Sister bought a Micra over 5 years ago. Bout it on 40 odd k miles. N reg K11 1l.
In the four years of driving it, it needed two CV gaitors, a CV joint and a set of HT leads and two tyres. Just about needed a set of brake pads last week when it was scrapped. Never broke down, with the bits she needed to buy that car cost less then £450. Lasted 4 years no issues.
Boss bought a 55 plate CLK brand new. JUST after the warrenty expired the gearbox decided to get stuck into 3rd gear and wouldn't budge. Cost over a grand for a little chip to be replaced. Sold it to a mate and at the age of 5 years old it's needed the gearbox chip, four coilpacks, a MAF sensor, a temp sensor, a thermostat, rear brake pads, front pads and discs, a few tyres and the mileage as of last month was 43K.
People still say new cars are far cheaper in the long run?
The Micra has needed a few wishbones, wheels and a couple of track rods and ends but that's only because my sister used to like playing "hit the curb".
My MK3 1.6 barely cost anything, not had much trouble although I have lost my headlights but I think that's due to the 90w bulbs.
Only trouble is it's crap MPG on the motorway, although at 60-MPH it's good.
