Hi guys,

Been floating around for the last couple of years since I sold my 16vt back in '07.

Now sure I want another coupe, and would like some advice on picking the right car.

Most coupes are clearly getting on milage wise, and I'm a little worried about anything with more than 100k.

Should I be? Or is an excellent service history enough to keep most learned coupe pro's interested in a car with plus 100k?

Thanks

Mileage is nothing. Condition is everything.

and history, i always think

Mileage - yes its nice to get a low mileage coupe but dont forget

a good condition coupe with high mileage will have all of the work already done... belts, turbo, rad, clutch, gearbox etc etc

You will also find many coupes on their second engine... again not a big deal providing all the paper work is there and is in order

Thanks guys,


The general theme is, as long as she's backed up with paperwork and is in good condition, don't be too worried?

I was also wondering about 2nd engine, and if this was a bad sign?! But seems like it might not be, with the correct paperwork.

Very true about some of the impending work already being carried out on the higher mileage coupes, didnt look at it that way!

Thanks

No, second engine is often because the first one's belts flew off or was run with no oil.

You do take a chance with a secondhand engine though, because unless its got history it could be just as knackered as the first one.

As far as i know my coupe is on original engine at 163k.
turbo,manifold,exhaust etc have all been changed over the years but aslong as the car has been maintained no reason why high mile cars shouldnt be considered

Im on 153,000

Original engine and second clutch not sure of turbo have no invoice of a replacement .


Check paper work dates and look for plenty oil changes.

I'm on 233,000, but I've had a couple of engine rebuilds during that time

With a car of that mileage, you'll also find other stuff starting to reach the end of its life. In the last 50,000 miles or so, I've also had to replace:

Steering rack
Rear radius arm bushes
Gearbox internals (synchro went on 4th, but possibly down to my excess of bhp)

And finally, Coupes are now starting to suffer from rust, and high mileage examples have probably been drive all year round, in all sorts of weather - check carefully

Brilliant advice there, thanks guys.

I guess the biggest fear for me would be heafty expense within the first year or so of ownership.

Paper work and a good check over seems critical...

Thank you

I know of a certain club members LE with over 150k - one of the best I've seen