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bearman68 said:
Oooooh, can't wait for a reply from a BMW / Audi / Merc owner.
<holds breath in anticipation>
My m140 is 7 years old 45k miles only thing to break was the window mechanism but coincidently a couple weeks after a van reversed into that door. <holds breath in anticipation>
I bought used though so could have had issues in the first 4 years i suppose.
Snow and Rocks said:
2016 Hilux - 110k miles - often off road and often towing up to 3.5T.
Aside from oil and filter changes, it's had a set of tyres, a set of wiper blades and a set of front brake pads. Not needed a bulb yet!
That’s quite impressive, Iv been looking at the current model at the minute as il be after a pickup next I think. Aside from oil and filter changes, it's had a set of tyres, a set of wiper blades and a set of front brake pads. Not needed a bulb yet!
Had a 2017 Astra from 2018 to 2022 and covered just over 100k miles, other than consumables it needed a suspension arm at about 50k miles, which was replaced under warranty, it also had a clutch under warranty at 25k but as a recall not a failure
Unfortunately at 120k miles it remembered it was diesel and the fuel injectors and DPF had got all full of carbon and needed a lot of repairs.
It was so reliable I’ve now got a petrol Astra, so hopefully it’s just as good, two months in and no issues.
It did need new headlight bulbs a few times over the years though.
Unfortunately at 120k miles it remembered it was diesel and the fuel injectors and DPF had got all full of carbon and needed a lot of repairs.
It was so reliable I’ve now got a petrol Astra, so hopefully it’s just as good, two months in and no issues.
It did need new headlight bulbs a few times over the years though.
bearman68 said:
Oooooh, can't wait for a reply from a BMW / Audi / Merc owner.
<holds breath in anticipation>
Maybe not quite a BMW, but essentially a test mule for the oily bits of the fwd 1 series, I've put 60k miles on a Mini f56 One D. All it has needed are yearly oil and filter changes, tyres and brake pads. Had my first 'breakdown' last week, a slave cylinder and hydraulic pipe later all was good again. Hope to keep it till it falls apart. Its now on 100k and still going strong. Hope this post doesn't curse it!! <holds breath in anticipation>
BMW 330Ci Coupe manual, bought new in 2001. Nothing at all went wrong until 2011 when at 120k miles, the thermostat failed. In 2014, one of the Xenon bulbs started failing so I replaced both. Then in 2015 the power steering pump failed while I was on my way back from a Prague which was the furthest point of my pre-Christmas tour. And in 2017, the alternator failed at about 200k miles. And then in 2018 the coolant expansion tank cracked at 210k miles, causing the car to overheat and wreck the engine. Dammit. That was the best car I ever owned. Or own, because I keep saying to myself that I will repair it. Maybe this summer.
Will that do, Bearman?
Will that do, Bearman?
LunarOne said:
BMW 330Ci Coupe manual, bought new in 2001. Nothing at all went wrong until 2011 when at 120k miles, the thermostat failed. In 2014, one of the Xenon bulbs started failing so I replaced both. Then in 2015 the power steering pump failed while I was on my way back from a Prague which was the furthest point of my pre-Christmas tour. And in 2017, the alternator failed at about 200k miles. And then in 2018 the coolant expansion tank cracked at 210k miles, causing the car to overheat and wreck the engine. Dammit. That was the best car I ever owned. Or own, because I keep saying to myself that I will repair it. Maybe this summer.
Will that do, Bearman?
Not too bad. I definitely think the German big 3 were better pre 2000, which is when your car was designed and prepared for building. But wrecking the engine at 210k is perhaps not hugely impressive. I have a 1.6 diesel 308 here on 260 odd with no big issues (clutch I think was the biggest one), and remarkably, a 1.0 C1 on nearly 200k - though I suppose that did need a new wheel bearing the other day. Will that do, Bearman?
Anyway, a 2001 330 Coupe must be worth having the head done? especially if it's in decent nick. Values must only be going one way?
My early-2012 Vauxhall Insignia V6 needed nothing other than consumables (tyres, brakes) until it was 10yrs old, when a headlamp and its associated self-levelling components failed, landing me with a £1k bill, although even that might have been due to a difficult-to-see stone chip/crack near the edge of the glass which possibly let water in.
I even kept £4k in cash savings to cover some or all of the 'inevitable' (according to the internet) 4wd or timing chain failure which never happened.
However, I did seek out a 2011-on car due to VX revising the chains and 4wd for the 2011 cars after problems with the 2009-10 cars.
