Newbie saying hi

paulo · 17-09-2009, 12:34 PM

Thanks everybody, and thanks for the warm welcome too.

I've been chatting to Lee about my wants, and can't wait to start looking.

I've always seen 'average miles' as good. Call me mad, but there is something un-nerving about a 6 year old car that has only done 20k miles. Less than 5k a year means it's been sitting for far too long, or just used for short journeys (or even worse just track use).

I know there are always exceptions, but I think I'd want somebody to look over a ultra low mileage car just as hard as they would a high mileage car.

I think the only things I don't want to go without are:

Air-Con
Xenons
Stereo

and the only things I don't want are:

Non CSL wheels
Remap
Miltek
Holes in the dash from phone/ipod cradles.

All the rest will be 'nice to have'.

I'm going to be doing average mileage in it, so I'm looking for the same. There is no point paying a premium for low miles if I end up putting a load on it.

I'm just looking for something as close to how it came out of the showroom as I can. Something that has been looked after, by an enthusiast, and hasn't been neglected. Sometimes cars like this can end up being scrimped on, as most people want them, but not many can afford to maintain them the way they should.

Paul

17-09-2009, 12:34 PM	#19
paulo Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 Casino cash: $297	Thanks everybody, and thanks for the warm welcome too. I've been chatting to Lee about my wants, and can't wait to start looking. I've always seen 'average miles' as good. Call me mad, but there is something un-nerving about a 6 year old car that has only done 20k miles. Less than 5k a year means it's been sitting for far too long, or just used for short journeys (or even worse just track use). I know there are always exceptions, but I think I'd want somebody to look over a ultra low mileage car just as hard as they would a high mileage car. I think the only things I don't want to go without are: Air-Con Xenons Stereo and the only things I don't want are: Non CSL wheels Remap Miltek Holes in the dash from phone/ipod cradles. All the rest will be 'nice to have'. I'm going to be doing average mileage in it, so I'm looking for the same. There is no point paying a premium for low miles if I end up putting a load on it. I'm just looking for something as close to how it came out of the showroom as I can. Something that has been looked after, by an enthusiast, and hasn't been neglected. Sometimes cars like this can end up being scrimped on, as most people want them, but not many can afford to maintain them the way they should. Paul Last edited by paulo; 17-09-2009 at 12:39 PM.