Topic: How far will it go??? (Read 3783 times)

Timbuk · « **on:** 26 October 2006, 19:07:52 »

Anybody got a meega with 200,000+ on the clock?

or do the doors drop off before they get that far :-?

Mines done 161,500 and running wonderfully at the moment. Yeah i know, kiss of death

theolodian · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:16:51 »

To quote Ron White (an American stand-up comedian);

"All the way to the scene of the crash!"

If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

Markie · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:20:37 »

seen a few near 300k on ebay over time

In fact a guy came to pick up something from me he bought via ebay and his 2.5td has 238000 on it

Timbuk · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:20:45 »

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If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

That depends on whether you ever get round to changing your oil

Timbuk · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:24:31 »

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seen a few near 300k on ebay over time

Cor Blimey Guv

theolodian · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:36:26 »

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If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

That depends on whether you ever get round to changing your oil

Yeah, I know!

I've done 1,750 since I bought it and the oil was shot then

Did the important stuff though

And I bought the oil over a month ago, that counts for something!

Bo Bo · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:38:19 »

So it's the thought that counts? :-?

theolodian · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 October 2006, 19:47:38 »

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So it's the thought that counts? :-?

Yeah, I've thought a lot about changing my oil!

I also need to rotate my tires, but don't they do that on their own?

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 October 2006, 20:07:43 »

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Yeah, I've thought a lot about changing my oil! I also need to rotate my tires, but don't they do that on their own?

Yes, until the oil gets so bad it stops them.......

Del Boy · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 October 2006, 20:18:53 »

Mines done 155,000 on a W plate but still runs like new

Tony H · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:18:26 »

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If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

That depends on whether you ever get round to changing your oil
Yeah, I know! I've done 1,750 since I bought it and the oil was shot then Did the important stuff though And I bought the oil over a month ago, that counts for something!

But the oil only works if you put it in the engine!! if it's still sat in the garage it doen't count

theolodian · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:24:57 »

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If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

That depends on whether you ever get round to changing your oil
Yeah, I know! I've done 1,750 since I bought it and the oil was shot then Did the important stuff though And I bought the oil over a month ago, that counts for something!
But the oil only works if you put it in the engine!! if it's still sat in the garage it doen't count

Oh no, it's in the car!

If I had a garage the oil woulda been changed by now

Also if I could find a place that would do it for 20 quid instead of 80

I only changed the oil on my last car once a year . . .

Timbuk · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:25:48 »

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If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

That depends on whether you ever get round to changing your oil
Yeah, I know! I've done 1,750 since I bought it and the oil was shot then Did the important stuff though And I bought the oil over a month ago, that counts for something!
But the oil only works if you put it in the engine!! if it's still sat in the garage it doen't count

Sat in the garage

It's never left his boot!!!!!!!!! Oh, wait a minute i tell a lie, it has left his boot once, i had to babysit it for a few days to make room for luggage on an airport run he did, and then guess what, straight back in the boot

theolodian · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:27:29 »

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If I can stand the fuel and repair costs, I think mine could easily cruise through 200K.

That depends on whether you ever get round to changing your oil
Yeah, I know! I've done 1,750 since I bought it and the oil was shot then Did the important stuff though And I bought the oil over a month ago, that counts for something!
But the oil only works if you put it in the engine!! if it's still sat in the garage it doen't count

Sat in the garage It's never left his boot!!!!!!!!! Oh, wait a minute i tell a lie, it has left his boot once, i had to babysit it for a few days to make room for luggage on an airport run he did, and then guess what, straight back in the boot

See, I've even done it twice!

TheBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:32:58 »

Go on, get under there and change it. Will only take you 20mins...

Bo Bo · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:35:44 »

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Go on, get under there and change it. Will only take you 20mins...

Yeah, you can do it between trips to the gym

theolodian · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:39:00 »

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Go on, get under there and change it. Will only take you 20mins...
Yeah, you can do it between trips to the gym

But, see, my pecs are so big that I can't fit under there. Yeah, that's it.

Timbuk · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:41:53 »

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Go on, get under there and change it. Will only take you 20mins...
Yeah, you can do it between trips to the gym

But, see, my pecs are so big that I can't fit under there. Yeah, that's it.

I've offered you axle stands and a garage, no excuses

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:43:35 »

Used to have an easy solution to that.......park the car with the passenger side wheels on the kerb.......you might be luck and find a drain (I never said that.......use a neighbours drain)

theolodian · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:46:47 »

Yeah, thanks. I've actually been really busy this week. Went down to the Cotswolds today. A black helicopter hovering over the road, a motorcade, and 2 places where they were inspecting for car bombs going the same way on the A429?!?

If I crank through some stuff in the morning I may be able to come over in the afternoon, but don't hold your breath

theolodian · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 October 2006, 21:49:47 »

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Used to have an easy solution to that.......park the car with the passenger side wheels on the kerb.......you might be luck and find a drain (I never said that.......use a neighbours drain)

Since halfrauds wants too much for a drain pan, I have dirty intentions with 2 used 5L water bottles. Figure I can cut a hole in one side and use it as a drain pan.

Never done a cartridge filter before. This is going to be fun

Elite Pete · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 October 2006, 23:16:44 »

I sold my old 2.5 V6 with 250000 miles on the clock beacuse I thought its bound to go bang sooner or later but I still see it around

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #22 on:** 27 October 2006, 08:27:57 »

320K miles is the most I have seen on a V6 so far...and it was running very well.

Markie · « **Reply #23 on:** 27 October 2006, 09:51:42 »

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320K miles is the most I have seen on a V6 so far...and it was running very well.

Okay.....so say i am lucky and get 300000 out of mine.

Its currently got 78000. I do 3000 miles a year

So it will live longer than me - unless i live to the ripe old age of 106!!

Unless the rust gets it first

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