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Title: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Markie on 21 August 2006, 19:14:24
Hi Folks

At this money i am watching - dont want it to go up too much - lets face it although smart looking and new and conveniant - estate its a 186k 2litre.

What would you expect the life expectancy of such an engine to be before major probs/rebuilds etc?

It may do me as a second car - short term. What do people think re valuations....i have my ideas personally but wil wait and see what the consensus is...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&item=230018877332&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: STMO123 on 21 August 2006, 19:39:04
It's already about at the limit of what its worth, I should think. As for the mileage you have to ask yourself " Has it been serviced every 25000 with Tesco's oil, or, has it had the Laidback treatment?"

EDIT: having read more carefully,if the service history is as it states, then it  really has been looked after.
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Martin_1962 on 21 August 2006, 19:48:09
Looks in good condition, it must have been a motorway car for that mileage.

For under 1000 at 2000 it is worth a go
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Del Boy on 21 August 2006, 19:52:36
4 under £1000 i'd ave ago
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: STMO123 on 21 August 2006, 19:54:06
Worth asking the seller if its had a documented cambelt change recently
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 21 August 2006, 19:58:14
IMO i wouldnt bid on it unless you went and test drive it.

Petrol 2.0 with that sorta mileage, it could smoking like a gudun unless its been looked after properly.

High mileage doesnt always mean its been a 'motorway car' could have been taxi'd  :-/
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 21 August 2006, 20:05:44
Actually it looks a lot like mine.....and ive put 30k on mine in 8 months....and thats 30k of mostly town driving...which does any car in.....so be sure it aint be used as a taxi  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2006, 20:18:30
thinks thats border line m8.... facelift estate will always go for a little more, but thats over double the millage on my facelift at the same age.

Think its too high tbh, i'd wait around to find one around 100k miles...
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2006, 22:28:38
At least its the later 2.0 with the balance shafts and additional improvements.

Is it me or has the tailgate had a shunt (look at the shadows around the lock panel)
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: hotel21 on 21 August 2006, 22:34:10
Had a shunt.  Creases to the top left/right of the lock trim.  Well spotted!!
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2006, 22:36:12
Thats what comes of spending your holidays at Uni valeting cars....!
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: hotel21 on 21 August 2006, 22:38:39
Whatever was hit must have been quite high, though.  I always thought the bumper protrudes further than the trim?
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Markie on 21 August 2006, 22:56:39
I did think it had a bump at rear then when i looked again i thought it was the shadows.....

I was ideally looking at this not much higher than it is ( was - havent checked it since) simply as a stopgap second car....

Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Markie on 21 August 2006, 22:58:31
breaking news - serviced every 3ths at main dealer and used for commuting down south.

I am going to continue to watch although i think either a -someone will pay silly money or b - reserve will not be met!

Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 August 2006, 07:06:47
My mates mate has got a 2.0 estate manual with 175K on the clock with numerous owners and it's still going strong (at the moment).
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Markie on 22 August 2006, 10:08:36
still at £670 with 4 hours to go, inevitably it will jump last minute..........hmmmm
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: nixoro on 22 August 2006, 12:22:27
Nout wrong with the 2.0 mines on 136k and seems to be going strong. :)

Looks a nice looking motor, would like a facelift eventually but for now mine does the job.

Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Markie on 22 August 2006, 12:35:09
Not going for it now its at what i set as a limit ( £800 ) and still not met reserve.

Next..... ;D
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: nixoro on 22 August 2006, 12:41:27
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Not going for it now its at what i set as a limit ( £800 ) and still not met reserve.

Next..... ;D

There hoping for alot aren't they more than £800 I guess its fair.  :)
Title: Re: Any thoughts folks ? 186k on a 2litre
Post by: Markie on 22 August 2006, 14:40:13
Nope i dont think more than £800 is fair, and i DONT think the £1007 final bid RESERVE NOT MET is even realistic.

My intrest stopped when it went over £750

Guess we will see it relisted!