Topic: High milers! (Read 2731 times)

snapz · « **on:** 14 January 2007, 22:12:41 »

About to purchase a 1995 elite 3.0 24v with auto box. Its just ticked over the 100k mark.

What miles has your 3.0 24v got on it? (wonder whos got the most miles?)

V6TCR · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 January 2007, 22:32:55 »

Hello snapz.

Mines not a 3.0 but it's done just over 111,000. I heard of a 2.5 that was over the 300,000 mark and was still going.

Admin · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 January 2007, 22:46:23 »

100k is barely run in!

I have an MV6 with 142k and an estate with 138k. Both absolutely fine.
I have seen a 3.0 elite with 215k and it was sweet.

Engines are very robust as long as you service them regularly and get the cambelt kit replaced every 40k/4 years.

snapz · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 January 2007, 22:57:08 »

Goods news... Any more?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 January 2007, 23:06:34 »

It's critical to keep the breathers clean, regular oil changes - some say at least every 5k, some say sooner.

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 January 2007, 09:59:34 »

My MV6 3.0 24v has 138k. I think the engine will go on forever with proper, regular maintence. Obviously, suspension, shocks, steering etc show wear, so may need replacement...

bestseany · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 January 2007, 10:05:56 »

My 97 3.0 Elite is on 127k miles and the engine's going strong, although the rocker gaskets need replacing.

The autobox, however, is a bit clunky sometimes.

snapz · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 January 2007, 15:29:40 »

Any more guys and gals?

Nick · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 January 2007, 15:35:35 »

Mine is at 99900 ish at the moment, very close to the 100,000 miles. but the engine has only done 9900miles.

Cheers Nick

Markie · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 January 2007, 15:53:52 »

regular servicing and maintainance means the v6`s can go forever. 10000o miles is NOTHING if its looked after

Can go for double that, mines...a pup really at 78000 on a 2000model

Andy B · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 January 2007, 17:15:51 »

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Engines are very robust as long as you service them regularly and get the cambelt kit replaced every 40k/4 years.

Not that I'm suggesting that anyone tries to compete with this. :-? I was talking to the bloke who was interviewing me for a job and found out he had an MV6 estate. Long story very short but I mentioned cam belt & tensioner changes at 40000 miles. Before it hit a wall that put it off the road needing a front end, his was still 'going strong' on it's original belt & tensioner at 110 000 miles!

And he thought it was just 30000 miles overdue. :-?

nixoro · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 January 2007, 17:18:37 »

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Engines are very robust as long as you service them regularly and get the cambelt kit replaced every 40k/4 years.
Not that I'm suggesting that anyone tries to compete with this. :-? I was talking to the bloke who was interviewing me for a job and found out he had an MV6 estate. Long story very short but I mentioned cam belt & tensioner changes at 40000 miles. Before it hit a wall that put it off the road needing a front end, his was still 'going strong' on it's original belt & tensioner at 110 000 miles! And he thought it was just 30000 miles overdue. :-?

Blimey thats a shocker

I'm assuming it was promptly booked in to have it done.

bob.dent · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 January 2007, 17:22:36 »

Just passed 150K and running sweet as a nut.

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 January 2007, 18:43:34 »

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Just passed 150K and running sweet as a nut.

Was chatting to another omega owner taxi driver today.....his was 2.0 facelift....on a 51 plate...bit late i thought for a 2.0...but thats what the badge says...220,000 miles on it..

but he said it does use a litre of oil every 250-300 miles

but it does run on lpg....so that probably explains part of the oil use.

wombatcurry · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 January 2007, 00:21:27 »

2.5TD Opel - 300,000km (180,000 miles).

So far (apart from tyres etc):
1 track rod end @ 180k km
air con compressor @ 200k km (clutch packed up)
1 set of front brake pads & discs @ 250k km
auxiliary belt + tensioner + waterpump @270k km
rear pads @ 280 k km

Thats about it - can't complain so far!

Bo Bo · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 January 2007, 08:57:38 »

Can't compete, just approaching 75k 8-)

Craig_R · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 January 2007, 09:04:12 »

I know this is not an Omega but the guy in the AA who towed me back to the South said the Low Loader Had 700,000 miles on it and get this it was only 4 years old OUCH talk about clocking up the mileage.

My Megga is a pup at 78,000

Craig

The Barge Captain · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 January 2007, 14:23:05 »

135K and sweet as you like, and who knows about the previous service history? Just done cam belt and water pump, and on 2K oil changes at the moment

bigall · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 January 2007, 17:22:26 »

2.2CDX 155K and still climbing

nixoro · « **Reply #19 on:** 18 January 2007, 12:32:31 »

My 2.0 has just passed the 140k mark and although has an oil leak (to be solved) is still running well.

Markjay · « **Reply #20 on:** 18 January 2007, 16:56:44 »

2.6, bought at 6.5k miles five years ago, now has 50k. Engine is going very strong - only problems so far were typical V6 issues i.e. oil-cooler (replaced by Vx FOC under warranty) and leaking Oil Pressure Switch (cost £5, replaced DIY).

Previous meega 2.5 bought at 20k, ran for 3 years and sold at 60k. Had the breathers cleaned by vx (£45), and then the cambelt tensioner failed at 60k (£325 at Vx, but Vauxhall Motors refunded 70% of the cost).

So I had a combined run of nearly 90k miles on two Omegas, the costs for engine-related fault repair so far amounted to £150 - not bad, I recon....

TheBoy · « **Reply #21 on:** 18 January 2007, 17:00:38 »

The engines are very robust if serviced correctly (esp cambelts/tensioners). Like any high mileage car, very regular oil changes will only help further...

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