Is 90k miles a lot for a VW golf?

Discussion in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' started by OriginUnknown, Mar 27, 2012.

  1. #1 OriginUnknown, Mar 27, 2012
    I love VW's and I really would like one for my first car. I can pick up a 2003 VW golf for $3k that has 151k KM(90k miles) on it. Is it too much? Obviously miles don't matter too much if the car has been taken care of properly, which I would be checking before buying, but with VW's slightly shoddy reputation in some aspects, is 90k miles too much?
     
  2. #2 Lanny17, Mar 27, 2012
    Try to talk down to 2500 and if they are down then jump on it
     
  3. #3 cripin210Tx, Mar 27, 2012
    My dad had a vw passat from 96 that but close to 200,000 on. Just don't drive like a asshole and you should have a reliable car
     
  4. #4 OriginUnknown, Mar 27, 2012
    Well it is for sale at 2800(put it at 3k on here just for ease), I was going to offer 2500 if he still has it and see where it goes from there.
     
  5. #5 Lanny17, Mar 27, 2012
    [quote name='"OriginUnknown"']
    Well it is for sale at 2800(put it at 3k on here just for ease), I was going to offer 2500 if he still has it and see where it goes from there.[/quote]

    Like cripin said if you plan on taking care of it you should be set
     
  6. #6 Endless Rain, Mar 30, 2012
    nope, not at all, while growing up my family owned a VW Jetta for 18 years, it is now well over 20 years old, stilling running on all original parts, and even more amazing, original clutch. and thats constant stop and go city and highway driving
    VW's last a long time, and their engines are known for going for a long time as well
     
  7. #7 Olesmoky, Mar 30, 2012
    If the car is in decent condition 3k is pretty standard for a car in that range of miles/year.
     
  8. #8 redheadedtoker, Mar 31, 2012
    if its a diesel its still in its break in cycle lol
     
  9. #9 OriginUnknown, Mar 31, 2012
    I wish. The diesels are more expensive here.
    I never heard back on this golf, but I will probably end up with a similar one soon.
     
  10. #10 acekilla89, Apr 3, 2012
    i hope i read that right. 90k miles for 3k? sounds like a steal if you ask me.
     
  11. #11 Mr_Bear, Apr 5, 2012
    90k miles for 3k? an 03 at that price is fantastic. offer 2995 and call it a day.

    and no its not shit for miles. but for asking price make sure the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and water pump have been recently replaced.
     
  12. #12 OriginUnknown, Apr 6, 2012
    This is why I most likely will not buy it, I called him and found out it has not had the belt replaced and I know it would cost 1200 to get it done here. That is not what I want to pay for a first car right away.
     
  13. #13 coalition17, Apr 10, 2012

    Agreed.
    Just keep up basic maintenance man and you'll be surprised how many miles your car can withstand.

    My dad always told me the importance of keeping my oil changed.
    He's right
     
  14. #14 TCUB, Apr 12, 2012
    Man I wouldn't even fuck with a VW if it wasn't TDI
     
  15. #15 giraffe, Apr 13, 2012
    3k holy shit!!
     
  16. #16 MaxAmmo, Apr 16, 2012
    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha VW known for reliability!

    You get what you pay for.

    I'd personally use the 3000 on a down payment
     

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