Does cash = reliability ??

[Bacon_VII]

I need to get a motorway basher (a diesel) to do a 100 miles/day commute.

I could get a 700 quid mondeo OR spend nearly double for similar mileage but newer.

Is it worth it ?

Any opinions welcome.

[bazking69]

Higher value doesn't equate to a more reliable car. Buy on the merits of teh car, not the badge/age/value.

[daemon]

bazking69 said:

Higher value doesn't equate to a more reliable car. Buy on the merits of teh car, not the badge/age/value.

+1

Also, i'd always try and buy off a private seller whos owned it for a while. Lots of these cheapies get run on a shoestring and sold on when big bills are looming.

[Engineer1]

Look at service intervals, check it over the younger car may have a big service looming, the older car may well be on its second time round the servicing so good for 40K at least in terms of servicing.

[Mr Will]

Buy on condition, not age or mileage.