High mileage Cupra tdi worth buying?

[vavavoom]

Hi all,

I'm looking into getting a cupra tdi, however the one I'm after has 115,000 miles on the clock. Is it worth looking at or steer clear?

What's best to look out for?

The one I'm looking at:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/seat/-imma...w-golf-v6-gt-tdi-vauxhal-bmw-toyot/1087331107

 

[Hartosh1]

Good engine capable of many many more miles if serviced at regular intervals.

I like the fact it comes with full service history. Looks genuine maybe worth a test drive if your close by?

 

[vavavoom]

Unfortunately I'm about 160miles away but very keen! Test driven one before and love the engines.

 

[Cupra_Bod]

Hi all,

I'm looking into getting a cupra tdi, however the one I'm after has 115,000 miles on the clock. Is it worth looking at or steer clear?

What's best to look out for?

The one I'm looking at:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/seat/-imma...w-golf-v6-gt-tdi-vauxhal-bmw-toyot/1087331107

I bought mine on 125k miles with a full service history and it has not missed a beat engine wise, Lovely car and well worth it! I have made a few mods to make it mine as you do but don't let it go if you can help it as they are quite rare in that condition

 

[vavavoom]

Just one last thing, when would the cambelt need to be replaced? Last done at 77k and it's now on 115k.


Cheers!

 

[Cupra_Bod]

Just one last thing, when would the cambelt need to be replaced? Last done at 77k and it's now on 115k.


Cheers!

Tbh I'm not sure on a diesel but when I bought mine it said the belt was changed at 108k, on a petrol engine I've always changed cam belts around 70k

 

[Chino_UK]

Think general interval is 4 years or 60k, whichever comes first. Used to be longer but there were instances of them going earlier.

 

[Davidkent89]

Mine has 179k... It's rough round the edges with little history.

It's fine though and pulls like a train...

 

[attila_tdi]

Mechanically the tdi engine is great as it's the reliable pd vag system. Suspension and brakes are like any other car. If serviced well they are fine.

I find my biggest problem by far are electric issues. Some of which are a result of the 6 dial, some are because they let the Spanish loose on wiring.

 

[Davidkent89]

Oh and 115k isn't high

 

[lee_fr200]

115k isn't high at all, I know someone who has one with 300k on it and never had a problem, bloody quick it is too!

 

[Lavery]

Mine is for sale at much lower miles if interested mate, and I'm closer lol.
See link below.
Cambelt and water pump done at 58k.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=408747

 

[lee_fr200]

Mines for sale too just had a fresh mot new tyres brakes and heater motor 87k miles

 

[oscar13]

more about service history these days, higher miles just means you want to make sure its been serviced regular

 

[Davidkent89]

115k isn't high at all, I know someone who has one with 300k on it and never had a problem, bloody quick it is too!

Quick or 'loose'. Lol

 

[lee_fr200]

Quick, and mine is serviced every 10k on the button its such a perfect car and I recommend them to anyone, mine is only for sale as I've got a 2 yr old and missus is preggo again so I'm looking at the a3 sportback or a ford smax