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Well, I would have one that had done 120,000 but had a superb history over one that had done 60,000 miles and a speckled history for the same money.
If they are looked after there is no reason why they won't go on and on. Fletch's must be pushing 140,000 now.
It's not as if they are always fitted incorrectly if they aren't done by one of the traders on here, but I would personally just be more comfortable buying one that has had it done by one of them.
Engine mounts are quite common to go too, do a quick search and you should get a good idea of cost as it is very common.
Exhausts are quite weak too, so the mounts going shouldn't set you back much if the exhaust itself is okay.
Do you know who did the cambelt?
Cambelt is the most important thing. I would rather get one off here if possible that has been done by a reputable company who know how to do them.
Just have a search and look at all the threads where people have had timing problems etc after a cambelt change.
This one would work, as it is mounted/welded to the actual shell of the car and would obviously stiffen the back end up.
I ssume the ones such as the one the OP has bought, are just for show to make it look like a race car. Bit like the K-tec 'show cage'. They even call it that themselves.
FLOL. Did you even read what he said?
They are mounted to NON-RIGID bushes. Which means any flex in the rear end will be absorbed by the bushes, not the bar.
The bottom level right next to the road is where all the VAG guys often meet, nice bit of open space there. The upper levels are normally full of whippersnappers on scooters.
I may be up for this.
But why are we meeting in McD's/Holywood bowl? There are plenty of other good places to meet that aren't full of Chavs and Pikey's.