What car can do well over 100k miles

redman

Wondering what family/executive cars can do over 100k miles these days?

Merc used to have a reputation for this...

Anyone got personal experience on their motor thats done high mileage?

MOTHERTRUCKER

From your post i can easily say you have very little (or no) experiance with cars if you have to ask what car will do over 100K.

Answer = ALL OF THEM

With today's technology and engineering all car's should be well capable of doing at least 200K.

Most manufactures give 3 to 7 years warrenty, guess why?

I personally am driving a Volkswagen passat with over 200k.
I previously had an Octavia with similiar milage.

Mitch Connor

my 10 year old mazda 323 has about 92k on the clock and is still going fine, starts up every morning no bother.

Gurgle

MOTHERTRUCKER wrote:

Answer = ALL OF THEM

Except Fiats.

BeardyGit

Diesel's last longer....Any of them.

Like Dubs

positron

I know a 10 year old Hyundai Accent at 105,000+ miles, and doing just fine.

samo

Have an 01 Mondeo with 152k on the clock and (fingers crossed!) going very sweetly.

Lex Luthor

Gurgle wrote:

Except Fiats.

Fiats or anything uder the Fiat group?

My Alfa 156 is on 83k and running fine.

patrickc

my old astra which gf has inherited is 00 with almost 135000 miles on it going just fine,,

craichoe

My buddie's old fella has a 88 Jetta 2L Diesel with 480k on it. That bucket is still going, he's annoyed in a way because he wants to get a MKII Octavia, but won't until the Jetta gives up the ghost!!

And it doesn't look like its happening

kleefarr

I had an '85 Honda accord Exc in the late 80's-90's. I sold it with 360K on the clock and it was running no problems.
Of course, with mileages like you will have to change some components just due to wearing out. I got great value out of that car, as I have all of the Honda's I've had since the 80's.

Look after your cars and you shouldn't have many problems with them, unless you get a LEMON!

fletch

Lex Luthor wrote:

Fiats or anything uder the Fiat group?

My Alfa 156 is on 83k and running fine.

My sisters '99 Punto had over 100k miles...in saying that it was in and out of the garage so many times I can't remember, kept a mechanic in a fulltime job and went through about 4 head gaskets! :eek:

Seth Brundle

My 523i will cross 100k miles before the 22nd of April (its registrations 10th anniversary). Engine is as sweet as ever.

galwaytt

See my sig - 320d, 109k miles, and it drives like a new one. For sale, btw..;)
Bought a 97 Corolla xli yesterday, 108k miles. Perfect, and don't anticipate any bother.
Fiats, I know someone who put 100k on a Marea diesel in 3 years, and never had to open the bonnet, so I'm not wearing the alfa/fiat bashing thing, either...

Besides, if you do, you'll have to knock Saabs, Opels etc all of your list too.........they all have Fiat diesel engines...........one of the best there is, the Multijet.......

zod

seen a c220 (deisel) in portugal with over 200,000 ( can't remember if it was on the clock or the taxi man told me )

alias no.9

Gurgle wrote:

Except Fiats.

Theres been a few Fiats in my family that have done much more. The highest was a 1984 uno that had about 300k on the clock when it was traded in, it was spoted over a year later still driving. Any car will do mega mileage when it's looked after.

\m/_(>_<)_\m/

redman wrote:

Wondering what family/executive cars can do over 100k miles these days?

Merc used to have a reputation for this...

Anyone got personal experience on their motor thats done high mileage?

well that Merc rep has long gone.... them and fiats are the only two that wont reach 100k

galwaytt

\m/_(>_<)_\m/ wrote:

well that Merc rep has long gone.... them and fiats are the only two that wont reach 100k

what a sweeping statement, I'd ask the OP to listen to weigh only those opinions based on fact.

\m/_(>_<)_\m/

galwaytt wrote:

what a sweeping statement, I'd ask the OP to listen to weigh only those opinions based on fact.

sweeping but true.... ask any fiat or merc driver with a car over 100k....

thats if you find one...

galwaytt

I've just asked myself, and no, both were fine..........

a neighbour of mine has a 240d with 260k+ miles on it now..........my brother's Saab has 108k and my sister-in-law's 318 coupe just gone the magic 100k. In particular, my brother's/sis-in-law's cars are mint, and drive like new. Good argument for buying cars over 100k, actually, to save money...........

galwaytt

doesn't look like a 100k car to me..........it's all down to how you mind them, tbh.........irrespective of the brand.

[IMG]http://www.sip-energy.com/318 interior.jpg[/IMG]

ZiabR

My Mondeo has 98k on the clock. It is Desiel though and the car itself looks like new. Well looked after and serviced.

