Mileage on a 17 Year Old Audi

mr_munchem

IanMSpencer wrote: »

Unfortunately at that age, the problem isn't going to be mileage but things like seals that are made of rubber and decay over time. On my 13 year old Merc the engine itself was in tip top condition, but there are rubber buffers (can't think of the word) in the pulleys and they degraded and needed replacing - about £800 on a car that went later for £250!

Also, mileage is not a guide to how it has been driven. If it has been hammered when it has been driven, then parts will wear more than a car that has been loved, hence as Marlot says, condition is more important than mileage. Having said that, I'd be aiming for lower mileage and good condition as a very high mileage engine (200k miles+) will simply be more worn and be a risk - definitely towards its design life.

Basically, budget for repairs and then you can be more relaxed about having a fun car.

Very good point!

mr_munchem

LandyAndy wrote: »

If I wanted a car that was fun to drive I'm not sure I'd be buying an early TT.

Give me your recommendation then? I'm up for pretty much anything!

mr_munchem

motorguy wrote: »

They're not a bad little thing to drive, but you're right, they're not going to win any awards for Fun.

I'm up for extra input! :beer:

AdrianC

mr_munchem wrote: »

Give me your recommendation then? I'm up for pretty much anything!

Budget? Rough early TTs are down into three figures now.

For that money, as non-everyday-fun, I'd be thinking about an MX5 - plenty of choice of similar turn-of-millenium age (or newer), just watch for rot. Far less likely to have been barried, too.

bigisi

mr_munchem wrote: »

I'm up for extra input! :beer:

Telling us your budget might help people make recommendations.

mr_munchem

bigisi wrote: »

Telling us your budget might help people make recommendations.

Say £3,000 for the stupid car! 10 miles of country lanes to work each day, and then short hops at the weekend!

AdrianC

Three grand? That's waay up from early TT money, and starts to get you into a decent choice, especially if you're not allergic to going slightly classic.

GunJack

mr_munchem wrote: »

Say £3,000 for the stupid car! 10 miles of country lanes to work each day, and then short hops at the weekend!

buy for £1k and keep £2k towards repair/replacement costs down the line

You could have your next 2-3 "fun" cars on that budget....

LandyAndy

I'd definitely take an MX5 over a TT at that price point, and at any price point if my objective was to enjoy the drive.

mr_munchem

AdrianC wrote: »

Budget? Rough early TTs are down into three figures now.

For that money, as non-everyday-fun, I'd be thinking about an MX5 - plenty of choice of similar turn-of-millenium age (or newer), just watch for rot. Far less likely to have been barried, too.

Hadn't considered an MX5 in honesty, I'll take a look thank you