Aside from W124 Mercs & old Volvos which cars do 300K+?
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What other 'made-of-granite' cars are there around that will run and run? Yes I know a Merc W124 will do 300,000 and if you look in Autotrader, you'll routinely see pre-2000 Volvos with 200K+ grinding on. With both the above if you watch for known issues and deal with them (along with the usual stuff) before those issues become 'killers' and these cars run forever. 400K is quite possible on the same engine and gearbox for these.
I know in Africa Peugeot 504s are known for 400K, but rot gets to them in Europe. I not asking for examples of cars that have proved the exception. So cries of my TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus has 220,000 on it, because a quick flick on Autotrader will reveal said TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus is very much the exception.
So, as I came in, which are the other 'made-of-granite' cars?
I know in Africa Peugeot 504s are known for 400K, but rot gets to them in Europe. I not asking for examples of cars that have proved the exception. So cries of my TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus has 220,000 on it, because a quick flick on Autotrader will reveal said TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus is very much the exception.
So, as I came in, which are the other 'made-of-granite' cars?
OldDuffer said:
What other 'made-of-granite' cars are there around that will run and run? Yes I know a Merc W124 will do 300,000 and if you look in Autotrader, you'll routinely see pre-2000 Volvos with 200K+ grinding on. With both the above if you watch for known issues and deal with them (along with the usual stuff) before those issues become 'killers' and these cars run forever. 400K is quite possible on the same engine and gearbox for these.
I know in Africa Peugeot 504s are known for 400K, but rot gets to them in Europe. I not asking for examples of cars that have proved the exception. So cries of my TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus has 220,000 on it, because a quick flick on Autotrader will reveal said TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus is very much the exception.
So, as I came in, which are the other 'made-of-granite' cars?
The Jaguar XJ40 genuinely is capable of huge mileages provided rust does not get them. That proves to be a problem in this country with its wet and salty roads, particularly as few people bother to maintain never mind repair cars here - but in countries with a kinder climate rust-wise such as parts of the USA, XJ40s which have covered more than 300,000 miles are not particularly exceptional. I imagine this is also true for the X300, since they are so similar underneath to a late '40.I know in Africa Peugeot 504s are known for 400K, but rot gets to them in Europe. I not asking for examples of cars that have proved the exception. So cries of my TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus has 220,000 on it, because a quick flick on Autotrader will reveal said TR6/Jag/Fiat/Lotus is very much the exception.
So, as I came in, which are the other 'made-of-granite' cars?
Jimmy Recard said:
joshcowin said:
Isnt the pd130 diesel engine in many vw's/skodas meant to be good?
They're not terrible but they're nowhere near as good as the staunch fans make out.Prius' are supposed to be pretty good for piling the miles on.
Recently sold my Forester to a bloke who was replacing his Forester. He was putting the kms on reasonably rapidly - I think it was an 04 with 430,000km, which is getting on for 300,000 miles. Was in good nick too. Regularly see Subaru's for sale with over 300,000km/200,000mi. Most Falcon taxis over here seem to have over 500,000km on the clock.
An interesting question as I have been in many 300k plus vehicles.
Our local airport taxi firm run many different cars - most of which have clocked over 300k at a relatively 'young' age.
Favourites seem to be diesel Passats but I have been in 5 series BMWs (diesel again), petrol Audis (1.8T A6 from memory), an old Peugeot 406 (a few years ago but used by drivers whilst their car was being serviced), Vauxhall Signum and even a Hyundai Trajet. Not yet been in a Volvo or Merc from them???
Religiously sticking to the servicing schedule seems to be the key point from speaking to most drivers, and not many retired their cars until about 350k or 6 years old (ish)......
Mike
Our local airport taxi firm run many different cars - most of which have clocked over 300k at a relatively 'young' age.
Favourites seem to be diesel Passats but I have been in 5 series BMWs (diesel again), petrol Audis (1.8T A6 from memory), an old Peugeot 406 (a few years ago but used by drivers whilst their car was being serviced), Vauxhall Signum and even a Hyundai Trajet. Not yet been in a Volvo or Merc from them???
Religiously sticking to the servicing schedule seems to be the key point from speaking to most drivers, and not many retired their cars until about 350k or 6 years old (ish)......
Mike
I love long lived cars and service them according to factory specs.
I had a P reg Saab 9000. I bought it with 130,000 miles and took it to 385,000. Had to change the abs sensors and not much else.
My current Forester xte at 111,000 miles feels like it'll go to 300,000. ( in the process I'll accrue an epic amount of shell points ...)
I also have a 1990 Saab 900 that feels like it'll go on for ever.
However i did have a BMW e90 320d which felt worn out by 130,000 miles ...
I had a P reg Saab 9000. I bought it with 130,000 miles and took it to 385,000. Had to change the abs sensors and not much else.
My current Forester xte at 111,000 miles feels like it'll go to 300,000. ( in the process I'll accrue an epic amount of shell points ...)
I also have a 1990 Saab 900 that feels like it'll go on for ever.
However i did have a BMW e90 320d which felt worn out by 130,000 miles ...
Edited by Arrive Alive on Tuesday 28th February 04:31
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