Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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Posts: 6917
That's quite a difference in mileage - if you are OK with the XS spec vs. an HSE, I'd go for the XS.
Belts can be done for £600 at an Indy - as DJ states - factor it into the price
Also check front suspension bushes / arms - also not a cheap job if need replacing
17th Mar 2017 9:01 am
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
Don't get hung up on the mileage - I ran my FL2 to 140k and it sang like a bird, as long as they have been looked after it's not a deal breaker.
17th Mar 2017 9:41 am
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
robpenrose wrote:
Bit of an excessive wait when he is looking to get a new car??
There is nothing wrong with the 6 speed, just the 8 is a bit better. I would rather have a 6 speed than none at all.
He asked what peeps thoughts were.... They're my thoughts.
17th Mar 2017 10:18 am
sihart100
Member Since: 18 May 2014
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 23
Yeah would love a 2012 onwards one but my budget doesn't stretch that far...
Were looking at the lower millage xs this afternoon.... I'm happy with the xs spec but the HSE seats and all the gadgets do make that more appealing. But most of the hse's for less than £20k are high millage with over 100k...
17th Mar 2017 11:05 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Mines a MY10 HSE with 106K on the clock, had it from new, cared better for than a new-born baby - love it and plan to keep for a few more years yet
I used to get hung on mileage of cars (which I'm lucky enough to always had from new over the past 18 years) - doesn't bother me now at all - Service History and preventative maintenance is the important piece IMO.
Good luck which ever way you jump
17th Mar 2017 11:23 am
sihart100
Member Since: 18 May 2014
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 23
Just an update... we looked at the low millage xs but the interia looked well worn and abused so walked away. We didnt go with the HSE either.
But we found a tidy xs with 96k and full history with cam belts etc so did a deal on that. So the wifes happy
18th Mar 2017 6:47 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Brilliant. And what a great colour choice
18th Mar 2017 6:50 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
That looks like a result! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
18th Mar 2017 6:51 pm
sihart100
Member Since: 18 May 2014
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 23
yeah the HSE was silver, but our last disco was grey and personally i think its the best colour
18th Mar 2017 6:52 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
Good choice, nice colour.
19th Mar 2017 2:48 am
tomthumb
Member Since: 04 Dec 2012
Location: W.Mids
Posts: 199
@sihart100
Only just seen yr other post,
I thought it was only me from around this area,
Plenty of D3/4 locally, but none of them on here,
In K'ford also
Nice looking motor you have there now enjoy RRSport MY12hse but don't hold that against lill o me
Hybrid TV, cubby Fridge, Surround Camera's, Sun Roof.
Disco 3 MY05hse Sadly gone
All alone in my own little world,
But everybody knows me there, so I'm ok.
19th Mar 2017 3:51 am
hilly10
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 325
sihart100 wrote:
yeah the HSE was silver, but our last disco was grey and personally i think its the best colour
Loire Blue is the best colour everyone knows it
Enjoy your new car, they look great in Grey also, just not as nice as Loire Blue 17 Golf GT TDI Tornado Red
BMW 5 Series Touring
New Toy 1974 TR6 Memosa Yellow
19th Mar 2017 2:28 pm
sihart100
Member Since: 18 May 2014
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 23
Lol were on about our 8th grey motor now..
19th Mar 2017 3:44 pm
Jubbly
Member Since: 20 Nov 2016
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 401
Looks great and nice colour.
20th Mar 2017 9:01 pm
adam
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Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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