Diesel Mileages

Bulleteer · 5th February 2013, 13:50

Hi Folks!
I am keen to buy a diesel version of these splendid cars, having heard such positive things about them! Most of the ones available in my price range seem to be around the 120,000 mile mark, so I am wondering how they generally fair at this mileage and beyond (providing they have been regularly serviced of course)? Comments from other owners in this regard, good or bad, would be much appreciated, before I part with my cash!
Thanks!

Jakg · 5th February 2013, 13:58

Mines at 135k and fine - in fact to be honest I actually sort of regret buying mine at 80k! The biggest bill a diesel can throw at you will be a clutch change - which will probably of been done by 120k (and if not, it's probably literally around the corner so budget accordingly!)

In addition to the "normal" 75 / ZT issues the other thing that could happen is fuel pumps - but while this is more likely to happen over time & mileage, it can happen at any time.

Having said that, I reckon the suspension of a 120k car won't be as "tight" as one of a 60k car, but most owners won't realise due to the very gradual change

trikey · 5th February 2013, 14:11

192k on mine now, just had the 160 bhp version done and its superb, so 120k is jus run in

ducatiman · 5th February 2013, 14:29

I agree with what's already been said. Engine is good, clutch & fuel pumps do need replacing anytime from 70k miles onwards, at what mileage is anyone's guess as no 2 cars or drivers are the same.
I have a diesel saloon with 79k miles & a diesel estate with 132k miles and both run fine. However any car is more than just the engine so with 120k plus miles, you may have to consider possibly having replacing other (consumable) items e.g. springs, shocks, wheel bearings, brake discs, aux pulleys / belts etc. If there's a srevice history saying that some of these have been replaced then good.

ProfDave · 5th February 2013, 14:44

mine hit 100k this week; fine

main thing is servicing

watch the clutches on the manuals

James.uk · 5th February 2013, 14:54

Keep £1,000 in the bank to cover all the lil jobs that will crop up..

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wutang · 5th February 2013, 16:19

not a diesel but my V6 just went through 160,000 with no worries, the mark in general if looked after seems good for high mileages, the hospital near my folks house had a 75 oil burner as a hospital car which they sold with 480,000 on the clock!

Richard

1gp · 5th February 2013, 16:44

mines now done 107,000, and runs as sweet as...

markyp · 5th February 2013, 16:56

The M47 is a engine well capable of very high mileages....so 120k is no problem.
But there are components that fail, cooling fan motors etc....So as James say's keep £1000 to cover all work required, or best advice is to check out the for sale section and buy a car with a known history with all repairs and modification done.

Moonshine Mark · 5th February 2013, 17:09

Coming up to 140k on my Diesel and it still runs perfectly

Touch wood

5th February 2013, 13:50	#1
Bulleteer Regular poster Connoisseur SE Facelift Saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Llanelli Posts: 53 Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Diesel Mileages Hi Folks! I am keen to buy a diesel version of these splendid cars, having heard such positive things about them! Most of the ones available in my price range seem to be around the 120,000 mile mark, so I am wondering how they generally fair at this mileage and beyond (providing they have been regularly serviced of course)? Comments from other owners in this regard, good or bad, would be much appreciated, before I part with my cash! Thanks!

5th February 2013, 14:11	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	192k on mine now, just had the 160 bhp version done and its superb, so 120k is jus run in __________________ Lest we forget..

5th February 2013, 16:56	#9
markyp Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI+ X-power 135 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: lutton, Lincolnshire. Posts: 538 Thanks: 24 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	The M47 is a engine well capable of very high mileages....so 120k is no problem. But there are components that fail, cooling fan motors etc....So as James say's keep £1000 to cover all work required, or best advice is to check out the for sale section and buy a car with a known history with all repairs and modification done. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Just when things are going well !!

5th February 2013, 13:58	#2
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Mines at 135k and fine - in fact to be honest I actually sort of regret buying mine at 80k! The biggest bill a diesel can throw at you will be a clutch change - which will probably of been done by 120k (and if not, it's probably literally around the corner so budget accordingly!) In addition to the "normal" 75 / ZT issues the other thing that could happen is fuel pumps - but while this is more likely to happen over time & mileage, it can happen at any time. Having said that, I reckon the suspension of a 120k car won't be as "tight" as one of a 60k car, but most owners won't realise due to the very gradual change

5th February 2013, 14:29	#4
ducatiman Avid contributor ZT CDTi with Synergy & ZT-T CDTi with 160 remap Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Derry Posts: 154 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I agree with what's already been said. Engine is good, clutch & fuel pumps do need replacing anytime from 70k miles onwards, at what mileage is anyone's guess as no 2 cars or drivers are the same. I have a diesel saloon with 79k miles & a diesel estate with 132k miles and both run fine. However any car is more than just the engine so with 120k plus miles, you may have to consider possibly having replacing other (consumable) items e.g. springs, shocks, wheel bearings, brake discs, aux pulleys / belts etc. If there's a srevice history saying that some of these have been replaced then good.

5th February 2013, 14:44	#5
ProfDave This is my second home ZTT, Contemp Saloon, Duotone Tourer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Llandeilo Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 290 Thanked 387 Times in 333 Posts	mine hit 100k this week; fine main thing is servicing watch the clutches on the manuals

5th February 2013, 14:54	#6
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Keep £1,000 in the bank to cover all the lil jobs that will crop up.. ...

5th February 2013, 16:19	#7
wutang Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 auto (LPG) & mg tf 160 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dartford Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	not a diesel but my V6 just went through 160,000 with no worries, the mark in general if looked after seems good for high mileages, the hospital near my folks house had a 75 oil burner as a hospital car which they sold with 480,000 on the clock! Richard

5th February 2013, 16:44	#8
1gp I really should get out more....... mgzt, 135 cdti , manual , in solar red.also own a mgtf. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: notts. Posts: 2,105 Thanks: 28 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	mines now done 107,000, and runs as sweet as...

5th February 2013, 17:09	#10
Moonshine Mark I really should get out more....... 2005 Monogram Atmosphere ZT CDTI Auto + 2010 BMW 123d Convertible + 2005 MG TF 160 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 2,202 Thanks: 37 Thanked 194 Times in 159 Posts	Coming up to 140k on my Diesel and it still runs perfectly Touch wood