Buying an sc with high mileage
12-06-08, 09:19 AM
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Buying an sc with high mileage
Is it worth it?? I'm looking at one right now its a 1992 sc400 with 260km on it($3000CAD).. it has all the service history records on it n the body is in great condition actually.. the only thing that concerns me is the millage.. btw if I were to buy it i'll be my first sc!
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12-06-08, 09:24 AM
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well sence it has all of the service history and is in great condition, you should be fine. the motors in these things are pretty good and i've seen some with past 300,000 kms easy
12-06-08, 10:55 AM
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My car is 214k km and I wished I had one w/ less milage. But these cars are pretty well built, no problems.
Just get a mechanic to look at it before you buy so you won't be surprised about the repair bills after you bought it.
Not many buyers are willing to buy a car with such high mileage in Canada so you can try to talk the price down a couple hundred more. Remember you still got to pay for insurance.
Just get a mechanic to look at it before you buy so you won't be surprised about the repair bills after you bought it.
Not many buyers are willing to buy a car with such high mileage in Canada so you can try to talk the price down a couple hundred more. Remember you still got to pay for insurance.
12-06-08, 01:01 PM
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Ive spent a good amount of time searching for the right SC. One thing I noticed is that it is always good to buy one with very few owners. My SC had about 225k miles when I first bought it. I was the 3rd owner. The first and second owners babied it so much which is part of the reason why they kept the car for more than 5 years before selling it to me.
Also, you might want to pick up a few things here on CL about the SC. This would be great so when you actually go out there and inspect the vehicle you will know what to look for. Ask the right questions. Asking the right questions will make the seller a little more flexible on the price.
I would not mind having a high mileage SC. As long as it has been well maintained over the years and never abused.
Also, you might want to pick up a few things here on CL about the SC. This would be great so when you actually go out there and inspect the vehicle you will know what to look for. Ask the right questions. Asking the right questions will make the seller a little more flexible on the price.
I would not mind having a high mileage SC. As long as it has been well maintained over the years and never abused.
12-06-08, 01:20 PM
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make sure you don't have rust problems...east coast Canadian cars are subjected to sucky winter conditions and that salt will eat through your underbody faster than I can finish up my cereal
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12-06-08, 03:14 PM
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yeah i saw that one too thats a steal
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