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Buying used high mileage - price adjustment

I am thinking of buying a 54 plate Polo Twist 1.4, 5 door. It has 90,000 miles. What would be a fair private sale price to pay?

Asked on 10 June 2012 by Dimple

Answered by Honest John
£1,500 - £1,750.

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