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Rank: Chief Joined: 5/9/2007 Posts: 13,095
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I have always wondered about these mileage displayed on the imported cars. A 2005 car that shows it has only done 49000 miles. Really, this is a car that have been out there for 7 years. Kwani it was always at the parking for those years?
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Rank: Member Joined: 9/13/2006 Posts: 58
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@Washiku
That is quite possible depending on the infrastructure dynamics of a country.
For example, in some countries many people live in what we would call " town" i.e there is no clear distinction between residential and commercial areas same situation as we have in Mombasa island. Such a person may therefore cover only a 10km or less roundtrip from home to office daily (3650kms annualy) with no long trips upcountry.
In own experience, I cover approximately 30kms roundtrip daily excluding weekends and my mileage is only 45,000kms over 5 years during which I have not changed the tyres!
Having said that, when it comes to "business" you cannot take the mileage indicated at face value since it can be altered. You must do your due diligence.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 5/9/2007 Posts: 13,095
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kripp wrote:@Washiku
That is quite possible depending on the infrastructure dynamics of a country.
For example, in some countries many people live in what we would call " town" i.e there is no clear distinction between residential and commercial areas same situation as we have in Mombasa island. Such a person may therefore cover only a 10km or less roundtrip from home to office daily (3650kms annualy) with no long trips upcountry.
In own experience, I cover approximately 30kms roundtrip daily excluding weekends and my mileage is only 45,000kms over 5 years during which I have not changed the tyres!
Having said that, when it comes to "business" you cannot take the mileage indicated at face value since it can be altered. You must do your due diligence. Thanks @kripp. Sounds comprehensive and convincing.  Now I have an idea. I always thot they are adjusted at the port, as in all of them. Now I have an idea that some could be genuine.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 3/25/2010 Posts: 939 Location: Nai
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washiku wrote:kripp wrote:@Washiku
That is quite possible depending on the infrastructure dynamics of a country.
For example, in some countries many people live in what we would call " town" i.e there is no clear distinction between residential and commercial areas same situation as we have in Mombasa island. Such a person may therefore cover only a 10km or less roundtrip from home to office daily (3650kms annualy) with no long trips upcountry.
In own experience, I cover approximately 30kms roundtrip daily excluding weekends and my mileage is only 45,000kms over 5 years during which I have not changed the tyres!
Having said that, when it comes to "business" you cannot take the mileage indicated at face value since it can be altered. You must do your due diligence. Thanks @kripp. Sounds comprehensive and convincing. Now I have an idea. I always thot they are adjusted at the port, as in all of them. Now I have an idea that some could be genuine. the majority of cars in kenya have wrong mileage.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/2/2009 Posts: 2,458 Location: Nairobi
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washiku wrote:kripp wrote:@Washiku
That is quite possible depending on the infrastructure dynamics of a country.
For example, in some countries many people live in what we would call " town" i.e there is no clear distinction between residential and commercial areas same situation as we have in Mombasa island. Such a person may therefore cover only a 10km or less roundtrip from home to office daily (3650kms annualy) with no long trips upcountry.
In own experience, I cover approximately 30kms roundtrip daily excluding weekends and my mileage is only 45,000kms over 5 years during which I have not changed the tyres!
Having said that, when it comes to "business" you cannot take the mileage indicated at face value since it can be altered. You must do your due diligence. Thanks @kripp. Sounds comprehensive and convincing. Now I have an idea. I always thot they are adjusted at the port, as in all of them. Now I have an idea that some could be genuine. Take a good look here http://delights.jp/db2/stock.php
Look at the manufacture year and look at the mileage Do you see any car with mileage less than 40K kms? I know a few importers and they told me.. "never ask about mileage..we will always give you what you want..." Most adjust to 50kms... to tally with the 30km's per day statistics..
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/27/2008 Posts: 4,114
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poundfoolish wrote:Take a good look here http://delights.jp/db2/stock.php
Look at the manufacture year and look at the mileage D o you see any car with mileage less than 40K kms?I know a few importers and they told me.. "never ask about mileage..we will always give you what you want..." Most adjust to 50kms... to tally with the 30km's per day statistics.. YES! Stock number 17860 [the very first one on the page] has 34,272km Also, stock number 17798 also on page one, has 16,664km! and it's a 2005 unit!!!!! Nothing is real unless it can be named; nothing has value unless it can be sold; money is worthless unless you spend it.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 8/11/2010 Posts: 1,011 Location: nairobi
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who saw british high commission vehicles on sale on thurs 20/9/2012 nation newspaper. A 2005 car has a mileage of 30km.how much can i quote,i need.it is a KAP toyota corolla
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Rank: Hello Joined: 9/3/2012 Posts: 5
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bartum wrote:who saw british high commission vehicles on sale on thurs 20/9/2012 nation newspaper. A 2005 car has a mileage of 30km.how much can i quote,i need.it is a KAP toyota corolla Purchase any vehicle with a red number plate i.e. Diplomatic, ngos bearing in mind, duty has not been paid for it and you are the one to settle it. I hope money is not a problem to you otherwise, look elsewhere.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 8/11/2010 Posts: 1,011 Location: nairobi
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johng wrote:bartum wrote:who saw british high commission vehicles on sale on thurs 20/9/2012 nation newspaper. A 2005 car has a mileage of 30km.how much can i quote,i need.it is a KAP toyota corolla Purchase any vehicle with a red number plate i.e. Diplomatic, ngos bearing in mind, duty has not been paid for it and you are the one to settle it. I hope money is not a problem to you otherwise, look elsewhere. by saying look elsewhere you mean they are overpriced
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/21/2006 Posts: 608 Location: Ruiru
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bartum wrote:who saw british high commission vehicles on sale on thurs 20/9/2012 nation newspaper. A 2005 car has a mileage of 30km.how much can i quote,i need.it is a KAP toyota corolla I did, I thought it was a better deal than japan reconditioned? "..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
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