What mileage should I be more wary at?

[Sumilidon]

Hi all.

It’s time to replace the MK2 and return to either a MK1 or go for a MK3. I have a couple of options I am interested in which are at the same price point - both are structurally solid.

The first is a MK1 with 160,000 miles on the clock. It is a 1.6 import.
The second is a MK3 with 110,000 miles on the clock. it is a 2.0 Sport

I have had several MK2 and MK1’s in the past and I know the 1.6 engine is pretty much bullet proof if you look after it and keep on top of the water pump / belts (which this one has). My question however is around the MK3 as I have never owned one, the engine is much more modern in comparison to my old 1989 lumps and as such, not sure what to be mindful of / what’s realistic to achieve.

The MK1 would be the highest mileage car I would have owned, but as said, structurally sound, sills sorted etc.

[k6chris]

Drive them both and see which one makes you smile more. That’s how I solved my NB vs NC dilemma!

(NB owner)

[badbooks]

The mk1 been an import will be in Km so 160,000 = 100,000 miles

[Wilier1]

You have to drive them both before making a decision. I drove 3 before I decided. All were within 5,000 miles on the clock.
All sounded different and drove differently as well.

[Sumilidon]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure I’ll love both. For me it’s more the question of how good those 2.0 engines are in the NC where mileage is concerned. What;s the common issues to look and listen for?