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Looking for an older octavia - 04 year roughly

euser1984 · 2014-07-03 14:51:20

I've some nice ones open here on donedeal but I'm afraid to buy any of them - a lot seem to have around 150k miles also. Are these a good car to buy? I was told they were. Thanks.

03-07-2014 2:51pm

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euser1984

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I've some nice ones open here on donedeal but I'm afraid to buy any of them - a lot seem to have around 150k miles also.

Are these a good car to buy? I was told they were.

Thanks.

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#2 03-07-2014 3:51pm

bazz26

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150k miles would not be huge mileage on a 10 year old diesel. Watch out for jaded ex taxis though, lots of those tired old dogs out there for sale. If you could stretch to a MkII it would be a more modern design.

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#3 03-07-2014 4:19pm

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150k/10 years = 15k/year. Barely above average.

Judge each car on its own merits or otherwise as the case may be.

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#4 04-07-2014 11:30am

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I wouldn't be afraid of an ex taxi when buying a cheap diesel; of course some are dogs but many are well maintained. Mileage means nothing when taking into account how a car has been used and maintained.

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