Eoin

\m/_(>_<)_\m/ wrote:

sweeping but true.... ask any fiat or merc driver with a car over 100k....

thats if you find one...

You just had to look one post before yours. Another great post there squiggles.

galwaytt wrote:

See my sig - 320d, 109k miles, and it drives like a new one. For sale, btw..

00 320D, at 111K now (have only had it since 95K or so), but still a joy to drive. (though may also be for sale soon!)

Biro

All of my aunt's Fiats which she had from new had well over 100k on the clock and all fine. 2 mates have/had Fiats with over that figure and no problems.
Stupid sweeping statements should be ignored.
All cars will do well over 100k if looked after. In fact, the only car I know of to give major problems under that was a 13 month old A4 with the dreaded 1.8T under the bonnet... siezed! And guess what? Good old Audi only give a lousy 12 month warrenty in this country... nice price to replace that! Contrast that with Fiat who give 3 years, Alfa who give 3 years free servicing and warranty. Who has faith in their own engineering??? Not Audi by the looks of things.

Rowley Birkin QC

My 98 Vectra is just turning over to 120k miles today and still going perfectly, just a few stone chips and one tiny little dent!

No reason a car shouldn't do over 200k if its's maintained regularly and properly. You only have to look at all the AE86 Corolla's on the road to see this point proven.

bigkev49

bigkev49 wrote:

No reason a car shouldn't do over 200k if its's maintained regularly and properly. You only have to look at all the AE86 Corolla's on the road to see this point proven.

All the good examples have had their engines stripped and rebuilt. There is no reason most most cars couldn't do huge millage apart from the cost of keeping them running smooth. At some point the cost of doing this exceeds the cost of the car itself.

\m/_(>_<)_\m/

eoin_s wrote:

You just had to look one post before yours. Another great post there squiggles.

read the post above mine... he cant remember if he saw that car or a TAXI driver told him....hmmmmmmmmmm.
so my comment stands, ( but we are bound to find an exception)
again another fantastic rebuttal from a mod.

ya i had a Saab with 119k on the clock when i sold it 4 years ago..... still see it around today

Savman

Mondeo driver here, still going @ 135k no major issues.

Eoin

\m/_(>_<)_\m/ wrote:

read the post above mine... he cant remember if he saw that car or a TAXI driver told him....hmmmmmmmmmm.
so my comment stands, ( but we are bound to find an exception)
again another fantastic rebuttal from a mod.

ya i had a Saab with 119k on the clock when i sold it 4 years ago..... still see it around today

Here was the post above yours:

Theres been a few Fiats in my family that have done much more. The highest was a 1984 uno that had about 300k on the clock when it was traded in, it was spoted over a year later still driving. Any car will do mega mileage when it's looked after.

And being a mod of a forum for a small town doesn't count for shìt in here. Maybe we just need a "tired old cliche" forum...

@galwaytt - that looks like it just rolled out of the showroom.

tuxy

\m/_(>_<)_\m/ wrote:

sweeping but true.... ask any fiat or merc driver with a car over 100k....

thats if you find one...

There are a lot of examples of newish merc with over 100k on carzone.ie .

Must be loads of newbie clockers, clocking their merc's in the wrong direction so.:o

Guy:Incognito

\m/_(>_<)_\m/ wrote:

well that Merc rep has long gone.... them and fiats are the only two that wont reach 100k

Good to see you know your stuff.:rolleyes:

The fact is any car is only as good as the person that maintains it. Basically cars these days are stacked in order of which car takie the most punishment before dieing as opposed to which will last longest if properly looked after.

Any make of car that is properly looked after will last a long time. And by properly I dont mean forget that theres anything underneath the bonnet between services. Some people seem to think the bonnet popper is an ornament.

oleras

Stekelly wrote:

Some people seem to think the bonnet popper is an ornament.

Would not even give it that status, its just a handle for the mechanic to pull..... why do people think "change your oil = good driver" ?

Rabies

My Nissan Primera '00 is still going ok with 135k miles on the clock. Although it hasn't been moved much in the 5 months since I left the country.

/mental note
Must decide what I'm doing with my car

ToxicPaddy

I have a 97 mondeo, 1.6 petrol with 175k on the clock..

She has a slight little issue with the engine but thats being sorted in the next few weeks and should be good for another 100k that is if ar*eholes in car parks stop hitting it.. 4 hits and counting and then they keep driving off..

w*ankers!!!!!! :mad:

maidhc

Mondeo with over 180k. Still looks like new inside. Needs new suspension bushings .