I recently sold the car because, having owned the car for the last several years, I felt there were subtle signs here and there plus some comments by the mechanic at its recent MoT (passed), which gave me the feeling that age was beginning to catch up with it and that it was unlikely to remain trouble-free by the time the next MoT came round.
I even kept £4k in cash savings to cover some or all of the 'inevitable' (according to the internet) 4wd or timing chain failure which never happened.
However, I did seek out a 2011-on car due to VX revising the chains and 4wd for the 2011 cars after problems with the 2009-10 cars.
I recently sold the car because, having owned the car for the last several years, I felt there were subtle signs here and there plus some comments by the mechanic at its recent MoT (passed), which gave me the feeling that age was beginning to catch up with it and that it was unlikely to remain trouble-free by the time the next MoT came round.
Edited by RVB on Sunday 5th March 20:32
bearman68 said:
Not too bad. I definitely think the German big 3 were better pre 2000, which is when your car was designed and prepared for building. But wrecking the engine at 210k is perhaps not hugely impressive. I have a 1.6 diesel 308 here on 260 odd with no big issues (clutch I think was the biggest one), and remarkably, a 1.0 C1 on nearly 200k - though I suppose that did need a new wheel bearing the other day.
Anyway, a 2001 330 Coupe must be worth having the head done? especially if it's in decent nick. Values must only be going one way?
There's some rot on the rear arches, and I can't imagine a 210k mile car is ever going to be valuable, even if I do the engine. The suspension is way overdue a refresh. I figured I'd do it as a project to learn about overhauling an engine. I already own it, it doesn't run properly, and it's not as if I can make it worth less. May as well have a go. I imagine I'd probably want to do the M52 piston ring mod and the bottom end too, as it was using quite a bit of oil towards the end. I also have three other cars including a 1992 7-series, all of which run fine, so there's not a lot of necessity to get me to do it.Anyway, a 2001 330 Coupe must be worth having the head done? especially if it's in decent nick. Values must only be going one way?
LunarOne said:
bearman68 said:
Not too bad. I definitely think the German big 3 were better pre 2000, which is when your car was designed and prepared for building. But wrecking the engine at 210k is perhaps not hugely impressive. I have a 1.6 diesel 308 here on 260 odd with no big issues (clutch I think was the biggest one), and remarkably, a 1.0 C1 on nearly 200k - though I suppose that did need a new wheel bearing the other day.
Anyway, a 2001 330 Coupe must be worth having the head done? especially if it's in decent nick. Values must only be going one way?
There's some rot on the rear arches, and I can't imagine a 210k mile car is ever going to be valuable, even if I do the engine. The suspension is way overdue a refresh. I figured I'd do it as a project to learn about overhauling an engine. I already own it, it doesn't run properly, and it's not as if I can make it worth less. May as well have a go. I imagine I'd probably want to do the M52 piston ring mod and the bottom end too, as it was using quite a bit of oil towards the end. I also have three other cars including a 1992 7-series, all of which run fine, so there's not a lot of necessity to get me to do it.Anyway, a 2001 330 Coupe must be worth having the head done? especially if it's in decent nick. Values must only be going one way?
All fixed and it continues to be totally reliable.
By biz partners got a 3008 1.2 peugot, he missed the 1st 10k service by 1000miles and the engines just shat itself....apparently an exploding spark plug which looks like it could be "a thing!"...
Head office don't care and I've just seen a quote from his local Peugeot dealer for £4200 parts only plus labour....the warranty has been thrown out.....
Avoid like the black death!!!
Head office don't care and I've just seen a quote from his local Peugeot dealer for £4200 parts only plus labour....the warranty has been thrown out.....
Avoid like the black death!!!
Brothers 2006 2.4 Honda Accord Saloon. 160k from new, regular servicing, brakes etc always done. Not a single issue or breakdown. Never failed an MOT or even a blown bulb yet though he should really change the headlights as they are getting a bit dim!
Edited by Yomamaisasnowblower on Sunday 5th March 21:44
rallye101 said:
By biz partners got a 3008 1.2 peugot, he missed the 1st 10k service by 1000miles and the engines just shat itself....apparently an exploding spark plug which looks like it could be "a thing!"...
Head office don't care and I've just seen a quote from his local Peugeot dealer for £4200 parts only plus labour....the warranty has been thrown out.....
Avoid like the black death!!!
If the plugs are not part of the 1oK mile service (and a I doubt they are) on what basis are they refusing the warranty claim?Head office don't care and I've just seen a quote from his local Peugeot dealer for £4200 parts only plus labour....the warranty has been thrown out.....
Avoid like the black death!!!
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