88k on an 02 reg 172

[nobblebonce]

would the above put you off, i dont know if it has service history i need to find that out, how long do the 172 engines tend to last, am i due any najor repairs with the mileage being so high

 

[Timmay]

cambelt changed usual suspect to chekc - how much is it for sale for?

 

[Nigel]

If it had FSH, cambelt changed and was in good condition, it wouldn't put me off, just as long as the price was right!

 

[nobblebonce]

its up for 3850 it says it has service history but doersnt state if belts have been done etc

 

[j6 pkp]

knock em down a bit, buy it and get the belts done straight away. wouldn't put me off if the condition is right.

 

[nobblebonce]

belts have been done appranttly - so what are peoples thoughts

 

[Nigel]

It sounds cheap for an 02 even with those miles to me! What condition is the car in? Is it cat d or anything?

 

[Lee-mc]

have they got proof that its been done?

 

[Ian_182]

I would need to see a reciept for work done.Other than that theres nothing wrong with that many miles

 

[Russ_16v]

mines on 108k and runs spot on mate,id knock em down and get it

 

[Timmay]

as above get confirmation belts have been done and check its not a write off - then try and knock em down

 

[nickl360]

Did you buy this car? If so, any major bills or suprises since you bought it?

I'm in a similar dilemma! :/

 

[Timmay]

nope my 172's on 25k altho if a cars got high miles but has been well looked after shouldnt be a prob

there are several people on here with sports over the 100k mark

 

[Laura]

we are seeing alot more higher milage cars about now , nice to see the RS reliable 100K plus

 

[Laura]

we are seeing alot more higher milage cars about now , nice to see the RS reliable 100K plus

 

[nickl360]

So good you had to say it twice ehh?

In all seriousness, if I give the service history a once over a RS Clio 172 FF with 78k on the clock should not have any issues?

I'm thinking about buying one 'one the cheap', but don't want to be stung later on down the line.

It's from a dealer so I guess if I got a warranty or 3rd party warranty and the engine blows it would be covered?

 

[Jezz]

Mine's just passed 90k and only needed a new horn for the MOT.
Runs sweet as a nut but it's been serviced regularly

 

[deanf06]

172 are going for peanuts now, and high miles wouldnt out me off aslong as the belts been done and its running good