112,000 miles - what's likely to break?

[Rob669]

It's a Ph1 172 that's now covered 112,000 miles. Goes like poo off a wet shovel. I wonder how long it will go on for without something major beaking? The Gearbox and clutch are original and work just fine. So does the rest of the car including steering parts. Most of the suspension has been replaced, so have the brakes, throttle body and the exhaust (the original fell off, as they do). Even the steering wheel is holding up fairly well! Apart from the drivers mat and a couple of minor bodywork dings it is in pretty good shape for an eight year old hot hatch.

Any thoughts on what might be around the corner in terms of problems?

 

[Spongebob 172]

when was the cambelt last done as that must be due soon...gonna be 10 years old next year

 

[Tav]

Apparently most cars are design to last 100,000miles, after that things can and will go wrong. You'll start finding more items that have just had enough and worn out.

 

[Russ_16v]

Just check all the general stuff mate

Check CV boots
engine/box mounts
Cambelt must have been done at least once by now
exhaust

Look after it and it will be fine, im another 13k more than you and still running fine

 

[Fletcher]

It's a Ph1 172 that's now covered 112,000 miles. Goes like poo off a wet shovel. I wonder how long it will go on for without something major beaking? The Gearbox and clutch are original and work just fine. So does the rest of the car including steering parts. Most of the suspension has been replaced, so have the brakes, throttle body and the exhaust (the original fell off, as they do). Even the steering wheel is holding up fairly well! Apart from the drivers mat and a couple of minor bodywork dings it is in pretty good shape for an eight year old hot hatch.

Any thoughts on what might be around the corner in terms of problems?

I'm on 108,500 now, and still on the original clutch/gearbox

I replaced the brakes,suspension etc on around the 88k mark, all in the garage now still in full working order.

 

[Henry]

they may already have been done, but the engine mounts and some of the suspension bits (leaky dampers, snapped springs, top mounts) don't seem to have a great service life

 

[Russ_16v]

my springs lasted till 115k, the front shockers lasted till 88k, the rears 101k

 

[Fletcher]

my springs lasted till 115k, the front shockers lasted till 88k, the rears 101k

Pretty impressive tbh

 

[richlawson]

its a renault so just replace the car now lol

 

[Fletcher]

its a renault so just replace the car now lol

never

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

It's a Ph1 172 that's now covered 112,000 miles. Goes like poo off a wet shovel. I wonder how long it will go on for without something major beaking? The Gearbox and clutch are original and work just fine. So does the rest of the car including steering parts. Most of the suspension has been replaced, so have the brakes, throttle body and the exhaust (the original fell off, as they do). Even the steering wheel is holding up fairly well! Apart from the drivers mat and a couple of minor bodywork dings it is in pretty good shape for an eight year old hot hatch.

Any thoughts on what might be around the corner in terms of problems?

when was the cambelt last done as that must be due soon...gonna be 10 years old next year

Math failings?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Nothing should really go wrong as along as its been generally looked after, regular oil changes and keep an eye on the wear and tears and it will run like a swiss watch

 

[richlawson]

lol only joking love them really but they do say cars over 100.000 miles should be nearly dead unless german. renaults are bad enough norm well before 100k lol

 

[Fletcher]

lol only joking love them really but they do say cars over 100.000 miles should be nearly dead unless german. renaults are bad enough norm well before 100k lol

True..i guess some are made better then others...lol

 

[richlawson]

if my clio was over 100k i would keep it till the end there is no way you could ever find someone to buy it

 

[Fletcher]

if my clio was over 100k i would keep it till the end there is no way you could ever find someone to buy it

That's the plan... mine standard on 108k is worth feck all

 

[john.med]

I'm on 100,500 miles. We're together til the end. Could be years, could be loads sooner.

 

[richlawson]

That's the plan... mine standard on 108k is worth feck all

selling the wheels when it dies

 

[richlawson]

I'm on 100,500 miles. We're together til the end. Could be years, could be loads sooner.

:race:

 

[Henry]

i'd like to keep mine until it's done as well (always depends upon circumstances over the years). managed well over 200k in my last two cars, but you've got to accept that you WILL be spending more and more as the mileage racks up. got to say that, so far, the Renault isn't fairing too well - personally think that some of the bits fitted to it just aren't up to much

 

[DrR]

Mine at 27k feels like it's had it lol.

 

[kristian]

I'm on 100,500 miles. We're together til the end. Could be years, could be loads sooner.

haha me 2! my 182s always got something going shocks springs brakes! still love it!

 

[Fletcher]

selling the wheels when it dies

Yes mate

 

[Spongebob 172]

when was the cambelt last done as that must be due soon...gonna be 10 years old next year

Math failings?

why is it a maths failing???

 

[Rob669]

It's nine years old in Dec.

Cambelt and aux belt has been changed twice.

Engine oil is replaced every 5000-7000 miles (with good oil) and the gearbox oil every third engine oil change. Think I'll keep it then.

 

[Jonff]

Mine's on 44k and I've quite a few problems with it, seems RS clios are really hit and miss. Some are near bullet proof and others are just Shite! lol