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aaron_2000 said:
If there were 4 cars that would survive until the end of time, it would be:
VW Golf SDI
VW Golf 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 405 1.9 N/A Diesel
Mercedes 300d Turbodiesel
Never seen so many miles on a car
They are all regular high milers. Don't forget/rule out old Jap diesels. VW Golf SDI
VW Golf 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 405 1.9 N/A Diesel
Mercedes 300d Turbodiesel
Never seen so many miles on a car
We had a Nissan bluebird with a 1.9? Turbo diesel that bugger was used and abused and still going strong at 300k+ sold it to someone who got many more years out of it.
The terrano in 2.7td flavour had over 400k and was only let down by a noisy gearbox.
In parts of the USA (where the climate is kind) cars are known to rack up high mileages. Matt Farah's million mile Lexus LS 400 is well known but there are quite a few Japanse cars that have done close to 500,000 miles. The Toyota Prius is well known to be one of the most reliable cars you can get.
Quite a lot of American metal is also capable of mega mileages. A common theme seems to be low-stressed (outdated) engines. Ford Crown Victorias, used by highway patrol and as yellow cabs, also have a reputation for reaching 500,000 miles easily - this will be good news for MG ZT 260 / 75 V8 owners as the engine is the same.
Interestingly German cars, with a few exceptions (old Merc diesels and some AMG variants!) have a reputation for costing a huge amount more in maintenance and repairs to get anywhere near these big mileages. A very different view from in Europe where German cars are favoured.
Volvo are also know for big mileages, although more modern ones can cost their owners more than the older versions in repairs when the mileage goes north of 100k.
Quite a lot of American metal is also capable of mega mileages. A common theme seems to be low-stressed (outdated) engines. Ford Crown Victorias, used by highway patrol and as yellow cabs, also have a reputation for reaching 500,000 miles easily - this will be good news for MG ZT 260 / 75 V8 owners as the engine is the same.
Interestingly German cars, with a few exceptions (old Merc diesels and some AMG variants!) have a reputation for costing a huge amount more in maintenance and repairs to get anywhere near these big mileages. A very different view from in Europe where German cars are favoured.
Volvo are also know for big mileages, although more modern ones can cost their owners more than the older versions in repairs when the mileage goes north of 100k.
Alex P said:
In parts of the USA (where the climate is kind) cars are known to rack up high mileages. Matt Farah's million mile Lexus LS 400 is well known but there are quite a few Japanse cars that have done close to 500,000 miles. The Toyota Prius is well known to be one of the most reliable cars you can get.
Quite a lot of American metal is also capable of mega mileages. A common theme seems to be low-stressed (outdated) engines. Ford Crown Victorias, used by highway patrol and as yellow cabs, also have a reputation for reaching 500,000 miles easily - this will be good news for MG ZT 260 / 75 V8 owners as the engine is the same.
Some points.Quite a lot of American metal is also capable of mega mileages. A common theme seems to be low-stressed (outdated) engines. Ford Crown Victorias, used by highway patrol and as yellow cabs, also have a reputation for reaching 500,000 miles easily - this will be good news for MG ZT 260 / 75 V8 owners as the engine is the same.
The miles go on easy in the US
There is no MOT
Used cars are more expensive
People will overhaul major components.
It's not just large engined cars that will do high mileage.
Willy Nilly said:
Some points.
The miles go on easy in the US
There is no MOT
Used cars are more expensive
People will overhaul major components.
It's not just large engined cars that will do high mileage.
There's an idea around here that big V8s are understressed and therefore don't break. I would counter that engines rarely succumb to major failure like broken conrods, crankshafts or melted pistons, cars tend to fail on other points.The miles go on easy in the US
There is no MOT
Used cars are more expensive
People will overhaul major components.
It's not just large engined cars that will do high mileage.
I think that a 1.2 Corsa or Fiesta (or whatever similar car you fancy) is just as capable of doing big miles, they just aren't usually chosen by high mileage users for various reasons like comfort
Monkeylegend said:
Clearly been abused then 
Mine has done 298k miles, the injectors were replaced as part of the Mercedes recall when the W212 was first launched although mine didn't cause any issues, a set of rear shocks at 80k due to a slightly worn bush in one top mount, the shocks were still ok, and a replacement water pump at 220k.
Everything else is original apart from the usual consumables, although I am still on the original rear discs. The engine and gearbox never given any issues and still running well.
Get them serviced properly and drive sensibly and they will last forever. I have driven all bar the first 9k miles, so that probably helps.
Did you buy it nearly new? Wasn't a hire car was it? Mine has done 298k miles, the injectors were replaced as part of the Mercedes recall when the W212 was first launched although mine didn't cause any issues, a set of rear shocks at 80k due to a slightly worn bush in one top mount, the shocks were still ok, and a replacement water pump at 220k.
Everything else is original apart from the usual consumables, although I am still on the original rear discs. The engine and gearbox never given any issues and still running well.
Get them serviced properly and drive sensibly and they will last forever. I have driven all bar the first 9k miles, so that probably helps.
