Long lasting "bulletproof" cars?
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Anyone have an idea what current cars will be classed as "bulletproof" in the classifieds in the years to come. I own a Merc C250 TD and a Focus 1.8 TDDI estate which I both class as bulletproof.
Is it harder to find modern day bulletproof cars as they are now so complex, or has the improvements in tech actually increased modern cars life expectancy?
Honest John mention the new C Class when it came out he could see the C200 CDI Classic being capable of 1,000,000 miles.
Any other examples?
Is it harder to find modern day bulletproof cars as they are now so complex, or has the improvements in tech actually increased modern cars life expectancy?
Honest John mention the new C Class when it came out he could see the C200 CDI Classic being capable of 1,000,000 miles.
Any other examples?
I think most modern cars (2000 onwards) should be capable of 200k+ if they are looked after properly.
My mk3 Mondeo was a 52 plate and on 90k, and it still felt as tight as a drum. I would fully expect that to go on and double its mileage no bother at all. Subframe bushes wear out, but are not THAT expensive to fix. And you can get them with the brilliant 2.5 engine... I would have a lot of faith in one of them
My mk3 Mondeo was a 52 plate and on 90k, and it still felt as tight as a drum. I would fully expect that to go on and double its mileage no bother at all. Subframe bushes wear out, but are not THAT expensive to fix. And you can get them with the brilliant 2.5 engine... I would have a lot of faith in one of them
Mazda RX8. Its amazing to see a car fall from grace so quickly. Looking back at old car mags, how wrong was the motoring press. There were waiting lists, talk of strong residuals, affordability and future classic status. They now start at around banger money £1500 on ebay and a high percentage are "spares or repair".
What a lemon.
What a lemon.
Shane Lynch said:
Mazda RX8. Its amazing to see a car fall from grace so quickly. Looking back at old car mags, how wrong was the motoring press. There were waiting lists, talk of strong residuals, affordability and future classic status. They now start at around banger money £1500 on ebay and a high percentage are "spares or repair".
What a lemon.
What a lemon.
Shane Lynch said:
Mazda RX8. Its amazing to see a car fall from grace so quickly. Looking back at old car mags, how wrong was the motoring press. There were waiting lists, talk of strong residuals, affordability and future classic status. They now start at around banger money £1500 on ebay and a high percentage are "spares or repair".
What a lemon.
Have you read this thread correctly, if you have then I'm slightly worried!What a lemon.
My nomination would be my current smoker, a 1999 Passat Tdi, indestructable!
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