So how reliable is yours?
 

I read so many dismal tales of our lovely motors costing a fortune to keep together, I am wondering if I have been blessed? In my 3 years of ownership - and 25K miles - the only failures have been a rear light-bulb, one drop link arm and top mount race - total perhaps £50. (It's now done 78K miles: diesel auto tourer).
Can anyone beat that?

for now... its not mine since the beginning, but in my hand i made 35000 kms, almost 2 years...

problems... the door lock is damage for something like 5 months

the other problem is the stat that is leaking a bit...

fortunately nothing more beside regular maintenance...

my zt has in the moment 205000 kms...

OOOHHH you really HAVE tempted the fates...........:eek:

Nothing really serious gone wrong, just stoopid little niggles. Wheel bearings, brake sensors, doors failing to open, airbag light, oh, and the slave cylinder dumping fluid all over the road:duh: I have done 29k in 18mths though:shrug:

in the 4 years i had my 18t i did the things thats needed of which i was aware of ,once i did them all didnt cost alot i then had the car for 4 years and it never let me down

In 11 years of ownership and car approaching 70K I've had to replace rear springs and brake calipers. I've had several sets of brake discs and pads and the odd bulb failure. Car has been routinely serviced and belts have been done twice (thanks Lates). It's never let me down, starts first time and drives like a new car.

I only own my 75 for about 18 months now, and I haven't had to change anything at all.
I did a lot of maintenance on it, but nothing was really necessary, just preventative maintenance. The worst of all was the inlet manifold, which was why I lost 10ml coolant a month (so still not very bad).

She also never skipped a beat. She starts first pop every time, purrs like a little kitten (so to speak ;) ), and no weird noises or strange behavior.
If I didn't know better I would've thought she was brand new when I bought her ;).

In just over a year i have had:
To replace manifold rattling when i brought it.
Repair both vis motors.
Strip windscreen trim as olympic swimming pool in boot.
Fix dodgey door handle
new clutch and master cylinder
several headlamp bulds and number plate lamps
carry out plenum mod and rod.
Replace lower rubber bush as wheel movement back and forwards.
Replace fan as wasnt working at all
replace reversing light switc

i like the car and its nice to drive but has been the most maintenance vehicle ever partlt due to a lot of inherrant faults, would i buy another one mmmm jury out at present.

Over 7 miles of ownership and car touching 180k , it has let me down only once, the dreaded clutch master cylinder.

Of course, general wear/tear items replaced.

Hasnt let me down once!

(Touches wood)

Shes a very reliable motor and has only cost me in terms of preventative maintenance and those parts you'd expect to need replacement for, what in my case is, a 12 year old car ;)

It comes down to spend to save, do this and you have a reliable motor.