72,000 miles on a 56 plate?

**thegift** · 10th January 2010, 22:49

Been looking for a new car and seen this one at car giant: http://www.cargiant.co.uk/Vauxhall/V...all-Vectra.asp

Last service was at 60k

Fell in love with it after test drive, tho it has 20k more miles that my 52 plate astra which they have offered a good part ex rate for.

Should I be put off by the mileage? What sort of life are theses engines suited for? I would plan on keeping this car for 4-5 years and do no more than 10k per year tops as I have a company van for work.

Thoughts? Any problems I could have?

Ta!!!!!!!

**SRIRob** · 10th January 2010, 22:52

What model, engine, petrol diesel, price ????????? link wont work for me !!

**keith1983** · 10th January 2010, 22:55

Looks like a nice car mate, I wouldn't worry about the mileage on that engine but what wear and tear has it had on other bits? i,e, what shape are the breaks, suspension etc in? I do think it's a bit expensive but maybe other people will think differently.

**SRIRob** · 10th January 2010, 23:07

Got the thread to work
Have a look at this, I got a great trade in price from these guys on this car then didnt want a diesel so bought a petrol instead they are well friendly and the car is MINT nothing to do with me I was just going to buy it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

**thegift** · 10th January 2010, 23:22

Keith: Brakes seem fine and fresh in good shape, only marks on bodywork was stone chips on front bumper and a little mark on one of the bumpstrips but apart from that mint, so shouldnt worry about the miles?

Rob: Ta for the link looks tidy but im after a certain spec/colour etc! Fussy I know! And this one ticked every single box.