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Mileage on your baby
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:39 pm
by GregR
I've owned by Liz since September, roughly 2 months now. Since then I seem to have racked up 3k miles, and I'm loving every minute. I was getting a wee bit worried, firstly coz I told the insurance company I'd do 5k max a year
, but then thought that my baby is sat on the 35k mark (for a 1999 T).... I surely can't keep on going like that or I'll never be able to sell her!
Any of you guys racking up the mileage, choosing to enjoy the motor than care about residuals? I was in 2 minds... then thought feck it, whats the point in having a car like an Elise then not enjoying it!
Greg
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:46 pm
by GilesM
Bought new in Jan-03, 60K on the clock. It was always going to be used.
Giles
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:18 pm
by Shug
64k of pootling like Miss Daisy...
I've really not driven it this year
Must have only put about 3k on it - disgraceful
Bought it 3 years ago with 9k on the clock...
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:45 pm
by Sanjøy
64k i think now, bought it with 11 on it in 01.
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:26 pm
by mac
30k or so.
4 years on December 12th. Not alot of miles this year due to working away - with the exception of the 3.5k we put on it during this years holiday.
Mainly now a track car for me.
Mac
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:47 pm
by jj
Bought at 33k in May, now at 39k. mine is a 99 as well.
As long as you didnt buy it to sell on again, sack the mileage! You bought it to use it!
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:32 pm
by simon
14.5k after a year and a half.
Only really use it at weekends, never for commuting.
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:58 pm
by ed
1679 miles in 20 days! The last 800 miles has been the best! Down to the 2nd cam
Its mental!!
Certainly aint watching the miles, driving it as often and as much as possible!
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:14 pm
by alicrozier
1200 miles, 16% on track...
Last car was 42K from new in just under 3 years, mileage a bit of an issue at trade in...
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:25 pm
by simon
alicrozier wrote:Last car was 42K from new in just under 3 years, mileage a bit of an issue at trade in...
and the broken front clam, radiator etc. wasn't?
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:34 pm
by The_Rossatron
Mine 2001 S2 had done 8900 when I bought it in Feb 05 and it now has 13k on it - I think I have "free miles" to use up!
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:59 am
by GilesM
Mine 2001 S2 had done 8900 when I bought it in Feb 05 and it now has 13k on it - I think I have "free miles" to use up!
The previous owner/owners should be shot, 8.9k 4 years, what the fcuk did they buy the thing for.
Giles
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:09 am
by The_Rossatron
GilesM wrote:Mine 2001 S2 had done 8900 when I bought it in Feb 05 and it now has 13k on it - I think I have "free miles" to use up!
The previous owner/owners should be shot, 8.9k 4 years, what the fcuk did they buy the thing for.
Giles
Very true! First owner put less than 3000 miles on it in over 2 years. The last owner wasn't so bad and clocked up the extra 5-6k on it in about a year and changed the cambelts before he did so! I think I'll beat both of them though!
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:25 am
by Lazydonkey
My VX had covered 14k in just under two years before i bought it.
I've done 11k since Jan
..........but clearly not trying hard enough
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:38 am
by alicrozier
simon wrote:alicrozier wrote:Last car was 42K from new in just under 3 years, mileage a bit of an issue at trade in...
and the broken front clam, radiator etc. wasn't?
...err, well the clam and sill were a factor in the negotiated price.
Not the rad though, that happened after I sold it...same for the rear shocks, heater fan, clutch etc....