2.0 i-VTEC ES GT 156 Auto 5dr

Still Excellent

Well, got it with 155 K on the clock and has now done nearly 220K. I previously reviewed this car when I had done just 5 K in it at around 165 k miles- see previous post. I have had it nearly 7 years , and my mileages are much reduced from original intended use. It is now doing about 7>10 k per annum.
What has gone wrong in 7 years - alternator £140.00, replaced on 3 of the 4 brake calipers ( they were all original ones on it) they do have a tendency to begin to stick due to orientation and design. The Michelin Cross Climates are still on - nearly new when purchased and still have 4 mm on them . Corroded and leaking auto gear box line (metal tube)to the cooling radiator. Got ripped off for £110 . Simple cut and replacement with appropriate hosing. The aircon compressor failed. Managed to source one from Japan - virtually new for £360.00 plus fitting. The battery needed replacing, it is a bit small for the demand and does suffer from parasitic drain from something !!! I think the HFT Bluetooth. Will disconnect as do not not make/ take calls whilst driving. I have seen some biblical accidents where people are justifying there existence to their bosses whilst on the phone.
Clear M way run 65- 70 steady - 43-46 mpg
Hastings to Cumbria - bit of A road at beginning and then heavy steady traffic 55-65 mph = 51 mpg
measured of full and re- fill after run. Astonishing for a 2 litre auto petrol.
Mixed average typical town/ a road/ 40 % Motorway - 37 to 39 mpg
Worst - winter all town and short journeys 27 mpg.
I paid £4.2 K for the car. It is probably work £1800 now. That works out as pretty cheap , comfortable, safe motoring. Will update you in 7 years time.

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