Whose car has done the most mileage?

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Kenno

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My 02 Octavia 1.9 TDi has recently hit 162000 miles which I think is pretty good but I am interested in finding out who else has a car with big mileage. How many? Make and model? Year? Are repair costs beginning to mount up now?
Urban legends don't count!!
 
Just retired a 00 Fiat Brava 1.2L with 170k on the clock. Head gasket was done at 125k. Was still running when I traded it in although it needed a new lambda sensor/catalytic I reckon as it just failed emmissions on the NCT.
 
Yeager, you're right 162K isn't that high for a diesel but I am trying to figure out how long more I might get out of her before she heads off to the big scrapyard in the sky!
 
Girl in work has a land cruiser with 315000 miles.

Still going strong. Just about run in.
 
had a 98 diesel ford modeo with 300,000 + on it. blew up in the end but that was out of sheer neglect
 
There is a Swedish driver with a 60s Volvo who has gone over the 1000, 000 mark!

Details about him on www.honestjohn.co.uk

He also gives tips on ensuring the longevity of your car - I can certainly think of worse people to get advice from.
 
Have a 94 CarinaE. Doesn't go into 3rd gear, so you slip from 2nd to 4th (no problem). 179,000 and going strong.
 
Caveat said:
There is a Swedish driver with a 60s Volvo who has gone over the 1000, 000 mark!

Details about him on www.honestjohn.co.uk

He also gives tips on ensuring the longevity of your car - I can certainly think of worse people to get advice from.
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Brilliant, my volvo is only a baby at 133000 miles then. I love her and would hate to have to get a new car, but each new nct is a worry.
 
I have a 95D with 83,000 miles

My problem isn't the engine, it's everything else falling apart!!
 
My car was clocked when I bought it but I have still managed to bring it upto 105k so that's prob 150k "real" miles.
 
my son's Peugeot 306 1.4 has 184,000... I tell him to "nurse" her along as I don't think she will take much abuse.
 
2001 Nissan Almera with 160,000 miles on it. I spent €1,000 last year, and another €1,000 this week. I have made up my mind that if I get one more big bill, I will just change car. But it has been a good car.
 
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