Sash’s new Learner car.

[Sash]

Amazing as said looked after properly.
Does it use much oil now?

Would sooner always have a car well maintained with bad few miles than something that does 2 miles a day week in week out.

Unfortunately it does burn oil, approx 1ltr every 1000miles. Been using Lucas oil stabiliser in it which extends the consumption to 1ltr every 2.5-3k.

Im certain that had I kept to the 12,500 service schedule it would be long dead. 5000 mile intervals have saved its life I think.
Paul at Renault Parts Direct is probably sick of me by now though

 

[James]

Epic this is Sash! Can't wait for it hit 250k!

 

[Martin_172]

Still on original clutch pack? My meg with the same engine although different box, the 7 speed wet clutch setup from the alpine got a clutch pack under warranty at 25k!

 

[Sash]

Still on original clutch pack? My meg with the same engine although different box, the 7 speed wet clutch setup from the alpine got a clutch pack under warranty at 25k!

Original clutches, gearbox, engine, exhaust, turbo, cat, driveshafts and windscreen!
It’s had a TCM and a second hand rlink screen as non wear and tear consumable items and suspension, brakes and tyres as expected wear and tear consumables.

 

[davo172]

Original clutches, gearbox, engine, exhaust, turbo, cat, driveshafts and windscreen!
It’s had a TCM and a second hand rlink screen as non wear and tear consumable items and suspension, brakes and tyres as expected wear and tear consumables.

That's very impressive that!

 

[Sash]

Oh and an AC compressor

 

[Adey.]

strong millage, plenty more to come

 

[Brigsy]

Whats mpg like on day to day @Sash ? Im tempted to get one in the future for easy daily driving.

 

[Ricardos]

Whats mpg like on day to day @Sash ? Im tempted to get one in the future for easy daily driving.

I see low 30s, high 30s creeping in to 40 on a good run using cruise

 

[Brigsy]

I see low 30s, high 30s creeping in to 40 on a good run using cruise

Not bad that, similar to megane

 

[Ricardos]

Not bad that, similar to megane

Still not sure what in doing with mine but yeah they give back half decent figures considering what mine puts out

 

[Sash]

Whats mpg like on day to day @Sash ? Im tempted to get one in the future for easy daily driving.

What @Ricardos says! Day to day working I average about 34mpg the run to Anglesey saw 46mpg!

 

[Sash]

200,000 miles mapped and the original o2 sensor was giving up… I can forgive that don’t you think?

 

[Sash]

Another milestone.
Since the 5’s been here the Clio has had a fair amount of time out but alas yesterday she tipped over 220k.
The lack of use has meant the nsf brake pad is sticking in the caliper so getting a touch hot so I’m hoping to sort that this week.
Anyhoo, she still looks good from a distance

 

[davo172]

Another milestone.
Since the 5’s been here the Clio has had a fair amount of time out but alas yesterday she tipped over 220k.
The lack of use has meant the nsf brake pad is sticking in the caliper so getting a touch hot so I’m hoping to sort that this week.
Anyhoo, she still looks good from a distance View attachment 1755008View attachment 1755009

Is that taken outside @Cub. Garden shed?

 

[Sash]

Is that taken outside @Cub. Garden shed?

lol.
That’s my house. You trying to say my house is tiny or Cubs shed is large?

 

[Sash]

Oh bother.

Pre mot inspection revealed a bit of a blow… I can’t complain about it though can I, show me another original exhaust on similar age/mileage.

 

[JP83]

Oh bother.

Pre mot inspection revealed a bit of a blow… I can’t complain about it though can I, show me another original exhaust on similar age/mileage.

I'll let you know after the Smax goes through it's MOT in a couple of weeks.

197,000 miles and original exhaust still, on a 2008 car.
Although I did need to get 1 hanger welded back on after it snapped last year.

 

[Brigsy]

Exhaust has done well for the mileage!

Both my mk2 dci's are still on original exhausts, 203k and 161k. One thing renault got right on them

 

[MarkCup]

My C Max is on almost 170k and it's still good.

I've probably jinxed it now I've said that!

 

[davo172]

Oh bother.

Pre mot inspection revealed a bit of a blow… I can’t complain about it though can I, show me another original exhaust on similar age/mileage.

View attachment 1755732

My first 172 exhaust last 6000 miles from brand new

Replaced under warranty they said we have fixed you car sir thats £392!

After me asking in a not very polite call how the f**k a exhaust should be knackered wear and tear on a 6 month old car they did it for free "so kind!"

Next one lasted till it got stolen at 80k ish thou.

 

[rik220]

Great thread. Did you buy a new R5 for the driving lessons? Is the Clio still being used for lessons?

 

[Sash]

I got the R5 because the Clio needs a bit of TLC.

So at the moment I’m not using the Clio for lessons, but I aim to get back to using it soon.

One of the things I wanted to do was get the RSTuning map removed, so I dropped it off at Engine Dynamics for Andy to work his magic.

Must say it feels smoother now and certainly no slower should have done it long time ago.

Will be interesting to see how the oil consumption goes now and also how the oil dilution changes.

 

[davo172]

I got the R5 because the Clio needs a bit of TLC.

So at the moment I’m not using the Clio for lessons, but I aim to get back to using it soon.

One of the things I wanted to do was get the RSTuning map removed, so I dropped it off at Engine Dynamics for Andy to work his magic.

View attachment 1765655

Must say it feels smoother now and certainly no slower should have done it long time ago.

Will be interesting to see how the oil consumption goes now and also how the oil dilution changes.

How are you getting on with the 5 now?

 

[Sash]

How are you getting on with the 5 now?

