Sonia1313 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Hi there, my 95 liberty wagon has just it 424,000kms, it already had 385,000 when i purchased it, starting to have some teething problems now though, the suspension is about buggered, clunks and pops and squeaks, from what i can gather it is burning oil, the seals are gone, the valve and piston issue /rings, and i have had ongoing issues with the 'clutch shudder' even after replaced three times, faulty indicator staulk, and just recently the 'check engine light' has started coming on ((( Rarely but it loses compression every now and again going uphills to the point where it just sounds like its running on one cylinder then it stalls and dies, i restart and its fine. Overall happy with the car, except for lack of security features and the excess fuel consumption really lets it down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subnz Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Agree an average of 300K miles / 500K km + is a good innings if looked after ie serviced regularly (engine oil/filter changes etc) and also agree coolant replaced / system flushed as per recommendations in owners manual ( including T- belt replacement etc). If rust not an issue. Still own an 87 Brat with only 130K miles (206K km) . Until rust put it off the road in 2009 - had an 86 GL wagon with 225K miles with plenty of life left in it mechanically. (would have easily made 300K+) Edited July 16, 2017 by subnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 wow - talk about necro-posting... 10 years from the first posting, 7 years from the last 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Outback Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 01 Outback 347K bought used off a car lot with 169K. I am the 2nd owner. I had a reman motor put in at 254K after changing head gaskets on old motor twice. I have a 122 mile daily commute in DC traffic and I get 25 MPG at 80 MPH and above. I am a Lucas user and use thier oil treatment along with Mobil1 5w30 and a Mobil1 filter changed at 5K intervals. I use Lucas 80/90 in the diiferentials change at 30K and Lucas transmission fluid and thier additive changed at 30K intervals. I put a set of new cats (ebay) on at 250K. I have to replace the anti knock sensor once a year (autozone lifetime) and of course the usual consumeables (tires brake pads and rotors)It is the best car I have ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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