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maxy28

Posted 25 December 2010 - 04:21 PM

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I have found no surprises (above any other 'nice' car) in the cost of normal maintenance. (oil, filters, brakes, rotors, etc) It is also quite easy for the average DIY.


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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:07 PM

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brake discs almost 100k km, original pads 55k km, air-con mine untouched for 142k km, engine mountings about 100k km, shocks about 80k km

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Posted 08 August 2011 - 09:52 PM

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QUOTE (canipeento @ Aug 8 2011, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
brake discs almost 100k km, original pads 55k km, air-con mine untouched for 142k km, engine mountings about 100k km, shocks about 80k km

Yup, I concur, plus tyres lasted around 55k km, air-con untouched at 155k km but making some noises. I did my shocks at 100k km but 80k should be better. Only main problems were minor engine leaks and control arm and bushes.

Actually, I would go for a 325 as the 318 was just a tad slow. However, the running parts would not last as long and perhaps cost more. I may still have the car if it had been a 325.