JetSet Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Goodness me, haven't the last 9 years flown quickly . Bought my Zed on the 6th February 2007 and its still going strong. Well, I guess with just 23,744 miles on the clock it should be . No idea how long I'm going to keep it for, could be anything from 12 months to 3 years. Still got a while to go to beat my record though, I had my Escort RS Turbo from December 1999 through to July 2001, although it did have 118,000 on the clock . Pete 8 Quote
Humpy Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Good effort Pete that is some seriously low mileage. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Quote
GMballistic Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Congrats Pete but you really need to drive it more. Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 I should add, that car has never seen anything over 70mph It will make a really good buy once it comes up for sale considering the mileage! 1 Quote
350zedd Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Happy 9th Zediversary! Pete.......... Are the tyres cracking with age? Quote
GMballistic Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 I should add, that car has never seen anything over 70mph It will make a really good buy once it comes up for sale considering the mileage! Probably still just running the engine in that's why. Quote
Juggalo Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 I've never owned a car longer than 3 years, 1 year is the average. I don't think I could do 9 lol Quote
Exec Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Almost 6 months for me Loving the car and ownership. The longest I've kept a car is about four years - I think I'll be keeping the zed for longer! I test drove my brothers new Audi TT 2.0 S Tronic yesterday, but I prefer my zed! it sounds better and has something special about it. I also met my first forum member at a car meet yesterday also. Zed owners are all nice people it seems 1 Quote
SHEZZA Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 This is the ninth year of ownership for me too and I'm still loving it , brings a smile to my face every time I drive it. There is something special about the zed. 4 Quote
The Trouser Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Keep it. I bought my Zed new in 2004 and its still going strong at 113k 1 Quote
Justthejedi Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Nice one Pete. I can see why you've kept yours so long, it does look good. My record is 6 years in my 1983 Mk 1 Astra GTE! 1 Quote
JetSet Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 I should add, that car has never seen anything over 70mph It will make a really good buy once it comes up for sale considering the mileage! Got to 75 a couple of times Pete Quote
JetSet Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 Happy 9th Zediversary! Pete.......... Are the tyres cracking with age? Yes Pete Quote
Wasso Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Congrats Pete, 9 years was my longest with my Focus, cost me hardly anything in 9 years. What did you buy your Zed as a treat? Quote
PPod Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) That mileage is brilliant haha think you should keep it forever. Edited February 6, 2016 by PPod Quote
JetSet Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Keep it. I bought my Zed new in 2004 and its still going strong at 113k Yes, there are a few who have had their Zed's longer than me, Bronzee has had hers since 2003, Mike (M13KYF) since 2004 I think and Beavis and Nixy are also 9-10 year owners, maybe a few more as well. Pete Edited February 6, 2016 by JetSet Quote
JetSet Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 Congrats Pete, 9 years was my longest with my Focus, cost me hardly anything in 9 years. What did you buy your Zed as a treat? Not cost me a lot either, needs new front brakes and I had a new banana arm last year. I'm very light on my cars, my Escort cost me very little, just consumables and a fuel pump, was still on the original exhaust and Turbo....well built cars are Fords. Pete Pete Quote
HEADPHONES Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) I bought mine new in 2005. A few niggles whilst in warranty. New boot struts. O2 sensor. Clicky axel. Apart from that and routine servicing I've had 1. Replace faulty brake pedal switch. A cheap £25 5 min job (thanks to the forum's input) 2. Replace an airbag sensor behind steering wheel (clock spring). About £100 2nd hand including fitting. On 48k. Used as my daily for a 13 mile round trip to work but for past 7 years I use the kiddo mobile for weekends. After a good clean it still mesmerises me seeing it under the forecourt lights when filling up. If you WERE to sell up, what would you replace the zed with? Edited February 7, 2016 by HEADPHONES Quote
GT4 Zed Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Nice one PeteðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘. I'm 8ys and counting! Your record will fall though cos I'm in for the long haul! Quote
bytespc Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Nice going....longest I ever kept a car was my 2.0 GTX Fuego 6 years and 126000 miles loved it most comfortable seats and best driving position of any car I've owned. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
The Big Miester Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Hey if you enjoy why change and like wine they get better with age...! but has others have said there somthing about Zeds,Only had mine 18mnths so long way to go,but my daily I have had sine 2008 just past 162,000 Vw Bora nothing special but does the job for a daily driver 1 Quote
JetSet Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 If you WERE to sell up, what would you replace the zed with? I haven't given it any serious thought really. P/X'ing it isn't an option as I wouldn't get anywhere near what I think its worth so because its running absolutely perfectly with no issues its best that I hang on to it Pete Quote
AMT Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Less than 24K and 9 years my god.... Mines is a 58', bought it in 2012 with less than 16K on it now has 73K or something... get that thing driven! haha Well done Quote
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