Honda crv diesel getting on for 128k miles, just rolled the dice to replace the clutch, as sometimes the dual mass flywheel also needs replacing, but we buy nearly new cars then keep them long term so know history and it was clutch only (so half potential cost) - cars at that stage where a big service would be approaching its worth
I do servicing myself except brakes, and it still does 40mpg pottering around, 47mpg on long runs.
3rd honda in a row, as all been stellar and cheap overall to run
Mrs has a golf, same easy ownership. Over the years had bad experience with a couple of manufacturers, won't name, but we vote with feet and won't ever look atvthem again
I've never been in a position to have a new car through work/tax scheme.
I guess a lot of us are doing the same with this economy, oil price - driving like a granny and eeking life out of cars
There may be some bargains next year, we got our first crv in fall out of financial crises - 2 years old for half list, then traded it in 4 years later at 110k miles for a net of -5k, that was the best car experience I ever had
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