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kezza
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:40 am

Just wondered what people think of this 318iS Click Here

It's the 2nd car down, it was on at £1295, but has now had a deposit taken on her, so it looks like it's sold. I was put off by the high mileage (185k), but she did look nice. Only been adevertised for a couple of days and she's been snapped up, so must've been a good'un.
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:44 am

looks good, miles are high but looks clean in every other area.. they seem to be fetching a grand for ebay trash the now so id snap that up
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:47 am

Looks extremely clean! Not a bad price. Reckon the guy got a decent car there.
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:52 am

Hmmm, looks like i missed out. However, i was always concerned about the mileage, may go and view another one next week, its only done 107k. Fingers crossed she turns out to be like Kelly Brook, gorgeous!!!! :D winkeye
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:55 am

Go for it. Best of luck. IS's are a hoot to drive! :D
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:46 am

I wouldn't be too put of by mileage if a car has been looked after properly, my tourer is at 179K and still looks, runs and handles great!
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Post Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:18 pm

IS's are seriously cheap at the moment. I just bought one for £340 off ebay, has 97000. Needs exhuast and powerstearing pipe and has a small graze on one of the rear arches but it drives very well! Newish brakes, New radiator hardly any rust.

If your OK with doing work on your self, then a cheapie bargin is well worth it.

But it won't be economical if you can't do the stuff yourself and have to use a garage.

Mileage does count for a lot, just the way the interior feels, all the switches are tighter etc etc. But condition is really the most important thing.
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