Big mileage motors
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Do you have a car with big mileage? What did you get it on, what is it now, and has it cost you much to keep it going?
It got me thinking today when I went in my mates old Mondy, it really is a shame we scrap cars so easily now. I know if a car needs 4 tyres and some brakes it probably isn't worth keeping - but that sort of chuck away attitude is kind of sad in a way!
I want to keep my next purchase running as long as possible without spending a fortune, obviously maintenance is key.
It got me thinking today when I went in my mates old Mondy, it really is a shame we scrap cars so easily now. I know if a car needs 4 tyres and some brakes it probably isn't worth keeping - but that sort of chuck away attitude is kind of sad in a way!
I want to keep my next purchase running as long as possible without spending a fortune, obviously maintenance is key.
Ghost91 said:
Do you have a car with big mileage? What did you get it on, what is it now, and has it cost you much to keep it going?
It got me thinking today when I went in my mates old Mondy, it really is a shame we scrap cars so easily now. I know if a car needs 4 tyres and some brakes it probably isn't worth keeping - but that sort of chuck away attitude is kind of sad in a way!
I want to keep my next purchase running as long as possible without spending a fortune, obviously maintenance is key.
I got a friend of mine - who was extremely strapped for cash but had a 80 mile each way commute - a 340,000 mile peugeot 406 with about a 2 inch thick file of receipts for EVERYTHING ever spent on it - the car ran like a clock and was fit for an easy 100,000 miles more.It got me thinking today when I went in my mates old Mondy, it really is a shame we scrap cars so easily now. I know if a car needs 4 tyres and some brakes it probably isn't worth keeping - but that sort of chuck away attitude is kind of sad in a way!
I want to keep my next purchase running as long as possible without spending a fortune, obviously maintenance is key.
I told him all he needed to do was keep on top of the maintenance and to watch for clunks or rattles and get them sorted as he went a long.
Was talking to him six months later and he'd just scrapped the 406 on recommendation of his mechanic - it needed 4 tyres an exhaust and front pads and his mechanic said it wasnt worth fixing!!!! Had he kept on top of the maintenance it would have done him for an easy 2 years.
He then bought a Stilo JTD for £1500, spent £500 on it in the first month in maintanance and scrapped it 9 months later.
Daily is a 2003 Honda Accord Type S - 2.4 Petrol
Just ticked over to 190,000 and does about 500 miles a week.
In 3 years it's cost me
5 Services
3 sets of tyres
5 sets of brake pads
2 sets of brake discs
1 Clutch + Master Cylinder
2 ABS Sensors
Full kit of Suspension bushes.
Engine is still strong, but a few other issues are starting to crop up now, drive shafts are worn and the front suspension is starting to knock, so may not keep it to see 200k!
Just ticked over to 190,000 and does about 500 miles a week.
In 3 years it's cost me
5 Services
3 sets of tyres
5 sets of brake pads
2 sets of brake discs
1 Clutch + Master Cylinder
2 ABS Sensors
Full kit of Suspension bushes.
Engine is still strong, but a few other issues are starting to crop up now, drive shafts are worn and the front suspension is starting to knock, so may not keep it to see 200k!
Not high mileage yet, but I crack trough around 35-40k a year so it'll be son!
Accord 2.4i (2008). Bought on 52k 18 months ago, now just ticked past 100k. Only oil and filters and 2 tear drop links so far, plus tyres and I stuck discs and pads all around as I do them myself and it's cheap, they weren't strictly needed.
I've taken two Octavia from 80's to 200k, had a 150k mile e60 525i and a 80k Mazda 6. The 5 series woes woefully unreliable and he Mazda dropped its dpf.
Accord 2.4i (2008). Bought on 52k 18 months ago, now just ticked past 100k. Only oil and filters and 2 tear drop links so far, plus tyres and I stuck discs and pads all around as I do them myself and it's cheap, they weren't strictly needed.
I've taken two Octavia from 80's to 200k, had a 150k mile e60 525i and a 80k Mazda 6. The 5 series woes woefully unreliable and he Mazda dropped its dpf.
2001 e39 525d.
Currently 268k miles, original clutch, starter motor, rear shocks, and alternator.
HPFP replaced at @230k miles (luckily it's a manual, and I was able to stop it destroying itself when the seal went!)
Front shocks at @235k miles.
Rear wheel bearings at @210k miles.
