ATRenshaw Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Let me just start off by saying sorry if this is wrong section.. I've been a pretty big fan of UKSO for a while attending japfest etc and just general chat with owners. One of my friends owns a SR who pretty much got me into this.. I know off someone selling a sportif.. the problem I am facing is that this will be my first car however it has done 170,000 miles. The previous owner I know quite well and I know he has taken care of the car from when he had first brought it. (early last year). I can get the car at a very cheep price compared to what I would pay from a non friend. Do you think it would be a bad idea? I know quite a fair amount on how to maintain the car etc, I'm just worried if there will be any majour issue's. He says the tracking is a little out thats it and it will pass the MOT in September easy. Blue Startlet Sportif - 3 Door. Please tell me your own opinions thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I would say it depends on how much cheaper, because that mileage is quite high! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ATRenshaw Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I would say it depends on how much cheaper, because that mileage is quite high! 200-300 I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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daniel_g Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Get the owner to put it in for a MOT, see whats needed to pass (if anything) and go from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Dude it doesnt matter with that mileage as u can get a replacement lump for 150 for n/a.Well worth a punt if its a gud condition motor.wouldnt put me of that one lil thing.If in doubt do a compression test,see and hear the car started from cold etc.try a hot start etc etc.makesure u do ure checks and chances are its fine.wouldnt be surprised if it went on past 200 k miles easy.its a low power jap motor.And i agree with daniel g also.do thadt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ATRenshaw Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Get the owner to put it in for a MOT, see whats needed to pass (if anything) and go from there. Yeah might just do that thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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