Realistic Running Costs (not fuel related)?

[cobraman2007]

Hi all.

I was just curious about how much money I need to spend per year on a 2002 Cupra-R (210bhp) as per general wear and tear running costs. For example, how often do I need to change pads/discs/tyres and how often should I change the oil?

Also, what are the true running costs of pads/discs/tyres and I presume the fronts where out quicker than the rears.

So all I need is something like...

Front tyres = £xxx and need changing every xxxx miles
Rear tyres = as above

Front pads = £xxx and need changing every xxxx miles
Rear pads = as above

Front discs = £xxx and need changing every xxxxx miles
Rear discs = as above

Oil change = every xxxx miles

Cheers - Cobraman

 

[Al_G]

Hope this is correct...

Front tyres = £100 - £150 per corner and need changing every 20,000 miles (if driven very sensibly)
Rear tyres = as above but should last 30,000 miles (depending on driving style)

Front pads = £100 - £150 (fitting cost not included) and need changing every 10,000 - 18,000 miles
Rear pads = Slightly cheaper as they are not brembo's (£60ish I think). should last around 30,000 miles

Front discs = £120+ per disk and need changing every 20,000 - 30,000 miles (depends whether you want to comply with the 2mm wear rule.
Rear discs = Slightly cheaper as they are not brembo's (£80ish I think). should last around 30,000 miles

Oil change = service every 10,000 miles but many people change their oil after every 5,000 miles

 

[TllEWL]

I'd say that's pretty much spot on


even when you get unexpected failures, they're not usually too expensive ... £30 for a coilpack, etc etc




I'd factor in a front splitter once a year if you lower it or have brutal speed humps near you = £20

On an '02 plate you could be getting close to a cambelt and water pump change ... but these are one offs

 

[DPJ]

Hope this is correct...

Front tyres = £100 - £150 per corner and need changing every 20,000 miles (if driven very sensibly)

Every 10,000 in normal use, I'd say.

 

[RobM]

10k miles for a set of tyres is quite high wear rate, but will obviously vary from one tyre to the next. Some softer compound tyres will wear much quicker than a harder compound, but will offer more grip.

Also, 10k motorway miles is nothing to a tyre, compared to 10k miles of standing starts, hard cornering, constant acceleration and braking. So your driving habits and style play a big part in it.

And with regards to tyre prices, £150 is the very top end really. A good tyre like the Eagle F1 should cost around £110 fitted.

 

[richybigman]

P-Zero's just lasted me 10k and my Goodyears have been on for 7k and so far don't need changing. Original rear tyres still on at 17k