Hi, 

 

I'm looking at one of these regal looking machines for my next company car, I take an allowance so with a few restrictions the car is up to me. I am considering a 5 series tourer, and a Superb Estate. 

 

Autotrader tells me I can get a 2012 5 series with 90k on the clock for around £6500, but equivalent mileage Superb's are a bit more expensive - so I am considering either a 2013 (62) 2.0 TDi CR DSG Elegance with 160k on the clock or the same model 2012 (62) with 150k.

 

The 2013 has failed last 2 MOT's down to tyres and has advisories for a bit of offside windscreen damage, think front brake pads, both rear suspension stops being deteriorated, and the rear indicators being discoloured on both sides. 

The 2012 has passed all MOTs and has recent advisories for both front suspension arm pin/bush being worn.

 

Both cars have FSH and claim 1 owner. Both are for sale for around £5k

 

I will be doing 15-20k miles a year, mostly motorway miles.

 

I guess what I am asking is should I be scared of these miles? What ongoing costs should I expect? Treated right, what could i expect to sell on for in 3 years with another 50k on the clock? And, if I got for one, is there anything I should be looking out for when I go to see/test drive?

 

Thanks in advance,

Keatster

Are you saying Superb's of the same age and mileage are more expensive than an equivalent BMW 5 Series?

 

I just sold my 2011 Superb with 168,000 miles on it, and there was loads more life left in it...

 

 

Rear bump stops are a common and easy/cheap fix. Tyres and windscreens are fair wear and tear items. The Superb has clear rear indicator lenses so the bulbs themselves are orange instead. Over time the orange coating flakes off and the bulbs no longer shine orange. £5 and 10 minutes and all will be good again.

 

If you're paying £5K for a 160,000 miles Superb then after a further three years and another 50-60,000 miles you should budget for there being very little left in the car value wise. £1,000 tops, dependant on condition.

At 150k plus the service history is everything, with correct DSG oil changes a 'must'.  If well looked after from day one then another 100k is well within reach and the Superb is a very nice m-way cruiser.

 

The gov.uk site for MOT history is always a good starting place. Look for first time passes all the way and if possible cross ref with the service history (minors that become a fail the following year are a red flag).

The biggest unknown with any Euro 5 or later car is how the electronics will (mis)behave as they age.

 

i'll agree with silver1011 on sale value. Selling a car with north of 200k on the clock quickly will be a result in itself even if it is only 10 years old, a dealer may 'take it of your hands' on trade in.

On the other hand £5k for 50k miles is only 10p/mile, you'll have spent far more on fuel by then.