M4tt_Envoy
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Would anyone have any concerns about buying one of these with 167,000 miles on?
Its a Diesel, below is the ad for AT
Metallic Blue, Fully loaded great spec, Upgrades include Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat, Rear side airbags, Winter pack - Jetta, Radio system RCD 500 + front loading 6 CD changer + 8 speakers, 17" Indianapolis alloy wheels + anti-theft wheel bolts including temporary steel spare wheel, Telephone preparation, Air conditioning - 2 zone electronic climate control, Sensor pack - Jetta SE, Metallic paint. Grey Velour Interior, 5 seats, Right hand-drive, WITH FULL MAINDEALER SERVICE HISTORY, 1 OWNER FROM NEW, ONLY DRIVEN ON MOTORWAY, BRANDNEW TYRES, BRAND NEW CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL FITTED, NEW TURBO FITTED, AND NEW TIMING BELT AND WATERPUMP, JUST BEEN DONE, GOT ALL RECIEPTS TO PROVE ALL WORK CARRIED OUT, EVERY SINGLE BILL AND RECIEPT AVAILABLE, £2680 JUST SPENT IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, 140 BHP, very very economical, 65mpg, THE CAR DRIVES AMAZINGLY WELL, CLIMATE CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL, 6 CD CHANGER, HEATED SEATS, PARKING SENSORS, GREAT BIG SPEC, UPGRADED SPEC, 4 Door
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Robin
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Yes, as its a 2.0 diesel.
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M4tt_Envoy
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
Yes, as its a 2.0 diesel.
Care to expand? . . .
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Jambo
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My concerns would be how much am I going to spend on replacing worn out suspension, sensors, trim and any other moving/electric parts not covered by the above.
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by M4tt_Envoy
quote: Originally posted by Robin
Yes, as its a 2.0 diesel.
Care to expand? . . .
They often have cylinder head issues at 100k or so so I wouldn't risk it unless its had a new head fitted
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M4tt_Envoy
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OK thanks for the input
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AndyCorsaSport
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If its priced right I don't see a problem. Mileage is just a number snooty people are scared of.
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M4tt_Envoy
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up for £3000
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mattant
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What year is it? can't you get a cheaper golf or does it have to be a Jetta?
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M4tt_Envoy
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2007, struggle to find a similar spec golf for the price
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Sunz
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Can they even get close to 65mpg ?
Just seems a bit of bullshit.
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John
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If it sat on the motorway at 50 for the whole 167k miles it might have, otherwise no chance.
Mileage isn't just a number either. Someone has sat farting in it for all those miles. Its not just snooty people who don't want that.
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Gez G
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No, have an 08 Octavia 2.0 TDi on nearly 200k & an 09 Passat on 141k, no major issues with either.
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by M4tt_Envoy
Would anyone have any concerns about buying one of these with 167,000 miles on?
Yes Matt, because if it hasn't already done it, sooner or later it's gonna smash a hole through one of the buckets.
Plus bits will fall off and the trim/interior will be getting knackered.
Personally, i'd be concerned if it had more than 67,000 on it.
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Munchie
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Residual will be worth fook all as well.
I saw a 2007 A8 for 6k or so......had 210k miles though!!
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Munchie
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http://www.shaksspecialistcars.co.uk/audi-a8-quattro-sport-4dr-tip-auto-in-yorkshire-3120438
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SVM 286
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Imagine the pound notes that fucker burned to cover that sort of mileage!
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Munchie
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Just noticed its LPG!!
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