Max Branning 149 Posted January 18, 2016 I have had some higher mileage stock in recently, well higher than i would normally entertain but have found them to actually move quite well which has suprised me. You still get the odd customer who nearly has a heart attack when you tell them its done over 100k but generally they have moved well.How do other traders find it retailing high mileage stock? I guess if its priced well the mileage does not matter?Oh by the way mine have been diesels so maybe petrols not so good at higher mileage 100k plus?Thoughts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 609 Posted January 18, 2016 Most of the time its not the cars but the customers as you say, as some still think the wheels fall off cars at the 100,000 mile club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted January 19, 2016 Always done well with the 100k+ ex-fleet stuff as long as its got a decent history and looks good value for money compared to everything else out there; think my highest to date was a 213k 3yr old Seat which the phone didnt stop ringing for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamslug 91 Posted January 19, 2016 I had a 2006 Jag x-type in last week. 186k on it . (it was a part ex). I don't put silent salesmen in windows. The first person walking around asked the mileage and died on the forecourt when I said 186k. I was like but it is £2500 !!!! The next person asked and I said 186K and they said , oooo that's nothing for this engine, same engine as tranny v's (apparently) not a problem .... and bought it. I have tried some newer high mileage cars 3 year old beemers with 100,000 , no one really batters their eye lids at the mileage. However I do prefer wowing people with low mileage cars than I do shocking 4 out of 5 people with high mileage cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted January 19, 2016 Priced accordingly they always sell for us. Certain cars it is not really such an issue ie a mondeo/audi a4 etc Always a struggle shifting a 1.2 corsa taken in px on 198k. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 19, 2016 Agreed, in part ex they can often be gold as you can price them with a lovely margin and still be cheapest around. Remember taking a 180k C2 in that sold to London (ex driving school) and better a 2001 IS 200 with 212k on it, drove like a dream and could have sold it 15 times over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelerdealer1 91 Posted January 19, 2016 I have a ford transit van in with 300k on the clock, that's the highest miles I have ever had in, I'm not sure if it was a mistake but I saw a Nissan Micra on BCA with.....wait for it...... 445,000 miles ! In a Micra ! It was a 2010 aswell, where the hell would you go in a Micra to put those miles on I wonder 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted January 19, 2016 I'm not sure if it was a mistake but I saw a Nissan Micra on BCA with.....wait for it...... 445,000 miles ! In a Micra ! It was a 2010 aswell, where the hell would you go in a Micra to put those miles on I wonder Sheffield to Shrewsbury and back.Every day. Except Xmas hols.For 5 1/2 years.I could be wrong though... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted January 19, 2016 Sheffield to Shrewsbury and back.Every day. Except Xmas hols.For 5 1/2 years.I could be wrong though...Quiet day today GG? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Econimotor 15 Posted January 20, 2016 Warranty must be a pain in the RS for these cars though even upselling a insured warranty. I know the law states what a reasonable person would expect from a car this age and mileage and there are many reasonable customers out there. However we have all had Mr R Sole purchase from us and he would be a nightmare on one of these.Whilst on subject of warranty why do people trust Kwik Fit more than a garage with time served apprentices. ( Mr R Sole also goes to Kwik Fit )Mr R Sole has ABS light come on goes into Kwik Fit oh you need 2 ABS Sensors, 2 New discs & Set pads, Rear Brake shoes and 2 Rear wheel cylinders, all told to him & fitted by a 17 year old none time served qualified Mechanic. How does your warranty cover that scenario or how do you protect yourself from this on high mileage cars?.Its no wonder Kwik Fit like Mr R Sole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted January 20, 2016 I would feel that the warranty obligations on a higher mileage car would be far less and I think most reasonable people would feel the same. Most aftermarket warranties will not cover these high mileage vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornish Guy 45 Posted January 20, 2016 The warranty may be limited, but they are covered by the new Consumer Rights Act!A few posts on this forum recently about people's expectations when they have bought a cheapie and something has gone wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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