Well, I just passed the 100,000 mile mark with my car. I know a lot of people come here to ask how good these cars are, and what repairs to expect. There are too many variables to expect a solid answer, but this is what I've done to my car over the last four years. I'm the original owner.
Replaced headlight bulbs two or three times. ($30)
Replaced one fog light bulb. ($5)
Replaced drive belts at 60,000 miles. ($45)
Changed spark plugs at 95,000 miles. ($10)
Changed transmission fluid at 50,000 miles with Royal Purple. ($50)
Changed the oil every 5,000 miles with Mobil1 Synthetic. ($25/each)
Had rotors turned at 30,000 miles and 60,000 miles. ($60)
Replaced all four rotors and all brake pads at 70,000 miles. ($225)
Replaced OEM Dunlops with Pirelli P7000 tires at 40,000 miles. ($500
Replaced Pirellis with Pirelli P3000 tires at 80,000 miles. ($425)
That's about it. I guess wiper blades should be in their somewhere, but I'll let you guys figure that out on your own.
The car still drives great. There are no significant noises coming from anywhere. I'll replace the timing belt this fall ($150), and the struts next spring ($300), but other than that, foresee no big expenses in the near future.
Chris
Replaced headlight bulbs two or three times. ($30)
Replaced one fog light bulb. ($5)
Replaced drive belts at 60,000 miles. ($45)
Changed spark plugs at 95,000 miles. ($10)
Changed transmission fluid at 50,000 miles with Royal Purple. ($50)
Changed the oil every 5,000 miles with Mobil1 Synthetic. ($25/each)
Had rotors turned at 30,000 miles and 60,000 miles. ($60)
Replaced all four rotors and all brake pads at 70,000 miles. ($225)
Replaced OEM Dunlops with Pirelli P7000 tires at 40,000 miles. ($500
Replaced Pirellis with Pirelli P3000 tires at 80,000 miles. ($425)
That's about it. I guess wiper blades should be in their somewhere, but I'll let you guys figure that out on your own.
The car still drives great. There are no significant noises coming from anywhere. I'll replace the timing belt this fall ($150), and the struts next spring ($300), but other than that, foresee no big expenses in the near future.
Chris