The 200,000+ km thread

not sure if i posted before.
the old merc:

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shame, the poor thing became an abandoned 3rd car - basically the dog's car to use to go to the beach.
only had garaging for 2 cars - so it lived outdoors.
sea air and sun, month after month, year after year - took it's toll.

on heritage day a few yrs back, and a drink or two too many at camps bay sports club, the car was given to a "street artist" from malawi, as a canvas.
two days later: ta daa . .
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VW Caddy 2.0TDI 80KW

Gearbox destroyed its self, 5th gear are a weak point on the 2.0TDI.

Replaced it with a gearbox from a 1.9TDI Passat, straight fit. Much more fun to drive, better acceleration in 1st and 2nd, better overtaking in 5th. Fuel consumption went from 20KM/L to about 18KM/L

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dillinger said:
VW Caddy 2.0TDI 80KW

Gearbox destroyed its self, 5th gear are a weak point on the 2.0TDI.

Replaced it with a gearbox from a 1.9TDI Passat, straight fit. Much more fun to drive, better acceleration in 1st and 2nd, better overtaking in 5th. Fuel consumption went from 20KM/L to about 18KM/L

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That engine is begging to be tuned, stage 2 with straight pipe and hauling in no time!

Nothing like sound of straight pipe diesel in the morning! Your neighbours will love you haha
 
Gtx Gaming said:
That engine is begging to be tuned, stage 2 with straight pipe and hauling in no time!

Nothing like sound of straight pipe diesel in the morning! Your neighbours will love you haha
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Spoke to Robbie Ferroli about it, he said the 5 speed is no good, cant get much torque as of the clutch starts to slip. Need to get a 6speed and then easy 190kw

Straight pipe not a problem, I stay far out in the country side on a plot.
 
2015 Mazda CX5 2.0 Active Auto just crossed 250 000 km. Owned Since new, not a days problem to mention.
- 3 x sets or tyres
- 4 x sets brakes pads
- 2 x sets wipers
- Almost bought the rear view camera, but it fixed itself removing it and drying
- Loose spoiler always coming lose and making rattles, double sided tape between the rear wind screen and the spoiler fixed that
- Door rubber, are now coming lose, still to fix this.
- Small Fender bender, that resulted in a new drivers door panel.
- 3 x Windscreen changes due to chips
- 2 x Drive belts changes
- All Services up to date at the Stealers, which have taken care of 4 Mazda through them, even though the two were essentially a Rangers, BT-50’s

This has been a highlight of our maintenance journey, even we’ve had cars with high’ish mileages, but kudos to Mazda for a fantastic product………

I trust this product that I’d buy it again, same model if it has had the same love care as mine!!!! IMG_1928.jpg
 
YaLiRo_M said:
2015 Mazda CX5 2.0 Active Auto just crossed 250 000 km. Owned Since new, not a days problem to mention.
- 3 x sets or tyres
- 4 x sets brakes pads
- 2 x sets wipers
- Almost bought the rear view camera, but it fixed itself removing it and drying
- Loose spoiler always coming lose and making rattles, double sided tape between the rear wind screen and the spoiler fixed that
- Door rubber, are now coming lose, still to fix this.
- Small Fender bender, that resulted in a new drivers door panel.
- 3 x Windscreen changes due to chips
- 2 x Drive belts changes
- All Services up to date at the Stealers, which have taken care of 4 Mazda through them, even though the two were essentially a Rangers, BT-50’s

This has been a highlight of our maintenance journey, even we’ve had cars with high’ish mileages, but kudos to Mazda for a fantastic product………

I trust this product that I’d buy it again, same model if it has had the same love care as mine!!!! View attachment 1855461
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Is it a CVT?
 
unobeat said:
My daily 2011 Toyota Auris ticked over to 200 000km the other day.

What a reliable car that does its duties with no fuss at all and I got it at 159 000km 13 months ago.

No major issues to date, just normal services.
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*UPDATE*

MY Auris just ticked over to 278 000km with no major issues or maintenance needed.

Still on its original Starter, Clutch, alternator(only replaced regulator once)

In 2026, i need to do the following:
- brake discs & pads( Front & Back)
- stabilizer links
- control Arm bushes
- 2 new tyres

I honestly cannot fault this car as it has been reliable and solid.

I am quietly hunting for a same shape 1.6 XS/ XR model if i can find 1 as they are scarce with low mileage and decently looked after.
 
YaLiRo_M said:
2015 Mazda CX5 2.0 Active Auto just crossed 250 000 km. Owned Since new, not a days problem to mention.
- 3 x sets or tyres
- 4 x sets brakes pads
- 2 x sets wipers
- Almost bought the rear view camera, but it fixed itself removing it and drying
- Loose spoiler always coming lose and making rattles, double sided tape between the rear wind screen and the spoiler fixed that
- Door rubber, are now coming lose, still to fix this.
- Small Fender bender, that resulted in a new drivers door panel.
- 3 x Windscreen changes due to chips
- 2 x Drive belts changes
- All Services up to date at the Stealers, which have taken care of 4 Mazda through them, even though the two were essentially a Rangers, BT-50’s

This has been a highlight of our maintenance journey, even we’ve had cars with high’ish mileages, but kudos to Mazda for a fantastic product………

I trust this product that I’d buy it again, same model if it has had the same love care as mine!!!! View attachment 1855461
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These CX-5's are impressive

Got a 2017 2L auto for white and it is currently on 137 000km.

Got it at 46 000km in 2020 and it has a trouble free motoring experience.

I would buy another 1 for peace of mind motoring.
 
unobeat said:
These CX-5's are impressive

Got a 2017 2L auto for white and it is currently on 137 000km.

Got it at 46 000km in 2020 and it has a trouble free motoring experience.

I would buy another 1 for peace of mind motoring.
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I love those Mazdas, wife has a CX-3 and there are two more in the family (CX-30 as well), I'm definitely eyeing a potential CX-5 purchase somewhere
 
prod said:
I love those Mazdas, wife has a CX-3 and there are two more in the family (CX-30 as well), I'm definitely eyeing a potential CX-5 purchase somewhere
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They are just awesome SUV with no drama.

I saw a 2.5 CX-5 previous model to KF and i would buy it for peace of mind motoring.
 
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