Engine Lifespan MY99 - MY02
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2002 - 106k, has been driven correctly on roads and tracks for over two years in my care. Touch wood - all good in the hood.
It seems the later engines are more likely to suffer bottom end failure, based on the regularity of such posts on here.
As mentioned by others before though; mileage is never a true indicator of wear. 50,000 miles done by someone who let's the engine warm up, cool down, services regularly and with the right stuff will be better than 10,000 miles of being ragged from cold and neglected.
Then there is the added variables like selecting the wrong gear and over-revving etc...
It seems the later engines are more likely to suffer bottom end failure, based on the regularity of such posts on here.
As mentioned by others before though; mileage is never a true indicator of wear. 50,000 miles done by someone who let's the engine warm up, cool down, services regularly and with the right stuff will be better than 10,000 miles of being ragged from cold and neglected.
Then there is the added variables like selecting the wrong gear and over-revving etc...
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It's not just low oil, I also think the oil temp is a factor.. the crankcase temp can get very high, particularly if you are having a track day.. oxidising the oil more and then bunging up lubricating points..
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I'm glad some people have older cars with high mileage. This thread had me worried, mine is a my99 with 60k and I'm concerned it's going to fail on me now... :-(
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I got a ap1 03, with 125k miles on it... I got it with 34k. I am losing oil though.. from what I read the ap1's tend to do that (since the day I got it). If u keep up with the oil and not let it get low.. I dont see a problem.
but like rapscallion says I stay away from 99-00.. I would say 02 and up esp with the glass vs the plastic soft top.
but like rapscallion says I stay away from 99-00.. I would say 02 and up esp with the glass vs the plastic soft top.
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MY 01 approaching 50k. Used to ride to work, now the train takes the strain. Its got the tct rattle but still pulls nicely and i have lead wellies all the time
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with about a decade's worth of experience I'd say the same
but I would add that I wouldn't touch a car with over 75K miles on it
it won't be long before the mileage is at 90K and I regard 90K-125k as the death zone
a decent replacement engine (fitted) will cost between £3000 and £5000
so in my book, a 2000my car with 100K on the clock isn't worth more than £2000