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Old 03-30-2005, 07:51 AM
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Buying a cheap high-mileage 16v - sensible?

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Is it sensible to buy a high mileage 16v and then renovate the areas that need it, if I plan to use it every day? I can do some work myself and have access to my dad's workshop with 4 ramps/lifts and diagnostic equipment.


Let's say I pay £2,000 for a well maintained 160,000 miler instead of £5,000 for one with half the mileage:

What might I need to think about?:

Replace all suspension bushes - cost? Will it be like new or do I need to do links?
Top end budget? (Have a good mechanic that can do that, or do it myself?)
What else will be affected by the mileage apart from interior wear bits which I can replace if I feel it's worth it.



I have a 1986 93,000 mile 1-previous-owner 190E so I know what a v good 190 should be like - will I still feel that extra mileage of a 160,000 mile car no matter how much I try to 'hide' it?


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Old 03-30-2005, 08:08 AM
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Just a rule of thumb, Buy the most expensive MB you can afford in the best condition.
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Old 03-30-2005, 10:40 AM
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i find ... higher milage MB are more reiable if they are well taken care of , low milage cars are going to need alot of parts and service mantinance soon, it all depends on upkeep drive them both and it will be easily noticed
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Old 04-01-2005, 03:05 PM
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Just find one that has been taken care of. You don't want to replace everything on the car. The main thing is don't buy a rag. High mileage is great if the current owner replaced stuff when it broke. You get a major discount and an engine that will go another 150K miles.

Buying a low mileage car is not a good idea if the problem areas have not been taken care of e.g. if the wiring harnesses, AC, head gasket, tends to go at around 100K miles and you buy it at 90K and this stuff hasn't been fixed you are going to be stuck with an overpriced car and a hefty repair bill. Buy a well maintained high mileage car with a good repair history. Also don't discount small items such as sagging headliner, worn seats, and cracked wood. You probably will never fix these unless you develop a good plan and if you do it is going to cost more than you might imagine. That is often the advantage of buying a low mileage car, all that stuff is in good shape. If you still opt to go with a car that is mechanically sound but has a few rough edges regarding the interior/paint create a list when you get the car and allocate funds and time to those items. Otherwise unless you have more time and dedication than most they will never get done. Also many of these parts can be found at junk yards so that can cut down on the cost but still not the time issue.

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Old 04-06-2005, 01:46 AM
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160,000 miles is nothing.
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Old 04-06-2005, 09:20 AM
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160,000 miles is nothing.
Okay but it's approaching twice the mileage of my other 190E, and I will probably feel that... that's what I'm worried about, not longevity .


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