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Red5 Member Since: 11 Sep 2016 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2 |
I've just purchased a 2012 GS ex fleet FL2 that has covered 104000 I would'nt have bought it without a full documented service history though.
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15th Sep 2016 9:32 pm |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 |
I prefer an older low mileage one but look at the thread about highest miles mine has only cost fifty quid in repairs in the six years I have had it.its been the best of five LR s that I have owned |
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15th Sep 2016 9:33 pm |
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2175 |
It really does depend on how you are going to use the car.
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15th Sep 2016 9:46 pm |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1777 |
If it has over 100k on the clock, check it has had the cam belt done, and check for a full service history. Unfortunately low mileage does not mean it will not have a problem in the future. To keep our car A1 we have spent quite a lot of money, but at the end of the day after 5 years of ownership and a total of20k miles ( since bought second hand with 33 k on the clock ) the amortised cost of depreciation, service, and repairs still make it a fairly low cost car at around £2700 per annum including tyres. . At 7 years old it drives very nicely and we will keep it for at least another 3 years all things being equal. Bear in mind that you are buying a car that had in various guises purchase costs up to £35,000 + so you will have commensurate running costs . 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership
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15th Sep 2016 10:02 pm |
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DannyN83 Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Lincolnshire. Posts: 8 |
Thank you for your replies everyone!
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1st Oct 2016 9:30 am |
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Tigger Member Since: 30 Mar 2011 Location: L15KRD Posts: 2555 |
Result! Congratulations! |
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1st Oct 2016 10:11 am |
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