Major parts that need to be changed when passed 100k km

spupazza

I never had a car, and I'm going to buy a used one.
Since the cars that fit my budget have more than 100k kms (150km) on average and between 7-9 years old. I'm looking for a 6-7 seater car.
I wanted to know which parts of the cars needs to be changed passed 100km (like timing belt) so that I can ask the owners if those parts have been replaced already or not.
Hope somebody can help me.

mickdw

spupazza wrote: »

I never had a car, and I'm going to buy a used one.
Since the cars that fit my budget have more than 100k kms (150km) on average,
I wanted to know which parts of the cars needs to be changed passed 100km (like timing belt) so that I can ask the owners if those parts have been replaced already or not.
Hope somebody can help me.

What age and model of cars are you looking it.

Sam Kade

It depends on what type of car you're buying.

spupazza

I'm looking at cars 9-7 years old.
Mostly they have both petrol and diesel engines.
Those cars are 6-7 seaters.

JJJJNR

Once it has a valid nct that's the main starting point, after that, timing belt, ac refilled, brake wear.. List goes on, it would be best to get the AA to look over the car.

mickdw

spupazza wrote: »

I'm looking at cars 9-7 years old.
Mostly they have both petrol and diesel engines.
Those cars are 6-7 seaters.

People will need to know specifics in order to answer your question.
If for example you said you were going looking at an 07 diesel golf, someone will be able to say timing belt is needed at x miles, avoid a certain engine type etc or avoid altogether so if you list your likely choices you will get good feedback. Even better if you link to donedeal ads of cars you are interested in.

jprboy

spupazza wrote: »

I never had a car, and I'm going to buy a used one.
Since the cars that fit my budget have more than 100k kms (150km) on average and between 7-9 years old. I'm looking for a 6-7 seater car.
I wanted to know which parts of the cars needs to be changed passed 100km (like timing belt) so that I can ask the owners if those parts have been replaced already or not.
Hope somebody can help me.

Just to clarify for those replying to you, did you mean 100k miles instead of 100k km?

In that case it should read 100k miles (160k km). If not, I'm not sure why you have (150km) keyed in.

Yawns

I believe he means any car in his budget appear to be above 100k km with the average being 150k km or more.

OP as said above, if you list the cars you are specifically looking at, you will get better feedback. Different cars require different maintenance. Some cars need a timing belt changed as little as 36k or others can be as long as 100k - 120k recommended intervals. Other cars have timing chains which can give little to no trouble or may need attention depending on make / model.

At the least you should be bringing a mechanic or someone who knows cars. If the seller has no paper work, then factor in the cost of a timing belt kit along with water pump, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, brake pads etc for a decent service and peace of mind knowing that the work was indeed done. Any 2nd hand car I buy, I put an extra few hundred aside from budget for this reason alone. Expect to pay an average of 80 - 120 for timing belt kit and water pump parts alone. Labour is more.

Try learn to do the basics yourself such as oil and filter changes, brake pads. A few decent tools such as hydralic lift, axle stands, decent socket set, brake wind back kit etc will cost you to buy now but save a small fortune over the years in serving fees and tbh it bloody well feels a lot better doing it yourself.

Good luck in whatever car you get and take care.

purplecow1977

JJJJNR wrote: »

Once it has a valid nct that's the main starting point, after that, timing belt, ac refilled, brake wear.. List goes on, it would be best to get the AA to look over the car.

Not always the best thing to go by either. Wasn't there a car accident recently with something wrong with the car & it had passed the NCT a week before?

JJJJNR

purplecow1977 wrote: »

Not always the best thing to go by either. Wasn't there a car accident recently with something wrong with the car & it had passed the NCT a week before?

That's true, but I don't know the specific details of the accident were, or if the car was changed after the nct, I've heard of people borrowing tyres to pass.

spupazza

Thanks guys for your replies.
Another question: are diesel engines most durable than petrol ones? How many km are they expected to last normally?
I know this is a even more generic question, but just as a very broad indication, do engines of cars between 2007-2010 normally last 200km without any major issues?

spupazza

Thanks guys for your replies.
Another question: are diesel engines most durable than petrol ones? How many km are they expected to last normally?
I know this is a even more generic question, but just as a very broad indication, do engines of cars between 2007-2010 normally last 200km without any major issues?

CJhaughey

spupazza wrote: »

Thanks guys for your replies.
Another question: are diesel engines most durable than petrol ones? How many km are they expected to last normally?
I know this is a even more generic question, but just as a very broad indication, do engines of cars between 2007-2010 normally last 200km without any major issues?

Diesels used to be more durable than petrols, however since common rail and emissions control they have become a lot more prone to problems like particulate filters clogging and dual mass flywheels breaking up.
Certain engines used by certain marques are more prone to this than others.
Most engines will last 200k no problems given correct servicing, diesel or petrol. Missed services and poor maintenance will reduce this accordingly.
Diesel vs petrol depends on what kind of mileage you are doing, the simplicity of a petrol engine is sometimes preferable to a diesel if you are doing a lot of city driving.
If you post exactly what you are looking at people will be able to advise you better.
Make model and engine and year.

ba_barabus

spupazza wrote: »

Thanks guys for your replies.
Another question: are diesel engines most durable than petrol ones? How many km are they expected to last normally?
I know this is a even more generic question, but just as a very broad indication, do engines of cars between 2007-2010 normally last 200km without any major issues?

It depends which engine in which car you are talking about.

Why such general questions OP? Can you not link to an ad of a similar car to what you are interested in?

spupazza

Thanks for your replies.
I didn't post any ad because I'm still very open to any 6-7 seater as long as is a good deal (so I'm considering Zafira, C4 Picasso, Multipla, 5008, Grand Scenic, Mazda5, Toyota Verso ,Seat Alhambra and other models which I may be missing right now).
I'm inclined to spend between 4000-6000 euros , available to spend a bit more if it's really a good deal.

I'm a bit puzzled because I could find relatively new cars like this one:
https://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-grand-scenic-ph-3-1-5-dci-106/9187341
but with quite a high miles already ran.

I don't plan add many miles (I think less than 10000km a year) but I'd like to get a car in good condition.
Most of used cars have a very high mileage.

RandomAccess

Out of that selection I would lean towards Mazda or Toyota, possibly Ford as well.
Depending what age they are you may find that you won't find any petrol engined cars.

Very few petrols sold since 2006/7 then practically none since 2008 tax changes.

If you need isofix child seat mounts, be aware they were not fitted to all cars.

More important than the nct is some service history. Note this doesn't mean it has to have all stamps from a ford or fiat main dealer, but you should have receipts and maybe signed service book showing the car has been serviced yearly/regularly.

Perhaps the owner service it themselves, but you will need to use your instincts in that case.
Higher mileage is no problem for a car that has been looked after. Just don't buy one that hasn't been serviced!

Are you looking to buy privately or from a car dealer?