FN2 Buying a high mileage FN2 type-r .. bad idea?

[jock_071279]

Hi All,

On the hunt for a type-r, seen a few high mileage ones and was wondering if anyone had an opinion on whether its a bad idea? particularly looking at one with 80k on it, 2007 56reg. Any thoughts?

Cheers,
Jock

 

[baldydave]

personally i would say its all down to service history if its got lots of stamps and preferably main dealer and valve clearances done thyen shouldnt be a problem honda engines are known for reliability as long as they are looked after

 

[Loxy]

personally i would say its all down to service history if its got lots of stamps and preferably main dealer and valve clearances done thyen shouldnt be a problem honda engines are known for reliability as long as they are looked after

Spot on

 

[jock_071279]

Thanks for the replies peeps .. appreciated

 

[fabz-type-r]

Me personally would not buy 1 with high mileage as yeah we know honda engines are bulletproof, but after a certain amount of mileage things like bushes, shocks, clutches, braks, track rod ends etc all get general wear an tear on them, so make sure the car has had a proper checking over and you get it nice and cheap

 

[howie1987]

Bomb proof.

 

[GavTypeR]

This would not bother me, mileage means nothing really these days on modern engines, especially hondas, as long as the history is good and there is plenty or receipts

 

[TomCat]

As above as long as it serviced I would jump aboard. Could all be motorway miles as well so.

 

[You Jay]

80k is not that bad.

Especially on a K20.