High mileage

1. SUFC Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2

   #1 16th January 2011, 12:34

   Hi guys looking to buy a VTR, seen one on a 52 plate with 154k on the clocks (19k ayear), with a full service history.
   
   Just wondering how the cars cope with such high miles? Woryh looking at or should i avoid?
   
   I know a test drive is the only way to tell for definate, but just looking for pointers.
2. alex-fitton L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red

   #2 16th January 2011, 12:39

   it is quite a high miliage but how much has been spent on the car could have had problems then just been bodged. what is the price for it
3. tomnelson Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 coalville Posts: 711 project flat arch

   #3 16th January 2011, 12:41

   all depends on what the cars had done + you can always do a engine swap for one with less miles
4. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

   #4 16th January 2011, 12:46

   Milage isnt everything. my old vtr was on 143k and ran a dream.
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 16th January 2011, 12:52

   Depends what life the car has had if been serviced correctly at the correct service intervals.Also if the miles are motorway miles then all the better.
   
   Steve.
6. SUFC Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2

   #6 16th January 2011, 12:55

   It's priced at £1195.
   
   If i do go to have a look what mileage should the cam belt last of been changed at? Any ideas?
7. bengtt5 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 bournemouth Posts: 272 ph2 clio 172

   #7 16th January 2011, 18:32

   I only want a £1000 for my 02 vte with 138 on the clock
8. merc2546 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 swindon Posts: 225 1.1i

   #8 16th January 2011, 18:43

   the mileage dont count have a look and see how tidy it is and runns
9. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #9 16th January 2011, 19:40

   thats wayyy too much to spend with that mileage imo
   my vtr 3 years cost that much on 60k
10. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #10 16th January 2011, 19:55

    You gotta wonder how much longer it will last, even if its been treated well and serviced etc.
    
    Seems overpriced imo as well, if it was £500 then I would take a punt as even if it lasted another year it would be worth it
    
    For £1200 you can get a decent VTR on here with half that mileage
11. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #11 16th January 2011, 22:24

    look for another not even worth thinking about not like saxo's were limited edition they made millions of them you will find another easy.
12. skitts Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Norwich Posts: 746 Saxo Vtr Mk2

    #12 16th January 2011, 22:34

    My mates saxo is on 70k and he has had loads of problems with it but my other mate had one on 156k and his ran like a dream so mileage is just a number
13. bengtt5 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 bournemouth Posts: 272 ph2 clio 172

    #13 17th January 2011, 12:32

    ive seen a sax with 230k
    also you can have 140k well looked after
    or 60k seems ok but has been bouncing off the limiter every day either by a boy racer or a granny that cant drive
    mileage means nowt it luck off the draw
    if its got good bodywork is your best option as everything else is easy to replace