Mileage question

[Mr Toakley]

Hi all, I'm currently looking for a 172, I have owned several previously but I was wondering if someone could help me with the bad points on high mileage models.

I have found one around 70k, pristine condition with a full RSH. Can anyone tell me if there's any major things that go wrong after a certain amount of miles i.e. bottom end etc?

I haven't got a big budget but will be using the car for every day use along with trackdays and a trip to the ring once a year, will I be causing myself a small nightmare getting a higher mileage version or do they stay solid?


Many thanks


Joe

 

[DrR]

Engines will do 100k+ no problem, it's the rest of the car, just check for cambelt and aux belt.

 

[Mr Toakley]

Thanks buddy

 

[DrR]

Oh and as the renault service says one every 2 years or 12k i'd check it's been done atleast once a year.

 

[Russ_16v]

yup,mines full ren service history and she is on 106k and runs great

 

[R20 CWH]

as long as theres a good service history then the mileage shouldnt be of a great concern.

belts are important so worth getting that checked

 

[edde]

Milage isn't an issue just remember bits like clutch and dampers etc can wear.

 

[alexm]

how much do renault charge for a standard service for a 172?