is this when things start going expensively wrong ?

[kevin.s]

and then momments later...

should i take out the extra morgage now so i have the money ready for when it goes lol

oh and i thought id just put this up for fun

 

[Tez.]

sell it now !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Russ_16v]

lol long way to catch me yet!


tho mines actually about to turn on 122k lol

look after her and it'l be fine chap

 

[iimushroomzii]

Should be fine for another 50k atleast I would have thought, aslong as its properly maintained and serviced regularly.

 

[Tez.]

ive known one on 160k

dunno how many engines it had thou lol

 

[Russ_16v]

the highest miles 172 iv seen eventually threw in the towel at 160k, though the car was still fine

 

[fossie]

Just look after it fella and i guess it will look after you lol.................

 

[.GAZ.]

im on 99330

 

[MarkCup]

Mine's been fine apart from a lower engine mount and manifold to decat gasaket. Both age and heavy use related.

 

[jack_davey]

Most engines are alright for a fair few miles, the reason why most cars start having problems when they hit the 100k mark is because they have had a lifetime of abuse and lack of servicing.
Although it is also fair to say the 100k could be considered a major service interval for most cars, stuff like water pumps and oil pumps should be replaced in order to keep the motor healthy.

 

[davebem]

the highest miles 172 iv seen eventually threw in the towel at 160k, though the car was still fine

There was a red 172mk1 on ebay the other day with 175k on it.

 

[Brett]

There was a red 172mk1 on ebay the other day with 175k on it.

Bloody hell, hot hatchs have a tough life though don't they because they're designed to be thrashed. I wouldnt buy a 175k 172 for more than a few hundred quid.

 

[Ben.]

you mean things havent stated to go expensively wrong already?

lucky you

 

[ijaen]

I agree with everyone, keep servicing it on a regular manner, plenty of fresh oil, filters and belts and you can get another 100k out of it...

 

[Fletcher]

you mean things havent stated to go expensively wrong already?

lucky you

lol.

Mine cost a lot of money when it hit the 70K mark

Now on 95K and going strong [touches wood]