01-12-2014, 07:03 PM
Don't get fooled into thinking high mileage = unreliable. Dependant on the previous owner, a car can be wrecked pretty quickly lol. I saw a 2008 50k Focus on Gumtree last week (same as mine, but 1.6 petrol) - was being sold for spares/repair as the engine had failed due to no oil in it, only one service in that time, damaged interior, many large exterior dents and scratches, mirror smashed, no MOT etc etc! Unfortunately its gone or I'd link it. But I was amazed how bad it was for the age and mileage lol.
Not sure you've got the right gumtree link there? LX 'bus seats' aren't exactly nice!?
But on a serious note, ph2 estate will probably have no rear arch left.
I would buy as new as you can, but go for something with a few more miles, rather than something older and low mileage. Age causes rust, fatigues metal and perishes rubber much more than mileage does in my experience.
Not sure you've got the right gumtree link there? LX 'bus seats' aren't exactly nice!?
But on a serious note, ph2 estate will probably have no rear arch left.I would buy as new as you can, but go for something with a few more miles, rather than something older and low mileage. Age causes rust, fatigues metal and perishes rubber much more than mileage does in my experience.