170K but FSH - Would it be worth it?

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Update - I missed out on this one but thank you for all advice received. I'll keep looking

As you may have seen from my intro post, I'm looking at getting a Galant to use as my daily driver.
Now, I've seen a 2.5 Auto with FSH advertised with a bit of rust around the rear arches but only £500, would it be worth the gamble?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

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Or would I be better off spending a bit more on a lower mileage example?

[Atik]

Personally for a daily driver, I'd want to spend a little more for lower mileage. If it had to be a Galant, I'd look for a lower mileage example and budget maybe around £1500 max which should find a very nice condition one.

That said, there are Legnums out there with similar high mileage numbers so provided its been looked after and has a traceable history, it should be ok. Cars like that are always a gamble though.

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Thanks Atik
Well it's HPI certified, FSH with new tyres & brakes all round plus new filters & fluids. I'm somewhat limited by budget but at that price even if it only lasts 12-18 months it should be ok I would hope?

[TAR]

its a £500 car. If it breaks you send it to the scrapyard. It could well be some very cheap motoring if it lasts a year.

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Can't be any worse than my current daily Tim
Belts were changed at 140k, what's the recommended interval on these engines?

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Missed out on this one anyway as still waiting for funds to clear.
Thanks for your thoughts though

[Nick Mann]

Belts are good for 45k miles according to mitsy UK or 60k miles according to mitsy Japan.

[WildCards]

How much MOT does it have?