General: 850: - Milage of 96 year T5

Feb 14th, 2007, 08:08

Hi all, is this 280,000KM milage of a 11 years old T5 can last me another 5 years? I'm looking for one, but this T5 already done at this milage, I just afraid the engine will die very soon before I can really enjoy it..pls advise.

Kimbie · Feb 14th, 2007, 11:20

280K km works out at 170miles ish, my thread "How many miles is too much" the response from that seemed to suggest as long as its been lokoed after hile miles isnt somthing to worry about

Kimbie

DSK · Feb 14th, 2007, 12:55

It depends, see the other thread as mentioned, you will find some useful infomation within it.

If the car feels loose or worn then walk away. But if the car feels good and tight then look further. If its got receipts/SH then go through those to see whats been done. Also check for evidence of regular oil changes and ask what grade oil the owner is currently using. You need evidence that the cambelt has been done (that will be about due right now), check the other belts/hoses are in decent condition, check for oil & coolant leaks and be curious if the engine bay has been steam cleaned (sellers, including traders usually do this to hide oil leaks which they can't clean by hand).

Steering and suspension components will be worn if they have not been replaced. Ignition components such as distributor/coils/HT leads would benefit from replacement and if the car feels a bit flat performance wise, chances are the MAF will be on its way out. (unplug the MAF and see if the engien revs up significantly better, if it does, you need a new MAF).

Feb 14th, 2007, 08:08	#1
855T5 Guest Location:	Milage of 96 year T5 Hi all, is this 280,000KM milage of a 11 years old T5 can last me another 5 years? I'm looking for one, but this T5 already done at this milage, I just afraid the engine will die very soon before I can really enjoy it..pls advise.

Feb 14th, 2007, 11:20	#2
Kimbie Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2011 10:47 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bourne View Photos By: Kimbie	280K km works out at 170miles ish, my thread "How many miles is too much" the response from that seemed to suggest as long as its been lokoed after hile miles isnt somthing to worry about Kimbie

Feb 14th, 2007, 12:55	#3
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	It depends, see the other thread as mentioned, you will find some useful infomation within it. If the car feels loose or worn then walk away. But if the car feels good and tight then look further. If its got receipts/SH then go through those to see whats been done. Also check for evidence of regular oil changes and ask what grade oil the owner is currently using. You need evidence that the cambelt has been done (that will be about due right now), check the other belts/hoses are in decent condition, check for oil & coolant leaks and be curious if the engine bay has been steam cleaned (sellers, including traders usually do this to hide oil leaks which they can't clean by hand). Steering and suspension components will be worn if they have not been replaced. Ignition components such as distributor/coils/HT leads would benefit from replacement and if the car feels a bit flat performance wise, chances are the MAF will be on its way out. (unplug the MAF and see if the engien revs up significantly better, if it does, you need a new MAF).

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