What would a DC5 be like at 10 years old and 80+k Mileage?

What would a DC5 be like at 10 years old and 80+k Mileage?

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MikeGoodwin

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153 posts

179 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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I really want to get rid of my 2 year old BMW e92 and buy a stter to run about in as I do minimal mileage now (however far it is to the shopping centre and back + an occasional drive).

Only thing that bothers me about a DC5, despite its reputation for being brilliant, is the fact that its 10 years old and most have 80-90k on the clocks.

Which gets me thinking, are they best left alone now, or would they be reliable enough to have a bit of fun in. What would a clutch feel like at this age? Even a Honda must feel pretty used and abused by now.

Struggling to think of something else to look at that wont break. FN2 civic maybe?

MikeGoodwin

Original Poster:

153 posts

179 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Yeah i dont doubt the engine and stuff but its the age and mileage. Would they be sound mechanically or would they feel poor?