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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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I just cracked 200K driving through Palm Springs at 112F. Still running like a champ. I was wondering what the highest mileage anyone has seen on a B5? Cheers
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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280k is the highest ive seen on here as for me 206k
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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yeah I've seen quite a few 2.8's with 200k +
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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u guys think ur all cool with engines that will last long.
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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^^^^^umm what? anyways... im at 160k here... not a high mileage member yet but im getting close lol
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Maybe we should start a over 200K club.
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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this is a reassuring thread. 200k means the motor should be on its third timing belt? DAMN lol
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Mine's just shy of 221,000 miles.
 
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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ast03,

I am confused. Do you drive an American car?

I saw one B5 sell on Ebay with around 320K. Please keep the posts coming as some threads such as "All the things that go wrong A4s" are kind of disheartening. Maybe we can shed some light on the longevity of these awesome cars!!!
 
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Originally Posted by vandynamics
this is a reassuring thread. 200k means the motor should be on its third timing belt? DAMN lol
Yup I am on my third. Siena, that is one sweet looking 221K A4. Well done sir!! Here is a picture of me showering mine with beer at 200K
 
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