). I know some people may see this as a silly decision but cashflow and a failed head gasket in my last car, xmas and a holiday has put a dent in my ever so bare finances. I estimate I am going to cover 22,000 - 30,000 miles a year, this is mainly due to a large commute.
I know that with a diesel on other models, 120,000 miles is nothing really and is more akin to a petrol engine with half the mileage. I have only owned Japanese cars previously and the only knowledge I have of French cars is that they can be unreliable.
Obviously, the purchase has been agreed and the finance signed so no going back now.
What I really want to know is, have I made a good purchase. The car does appear to be well looked after and everything appears to work and the engine and gearbox do pull well. How reliable are these cars and is there any high mileage examples on the forum.
to the Forum. Do you know if your new wheels have hydractive suspension? If it does, be prepared to enjoy a nice, smooth ride.
) already, and hopefully it will have been replaced with one that's been modified by a decent steering rack reconditioner - so you may be OK with that one. There are preventative steps you can take to slow down the deterioration of the racks - it's the pinion shaft that rusts out and causes leaks - but you need basic tools and an understanding of what you're doing..... and a pot of grease 
What engine and gearbox is it ? 2.0Hdi with a manual gearbox ?? Auto box ?? If a manual gearbox, then the dual mass flywheel can wear out causing a vibration and noise - but at 120k miles, yours has either already been replaced or the previous owner(s) were gentle on it. If an auto box then it would benefit from an oil change. If you hear a clonk coming from the front when going over bumps or 'sleeping policemen' then it'll be an anti-roll bar drop link. Not a difficult job to do or particularly expensive, but make sure they're replaced with very good quality ones or you'll be replacing them again by the time you've driven to the bottom of the road 
