I'm considering buying a car that has very high mileage for its year. This would just be a "spare" car, but still I am kind of concerned about the mileage. It'* a 98 Intrigue with 190,000 miles. Supposedly they're all highway (can't imagine you'd get that high of mileage any other way). The UIM and lower gaskets have been replaced. Tranny is original. I should be able to pick it up for under $2K.

What do you guys think? I know the L27 and LN3 will go well into the 300K mile range...how about the L36s??

An L36 would easily last well over 200K. I'd just be worried about everything else on that car that is prolly worn out.

High mileage dosen't mean everything. Its all about age. I'm sure the car is still good. A 30K car from 1988 will be more worn out and less reliable than a 1998 car with 190K. My bosses 2003 GMC Sierra crew cab has 85K on it. It still looks and drives like new. 80% of those miles are towing a trailor that weighs over 2K dry.

I say you're getting one heck of a deal. Buy it!

Check the suspension.....leaky struts, worn control arms, bad ball joints, etc. Don't buy it without throwing it up on a lift....

I agree.....

definite ditto...a shop can give you a close-up view of hidden problems..usually costs from $30-50. Cheap insurance.

Yes, good idea. Here'* the link to it on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

I talked to the seller and she'* willing to negotiate.

make sure it still runs

Really? Hmm...I didn't know!

ROFL

good point.

but for under 2K that leaves a lot of funds availbe for repairs.