9th Dec 2013, 10:35

1. "Really high mileage" would be 200-300,000km.

78,000 is well below 100,000km, and is not a high mileage by any standard. Even a new car warranty covers 5 years or 100,000km. 78,000 km may be high on a scooter or bike, but not on a three litre car.

2. Electronic failure is not wear and tear. Failure of a touch screen is not wear and tear. Failure of 3 ignition coils in one month is not normal wear and tear.

Here is a review of my Eunos 500, that will explain to you what is to be expected from a normal well designed car, including "wear and tear".

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/saab/9-3/r137781/comments/#c337465