Lucasb Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Just wondering if many people experience any big issues as the higher mileages are reached? Always interested in buying one sub 80k but recently seen some stunning 100k+ examples (especially on this forum) and it's making me think about changing my mind! what are people's opinions? With a full service history these cars seem pretty robust and it definitely opens up a wider choice when buying! Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irn Bru Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Service history and buying from an enthusiast is usually the best call IMHO. Buying one off a member on here just adds to the confidence of the buy, especially if they have run a build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGT4 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 always a risk but confident if you stick to oem oil/service intervals 200k+ is doable ...but used means you never know exactly whats happened to the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Buy on condition, not on mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano94 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Depends on the cars history imo. I'd rather have a well cared for 10 year old car with 100 k on the clock than one that has 10k miles and not being used enough. Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 One of the most reliable zeds I know (required minimal upkeep costs) was one of the higher mileage zeds on the forum. It was an absolutely gem. Like others have said buy the car based on the condition and the way it was kept and maintained and don't worry so much about the mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 91k on mine and still on the original clutch Never uses any oil at all between services, I wouldn't hesitate in buying a 100k plus car if it's been looked after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Mine is on the original clutch too, still nice, 85k, it does use a bit of oil but that's because i give it some wellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygranite Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 114 thousand on mine no worries at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowey200 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Mine has just ticked over 120k. I've only had the car a couple of months, but it has so far not missed a beat in the 1,500 or so miles I have done. I was looking for a lower mileage example but I was lured in as the car was one owner from new, had full Nissan history from the dealer that originally supplied it and was in the spec I wanted :-) Also still on the original clutch (the previous owner was in his 70s when I bought the car off him, haha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 91k on mine and still on the original clutch Never uses any oil at all between services, I wouldn't hesitate in buying a 100k plus car if it's been looked after. You need to use the pedal on the right a bit harder 17k out of my last clutch FSH Never been tracked EDIT - Sorry that's No history and never been off the track - well except for a few spins at Quarry Corner and that mishap on the airfield that time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonGT4 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Yep someone was searching for a GT4..mine is immaculate and the cheapest one on the market right now, you could eat your food off it but he was put off by the fact it had 92k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Personally I wouldnt have a problem buying a high mileage car as long as the history was there and I trusted the owner. Some people like myself, use their cars as a daily runner and can soon add on 20k a year of motorway miles which puts hardly any strain on car. However, my biggest concern would be reselling the car when I finally was finished with it, as 100k still is that psychological barrer to some buyers who would rather buy a 60 or 70k miles car and face potential bills than a 100k+ car which has more than likely already had all the work done to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Im on 135k and its a had a rebuild and still @*!#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ha Bradders! Go for the best you can get, some recordings of these cars going 200k miles plus but who knows how they have been driven. Every car will be different, servicing and condition hugely important. In the fickle UK market if you want something to hold a bit of value and sell quickly some time down the line if you decide to sell lower mileage really makes a difference, most people looking for cars online will put a mileage filter on their search requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 magic mileage filter, narrows down the search, why some people dont put the mileage on display lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Just ticked over to 108k miles. Original clutch changed at 103k. Doesn't use hardly any oil and drives sweet buy on condition, mileage is irrelevant really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzed8 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 136k here. Original clutch , only problem ive had was with the common rocker cover gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGT4 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 love the low maintenance on these cars - so well engineered you only have to lift the bonnet or pull a cover off something to see how well it's put together and that's even more prominent even after years of use when compared to other brands i've seen after just a couple of years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamez87 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I recently purchased mine from a member on here. As with most people I was keeping an eye open for a car around the 70-80k mark with my budget. In the end I saw the car on here at about 96k with a very good build thread and plenty of receipts to back up all the work and showed he wasn't scared to spend some money! Throw in some very tasteful parts and the car was an absolute bargain and nothing else around the money I paid I could touch this car! My m3 wasnt missing a beat at 125k (I wouldn't expect it to) so I'd have no worries about the Z which in my opinion should be the more reliable car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Sold mine nearly 4 years ago with 91k on the clock. Main reason I sold was cos of the value drop nearer 100k and the fact it's harder to sell. But it still drove perfectly If you get one that's well kept with higher miles you will save a few quid My wife's lexus IS is driving really well with 131k and my mums LS drives even better with over 160k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 116k from new - original clutch and so far (apart from the usual knowns such as W-Frame or window motors) so good. Serviced regularly and the oil level is inspected regulalry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Bower Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 115000 and no problems with mine.56000 when I bought it not really having any knowledge of Zs when I bought it.Test drove it and shook hands on the deal. I read somewhere recently the design engineers brief was that the engine at least should be good for a minimum of 200000,so high mileages shouldnt be a problem as long as has been said,the car has been looked after.Mine was originally from a Nissan head office manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenDW Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I ticked mine over to 96k and there haven't been any real issues so far. I believe it's got the original clutch and 2nd can be a bit...notchy, I guess, (unless there's a gearbox issue I haven't diagnosed yet) but aside from consumables and parts that generally wear out I haven't had to do much. Really the only things that come to mind are loose/rotted heat shields and I had to replace a dead cam sensor. Revup drinks oil a bit, but as far as I am aware that's got nothing to do with the age, just the type of engine it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Same again, 112k, I put 23k of those on, original clutch, not a single non-standard problem. I've put new rear discs and pads on, which I did myself. I've had the clicking axle, which I fixed myself. I've had it serviced by people smarter than me purely for my own sanity (better to have more experienced eyes check the car over which in happy to pay for) and to maintain stamps in my book so that I don't struggle to sell the car. My car's a RevUp and it uses about 0.3-0.4l oil every 1000 miles, which I'm perfectly happy with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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