months, it will still have cost significantly less than it would to buy a new (or even nearly-new) car and watch it lose money with every turn of the calendar page.