- Ah yes, the age old question.
It's not the first time it's been asked
and it's not the last time it's gonna be asked.
And there's been plenty of other channels
that have already given some wholesome answers about it,
but that still doesn't stop people from picking up a 350C
with 240,000 miles that's missing a rear bumper
and has in the ad that it's never been drifted.
Really? Are ya sure? Are ya sure about that?
J, you're really sure, okay?
And I don't believe you, I don't, I don't, okay?
And it's not worth 10K, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Either way, there's a lot that goes
into answering this specific question,
especially when you look at it
from just a wheels, tire, and suspension lens.
Because, you know, that's kind of what we do.
I'm Alex, @Alex.fi on Instagram
and today we're gonna be talking about
if you should actually modify a high mileage car and also,
is it worth it, question mark, exclamation point?
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Anyway, when taking a look at finding an answer
for this age-old question of
should you modify a high mileage car,
What am I looking at?
I don't know.
It's important to look at the surface level
and the answer should probably be eh, uh, you sure bud?
Because the simple answer is that
you should probably stay away from it actually,
and if you don't know your way
around the car you're about to buy,
you're gonna have even a worse time.
However, high mileage doesn't inherently mean skip.
It just means that it'll require a little bit
of extra love and attention and here is why.
Higher mileage car purchases should always
be immediately followed by maintenance repairs.
Generally speaking, the more miles a car has on it,
the more it's been driven.
The more it's been driven,
the more owners it's generally had.
The more owners it's generally had,
the more time that there's a chance
that it's messed something up.
Repairs are important; maintenance, repairs.
Say it with me; maintenance, repairs.
- I eat pears, shout out to all the-
- Repairs.
I know that replacing tie rods isn't exciting
or a timing chain is lame but if you're trying to baller
with a higher mileage vehicle,
you must focus on those items first
and make sure that they're done right.
Otherwise you're gonna end up with a car
that has nothing but issue after issue
and cars with higher mileage isn't inherently bad
but what is bad is that high mileage cars
aren't repaired and maintained correctly,
they end up just blowing a hole into your wallet.
And depending on which car you buy
is a direct relationship to the odds
of those things actually happening or being done.
Buying a high mileage G8 with 10% tires left
and rubber still dripping off the rear bumper,
you're probably gonna wanna have us check out
the last time they did a full system diagnostics
because odds are they probably did not, okay?
Higher mileage cars are a bit finicky as well
and require just a bit more love.
If you're okay with that then sure,
snag one but repairs aren't the only thing
that you gotta be aware of or concerned about
if you're gonna be able to modify it.
At the end of the day when you try to buy a high mileage car
it's usually to get into something super neat
and then you want to modify it.
Shouldn't do that.
Think about modifying a car with 60,000 miles
which is not bad, relatively new for most tuner cars
but for some reason there's always
some funky stuff that happens at 60K.
That exhaust hanger is hanging
just a little bit to the left.
Guys who get it.
Or the undertray is missing a few bolts here or there
when you're trying to trim your fender liner for new wheels.
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Now imagine when it's on a 200,000 mileage car.
You get zip ties, superglue, wood screws,
self-tappers and just about every wrong piece imaginable,
hanging, swooping, leaning or missing from the car.
It makes the modification process
and everything about it just more difficult,
and it's extremely common.
High mileage cars are a bit like old houses,
they're just worn.
And even with maintenance being considered and up-to-date,
that won't fix the fact that some of those parts
didn't have a maintenance schedule
and they're just slowly deteriorating
and rolling out into infinity,
'cause that happens, sometimes they just don't last.
Suspension is iconic for issues with high mileage cars,
especially when you're doing a coilover setup swap.
Because it's a wear and tear area of your car,
it's exposed to the elements and it's just not fun.
It's like when you have the tap and dye set out
and you walk out into the garage,
your buddy has one of those, just stay away.
Wheels and tires aren't huge on a high mileage car,
after all, those parts can be replaced
without much of a big issue,
which is why so many people jump to them
as their first modification on a car,
especially a high mileage car.
But suspension can be a little bit of a tricky bullet.
As mileage in in cars increase,
the experience that surrounds the car must match it,
especially as an owner.
Knowing your way around these common issues
or worn odd items is incredibly important
if you play to have fun with the car that you buy.
Doing research, working on it yourself,
and understanding that the car won't be running 24/7
are some of the key things you'll want to remember
if you pick up a higher mileage car.
Not only that but asking yourself
why you're buying it is also important because if it's
to save a few thousand dollars on a $20,000 purchase,
you may find yourself losing that money
saved up in random parts, repairs,
and trips to the mechanic shop because lo and behold,
self-tappers do not do a good job at keeping
your inner cooler tubing piping in a straight place.
And if it's because of the rarity,
the parts that will need replacement will be expensive
and having a wait time that makes the line
at the DMV feel like a cakewalk.
If it's because you're tired of looking
for that one clean, low mileage car well then,
that's a risk you're gonna have to make.
Can you modify a high mileage car?
And the answer is, well, son, absolutely, okay?
There's some absolute banging cars in the gallery
that have some pretty intense miles
and people drive all over the time with no issues
and don't sweat it and they don't care,
it's 250,000 miles and it still does a fantastic job.
Just remember, just because they had that experience
does not mean you will, all right?
Do you think it's possible to modify a high mileage car?
Absolutely, it's just like I said before,
playing life on a little bit of a hard mode.
What do you guys think?
Let us know if you think it's worth it or not,
and if you have a high mileage car that's been modified,
tell us what it is in the comments below
and of course if you had a good time with it or not.
Be honest though, don't lie to me.
I can sense it, all right?
And if you're looking for aftermarket wheels,
tires and suspension, be sure to check out
http://www.fitmentindustries.com where we have everything
from Rotiform to Werk, ESR to air lift, coilovers.
It's what helps us keep doing things like this.
I'm Alex from Fitment Industries and we will see you later.
Peace.