The multitude of little dings from peoples doors shows its age more than anything else.

fits

I've a Passat with 247,700 miles on the clock. The 1.9TD engine is a marvel of engineering. I'm getting rid of the car to the scrapyard as soon as I get a new one, but keeping the engine for the camper van.

The Novacastrian

I have a merc C200 diesel, 1994, 8 owners with 200k - goes like a dream if a bit slow!!

mondeoman

Savman wrote:

Mondeo driver here, still going @ 135k no major issues.

Me too 1998 2.0 16v with 113'500 miles & still original clutch:eek:

kluivert

And there was me thinking I wa great with 101k miles on my 1999 1.4 Astra.

Its true if you look after the car and keep it well serviced ie every 6k miles do an oil change, then the car will run and run for you.

Blue850

In my family, theres a 00 Punto sporting with 110k, 92 Merc 190 1.8 120k, 00 Octavia 1.9TD 130K, and my old slogger of a 94 Vectra 1.7TD is nearly at 240K.

redman

Well thanks for all the feedback.
Of course the assumption is the car is maintained well throughout its life.

Perhaps I should have qualified the question further as to mechanically which will last the longer without major surgery costs
Or that some cars will require a lot more parts replaced such as suspension and timing belts than others
e.g. Will a Merc E Class last to say 150k without major costly replacement parts relative to a Nissan Maxima or Lexus GS?
This of course being relative to how it is driven, where etc....

Or an even easier question and perhaps a shorter list, what large family/executive cars should one stay away from once it goes up into the higher mileages?

alias no.9

redman wrote:

e.g. Will a Merc E Class last to say 150k without major costly replacement parts relative to a Nissan Maxima or Lexus GS?
This of course being relative to how it is driven, where etc....

Or an even easier question and perhaps a shorter list, what large family/executive cars should one stay away from once it goes up into the higher mileages?

The big problem with heavier cars at high mileage is the suspension, the extra weight takes its toll on springs, shocks, bushings, ball joints and wishbones. You can usually factor in a suspension rebuild at some stage. Sometimes it can be wise to look at a slightly higher mileage example with the work done. That is presuming you're buying second hand rather than looking at something to buy new and keep forever.

Biro

alias no.9 wrote:

The big problem with heavier cars at high mileage is the suspension, the extra weight takes its toll on springs, shocks, bushings, ball joints and wishbones. You can usually factor in a suspension rebuild at some stage. Sometimes it can be wise to look at a slightly higher mileage example with the work done. That is presuming you're buying second hand rather than looking at something to buy new and keep forever.

Good advise there... Suspension is too often overlooked!

jmayo

VW and Mercs quality has suffered over recent years. This was related to a degree to electrics and engine management woes.
Older Mercs and VWs did indeed go on forever, particularly models that were nearly impossible to kill were 80s diesel VW Golfs and Jettas.
Toyota and Nissan will go on forever. They may rackel a bit but they are still good to go.
Sadly the Italian and French do not fare so well historically but they have improved over last ten years.

Does anybody think there is planned obsolesence built into today's cars e.g electrics etc have limited life span ?
Would make sense for car manufacturers and it is what is happening to a degree in all other industries.

Bandana boy

I had a Toyota starlet that All I did was replace the oil twice in 6 years that went to 110K but started having problems at that
Have a Corrola at 105K that drives as new and A my puegot 405 1.9TDi still going strong at 120K

i think for the least maintanence required you have to look at a diesel or the Toyota brands

bazz26

2003 Toyota Avensis with 135k miles and it passed it's first NCT this morning. :cool:

Only thing I have replaced on it in 4 years of ownership other than the usual consumables like tyres, fluids and filters, etc, were the brake pads. Regularly serviced every 12k miles and still flying it.

Look after your car and your car will look after you.

franksm

All of my cars are > 100K

'73 MG BGT (111,000 miles - although it was taken apart to be converted to unleaded)

'92 Merc 230CE (102,000 miles - although I have the cyl head off at the moment due to me doing something completely f'in daft to it - but the engine was like new, and now that I can see the cylinder bores - the factory hone is still evident on the cylinder walls !)

'96 MX5 (120,000 miles - I installed a turbo at 70,000 miles and it's still smoke free to this day - and that's with 250hp compared to the 133hp before the turbo went in)

'95 Vauxhall Omega 2.5TD (155,000 miles - wonderful BMW straight-6 diesel engine. Little bit smokey, but nothing major)

What's the secret ? Dunno, but I'd guess it's due to oil changes: I change the oil every 3,000 miles on each of them - and I use Magnatec 10w40 semi-synth