anyone else at or above 200K miles on their car. I will be at 200 in a few months just checking to
01-01-2007, 03:29 PM
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anyone else at or above 200K miles on their car. I will be at 200 in a few months just checking to
see what additonal issues that i will be facing other that the usually maintance stuff.
01-02-2007, 04:23 AM
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Wow! Anything in particular for which you would contribute your longevity?
Is that with the original tranny? At what intervals did you change the transmission fluid?
I would love to still be driving my car at 200K, congratulations!
I would love to still be driving my car at 200K, congratulations!
01-02-2007, 05:39 AM
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Just about to hit 210k, here are the stats for last year...
drove 25k miles averaging 24.4 mpg, spent $2,400 on maintenance, the big item was the fuelpump which ran $1,100 and tranny fluid and filter for $480, the rest was just regular maintenance.Total cost for fuel and maint. was $0.21 per mile, not too bad at all.
01-02-2007, 06:45 AM
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113k here... rebuilt tranny @108, TB at 65k/2004
Next time I need a TB, I will be at 150k/spring of 2009. By then, a Platinum 2003 S8 will be in the depreciation sweet spot.
I did my cv boots at 80k, wiper arm linkage, and ignition modules. I expect my recall control arms will prolly die in the next 50k as well.
So in 2009, my car will be at bottom of curve, would make a great around town beater.
I did my cv boots at 80k, wiper arm linkage, and ignition modules. I expect my recall control arms will prolly die in the next 50k as well.
So in 2009, my car will be at bottom of curve, would make a great around town beater.
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01-02-2007, 07:00 AM
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Re: additional info
NEW tranny @ 94k
TB etc- 96k
Control arms- 96k
Bushings- 96k
suspension- 96k
CV boots front- 96k
Ignition- 118k
Wheel bearings(4)- 118k
Starter- 105k
Fan clutch- 87k
When I put in the carputer Im going to replace most of the a/c system.
I want to hit that 200k mile mark but Im pretty sure a replacement car will happen at the end of this summer, so when I do sell she will be in great condition.
TB etc- 96k
Control arms- 96k
Bushings- 96k
suspension- 96k
CV boots front- 96k
Ignition- 118k
Wheel bearings(4)- 118k
Starter- 105k
Fan clutch- 87k
When I put in the carputer Im going to replace most of the a/c system.
I want to hit that 200k mile mark but Im pretty sure a replacement car will happen at the end of this summer, so when I do sell she will be in great condition.
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Re: Hitting 195,000 this week with the usual issues.
I will hit 195,000 this week and have had very good luck with my 98 A8. Had to do a steering rack this summer and a fuel pump ($800) last month but that is to be expected in my opinion. I still have the original transmission and it has the thumping and hunting but it hasn't given out yet. I am sure it will eventually but the rest of the car is in fantastic condition so I will have it fixed and see how long the car lasts.
Jeff B
Jeff B