How Important is Mileage?
Discussion
Here the car in question:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Went to see it today, sat in it, started her up (hadn't been turned over since December so the battery had to be jumped) and all seemed fine. Didn't take it for a drive but I can do that later in the week or at the weekend.
Any Z owners with medium-high miles on? Should I be bothered? I saw 5 stamps in the service book. I know with good maintenance this engine can be good for 150k miles.
If I'm going to buy a Z4 I'm going to have to go higher mileage due to budget.
The car itself is in great condition. Paintwork, wheels etc all good for its age.
Thanks.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Went to see it today, sat in it, started her up (hadn't been turned over since December so the battery had to be jumped) and all seemed fine. Didn't take it for a drive but I can do that later in the week or at the weekend.
Any Z owners with medium-high miles on? Should I be bothered? I saw 5 stamps in the service book. I know with good maintenance this engine can be good for 150k miles.
If I'm going to buy a Z4 I'm going to have to go higher mileage due to budget.
The car itself is in great condition. Paintwork, wheels etc all good for its age.
Thanks.
stevethegreek said:
Not a Z owner, but this isn't even medium mileage for year...equivalent of around 10k a year.
Nice car, I'd be wanting a fresh oil/filter change however, unless the last service was in the last few months? These are good for many more happy miles as I understand.
Last service was at the back end of of 2013.Nice car, I'd be wanting a fresh oil/filter change however, unless the last service was in the last few months? These are good for many more happy miles as I understand.
My experience had been that engines and servicing are the least of your worries.
I've had to change wishbone bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, dampers and clutches just the same.
The engine and servicing are not very relevant. It's everything else around it that wears out and costs time and money to sort.
I've had to change wishbone bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, dampers and clutches just the same.
The engine and servicing are not very relevant. It's everything else around it that wears out and costs time and money to sort.
jamieduff1981 said:
My experience had been that engines and servicing are the least of your worries.
I've had to change wishbone bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, dampers and clutches just the same.
The engine and servicing are not very relevant. It's everything else around it that wears out and costs time and money to sort.
I've had to change wishbone bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, dampers and clutches just the same.
The engine and servicing are not very relevant. It's everything else around it that wears out and costs time and money to sort.
MattHall91 said:
Last service was at the back end of of 2013.
In which case (and based on jamieduff1981's valid points above) I'd be wanting a full service and general check over of the car. I went down the Independent vehicle inspection route when I bought my M3 last year which gave me a full detailed report on all the above as well...may be worth thinking about.stevethegreek said:
jamieduff1981 said:
My experience had been that engines and servicing are the least of your worries.
I've had to change wishbone bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, dampers and clutches just the same.
The engine and servicing are not very relevant. It's everything else around it that wears out and costs time and money to sort.
I've had to change wishbone bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, dampers and clutches just the same.
The engine and servicing are not very relevant. It's everything else around it that wears out and costs time and money to sort.
MattHall91 said:
Last service was at the back end of of 2013.
In which case (and based on jamieduff1981's valid points above) I'd be wanting a full service and general check over of the car. I went down the Independent vehicle inspection route when I bought my M3 last year which gave me a full detailed report on all the above as well...may be worth thinking about.All previous cars have been <3 years old so never bothered before
TurboHatchback said:
aarondbs said:
Bloomin 'eck. I was expecting to see 130,000 plus!! How the other half live eh!!
Quite.74k is nothing, I would expect it to still drive like a new car and last at least another 100k if properly maintained.
The degredation is constant and very gradual. It's only when you actually change something like dampers that you realise just how taught the new car feels. Not even leaky MOT failure dampers - just old and worn ones.
74K miles isn't high miles to me. After three years I think the trade in mileage for fleet cars is 75-150K, and 25-45K for private buyers. Any car should last 150K with the correct maintenance, consumables and repairs. As it depreciates at some point it will be un-economical to repair it, but that's a long way off at £9K.
If you're worried about it you can always get a used car warranty. At the end of the day the worst thing that could happen is that the engine or gearbox blows up, and that's probably £1-2K to fix.
It's less likely to go wrong, and should cost less to fix, than a turbo engine.
If you're worried about it you can always get a used car warranty. At the end of the day the worst thing that could happen is that the engine or gearbox blows up, and that's probably £1-2K to fix.
It's less likely to go wrong, and should cost less to fix, than a turbo engine.
The shut line around the bonnet leading edge and bumper looks a bit wonky...
But the mileage shouldn't be a problem if its well serviced.
Also, the fact that the sign in the window in the photo reads £10495, and it's now £1500 cheaper suggest it has been sitting around for a while. What have others seen that you might have missed?
But the mileage shouldn't be a problem if its well serviced.
Also, the fact that the sign in the window in the photo reads £10495, and it's now £1500 cheaper suggest it has been sitting around for a while. What have others seen that you might have missed?
MattHall91 said:
What's the deal with that? Cost wise etc?
All previous cars have been <3 years old so never bothered before
Pre-purchase inspection was £250 if I remember correctly...though I managed to get that (and a little more) knocked off the purchase price based on a couple of minor points that were picked up in the report.All previous cars have been <3 years old so never bothered before
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