Motor with many miles on it

[nbking]

I am considering the purchase of a Class C motorhome with 280K kms or approximately 170K miles on it.

I know the answer to my question would tell me the condition of the motor would depend on how well it is maintained; how it is driven, and where it is driven. I don't know the answers to these questions and don't know if I would get an honest answer if I asked.

However, I would like opinions on potential problems that could develop on such a well used motor and transmission. Also an estimate on how many miles a motor would still be effective before needing replacement.

It is a Ford V10 engine.

[Lwiddis]

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