Front and rear discs at somewhere between 240k and 250k miles. (I know some will have difficulty believing that stat!). The fronts were well worn, but the rears were ... err ... adequate, I just couldn't get the handbrake adjusted well enough for MoT puposes.
Sporadic suspension work.
Servicing as and when - I don't deviate from what the dash tells me. It gets quality stuff, though.
But the best bit, and why I won't be changing anytime soon (as long as there isn't a biggie) ...
over the last 25820 miles (since I've been using the Roadtrip app, but it has always been like this) it has AVERAGED 51.02 mpg!
On reflection, that bit might be harder to believe than the discs, but I can assure you that it's true.
Currently 268k miles, original clutch, starter motor, rear shocks, and alternator.
HPFP replaced at @230k miles (luckily it's a manual, and I was able to stop it destroying itself when the seal went!)
Front shocks at @235k miles.
Rear wheel bearings at @210k miles.
Front and rear discs at somewhere between 240k and 250k miles. (I know some will have difficulty believing that stat!). The fronts were well worn, but the rears were ... err ... adequate, I just couldn't get the handbrake adjusted well enough for MoT puposes.
Sporadic suspension work.
Servicing as and when - I don't deviate from what the dash tells me. It gets quality stuff, though.
But the best bit, and why I won't be changing anytime soon (as long as there isn't a biggie) ...
over the last 25820 miles (since I've been using the Roadtrip app, but it has always been like this) it has AVERAGED 51.02 mpg!
On reflection, that bit might be harder to believe than the discs, but I can assure you that it's true.
Higgs boson said:
2001 e39 525d.
Currently 268k miles, original clutch, starter motor, rear shocks, and alternator.
HPFP replaced at @230k miles (luckily it's a manual, and I was able to stop it destroying itself when the seal went!)
Front shocks at @235k miles.
Rear wheel bearings at @210k miles.
Front and rear discs at somewhere between 240k and 250k miles. (I know some will have difficulty believing that stat!). The fronts were well worn, but the rears were ... err ... adequate, I just couldn't get the handbrake adjusted well enough for MoT puposes.
Sporadic suspension work.
Servicing as and when - I don't deviate from what the dash tells me. It gets quality stuff, though.
But the best bit, and why I won't be changing anytime soon (as long as there isn't a biggie) ...
over the last 25820 miles (since I've been using the Roadtrip app, but it has always been like this) it has AVERAGED 51.02 mpg!
On reflection, that bit might be harder to believe than the discs, but I can assure you that it's true.
Depends how you drive really, if it's all motorway and you don't brake that often and hard they'll go that long. Were they badly corroded when they went?Currently 268k miles, original clutch, starter motor, rear shocks, and alternator.
HPFP replaced at @230k miles (luckily it's a manual, and I was able to stop it destroying itself when the seal went!)
Front shocks at @235k miles.
Rear wheel bearings at @210k miles.
Front and rear discs at somewhere between 240k and 250k miles. (I know some will have difficulty believing that stat!). The fronts were well worn, but the rears were ... err ... adequate, I just couldn't get the handbrake adjusted well enough for MoT puposes.
Sporadic suspension work.
Servicing as and when - I don't deviate from what the dash tells me. It gets quality stuff, though.
But the best bit, and why I won't be changing anytime soon (as long as there isn't a biggie) ...
over the last 25820 miles (since I've been using the Roadtrip app, but it has always been like this) it has AVERAGED 51.02 mpg!
On reflection, that bit might be harder to believe than the discs, but I can assure you that it's true.
I've got a SAAB 9-5 2.0T petrol estate, bought at 35k and now on 239k
Serviced every 10k by me
about 10 x sets of tyres
2 x Direct Ignition units
1 x throttle body
1 x crank position sensor
1 x driveshaft
2 x front wheel bearings
all engine and transmission mounts
all suspension bushes
2 x drop links
1 x underbody brake pipe(I didn't bother removing the fuel tank!)
1 x fuel pump
rear springs and dampers
split PAS hose
exhaust from the aft of the cat last year
1 x set front discs
2 x set rear discs(just get manky from little use)
1 x petrol filler cover(breakers)
1 x headlamp(breakers)
1 x crankcase PCV kit
Both radio and heating displays have turned into dots...
Averages about 33mpg
It's done me proud, long may it continue
Serviced every 10k by me
about 10 x sets of tyres
2 x Direct Ignition units
1 x throttle body
1 x crank position sensor
1 x driveshaft
2 x front wheel bearings
all engine and transmission mounts
all suspension bushes
2 x drop links
1 x underbody brake pipe(I didn't bother removing the fuel tank!)
