Bit of Advice on a 1 Series with 130,000 on the clock
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Check out www.babybmw.net there's a few members there with high mileage cars.
None of the models suffered from intrinsic faults IIRC.
I had a 123d from new to 25k miles and it was great.
The only thing that would be worrying me would be if you wanted to sell it on - how long are you planning to keep it for?
None of the models suffered from intrinsic faults IIRC.
I had a 123d from new to 25k miles and it was great.
The only thing that would be worrying me would be if you wanted to sell it on - how long are you planning to keep it for?
sjj84 said:
Buy on condition, not milage. If it's been well looked after it'll go on for many more miles no problem.
This is always said, but one is entwinedwith another. Condition might be poor in interior and stone chips due to high mileage, but engine is only used on motorway therefore less stressed.Only a decent test drive, vechicle check and a good history should matter for the principle of the car, the condition can be used as a bartering tool for reduction in price.
5LDC said:
No doubt about it, you will see some big bills over those 4 years.
ETA: another 1000 for a car with 50,000 less miles is maybe not a bad price to pay
+1ETA: another 1000 for a car with 50,000 less miles is maybe not a bad price to pay
Edited by 5LDC on Thursday 15th March 19:56
also what is the service history. is it a one/two owner company car with high motorway mileage and full BMW SH paid for by company for company car? these ones should be ok.
avoid! i bought a 120 sport with 15k on the clock & full main dealer history that was nothing but trouble the final straw was when the dsc packed up at only 19k (a common problem i now know) & was going to be over 1800 to fix BMW refused to contribute as car was just over 3 years old as for driving when the snow comes make sure you have a set of winter tyres your gonna need them!
High mileage cars, with fully documented history and one/two owners in really tidy condition tend to be a real bargain - just make sure its in good health before buying it, if you dont know how to check it then get someone to do it for you.
They tend to be bargains because most people are too stupid to see past the number on the odometer.
They tend to be bargains because most people are too stupid to see past the number on the odometer.
manitou said:
avoid! i bought a 120 sport with 15k on the clock & full main dealer history that was nothing but trouble the final straw was when the dsc packed up at only 19k (a common problem i now know) & was going to be over 1800 to fix BMW refused to contribute as car was just over 3 years old as for driving when the snow comes make sure you have a set of winter tyres your gonna need them!
I would also avoid posts from people who don't know when is best to add a full stop.Buy on condition. As said, their mileage disillusion is your gain. If you only plan to do 10-15k, then you have a lot of nice vehicle for not much dollar.
PNN said:
I'd probably keep for 4 years and put a further 50K on it.
There is another I'm looking at which is listed at 5800 for a 120d with 80,000 miles. Lot more money though.
Problem is with 180k it will be almost unsellable.There is another I'm looking at which is listed at 5800 for a 120d with 80,000 miles. Lot more money though.
I had to sell my wife's A6 at 170k and it went for bugger all.
I'd buy the one with 80k as you'll be able to sell it on.
redgriff500 said:
PNN said:
I'd probably keep for 4 years and put a further 50K on it.
There is another I'm looking at which is listed at 5800 for a 120d with 80,000 miles. Lot more money though.
Problem is with 180k it will be almost unsellable.There is another I'm looking at which is listed at 5800 for a 120d with 80,000 miles. Lot more money though.
I had to sell my wife's A6 at 170k and it went for bugger all.
I'd buy the one with 80k as you'll be able to sell it on.
devnull said:
manitou said:
avoid! i bought a 120 sport with 15k on the clock & full main dealer history that was nothing but trouble the final straw was when the dsc packed up at only 19k (a common problem i now know) & was going to be over 1800 to fix BMW refused to contribute as car was just over 3 years old as for driving when the snow comes make sure you have a set of winter tyres your gonna need them!
I would also avoid posts from people who don't know when is best to add a full stop.Buy on condition. As said, their mileage disillusion is your gain. If you only plan to do 10-15k, then you have a lot of nice vehicle for not much dollar.
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