Too high mileage??

[PeteT1201]

Hi seen a 2003 Hymer 634 2003 2.8 it has 129000 is this too high? States regularly serviced and well maintained, thoughts please?

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Less than 7,000 miles per year. So the vehicle has been used rather than sitting in storage somewhere.

The motorhome is based on a commercial van that is designed to be used (and abused), so that mileage for a maintained vehicle base isn't a problem for the engine. I think I'd prefer it for something that has been used, rather than the problems that arise from a lack of use when things seize up. But there will be wear on areas like suspension, steering, and so on which could be OK, but gives perhaps a sloppier ride than a newer vehicle. Of course if the van has been used a fair bit, what is the general wear and tear on the interior fittings.

 

[poppycamper]

IMV used high mileage (within reason) older van better than used low mileage older van.!!

 

[Lenny HB]

Sounds low to me, A Class vans tend to be bought by people who use them. Over 10k a year is quite normal.

 

[Brains]

129k on a 20 year old engine is fine. (under 7k PA)

I'd take a look at the wear & tear on the interior, as that level of use would imply at least a couple of weekends a month every month, so well over 100 nights a year, every year, or over 2,000 nights of use over 20 years.

You may find the owners were swallows who spent every winter for the last 20 years taking the scenic route to Spain and back.

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[Gaston aires]

I agree with brains. 129 k is nothing for an engine of that type if it’s been serviced properly. I would be more interested in the general condition.
Phil