Used Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 with very low milage,any issues?

Used Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 with very low milage,any issues?

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silles

Original Poster:

48 posts

79 months

Thursday 30th January 2020
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I'm checking a car the weekend , it's a 2016 SSS 1.6 with only 2000 miles.

Could there be an issues?
like - the engine was never properly run in, condensation never dries out, rust,, etc?

any thoughts?

DazzaSport

209 posts

73 months

Thursday 30th January 2020
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The running in period is 600 miles.

It's a Suzuki - so I am sure it will be fine.

silles

Original Poster:

48 posts

79 months

Thursday 30th January 2020
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i found this on the internet:

"1. Low mileage cars do rust. You get condensation in the box sections. It NEVER dries out. they rust badly. And you cannot see it until it breaks through the metal.
2. Brake pipes rust. Obvious.
3. Exhaust brackets corrode and crack .. and will do when driven frequently. Often this means new downpipes...
4. catalysts if fitted can be clogged up with soot.
5. Steel radiators rust. Badly . And if antifreeze is not changed everything silts up. Check antifreeze.
6. Engines get internal condensation. If oil and filter are changed yearly (SWMBO's for example) not an issue. If not bearings gone.
7. Engine seals harden and wear with a fixed position if motionless for long periods. Then an oil change using semi synthetic oil = oil leaks. You CANNOT test for this.
8. Brake fluid will corrode ABS and cylinders if not changed every two years. Worse for a little used car.

9. Sumps do rust: often very badly.
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AdamIndy

1,661 posts

111 months

Thursday 30th January 2020
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It’s a 3/4 year old car. It’s japanese. It will be fine.
If it was a 20 year old French car then I might be worried.

Look at some Porsche’s/Lambos etc. They may only do 2000miles in 10 years and I’ve no doubt they’re fine.

Buy it, get it serviced, enjoy. biggrin

Richtea1970

1,382 posts

67 months

Thursday 30th January 2020
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2000 miles with just minimal mileage each year or 2000 miles done at new and then left in a garage for 4 years?

Either way should be ok, but will have to be treated slightly differently.

silles

Original Poster:

48 posts

79 months

Thursday 30th January 2020
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Got the service history, looks like it was not just standing. Even miles between services

thatdude

2,658 posts

134 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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Check the tyres arnt in a bad condition from just sitting for long periods of time. Otherwise, change the oil and filter, maybe get the battery checked, and go and use it

silles

Original Poster:

48 posts

79 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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too late, the car has been sold ... i checked it and i did not like the condition, all 4 wheels were scuffed and had a few door dings.


Kev_Mk3

2,943 posts

102 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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Few posts about SSS's recently especially the ZC32 model (that's the shape you keep looking at)

Have you looked at the owners group on facebook, I actually help run it and the buy / sell page and several are always for sale that could meet criteria.

silles

Original Poster:

48 posts

79 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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already found an other one which I put down the deposit for smile

steedy27

663 posts

197 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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silles said:
already found an other one which I put down the deposit for smile
It's not the one in Hereford is it?

silles

Original Poster:

48 posts

79 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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steedy27 said:
It's not the one in Hereford is it?
Nope, the one in Kent

steedy27

663 posts

197 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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silles said:
Nope, the one in Kent
Phew - going to try and get the Hereford one in the morning