High Mileage R56 MCS

[va1o]

Am I mad to be considering this - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012... ?

I've been thinking over 4.5 years it's averaged 20k pa, which I'd be doing anyway

Seems cheap given the mega spec but a bit worried about things going wrong. Is the timing chain still a problem on these?

[mike9009]

Timing chain tensioner could still be an issue, but it is quite a simple and cheap fix. Only a few cases of engine imploding because of the 'death rattle'. These usually happen earlier in life than that example.

Only other issue, which is subject to a recall, is the secondary cooling pump to the intercooler.

Mine is very young in miles, so can only regurgitate what others have said.

Mike

[Luke.]

Nice spec. Don't think it's amazing value mind you. Chuck another £1000 at an S and you're looking at half the milage for an 07.

[roganthomson]

mike9009 said:

Only other issue, which is subject to a recall, is the secondary cooling pump to the intercooler.
Mike

Its actually just an electric water pump to keep water recirculating through the turbo after shutdown - if op does buy the car (or any MCS/R56) give local main dealer a call to see if car needs the recall work or if its been done. Not something to worry about though in terms of cars mechanical wellbeing.

[Onemcs]

If its spec your after the satnav and leather models are fairly few and far between. Hence why they hold thier money slightly more.

A £1,000 more is likely to get a 07 plate with 40,000miles but no: satnav, leather, heated windscreen, heat seats etc.

Looks a good car and excellent colour though!