108,000 miles.............. that's lots even for a 99 car. Above average anyway. I would also say that unless you like spending time at the side of the road giving your details, even when you've done nothing wrong, then don't get it as a first car. I may sound like another old man, but I had the same problems with my Astra GSI 2L with mods. Even driving well within the rules I was getting pulled once a week just to check insurance/licence etc. Gets on your tits enough to get rid of it after a while. Then you wait till you look old enough to have one. Sorted.