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High milers!
« on: 14 January 2007, 22:12:41 »
About to purchase a 1995 elite 3.0 24v with auto box. Its just ticked over the 100k mark.

What miles has your 3.0 24v got on it? (wonder whos got the most miles?)
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #1 on: 14 January 2007, 22:32:55 »
Hello snapz.

Mines not a 3.0 but it's done just over 111,000.  I heard of a 2.5 that was over the 300,000 mark and was still going.
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #2 on: 14 January 2007, 22:46:23 »
100k is barely run in! ;)

I have an MV6 with 142k and an estate with 138k. Both absolutely fine.
I have seen a 3.0 elite with 215k and it was sweet.

Engines are very robust as long as you service them regularly and get the cambelt kit replaced every 40k/4 years. :)
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #3 on: 14 January 2007, 22:57:08 »
Goods news... Any more?
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #4 on: 14 January 2007, 23:06:34 »
It's critical to keep the breathers clean, regular oil changes - some say at least every 5k, some say sooner.
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #5 on: 15 January 2007, 09:59:34 »
My MV6 3.0 24v has 138k.  I think the engine will go on forever with proper, regular maintence. Obviously, suspension, shocks, steering etc show wear, so may need replacement...
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #6 on: 15 January 2007, 10:05:56 »
My 97 3.0 Elite is on 127k miles and the engine's going strong, although the rocker gaskets need replacing.

The autobox, however, is a bit clunky sometimes.
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #7 on: 15 January 2007, 15:29:40 »
Any more guys and gals?
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #8 on: 15 January 2007, 15:35:35 »
Mine is at 99900 ish at the moment, very close to the 100,000 miles. but the engine has only done 9900miles.

Cheers Nick
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #9 on: 15 January 2007, 15:53:52 »
regular servicing and maintainance means the v6`s can go forever. 10000o miles is NOTHING if its looked after  :y

Can go for double that, mines...a pup really at 78000 on a 2000model ;)
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #10 on: 15 January 2007, 17:15:51 »
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Engines are very robust as long as you service them regularly and get the cambelt kit replaced every 40k/4 years. :)
Not that I'm suggesting that anyone tries to compete with this.  :-? I was talking to the bloke who was interviewing me for a job and found out he had an MV6 estate. Long story very short but I mentioned cam belt & tensioner changes at 40000 miles. Before it hit a wall that put it off the road needing a front end, his was still 'going strong' on it's original belt & tensioner at 110 000 miles!  :o  :o And he thought it was just 30000 miles overdue.  :-?
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #11 on: 15 January 2007, 17:18:37 »
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Engines are very robust as long as you service them regularly and get the cambelt kit replaced every 40k/4 years. :)
Not that I'm suggesting that anyone tries to compete with this.  :-? I was talking to the bloke who was interviewing me for a job and found out he had an MV6 estate. Long story very short but I mentioned cam belt & tensioner changes at 40000 miles. Before it hit a wall that put it off the road needing a front end, his was still 'going strong' on it's original belt & tensioner at 110 000 miles!  :o  :o And he thought it was just 30000 miles overdue.  :-?

Blimey thats a shocker  :o :o I'm assuming it was promptly booked in to have it done.
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #12 on: 15 January 2007, 17:22:36 »
Just passed 150K and running sweet as a nut. :y
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #13 on: 15 January 2007, 18:43:34 »
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Just passed 150K and running sweet as a nut. :y

Was chatting to another omega owner taxi driver today.....his was 2.0 facelift....on a 51 plate...bit late i thought for a 2.0...but thats what the badge says...220,000 miles on it.. :y but he said it does use a litre of oil every 250-300 miles  :o but it does run on lpg....so that probably explains part of the oil use.
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Re: High milers!
« Reply #14 on: 16 January 2007, 00:21:27 »
2.5TD Opel - 300,000km (180,000 miles).

So far (apart from tyres etc):
1 track rod end @ 180k km
air con compressor @ 200k km (clutch packed up)
1 set of front brake pads  & discs @ 250k km
auxiliary belt + tensioner + waterpump @270k km
rear pads @ 280 k km

Thats about it - can't complain so far!
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