Mileage on your baby

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:39 pm

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

GilesM · Post by **GilesM** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:46 pm

Bought new in Jan-03, 60K on the clock. It was always going to be used.

Giles

Post by **Shug** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:18 pm

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...

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:45 pm

64k i think now, bought it with 11 on it in 01.

mac · Post by **mac** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:26 pm

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

jj · Post by jj » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:47 pm

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!

Post by **simon** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:32 pm

14.5k after a year and a half.
Only really use it at weekends, never for commuting.

Post by ed » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:58 pm

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!

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:14 pm

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...

Post by **simon** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:25 pm

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?

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:34 pm

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!

GilesM · Post by **GilesM** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:59 am

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

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:09 am

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!

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:25 am

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

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:38 am

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....