BooSH

I'm looking for a 2003 sti ppp but for some reason anything with over 30k on the clock really puts me off i don't know why, there is one on pistonheads at the minute, a 2003 with 33k on the clock but because it's over 30k i'm really sceptical, just wondering if i'm the only person like this and what would others considered high mileage even though it's not when purchasing an impreza

Deano_P1

I think the average mileage is around 12,000- 13,000 per year so anything around or under that would be ok. Anything over average would probably put me off

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Well 12k is average miles per year so it should be on 48k, count it as a blessing as long as all the servicing has been done

Tony

VTR Bondy

Would it put u off if it had 29k on the clock if not then i think the your worry is all in the head and nothin to do with the car. If its been looked after then i wouldnt worry anyway

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Mines on 46K and still going strong. Service history and condition are way more important than Mileage

BooSH

yeah suppose it is in my head a little it's just that i've seen cars wih really low miles for about the same price, before i had the cash ready and thats why i want one with low miles but like said if it's got FSH and is looked after it shouldn't really be a problem.

Steve_PPP

iTrader: (3)

i've just bought a 52 plater with 49k, didn't bother me in the slightest. I'm weary of cars over 60-70k when buying, but as said you should concentrate more on the service history and condition of the car than the mileage

craig79

Pretty much agree with all the above. Bought
my 03 with 49k, made sure the dealer did the 50k
service prior to sale tho My car runs
brilliantly with no issues, all the dealer stamps are there
which should be the main peace of mind for you.
No. of owners is important to me, if it's had 5 owners
in 5 years - its had its a.rse ragged most of the time I'd say !!
Go with your gut instinct, it's alot of money
Craig

Tart Man

Depends on the car. IMO

I think if its plastered with Rally stickers, tacky exhaust, blow off valves, cone filters and the other bolt-on muck would have me running a mile.

Its part of what dictates between 50,000 hard miles and 50,000 easy miles IMO.

I'm sure other people have their criteria, but this is something that works well with me

Geoteds2002

Mines stickered up, one previous owner with 22K miles on an 05 WRX but it certainly never been driven hard at all and is immaculate. It depends on who has owned the car, not what it has had done. I'm a 36 year old married father of two who is fanatical about scoobys but doesnt mean that the car is a shed BUT I take your point

j555 hks

iTrader: (4)

do you know anyone with a scooby that drives like miss Daisey

deep_st24

iTrader: (1)

You big meanie, sounds like my car!! lol

Stickered up
Loud exaust
Dump Valve
Filter

Tart Man

Plenty out there. Lots are just bought as general communting cars.


....Mine had two women owners.


(I'm not saying thats totally a good thing....I have holes in the carpet from the high-heels )

collierm

2003 with 10K and driven by a test pilot in 3rd gear everywhere with patchy servicing.

2003 with 50K, sensibly driven with a full service history and stacks of receipts.

Know which one I'd buy

terzo204

Servicing has got to be the key factor. If it's a 2003 car then it should have had the big 30k/3 year service.

30k for a 4 year old car is nothing. GO FOR IT!

I suggest posting the link up for SN approval!

Mikkel

Would it put you off if the service history was independent specialist as opposed to dealer?

Just thinking about how I service mine once it is out of warranty.

goldmw

Yip - me. lol I am a married mother of 2 and my 2003 wrx has 70k miles on the clock. Never driven hard and usually only drives to shopping centers!!

Mikkel

So it will be dinged to bits? Rather buy from an "enthusiast" weekend driver myself.

collierm

Mine goes to ASP for its servicing. Dealer had one chance and cocked it up, never again.

goldmw

How would it be dinged to bits? Never heard of mother and baby parking and as for being an enthusiast - ther is more to life than Subaru's u no!! A car is to be driven not shoved away in a garage all week.

Mikkel

Agree, but I'm talking about what I would be looking for buying an Impreza second hand. Like I said would rather buy from a weekend enthusiast than a daily driver, especially one used for supermarket runs. Speaking generally here of course.

You would expect a lower milage, well cared for car from the former. Not always true of course I know.

P.S. It's parent and baby parking, let's not be sexist now.

goldmw

P.S. It's parent and baby parking, let's not be sexist now.[/QUOTE]

Lol

Because ive never heard a guy b sexist Quote - (not from urself of course) What you driving that car for - thats a mans car!! Hmm