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Title: Buying a diesel
Post by: Martz on 09 March 2006, 21:37

So when do you stop on the mileage? Looking for a late as possible diesel pref VW, but swaying towards a Focus, I want high spec as poss but for under £4k (budget has changed). Is 120k miles too high with fsh?

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 10 March 2006, 01:44

I would like to know aswell please, although i am looking at either Audi or VW diesels and budget is going to be 1K max.

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: Mew on 10 March 2006, 02:25

Sorry, i know it's not strictly related but does anyone remember the mk3 td on 5th gear that they fitted nos to? Kept up with an NSX for a fair bit! Might be worth checking out?

I apologise if the thread now goes towards this but i just meant it to put another idea forward to you!

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 10 March 2006, 08:33

I've never let mileage put me off any car (well that's a lie, was put off a discovery because it had 250k)...

Last 5 cars have all been well over 100k and I haven't had my fingers burnt yet!

However, for 4k, I would be expecting something of a lower mileage beast.

Stick with vw too, would think you'd notice the build quality difference.

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: stu on 10 March 2006, 13:26

My caddy van has done 253000 mls I've owned it from new it has f/s/h and bar from that have not spent a penny on it  :cool: so i would'nt let the mileage bother you,just check the history ie wether it has motorway miles or town miles (i prefer motorway miles less wear and tear on the engine) good luck  :laugh:
 

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: Martz on 10 March 2006, 14:43

Motorway miles is a good point.

Thanks

Martz

Ps. Car is for my sister so I will look at what ever she likes. Tried to push her VW side.

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: mix on 11 March 2006, 16:32

i have one helpful input for this topic












































yeah, like you beleaved that :laugh:

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: BigDaveC on 11 March 2006, 17:16

Mileage is fine. However, expect things to wear pretty soon. Things don't last forever. Even VW's !

Title: Re: Buying a diesel
Post by: richandhazel on 12 March 2006, 21:44

Mine was less the £4K, high mileage and full VW service history, which I was able to verify with Autohaus. TBH its hard to believe its done the mileage! I think it was a great buy :smiley: Don't be put off with high mileage. Better that, than a low mileage abused vehicle.