1 x fuel pump
rear springs and dampers
split PAS hose
exhaust from the aft of the cat last year
1 x set front discs
2 x set rear discs(just get manky from little use)
1 x petrol filler cover(breakers)
1 x headlamp(breakers)
1 x crankcase PCV kit
Both radio and heating displays have turned into dots...
Averages about 33mpg
It's done me proud, long may it continue
Edited by tonyvid on Monday 27th April 13:40
i bought mine on 262k, and it has seen a clutch, cambelt, waterpump, oil pump, glow plugs and new rear beam recently
Since I've bought it:
1 set of tyres
New front discs and pads - £40
New rear discs (didnt fit so sent back) and pads - £20 (discs will be fine for a while, new pads cleaned them up)
Front balljoints and track rod ends - £30ish
Oil change - £30 with filter
Needs the rear calipers replacing soon, so another possibly £80
Most of that is probably overkill for a £300 car, but its my daily so I dont mind spending on it, especially for routine stuff. If the cambelt lets go/gearbox explodes then it's byebye car and onto the next. Until then...
Since I've bought it:
1 set of tyres
New front discs and pads - £40
New rear discs (didnt fit so sent back) and pads - £20 (discs will be fine for a while, new pads cleaned them up)
Front balljoints and track rod ends - £30ish
Oil change - £30 with filter
Needs the rear calipers replacing soon, so another possibly £80
Most of that is probably overkill for a £300 car, but its my daily so I dont mind spending on it, especially for routine stuff. If the cambelt lets go/gearbox explodes then it's byebye car and onto the next. Until then...
mw88 said:
Daily is a 2003 Honda Accord Type S - 2.4 Petrol
Just ticked over to 190,000 and does about 500 miles a week.
In 3 years it's cost me
5 Services
3 sets of tyres
5 sets of brake pads
2 sets of brake discs
1 Clutch + Master Cylinder
2 ABS Sensors
Full kit of Suspension bushes.
Engine is still strong, but a few other issues are starting to crop up now, drive shafts are worn and the front suspension is starting to knock, so may not keep it to see 200k!
Seems excessive?Just ticked over to 190,000 and does about 500 miles a week.
In 3 years it's cost me
5 Services
3 sets of tyres
5 sets of brake pads
2 sets of brake discs
1 Clutch + Master Cylinder
2 ABS Sensors
Full kit of Suspension bushes.
Engine is still strong, but a few other issues are starting to crop up now, drive shafts are worn and the front suspension is starting to knock, so may not keep it to see 200k!
I had a 2003 Lexus LS430. I bought it from a mate when it was 5 years old and it had done 200k. I used it for about 18 months and only had to have tyres, brakes and servicing done. Finally sold it to a local private hire driver on 220k.
He had to get a new gearbox at 300k and then finally retired it at about 400k.
He then bought a 730D, 2005 80k. He is still using this and its done close to 300k, in that time its had 2 gearboxes, new torque converter and has had to replace the injectors.
He had to get a new gearbox at 300k and then finally retired it at about 400k.
He then bought a 730D, 2005 80k. He is still using this and its done close to 300k, in that time its had 2 gearboxes, new torque converter and has had to replace the injectors.
Was talking to a garage mechanic the other week who was telling me about a customer's 56 plate BMW E61 550i touring with 360k miles on!
Original motor save water pump and alternator and a recon gearbox. Drives and looks like its covered about 40k!
Ive seen the car for myself and can vouch for the mileage...Whether its been reliable in that time I don't know but the very fact its covered such distance would indicate that its been well behaved.
Original motor save water pump and alternator and a recon gearbox. Drives and looks like its covered about 40k!
Ive seen the car for myself and can vouch for the mileage...Whether its been reliable in that time I don't know but the very fact its covered such distance would indicate that its been well behaved.
2011 E 220CDI
Bought 6 months old with 9k on the clock, today on 268k and increasing by at least 1.5k per week.
Full Mercedes service history, about every 18k miles, and a gearbox fluid flush and change every 105k, so 2 of those so far.
Apart from that the only non service issues have been new rear shocks at 80k because the top mount on one had a very slight knock, and a new water pump at 218k miles, shocks done under warranty, and the water pump good will.
One set of discs and 3 sets of pads on the front and 2 sets of pads on the back but original discs.
Continental tyres last about 45k per set if rotated, or about 32k on the back and over 50k on the front if not.
