3rd gen with 200k's? What to know?

[Lugo]

Alright, I've been on the market for some time now as a few of you know, mainly doing some research on specific cars available before the money bit comes through and I can actually start inspecting some of the cars.

There's a particular KE Xi I've had my eye on which has been around for a bit, and is about to clock 195k's on the odo. I've asked about the 200k timing belt which the seller says has been changed and has the invoice to provide for that.

The car has its service history (which I obviously haven't seen yet) and it looks pretty clean and well cared for based on the photos.

What else should I be weary about given the high km's, should I even be concerned?

Nearing 200k I've always considered a bad thing, but its hard to find 3rd gen Veradas that fall into my bugdet, so the question is I suppose is this going to be as trouble free as the next one with less k's (presuming its been maintained properly) or should I hold off and see what pops up in the near future?

Thanks guys n gals.

[MAGNA]

I've got 180,000 k's and my car cops an absolute hiding and has not missed a beat.

[matty.c]

i'd just make sure that it's always had regular servicing and when stuff does need changing it gets changed.. my old TH has 198 on her.. and it actually goes better than my KJ verada..

[Lugo]

So is that saying I would be better off with the higher K car I know has been serviced properly over the one with lower k's but no history? The difference I'm talking about is say 140/160 vs 180/200.

[matty.c]

well for example.. my mates KJ verada XI has had maybe one oil change in 14 mts..

i'm suprised it is still running.. the lifters make the worlds worst horrid tapping noise on the planet.. only 3.7 L of oil went back in when we did change the oil (i never ever want to see how much gunge and **** is on the inside of the engine).. with a filter change.. the auto oil is herendously over due for a serivce/filter change, plugs need doing, cam covers are leaking.. all just general maintenance.. always fills up with wollies petrol.. get poor economy and when you boot it and kicks back a gear pings like no tomorrow..

vs mine with 40 thou more on the clock.. which get excellent economy, doesn't use a drop of oil, and runs on 98 all the time..

if everything is up to scratch with maintenance.. high km's shouldn't bother it a single bit..

[andrewd]

just buy what you like best and sems the best at the time

and if the engine croaks

i got a TJ 3.5L 69,000km engine fitted to my awd before i sold it for $700 for the engine then 4-500 for labour.... the trans is the part to worry about... engine can be changed in one day and costs nothing! the trans on the other hand costs more

[murph03]

As nice as the rada is, you have always said you wanted a manual. Don't comprimise (I know I can't spell) having both the manual kicks ass!

[ts3.0]

sold the other car yet? id be worrying bout that before looking at particular cars as it could be months before you sell and you will have to start the search all over again

[Lugo]

As nice as the rada is, you have always said you wanted a manual. Don't comprimise (I know I can't spell) having both the manual kicks ass!

As much as I want a manual, I've decided luxury extras over transmission type, so I'll roll with an auto I suppose. A manual exec and auto verada are the same cost, I couldn't justify losing so much just for the trans.

sold the other car yet? id be worrying bout that before looking at particular cars as it could be months before you sell and you will have to start the search all over again

Nah but it doesn't stop me from looking. Rather find out what I need to know now than try to work it all out in a mad rush when the time comes.

[VIPXI]

as most members will tell you on here the auto trans for the magna is a piece of ***** ey iv had nothing but troubles with mine and its on its second rebuild with only 100k on the clock...so buy a manual if you dont want issues

As much as I want a manual, I've decided luxury extras over transmission type, so I'll roll with an auto I suppose. A manual exec and auto verada are the same cost, I couldn't justify losing so much just for the trans.


Nah but it doesn't stop me from looking. Rather find out what I need to know now than try to work it all out in a mad rush when the time comes.