ewenm Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Just been pondering (as all the environments at work are knackered) and realised that the average mileage on my cars is 112500 That's across 2 cars - I'm collecting my "new" Audi 80 tomorrow with a mere 150k miles on it 😬 Anone else got monster mileage cars hanging around 🤔 71482 miles and counting... but a broken wrist ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 leggy Rrrrrosssssss!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Our Saab (97 R reg inheited from father-in-law) has done almost 114,000 Still going strong, although changing gear is a bit like stirring toffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 A colleage has a '94 L BMW 540i with 147k ❗ Still schweet as a nut Rrrrrosssssss!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 I have a Caterham Seven with 88000 miles on it!!! 😬A third of which was by me in the last 18 months Dannnneeeeeeeeeboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 My Ford Focus - that I purchased new in Sept 02 (when I was made redundant) has covered 3.3k... My monster-miler is the 7 - 7.5k since May I'll get my hat... Keep BC free and open for ALL. Membership No. 43xx Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave hard Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 sort of related.... you remember how Top Gear had that Toyata Hilux they couldn't kill? 100+k on the clock? We had fleet of around 50 on a site and over half needed new engines before reaching 12k miles All off road work but nothing do with driving styles I can assure you 😳 honest guv ❗ Conclusion of the mechanics was it was the very fine, but very abrasive dust that got into everything Caterham 21 VHPD - one of the few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 I've owned: cavalier 2.0 - from 102 to 135k caterham - 11 to 48k and rising cavalier 1.8 - from 42 to 57k and rising (some cav miles by my brother) HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Mrs. B's 18.5 year old volvo estate has 168,732 just looked. Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxseven Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 My Pug 205 Gti has 170,885 and still goes like a train. E30 BMW 318i Touring (Tow Car) has 147,000 on it 😳 1993, 7 has 15K 😬 😬 Simon Emmens Caterham and Pussy Photos here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenm Posted November 28, 2003 Author Share Posted November 28, 2003 Good, lots of other high mileage cars around. Slightly worried about this though: My Pug 205 Gti has 170,885 and still goes like a train Does that mean it struggles in Autumn (leaves), Winter (rain, snow) and Summer (bendy roads) 🤔 71482 miles and counting... but a broken wrist ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxseven Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 No it doesn't do any of those, though ......... if you go onto Main Beam all the dashboard light go out, as do all the back lights ❗ 😳 Now you see me, now you don't 😬 😬 Simon Emmens Caterham and Pussy Photos here 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenm Posted November 28, 2003 Author Share Posted November 28, 2003 My flatmates Golf developed an "interesting" fault this week - the indicators use every single external light to flash ❗ So indicate left and the left indicators, left headlights, left brake lights, left taillights all flash 71482 miles and counting... but a broken wrist ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 1.4 Astravan with 153K on the clock. Guy I work with has just bought a HUGE Toyota Land Cruiser with 125K on the clock. He reckons they are good for at least 350K miles And........it does 17 mpg (which is better than my Seven) Steve Se7en-Up! Not going to you know where with you know who in 2004 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper nut Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 My new toy (seicento sporting 😬) has 18k on it, well its kind of alot You're only suppose to blow the blo*dy doors off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owelly Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Chap I know had an Ex-taxi Audi 80 that had done 320,000. It had a new clutch and a good service record but was still going strong when he sold it. Loverly cars 😬 savin up to be eccentric. but for now, i'll just be stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 we seemingly have enough mileage in the shed to go to the SUN and back almost at this point. any takers 🤔 Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 The Volvo V70 is around 108,000 miles (should hopefully get the same again...still only 6 years old) Just sold the Birkin with 12,700 miles Wife`s peugeout 106 has approx 89,000 se7enless from Friday until January ☹️ I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debert Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 VW Passat has just ticked over the 150k - but developed an expensive sounding ugly "knocking" in France over the weekend ☹️ I have checked the boot for asylum seekers, and there was no room for them - full up wiv booze and baccy You can't measure safe driving in miles per hour (or kph if you're pedantic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkprincess Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 '89 BMW 520i auto........128k. But it's in not-very-brilliant white and has wheel trims, so it looks like it's covered more..... 😳 ☹️ RW04FUN Two days to go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now