High milers

[Dwoolford]

My friend has a 172 cup on 120k that he has offered to me at a very good price, its been faultlessly maintained over its life but was just wondering what the life of the engines are as it seems rather high.

 

[Gouldy]

If serviced and looked after like they should, these engines will run for a very long time. If you want proof, have a look at Sir Dave's trophy.

 

[toomer]

There are a few high mileage cars on here fletcher's 172 is on 130k and still going strong iirc.

 

[DrR]

I'd expect any car engine to easily do 200k+ these days tbh, how often do you actually hear of an engine wear out anyway, it's usually down to lack of servicing.

 

[Russ_16v]

If it's been looked after it will be fine - do a search on the subject of mileage, and you will find all you need to know

 

[Jamie86]

Mines on 125k+ with a fair few track miles within that and still going strong

 

[andywa]

Mines on 84k and going strong. As long as its looked after properly you'll see 200k plus. As alteady mentioned Sir Dave has 184k plus.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

The engine is the least of your worries on a 100k+ French shed :rasp:

As long as the belts are done on time (or early to be Captain Cautious).. it'll be as OK as the next one.

 

[Martin_172]

generally the engines dont fail (LOL @ mine) its usually timing belt failures that kill them, looked after they should do over 200k no problem.

the rest of the car however...

 

[Fletcher]

There are a few high mileage cars on here fletcher's 172 is on 130k and still going strong iirc.

Hai

Now on just under 140k mate.

 

[Russ_16v]

Only 3k behind my old one now mate

 

[CADS Racing]

111k in my Race car

 

[Sir_Dave]

 

[Russ_16v]

Daves car is an old timer now - just like its owner x

 

[mitch1503]

mines on 122k and the engines still strong

 

[john182rs]

Anyone else on the 90k mark with original gearbox and clutch? I am... :/

 

[mitch1503]

Anyone else on the 90k mark with original gearbox and clutch? I am... :/

mine was over 90k on orignal gearbox then i fooked it

 

[Fletcher]

Anyone else on the 90k mark with original gearbox and clutch? I am... :/

Mine did 130k on the original box/clutch.

 

[UKBraderz]

Anyone else on the 90k mark with original gearbox and clutch? I am... :/

92K with original gearbox & clutch.. they'll go wrong soon knowing my luck!

 

[Russ_16v]

Anyone else on the 90k mark with original gearbox and clutch? I am... :/

Mine was still going @ 140,000 miles on original engine,box and clutch lol.

And still made 193bhp

 

[Fletcher]

Mine was still going @ 140,000 miles on original engine,box and clutch lol.

And still made 193bhp

 

[Russ_16v]

your going to overtake me soon

Just think what it would have been on if I still had it

 

[Fletcher]

your going to overtake me soon

Just think what it would have been on if I still had it

Yep. Although my mileage has dropped of late, only done about 1k so far this year.

You should have kept it mate :dapprove:

 

[Russ_16v]

I know dude, hindsight says I should have, for what I sold it for was just crazy - I still would have bought the Elise mind, just would have chucked a sheet over the Clio and come back to it.

Not making that mistake with Duf mind

 

[Jamie86]

Original clutch gearbox and tyres on mine! (one may be inccorect )

 

[Fletcher]

I know dude, hindsight says I should have, for what I sold it for was just crazy - I still would have bought the Elise mind, just would have chucked a sheet over the Clio and come back to it.

Not making that mistake with Duf mind

I understand fella. Like I said at Combe, at least you've owned a Elise.

 

[Fletcher]

Original clutch gearbox and tyres on mine! (one may be inccorect )

I'm guessing clutch? Those contisport contacts last well

 

[Russ_16v]

I understand fella. Like I said at Combe, at least you've owned a Elise.

Will have another too

OH, FYI if I still had VOC, it would have been on circa 168,000 miles now

 

[Fletcher]

Will have another too

OH, FYI if I still had VOC, it would have been on circa 168,000 miles now

168k :approve:

 

[Russ_16v]

Actaully, my engine is still going somewhere!!

Duf, a babber - 108k

 

[Jamie86]

I'm guessing clutch? Those contisport contacts last well

Yeah something like that, i'm poor and use Rainsports though

 

[mark123]

137k and orig engine, gearbox and clutch on my soon to be race car 172 cup. Although I can make the clutch slip now on sticky tyres and an all out standing start and the release bearing has been making alot of noise for about 30k...

I really should change the clutch...

 

[Reed17]

Im on 114,000 bought the car with zero history yet i have serviced it 4 times since i owned it and it runs smoother than my mates which is one 60,000

 

[DominicJeans]

I'm at 144,000 miles. How far can I take it before I expect it to die?

 

[Russ_16v]

how lons's a Piece of string?

Iv seen them blow at new, the highest milage one iv seen is 204k

 

[Fletcher]

I'm at 144,000 miles. How far can I take it before I expect it to die?

Is it looked after, serviced regularly?

 

[steviet]

Mines on 140k, still going strong. just a case of servicing it right.....

 

[Fletcher]

Mines on 139k now, and is in need of some TLC :dapprove:

 

[DominicJeans]

Is it looked after, serviced regularly?

Yes, I service it at specified service intervals. I do rag it a bit but only when it's warmed up and feeling up to it. Most of the miles are motorway miles too.

 

[_Tom]

I had one on 135k and was a dream.