How many KM is to many?

[180degrees]

OK so this probably seems a bit odd but I am going to sell my 08 D22 str and buy something like a DX around 2002 build so I can go on the beach without as much apprehension my car is going to rust out or worry if I lose it in the ocean ect, the ones I have been looking at in my price range of $12-15000 or less all have 200-250000km on them. Is this going to be a problem? assuming I get one that has been serviced? would it be wise to just buy a new turbo from the get go for it since they look to be only about $800 on ebay? or get an intercooler from northside for it to catch any turbo fragments should it blow up?

I guess another option is getting an earlier one with the QD32 but im not sure I want a slug engine, mind you the 2.5 is a bit like that some days and I have been on the beach quite a few times in other cars and sometimes you need a bit of power and I don't mind the ZD30.

cheers guys.

P.s I had a look through the how many km thread but would also like some direct input.

 

[Dave]

Over 200,000km's ain't so bad.

As long as its been serviced. Check the turbo out to.

 

[180degrees]

anything that would stand out if a turbo was on its last legs? I guess freeplay and any weird noises? I was going to try and get a nissan dealership to check over whatever I decide to get but I will also be having a thorough look over for anything obvious (like underbody damage, leaky head gasket ect) but my mechanical skill to go pulling things apart on a scale of 1-10 would be like 2 haha.