87,000 miles - what should I do?
23 June 2003, 12:13 PM
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My car (1997) UK Turbo is approaching 87,000 miles and apart from a new clutch has caused no problems.
Car is running 280bhp with GEMs and I have later spec discs and calipers + new PD7s fitted, and has a FIA roll cage fitted.
Question is should I spend more on getting the car right - i.e. engine rebuild/upgrade or should I trade in for a lower mileage import - say a STi V6.....
I have spent a considerable amount of £ on the car and am minded to "stick with it"...but any opinions/advice will be appreciated.
Richard
Car is running 280bhp with GEMs and I have later spec discs and calipers + new PD7s fitted, and has a FIA roll cage fitted.
Question is should I spend more on getting the car right - i.e. engine rebuild/upgrade or should I trade in for a lower mileage import - say a STi V6.....
I have spent a considerable amount of £ on the car and am minded to "stick with it"...but any opinions/advice will be appreciated.
Richard
23 June 2003, 01:17 PM
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You don't say if your car is having engine troubles at the moment. 87000 miles isn't really a great amount of miles for a modern engine . Obviously it has a lot to do with how hard those 87k miles have been driven, but if you're not experiencing any probs with the car i'd forget about an engine rebuild and keep the car as it is. Before the scooby i've had many high milers ( an escort with over 150k (still on the road) and still have a 200K plus km '81 VW Combi van). Neither vehicle has had an engine rebuild (not even the combi at 22 years old). Regular servicing is all thats needed and i'm sure your scooby will last for many more years.
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23 June 2003, 04:57 PM
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Treacle,
Thanks - that is what I am thinking - the car really does look like new the paintwork is immaculate (DBM) and with new wheels it could be a 2000 model car.
I think I will stick with it and have the engine looked at - small oil seal broken somewhere, therefore am going to Roger Clark Motorsport tomorrow.
Thanks - that is what I am thinking - the car really does look like new the paintwork is immaculate (DBM) and with new wheels it could be a 2000 model car.
I think I will stick with it and have the engine looked at - small oil seal broken somewhere, therefore am going to Roger Clark Motorsport tomorrow.
24 June 2003, 03:18 PM
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I wouldn't worry about the mileage either. Not that high for a modern engine.
You know how your own car has been treated and that is worth a lot compared with another used car which could have been seriously hammered for all you know. The spec is high and the condition is good-I'd keep it for sure.
Les
You know how your own car has been treated and that is worth a lot compared with another used car which could have been seriously hammered for all you know. The spec is high and the condition is good-I'd keep it for sure.
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24 June 2003, 03:32 PM
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Keep it dude,
I nearly got trapped in the shall i sell or keep game and decided to keep. MY00 less than 3 yrs old, 48k on the clock, **** all wrong with it. Due to depreciation etc I thought, sod it, can't be fussed with the aggro of selling, especially at silly prices so decided to keep and cherish
Finance nearly finished now, then I can really spam it up
Mikey
I nearly got trapped in the shall i sell or keep game and decided to keep. MY00 less than 3 yrs old, 48k on the clock, **** all wrong with it. Due to depreciation etc I thought, sod it, can't be fussed with the aggro of selling, especially at silly prices so decided to keep and cherish
Finance nearly finished now
, then I can really spam it up Mikey
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24 June 2003, 04:18 PM
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What mods have you done to take it up to 280bhp?
I have purchased a UK 97 Wagon mods include full HKS decat exhausts system and blitz induction kit, its running just a shade under 250BHP with these mods...i guess i will have to chip it to get to 280BHP but does this effect reliability....the car has done 92k but with full service history....is it worth chipping.
any info wud be appreciated.
I have purchased a UK 97 Wagon mods include full HKS decat exhausts system and blitz induction kit, its running just a shade under 250BHP with these mods...i guess i will have to chip it to get to 280BHP but does this effect reliability....the car has done 92k but with full service history....is it worth chipping.
any info wud be appreciated.
24 June 2003, 05:37 PM
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That's a bit harsh SiPie 
It's not about taking yer chance, it's about weighing up pro's and cons. i.e if you are a thrash it every chance you get, no mechanical sympathy , gotta beat that nova, the track is where I live,type driver then yes an older/high mileage car would attract a few issues, however the same car used to potter to work and have the odd spirited drive around a local b road once a weekend is IMHO going to be as reliable as a newer car if serviced properly.
If you are looking for a cheap car and intend to boot it everywhere, then YES you takes yer chance
Mikey
It's not about taking yer chance, it's about weighing up pro's and cons. i.e if you are a thrash it every chance you get, no mechanical sympathy , gotta beat that nova, the track is where I live,type driver then yes an older/high mileage car would attract a few issues, however the same car used to potter to work and have the odd spirited drive around a local b road once a weekend is IMHO going to be as reliable as a newer car if serviced properly.
If you are looking for a cheap car and intend to boot it everywhere, then YES you takes yer chance
Mikey
24 June 2003, 07:25 PM
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Keep it, it's gorgeous.
You might spend a lot of money for only marginal (if any) performance improvement. Stick with the car that you've modded yourself and know well.
I know I wouldn't swap mine, and still dream of extra bits'n'bobs to add here'n'there to fine tune the overall package.
You might spend a lot of money for only marginal (if any) performance improvement. Stick with the car that you've modded yourself and know well.
I know I wouldn't swap mine, and still dream of extra bits'n'bobs to add here'n'there to fine tune the overall package.
25 June 2003, 04:24 PM
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Etheridge
Long time no speak.
I think you should sell your car and buy my Type R
Just think how much fun it would be on the hill climb circuit with the diff control, shorter ratio gearbox and a genuine 305 bhp! The car is mint, 36000 miles and fsh from RCM.
Have a think
Paul Walker
Long time no speak.
I think you should sell your car and buy my Type R
Just think how much fun it would be on the hill climb circuit with the diff control, shorter ratio gearbox and a genuine 305 bhp! The car is mint, 36000 miles and fsh from RCM.
Have a think
Paul Walker
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