K5-KYL
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spotted a 106 gti that looks quite decent.
only thing is its a 2000 reg, but its done 27,500 miles on the clocks.
it doesnt mention the mileage in the advert, i had to phone the guy to find out the mileage.
it doesnt add up really. im going to see the car on saturday, just got my suspicions that its a 7 year old car, with only 27k on the clock?
plus i thought having 27k on the clock would be a selling point so surely you would want to include this in an advert for it?
opinions?
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Robin
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My 1999 plate Corsa had 21409 miles on it when it was sold (last year).
Seems reasonable to me as long as the service history is there...
[Edited on 10-05-2007 by Robin]
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Cupra Steve
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How much?
Mines 7 years old and done 40 something thousand.
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JayCarr
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My mums X reg Fiesta Zetec s has only got 23,000 miles. So i'd say it would be genuine. Some people like my mum only use there cars to go to the shops etc, s they dont rack up the miles.
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K5-KYL
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advertised at £4200
suppose thats one way of knowing...service history and MOT's.
was thinking on things like how worn the drivers seat is etc...
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Cupra Steve
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Old MOT certs would be best, the leather in 106's is shit so that probably isn't the best way!
TBH £4200 sounds a good price, is it standard?
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K5-KYL
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yeah, near on i think. going to see it on saturday. be able to tell everything then.
dont know why, just had an urge for a gti this week, as ive just sold my dturbo...pending payment. so decided to have a bit fun with a gti.
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Cupra Steve
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Buy mine.
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sxibeast
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my sisters corsa is on a R plate and only has 34K on it 
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weeeeitsme
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My old Corsa was an L reg with 23k on the clock, shame it got write off 
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
Old MOT certs would be best, the leather in 106's is shit so that probably isn't the best way!
Also, short journeys = a lot of inning and outing = more wear.
Get the service history and MOT's. Not down the chassis number etc, and get a HPI check done online 
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Toby
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
Old MOT certs would be best, the leather in 106's is shit so that probably isn't the best way!
Also, short journeys = a lot of inning and outing = more wear.
Get the service history and MOT's. Not down the chassis number etc, and get a HPI check done online
very valid point my dad gets a new company car ecvery two years, he does 40,000 miles a year but its all motorway so only uses sixth gear 95% OF THE time which means the box everything will be in as good consition as another town car which has done 30,000
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Cupra Steve
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Good point, may have been one of the reasons why my gearbox and clutch went at 45k!
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drbeansri
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my old fiesta was and freg... and i crashed it with 26k on the clock... GENUINE WITH ALL RECIPTS..
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Ricky352
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My corsa that i bought last august or so only had 32000 on it and it was a 99. The girl that sold me it didnt use it much - didnt take it to uni etc. Ask the owner why the miles are so low and you can find out if its been sitting for a while, or its just done wee journeys
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Cupra Steve
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My mum hardly uses her car, just on 15k miles in 4.5 years! As people say, not everyone uses their can unnessasarily(sp)
My dads bike is 3 years old and done about 2000 miles!
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johnhara1
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It be a litte dubious and check he has MOTs, Service History to back up the milage.
If theres no service id check for signs of wear on the pedals \ seats \ gearknob \steeringwheel etc etc all tell tale signs of useage.
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