2010 with 120,000 miles

heavydawson · 10-09-2014 8:39am #1

Looking at buying a second hand car and have spotted a 2010 Diesel Focus that's in excellent condition. The catch is the mileage - 120000 Miles (Not KM). Seems like its been well drive in 4 years. It's priced for the mileage to be fair, but I'm just wondering if this thing is going to cost me an arm and a leg in maintenance because of the high mileage.
Car will primarily be used for about the town, and for the odd 1-2 hour journey.
Any advice appreciated.

bazz26 · 10-09-2014 10:15am

If it is primarily being used about town then why are you looking at a diesel at all?

madcabbage · 10-09-2014 10:18am

Your better off with petrol for town driving, trust me. Besides you'll destroy a diesel car in the long run if your only out on short trips.

heavydawson · 10-09-2014 10:22am

Fair enough on the diesel/petrol. There'll be the odd journey 2+ hours, but that'll be the exception. So fuel aside, is there any basic things I should expect be replacing in the first 2 years with the mileage above?
The timing belt seems a given if it hasn't been replaced already. Just wondering if the Fords are specifically prone to issues.

bazz26 · 10-09-2014 10:28am

Depends on the history of the car, at that mileage either things like the flywheel/clutch could have already been replaced or may need to be in the not too distant future. Ditto with the turbo or particle filter.

With your style of driving imo a hybrid like a Prius or Civic IMA might be more suitable and less likely to break on you. If you still do want a diesel then maybe something with the older 1.9 TDi from VAG is a safer bet.

heavydawson · 10-09-2014 10:31am

Not set on diesel based on driving patterns as suggested above. Will look into Civic petrol.

draiochtanois · 10-09-2014 10:31am

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2010 with 120,000 miles

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