Hi got a friend who likes the idea of owning a fabia vrs has about 4000 to spend what do you reckon? He said he's had a look around and they all have 100000 miles plus on the clock , but he's not sure of the life of the fabia and nor am i as mine is only just breaking the late 50's. Could anyone give advice on what to look out for, or possible things that will soon need replacing on that mileage of car, i know its down to how the car has been treated, but i mean on average? OR!! is 100000 miles nothing to worry about! Many thanks.

VAG diesel engines are praised for surviving 200k+ miles.

As above 100k is just run in

is 4000 a good budget or should he save more?

is 4000 a good budget or should he save more?

I paid £4800 for a 54 reg facelift black vRS with 69k, ESP, cruise, 4 airbags and switch.

Also it was PRE mapped LOL

Deals are out there mate. :yes:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1858756.htm

i wouldnt buy anything with 100k miles..wether the engines just run in or not everything else has also went through 100,000 miles as well..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1858756.htm

i wouldnt buy anything with 100k miles..wether the engines just run in or not everything else has also went through 100,000 miles as well..

the guy selling that is a tool, did you not see his previous add for selling it? no wonder he's revised it LOL

the guy selling that is a tool, did you not see his previous add for selling it? no wonder he's revised it LOL

nah didnt see...i just had quick look...:no:

i wouldnt buy anything with 100k miles..wether the engines just run in or not everything else has also went through 100,000 miles as well..

+1

You'll see wear in other components (suspension, clutch, interior, etc.) - I wouldn't bank on not having to pay out for repairs within a year of ownership unless it's an exceptionally good example...if your friend isn't too bothered about setting aside budget for getting this done, it might still be a viable option.

VAG diesels may be praised for surviving 200k+ miles but there are plenty out there that don't.

Could also be worth getting a quote from Warranty Direct if there's concerns about costly things going bang.

At 100k miles some of the bits that would have needed replacing anyway have probably already been replaced.

I wouldn't ever bother with warranties. They're there to make the warranty company money, and are not a charitable cause for motor repairs. They will try everything possible to get out of paying for any repairs - e.g. excluded under wear and tear clauses.

Edited 12 July, 201015 yr by anewman

Well, I have owned three cars with over 100K on them and they were all still perfect. Had a BMW with 138K on it, a Mondeo with nearly 150K and another Mondeo with over that mileage. All three never had any problems, never needed an oil top up. My old octy was part ex'd at a main skoda dealer at 98K miles and it to was still running like new.

Its not all about mileage, its the history thats important. A low mileage car that has only been used for town runs will likely have more engine wear than a car that has been used on the motorway, which is highly likely how any high mileage newer car gets that mileage. For example, I bought my Superb in Feb this year and in 4 months its racked up more than 10K miles, nearly all of it on the motorway at 70+.

100K for the engine is nothing (my last diesel had 250K miles when sold and running perfectly), but if it's been ragged then clutch and turbo could be at the end of their life; factor in for those and you should be OK. One point for a high mileage car is that it probably spent time on long journeys, so starting wear etc reduced and fewer stop starts affecting clutch and brakes.