SS 2007 with 275000+ kms (What to look out for?)

[Xplaya]

Seriously thinking about doing a swap deal with my SV6 to a SS. The guy sounds pretty keen, but the KMs are super high.
Since ive only really been learning about my POS Sv6 Alloytec havent really learnt anything about the SS common issues.

So whats your thoughts, my sv6 is around 170x, new chains tensioners etc all done.

 

[Crumbs]

275 is a lot. I'd rather save the difference and buy one.
My experience looking at swaps years ago was mostly people trying to swap off major issues. Repairs would up very quickly

 

[All5litres]

I'd keep the SV6 if the chains are done, it should last a while but the SS will probably need a rebuild soon....I can't see it going much past 300k.

 

[_R_J_K_]

The guy sounds pretty keen

Sounds kind of sus TBH comparing between the two.

 

[greenacc]

Depends how it's been driven and what type of driving. If it's been driven on highway trips and looked after it could be ok.
But a City car I'd walk away(run away)

 

[kiwicon]

agree with everyone above, there must be a reason why.. and I dont think its fuel economy...

 

[Xplaya]

Depends how it's been driven and what type of driving. If it's been driven on highway trips and looked after it could be ok.
But a City car I'd walk away(run away)

Interesting, would that be because things wear out more on small city drivers? Sadly thats how I drive my sv6 daily back and to work lol

 

[Xplaya]

Thanks everyone. 1 thing that crossed my mind, is something with this much KMs you would think alot of parts would have been replaced?

I will see how much service / part records he holds

 

[kiwicon]

Interesting, would that be because things wear out more on small city drivers? Sadly thats how I drive my sv6 daily back and to work lol

More the fact that the car has done alot more cold drives.. I.E not allowing it to warm up properly,

 

[greenacc]

Exactly. A friend has a Mazda 3sp and it is mostly a country car used on a long daily commute.
It's done 585000 Ks and is still going though showing its age.
If it was a city car it would only do half those k's before running into trouble.
City driving =hot/cold cycles, more stop start = more wear and tear.
Those V8s are big motors and in top gear are barely ticking over hence I think a genuine country car would go for yonks. But what are the chances...