I really want to love it, but I can’t. I love the way it looks just can’t fall in love with how it is without an engine or gears. The charging and the issues that brings along with being limited on mileage, etc I think has really taken the shine off of it for me.

I love that everyone else loves it to look at it too, like this guy earlier on that I let cross the car park the smile in the thumbs up say it all!!

But given the choice, I will take the Clio over the 5 at any given opportunity

 

[seb]

Basically i’ve found ev’s to be completely soulless.

Great as an everyday car - cheap, quiet, efficient etc but zero character.

I’m going to test drive an alpine a290 as i’m changing the tesla soon. See if that is any more engaging/interesting.

 

[Sash]

Basically i’ve found ev’s to be completely soulless.

Great as an everyday car - cheap, quiet, efficient etc but zero character.

I’m going to test drive an alpine a290 as i’m changing the tesla soon. See if that is any more engaging/interesting.

I loved the test drive of the A290 for a one off fun spin and based off that I’d probably get one but then being exactly the same situation as I am now .

 

[Matt Cup]

What issues you having with charging and overall range?

 

[Sash]

What issues you having with charging and overall range?

I’m getting 200 miles absolute max from a full charge in summer.

My home charging situation has changed and I no longer have access to a charger overnight. So I’m now faced with going to my local Tesco ~1 mile each way and plugging in for the maximum 3 hours their carpark allows and charging at 10kwh (which even with my bad math won’t give me a full charge ) at £0.49pkwh or a 6 mile drive each way to a rapid charger to sit there for a max of 1 hour of that carparks allowed time to get a full charge at £0.65pkwh. I have to charge every day or else I’ll be halfway through the 2nd day and need to charge

This is all on the proviso that the chargers are all working and don’t have absolute cretins of society just using them as regular parking spaces and buggering off somewhere.

It absolutely sucks.

 

[Matt Cup]

I’m getting 200 miles absolute max from a full charge in summer.

My home charging situation has changed and I no longer have access to a charger overnight. So I’m now faced with going to my local Tesco ~1 mile each way and plugging in for the maximum 3 hours their carpark allows and charging at 10kwh (which even with my bad math won’t give me a full charge ) at £0.49pkwh or a 6 mile drive each way to a rapid charger to sit there for a max of 1 hour of that carparks allowed time to get a full charge at £0.65pkwh. I have to charge every day or else I’ll be halfway through the 2nd day and need to charge

This is all on the proviso that the chargers are all working and don’t have absolute cretins of society just using them as regular parking spaces and buggering off somewhere.

It absolutely sucks.

Yeah those circumstances are s**t, shame you lost access to home charging too.

 

[Sash]

Not such a long charge tonight but still

 

[helpimonfire]

You're certainly piling the miles on! Must be one of the higher mileage (new) 5's out there?

 

[Sash]

@helpimonfire yep, another 128 miles added today.

It seems those with EVs either do next to no mileage or mega mileage…

 

[Sash]

Guess I should update this thread

Shortly after the post before this one I parked the 5 up and went back to the trusty Clio (Moe) for daily duties. Despite basically doubling my expenses the charging situation was killing me mentally.
The 5 basically didn’t turn a wheel for 9 months until this July when the weather was hotting up and Moe’s AC was struggling so I made the decision that I’d use the 5 as the AC was a work necessity.
In the 9 months that the 5 was parked up a petrol station in Chelmsford installed 4 ultra rapid charging points which happened to be quite conveniently located for me and are currently running a 25% discount until the end of September this has made EV life more bearable and as a result I don’t actually hate it as much anymore.

In all honesty it wasn’t just the AC that was stressing me out, I was having to reset fault codes almost every journey as I was getting an ever more persistent clutch 2 torque error, a lambda error and a fuel component in poor condition error.
My clutch touch point values were getting to the point where they shouldn’t be even working so I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new clutch pack.

I figured that while I was there doing that I might as well do the flywheel and seals.
So the list of parts that got replaced this week is:

Clutch pack
Flywheel
Both crank seals
Driveshaft seals
Input shaft bearings
Input shaft seal
AC condenser
Cooling Rad (found it split when I removed the bumper)
Drop links
Bottom coolant hose (Top one is on back order but that does need replacing too)

While underneath having an extensive look I found some more things that need to be sorted.
It’s missing an exhaust manifold stud (that might explain the error codes!), the cam carrier or cover is leaking oil, not excessively yet but I want to get it sorted. The crank seal behind the pulley had started to weep so I’m glad I decided to change that.

For now, she’s driving ok, gear changes are nice again but boy it feels nice to drive a proper car again

Here’s to another 241,900 miles

The bottom hoses on these 200/220’s are renowned for the bottom hose clips perishing. However, a few years ago I noticed mine was rubbing on the fan cowling so took some steps to prevent it rubbing through the actual Pipe. As you can see, it’s quite aggressive.!

Anyone else think this was on its last knockings!

 

[Touring_Rob]

I'll let you know after the Smax goes through it's MOT in a couple of weeks.

197,000 miles and original exhaust still, on a 2008 car.
Although I did need to get 1 hanger welded back on after it snapped last year.

This aged well didn't it

 

[massivewangers]

How much does it cost to do the clutch on one of these out of interest?

 

[Sash]

How much does it cost to do the clutch on one of these out of interest?

Many monies. I was lucky to get a 3% off voucher code

I haven't totalled the other bills yet, not sure I want to! Lol at this point RPD have had a fair whack of my money too

 

[The_Pirate]

To be fair, that clutch pack lasted very well considering what the cars being used for.. would love to know what power its making!

 

[Brigsy]

Must be one of the highest mileage 200t out there. Clutch pack has done well!