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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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23/03/2011 14:48
23/03/2011 14:48
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Nobby
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Mine just totted over 129k the other day. She had 30k when I bought her
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: Nigel]
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23/03/2011 16:10
23/03/2011 16:10
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tim42
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Mile high club? More like somewhere in the ionosphere!
From the pictures the bodywork looks just fine - if you are happy with her then keep her going and keep her tidy. No tarting required IMHO. As Nigel says, just keep an eye on the dreaded metal moth. May be worth having her undercoated if not already done - JBT has done a good job on my Scottie; perhaps Paul does the same stuff. Peace of mind......
Tim
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
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23/03/2011 16:37
23/03/2011 16:37
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proccy
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seriously well done Mike, it's a great achievement and a lovely example of the LE. having had a ride round a couple of tracks in it, i'd never have guessed it was that mileage as it feels very sprightly for an old lady
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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23/03/2011 17:07
23/03/2011 17:07
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AlanC
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She looks great in the pics. Would never had guessed she has covered so many miles. You call her your beloved LE. You have had her for 6 1/2 years. You must have looked after her. You could get rid of her and buy a lower mileage model and have nothing but problems. If she was mine I would keep her until it was uneconomical to keep her. I would make sure she gets what she needs. From the pics I would leave the bodywork how it is. Congrats on keeping her looking as good as she does and for running as long as she has
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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23/03/2011 21:43
23/03/2011 21:43
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knight7660
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keep her and spend some money on keeping the tin worm away and maybe some fresh paint of the front is stone chipped or a full respray is the money permits. mine has done 140k off the top of my head and non of them has been done by me
LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife) Wine red VIS FOOFY Audi RS4 B7
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: knight7660]
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23/03/2011 21:59
23/03/2011 21:59
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LuisFilipe
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320.000 kms that´s amazing, nice job. His the engine stock? And have you had any problems or just the normal things? The Coupé engine is really something.
Last edited by LuisFilipe; 23/03/2011 22:16.
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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23/03/2011 22:08
23/03/2011 22:08
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Pondman
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Many Happy Centuries Mike, keep up the good work
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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23/03/2011 23:02
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Cheers guys, I've never had the engine opened up during my ownership (since 106,000) it could be the original lump even.
1972 Triumph Stag 1984 Alfasud TI 1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE 2005 350Z
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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23/03/2011 23:28
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Moosey
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Happy bicentenary Mike! Ace and impressive milestone. Keep the ole gal going!
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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24/03/2011 02:38
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Looks stunning Mike, keep it, thats a better example even after 200k than some £4-5k cars that sell on here.
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
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24/03/2011 03:58
24/03/2011 03:58
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Superb and inspiring!! I don't suppose you get to drive her as you must slip straight off the seats into the foot well
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
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24/03/2011 08:30
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And here I was gonna stick a post up asking if I should be getting worried about anything now my Coop has turned 140K (80K by myself) miles ! Well done Mike your an inspiration to us all . I don't think my Coupé's body will make 200K but I've still got a spare body I can transplant everything into when things get too bad . Baz
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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24/03/2011 09:34
24/03/2011 09:34
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Well done mate. Thats impressive considering it aint triggers broom, and still has the original engine possibly!! Ross
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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24/03/2011 23:00
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Nello
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Brilliant stuff Mikey If ever there was an example of looking after a car well showing that mileage is nothing its Mikes LE....... Also a fantastic illustration that these cars can be used. Keep going MC - next tea break at work = more buffing matey ....and a sneaky midnight Warwick 'lap' !
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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25/03/2011 11:28
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congrats Mike!
she still looks brilliant and goes SO well!!!!
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
[Re: MCMike]
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26/03/2011 08:56
26/03/2011 08:56
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200k and it goes like hell,and your seats are in better condition than mine. But mate,you need to loose that gearstick surround you chav.
Just to clarify.This is the original engine and gearbox?
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Re: Mikey's mile high club
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26/03/2011 11:50
26/03/2011 11:50
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Moosey
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But mate,you need to loose that gearstick surround you chav.
And the fragrantly scented smelly perfumed air-freshener leaf
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