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over a year ago
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just now getting my old girl through her mot, for the next year.
needs a new back box.
took it to a garage and they have told me its the original exhaust and needs fully replacing.
thing is, the car is 14 years old and has done 130k.
usually manufacturers exhausts have rusted away well before now.
also read that someone has had the same tyres on her car for the last 4 years?
mine last 6-8 months tops.
so, what has lasted an extraordinarily long time on your vehicle? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"just now getting my old girl through her mot, for the next year.
needs a new back box.
took it to a garage and they have told me its the original exhaust and needs fully replacing.
thing is, the car is 14 years old and has done 130
usually manufacturers exhausts have rusted away well before now.
also read that someone has had the same tyres on her car for the last 4 years?
mine last 6-8 months tops.
so, what has lasted an extraordinarily long time on your vehicle?"
Front break pads on one of my VW's. 45000 miles, and still had about 3mm of lining. Was chatting to a guy who owns a 1964 Ford Zephyr. The original electric aerial that was fitted from new, still works fine. |
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"The Engine...On a 12 year old french car...done 190k and still going strong. "
VW diesel engines usually last much longer than the rest of the car. My current one has 175k and I would bet good money that its good for at least another 100k |
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"I've had 2 tyres for 9 years , not for much longer though 
You and those tyres lol.
I can't help it I'm excited lol "
It's very tyring!!! Not to mention wearing thin. Lololol. |
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"I've had 2 tyres for 9 years , not for much longer though
You and those tyres lol.
I can't help it I'm excited lol
It's very tyring!!! Not to mention wearing thin. Lololol."
Boom boom |
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I did 300+ miles this weekend and it cost me approx £30.
cardiff - gloucster - oxford - reading - bit of local driving - cardiff
Ive had the car almost a month. Cost me £4k. 30k on the clock, 8 years old |
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"The Engine...On a 12 year old french car...done 190k and still going strong.
VW diesel engines usually last much longer than the rest of the car. My current one has 175k and I would bet good money that its good for at least another 100k"
think you have been very lucky. Unless its like triggers broom. Same broom but its had a new handle and a few new brushes |
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The upper wishbones on my Alfa are 18 months old and still not squeaking, I think that's some kind of record!.... 
I have a stainless exhaust on it now so it should out last the car, with the exception of the flexi section which is prone to speedbump damage, luckily its just a couple of bolts and 20mins under the car. |
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"I've had 2 tyres for 9 years , not for much longer though
I didn't see that in your other thread! That's incredibly dangerous!!  "
They ok though otherwise I would have failed mot. |
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"I've had 2 tyres for 9 years , not for much longer though
I didn't see that in your other thread! That's incredibly dangerous!! "
It's ok she takes them off every night and keeps them in her garage. |
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"I've had 2 tyres for 9 years , not for much longer though
I didn't see that in your other thread! That's incredibly dangerous!!
They ok though otherwise I would have failed mot. "
They just look ok...lol
There's no telling the condition the rubbers in. It's the whole reason for swapping the rears with the fronts.
I explained it all in the other thread.. |
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"I've had 2 tyres for 9 years , not for much longer though
I didn't see that in your other thread! That's incredibly dangerous!!
They ok though otherwise I would have failed mot.
They just look ok...lol
There's no telling the condition the rubbers in. It's the whole reason for swapping the rears with the fronts.
I explained it all in the other thread.."
All being taken care of tomorrow. |
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"My bodywork on my old merc is in great condition x"
I've got a 29yr old Merc 230ce, everything is original except tyres, etc, it could do with a repaint but she still shines like my head  |
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I thort this thread was gonna b about how tired we all were 