Edited by Monkeylegend on Friday 2nd February 08:56
Mr Tidy said:
aaron_2000 said:
If there were 4 cars that would survive until the end of time, it would be:
VW Golf SDI
VW Golf 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 405 1.9 N/A Diesel
Mercedes 300d Turbodiesel
Never seen so many miles on a car
You forgot the cockroach - the Micra K11! VW Golf SDI
VW Golf 1.9 TDI
Peugeot 405 1.9 N/A Diesel
Mercedes 300d Turbodiesel
Never seen so many miles on a car
not worried about high miles although my 04 d5 volvo v70 is on 72k only bought it because it was two streets away and a fair bit below market value.
from what I can see in the rest of the market it's hard to find one under 100k miles...
Could've probably saved loads going for a higher miles example but I've just had it through for it's first mot with me and it only almost failed on a bulb which the tester kindly replaced and the rear pads are low very good going for me considering my car history!
from what I can see in the rest of the market it's hard to find one under 100k miles...
Could've probably saved loads going for a higher miles example but I've just had it through for it's first mot with me and it only almost failed on a bulb which the tester kindly replaced and the rear pads are low very good going for me considering my car history!
Monkeylegend said:
Clearly been abused then
Mine has done 298k miles, the injectors were replaced as part of the Mercedes recall when the W212 was first launched although mine didn't cause any issues, a set of rear shocks at 80k due to a slightly worn bush in one top mount, the shocks were still ok, and a replacement water pump at 220k.
Everything else is original apart from the usual consumables, although I am still on the original rear discs. The engine and gearbox never given any issues and still running well.
Get them serviced properly and drive sensibly and they will last forever. I have driven all bar the first 9k miles, so that probably helps.
Which engine do you have?Mine has done 298k miles, the injectors were replaced as part of the Mercedes recall when the W212 was first launched although mine didn't cause any issues, a set of rear shocks at 80k due to a slightly worn bush in one top mount, the shocks were still ok, and a replacement water pump at 220k.
Everything else is original apart from the usual consumables, although I am still on the original rear discs. The engine and gearbox never given any issues and still running well.
Get them serviced properly and drive sensibly and they will last forever. I have driven all bar the first 9k miles, so that probably helps.
Edited by Monkeylegend on Friday 2nd February 08:56
Spoon Burner said:
Monkeylegend said:
Clearly been abused then
Mine has done 298k miles, the injectors were replaced as part of the Mercedes recall when the W212 was first launched although mine didn't cause any issues, a set of rear shocks at 80k due to a slightly worn bush in one top mount, the shocks were still ok, and a replacement water pump at 220k.
Everything else is original apart from the usual consumables, although I am still on the original rear discs. The engine and gearbox never given any issues and still running well.
Get them serviced properly and drive sensibly and they will last forever. I have driven all bar the first 9k miles, so that probably helps.
Which engine do you have?Mine has done 298k miles, the injectors were replaced as part of the Mercedes recall when the W212 was first launched although mine didn't cause any issues, a set of rear shocks at 80k due to a slightly worn bush in one top mount, the shocks were still ok, and a replacement water pump at 220k.
Everything else is original apart from the usual consumables, although I am still on the original rear discs. The engine and gearbox never given any issues and still running well.
Get them serviced properly and drive sensibly and they will last forever. I have driven all bar the first 9k miles, so that probably helps.
Edited by Monkeylegend on Friday 2nd February 08:56
With the popularity of 'mileage correction' services, there's possibly loads more high mileage cars out there, it's just the current owner isn't aware!
My current car is a 65 plate and it's done 69k, so way above average. It does a 450 mile round trip once a week, still on original pads and discs and only it's 3rd set of front tyres. It's had an easy life.
My current car is a 65 plate and it's done 69k, so way above average. It does a 450 mile round trip once a week, still on original pads and discs and only it's 3rd set of front tyres. It's had an easy life.
I retired my F reg pug 205xs (1360cc with solex carb) to scrappy at 186,000miles back in 2004. Purchased with 110,000miles on and then used it for everything - hard driven as such good fun. Apart from having to strip down he carb every now and again to clear out fuel injectors it ran really well and you could do everything on it yourself cheaply and easily...
Old Audi sold on at 136,000miles (A4 1.9tdi - bullet proof) after 8 years of ownership from a year old..
Old Audi sold on at 136,000miles (A4 1.9tdi - bullet proof) after 8 years of ownership from a year old..
red_slr said:
My E-class expired at 370k with engine failure.
Full MBSH.
Even after throwing a rod through the side of the block and dumping all its oil it would still drive. You could only do 2-3 miles at a time but it would just about make 30mph. Sounded like a steam engine.
Guy who bought it off me to part it out had no winch so drove it onto the trailer. Amazing given it must have been a box of spanners in the sump.
Which engine did you have in this?Full MBSH.
Even after throwing a rod through the side of the block and dumping all its oil it would still drive. You could only do 2-3 miles at a time but it would just about make 30mph. Sounded like a steam engine.
Guy who bought it off me to part it out had no winch so drove it onto the trailer. Amazing given it must have been a box of spanners in the sump.
Dacia Logan driving as taxis in Romania routinely do over 500 tsd km basically running 24hrs/day on rough roads and stop &go traffic. I rode in one that had 720 tkm on the odometer and it still ran fine. The favourite cars of cabbies before the Logan was the w123 Benz which was an absolute tank, but it seems that the Logan is just as capable if not more to clock astronomical milage. Simple robust tech.
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