High mileage cars for sale

[bolidemichael]

Aiminghigh123 said:

Not crazy high compared to some but for a petrol 2.0. Be amazing if it’s still on original turbo.

Saab 9-3 aero 278k miles

https://www.gumtree.com/p/saab/saab-9-3-aero-turbo...

That's worth a punt!

[ATM]

rallycross said:

wjwren said:

Has anyone purchased from carswith no res? I guess it is no different to buying from an auction itself. ay.

I have and as per above the cars are listed before being collected from bca, they have all the cheap scruffy cars that no one wants plus a few decent ones.

After winning you turn up and check the car over as they don’t know anything about the cars so you need to give it a good check.
If is not one for you then you can walk away and if there are genuine things wrong they will agree some money off.

They have a huge turn over of scruffy cars so there are loads of people buying them, they are generally low priced but for good reason.

Yes I bought a car from them. You need to collect from Reading during business hours which was ok for me then but wouldn't be now. Its better than buying at auction - although I have not bought from auction since 1997 - because you dont have to be there and as explained once you win then you can go and have a look and if its not good or not for you then walk away. Also if you buy at auction now you pay a lot of fees as a private individual where as they dont. I didn't know you could haggle after winning - that seems a dangerous practice if you ask me.

They do just buy from auction. Some dealers have to send all the part ex cars to auction to prevent fiddling and dodgy dealing by their staff so dont presume the cars are all sheet. Generally these people buy the cars at the cheaper end of book price so I presume they will be bidding on virtually every car when bidding is low and then probably stop if there are genuinely interested buyers at the auction. Therefore they scoop up the unwanted, scary, tatty or whatever stuff. They had a DB9 a few months ago.

[wjwren]

They seem to buy a lot of range rovers. Some of them are a bit stty

[ATM]

wjwren said:

They seem to buy a lot of range rovers. Some of them are a bit stty

I think they do through phases with different models. As a bit of a Porsche fan I noticed they had 5 or 6 997 cars a few months ago - maybe 12 months cant remember. I'd guess they buy one and then if they see a lot of bidding or make good money on it they actively seek out more or are willing to bid a bit higher at the action where they source their stock from. Lets face it who is bidding on 15 year old 997 cars which look a bit tired and unloved at an auction - answer not many people.

[rufusgti]

Not sure if this has been posted. I drive a high miles 944 and it goes ok but this is interstellar mileage. Yet look at those seats. It all looks great to me. Price seems realistic if it's as good as it looks.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

[Accelebrate]

The MOT history is brilliant. Someone has cared for it.

[rufusgti]

Accelebrate said:

The MOT history is brilliant. Someone has cared for it.

Yes I checked too. I wish my 944 history was that clear could be a good buy. They break for more than that in parts. Would be great to get it over 300k. Would love to know the history.

[Aiminghigh123]

Audi A8 2012 333k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

First 2 years only did 25k then 75k a year!!!

[TonyRPH]

Aiminghigh123 said:

Audi A8 2012 333k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

First 2 years only did 25k then 75k a year!!!

Nearly £8k for a 7 year old car with THAT mileage???

Seemingly high mileage makes less and less difference to the price.

[Toaster Pilot]

TonyRPH said:

Nearly £8k for a 7 year old car with THAT mileage???

Seemingly high mileage makes less and less difference to the price.

Seller’s taking the piss, there’s a 172k mile one on eBay for £11 more.

[talksthetorque]

TonyRPH said:

Aiminghigh123 said:

Audi A8 2012 333k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

First 2 years only did 25k then 75k a year!!!

Nearly £8k for a 7 year old car with THAT mileage???

Seemingly high mileage makes less and less difference to the price.

"Last owner since 2011"
McFly?

[rich12]

I swear some dealers want a premium because a car has really high mileage like it makes it a better car.

[WarrenB]

rich12 said:

I swear some dealers want a premium because a car has really high mileage like it makes it a better car.

'333k, barely run in, it's nothing for one of these engines, drives like it's got 30k on the clock...' and priced as if it has..

[anonymous-user]

WarrenB said:

'333k, barely run in, it's nothing for one of these engines, drives like it's got 30k on the clock...' and priced as if it has..

333k may be "nothing" for the engine, but it certainly is something for the gearbox, bearings, driveshafts, hoses, every single rubber bush and mount, steering rack, alternator, PAS pump, AC pump etc.

People still bleat on about this as if it's the engine wearing out that will kill a car, which it never is.

[rufusgti]

stickleback123 said:

WarrenB said:

'333k, barely run in, it's nothing for one of these engines, drives like it's got 30k on the clock...' and priced as if it has..

333k may be "nothing" for the engine, but it certainly is something for the gearbox, bearings, driveshafts, hoses, every single rubber bush and mount, steering rack, alternator, PAS pump, AC pump etc.

People still bleat on about this as if it's the engine wearing out that will kill a car, which it never is.

He's joking.
But you're right. It's almost never the engine, it's just a massive bill for a number of faults that usually end a cars life.
But if someone can do a bit of spannering themselves then nothings out of bounds. I follow a guy on youtube who fixes old Ferraris on his drive, usually for peanuts with the occasional big bill that probably equals the cost of a cam belt service at a main dealer for something like a Passat. It's pretty interesting to follow.

[pingu393]

rufusgti said:

He's joking.
But you're right. It's almost never the engine, it's just a massive bill for a number of faults that usually end a cars life.
But if someone can do a bit of spannering themselves then nothings out of bounds. I follow a guy on youtube who fixes old Ferraris on his drive, usually for peanuts with the occasional big bill that probably equals the cost of a cam belt service at a main dealer for something like a Passat. It's pretty interesting to follow.

I've always thought about doing that ever since I saw the Maserati episode on Wheeler Dealers.

Do you have a link to the Ferrari Youtuber?

[aaron_2000]

pingu393 said:

rufusgti said:

He's joking.
But you're right. It's almost never the engine, it's just a massive bill for a number of faults that usually end a cars life.
But if someone can do a bit of spannering themselves then nothings out of bounds. I follow a guy on youtube who fixes old Ferraris on his drive, usually for peanuts with the occasional big bill that probably equals the cost of a cam belt service at a main dealer for something like a Passat. It's pretty interesting to follow.

I've always thought about doing that ever since I saw the Maserati episode on Wheeler Dealers.

Do you have a link to the Ferrari Youtuber?

He just did a video with Samcrac, I forget his name

[rufusgti]

YouTube search ratarossa and you will find him.

[pingu393]

rufusgti said:

YouTube search ratarossa and you will find him.

Ta.

[Slow]

Just found him via Sam as well. Looks like a right mental guy.

I love it.