It has averaged just over 52mpg overall, and this last month with the warmer weather has been up to 56mpg.
It has required no oil between servicing either.
No marks on the interior, not a single rattle or creek. The armrest on my drivers door has a slight dimple and a few very small cracks in the leather where my bony elbow has been for 259k miles.
All I need to do is avoid those low kerbs and my life would be perfect
I am very
Bought 6 months old with 9k on the clock, today on 268k and increasing by at least 1.5k per week.
Full Mercedes service history, about every 18k miles, and a gearbox fluid flush and change every 105k, so 2 of those so far.
Apart from that the only non service issues have been new rear shocks at 80k because the top mount on one had a very slight knock, and a new water pump at 218k miles, shocks done under warranty, and the water pump good will.
One set of discs and 3 sets of pads on the front and 2 sets of pads on the back but original discs.
Continental tyres last about 45k per set if rotated, or about 32k on the back and over 50k on the front if not.
It has averaged just over 52mpg overall, and this last month with the warmer weather has been up to 56mpg.
It has required no oil between servicing either.
No marks on the interior, not a single rattle or creek. The armrest on my drivers door has a slight dimple and a few very small cracks in the leather where my bony elbow has been for 259k miles.
All I need to do is avoid those low kerbs and my life would be perfect
I am very
Another vote for the 406, the early Hdi engine is bombproof, my estate has done 235,000 miles and is still on the original clutch and DMF and most other things I think. Its a lovely car to drive and will do 60+mpg driven gently. Lookm at the number for sale with 200k+, one at the moment with 386K!. Only changed drop links and brake pads.
I have also had a couple of XM diesels with nearly 300k and a CX diesel with 266k about 150k of which I did myself.
I have also had a couple of XM diesels with nearly 300k and a CX diesel with 266k about 150k of which I did myself.
I echo the 406 comments. I love my 406 HDI though I haven't hit "big mileage" yet, though it's only a matter of time 
Mine's up to 180K and it drives/feels like it will do double no trouble, I'm currently averaging 25-30K a year and I've done 50K since buying it. 50mpg, utterly reliable and was only £800 for top of the range "executive" estate leather seats and all the toys.
Mine's up to 180K and it drives/feels like it will do double no trouble, I'm currently averaging 25-30K a year and I've done 50K since buying it. 50mpg, utterly reliable and was only £800 for top of the range "executive" estate leather seats and all the toys.1999 Toyota Avensis, 1.8 petrol (pre-vvti, the old lean-burn lump). Bought in November on 250k, just about to tick over 256k. It's on the original clutch, too
I've had a full cambelt service done & had all other belts replaced too as there were various squeaks etc, a new radiator and a couple of other little bits (window regulators and some minor stuff in the service that I can't remember). Paid £350 for the car and spent well over £500 on it but with the intention of keeping it for a long time. It feels like it's done a quarter of the miles that it has, so I'm hoping that it's worth it! That said, I just had to top up the oil yesterday for the first time since it was serviced... 1/4 litre in 4k
Will do an oil & filter when I get the chance to, want to look after it and hopefully keep it for a long time
I've had a full cambelt service done & had all other belts replaced too as there were various squeaks etc, a new radiator and a couple of other little bits (window regulators and some minor stuff in the service that I can't remember). Paid £350 for the car and spent well over £500 on it but with the intention of keeping it for a long time. It feels like it's done a quarter of the miles that it has, so I'm hoping that it's worth it! That said, I just had to top up the oil yesterday for the first time since it was serviced... 1/4 litre in 4k
Will do an oil & filter when I get the chance to, want to look after it and hopefully keep it for a long time You often hear people saying "I got rid of it because it would cost more to repair than it's worth". That's the entirely wrong way to think about it. The real question is "How much would it cost for me to buy a car in the same mechanical state".
I've got a Civic with 162k on the clock. Last MOT was around £200 for a new exhaust, suspension bushes and some welding. The year before that was a bit more expensive at £300 for brake lines all round and a few other bits and pieces.
My dad regularly tells me to get rid of it (he gave it to me in the first place) but £200 or £300 for a year's motoring is a bargain so I'm keeping it until it dies.
I've got a Civic with 162k on the clock. Last MOT was around £200 for a new exhaust, suspension bushes and some welding. The year before that was a bit more expensive at £300 for brake lines all round and a few other bits and pieces.
My dad regularly tells me to get rid of it (he gave it to me in the first place) but £200 or £300 for a year's motoring is a bargain so I'm keeping it until it dies.
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