Mk Iv Buying Advice

[robert_ashfield]

Hi All,

I've currently got a Mk 1, 1991 with 180k on the clock.

I'm tempted to upgrade to a Mk 4 LS400 and have a budget of around £9k + my trade in.

Been looking on the car sites and a few have caught my eye - they are around 1998 with 80k-100k on the clock.

I'm looking for a car to keep for the next 4-5 years - do you guys think it's realistic to find a really good car at this price or am I going to take ownership of the motor in it's trickiest period - e.g. suspension wear etc.

Unfortunately just can't afford a 430 (that will be my next car after the Mk IV!)

Any advice?

Robert.

[chips229]

Go for it!! get the mk4,just make sure its got the service history and has been kept up together

[flotsam]

I tested a Mk III before buying my MkIV.

I noticed the suspension was firmer on the MkIV and I don't think this was due to the MkIII being slightly older. The handling is a lot better as well.

MkIV has gas dampers as well as HID headlamps, sat nav, folding wing mirrors, automatic dimming mirrors, parking sensors, five speed box and quicker 0-60 time.

Some MkIVs have air suspension. There's also a sports pack which includes lower profile tyres, 17" alloys and lowered suspension.

Look out for the different options on the stereo too.

[simontaylor]

my MkIII also has auto dimming mirrors, rear view as well as wing.

All the other MkIV goodies sound good too.