had it just over 3 years

done just over 15k miles IIRC???

has cost me circa £15k.....

BUT had I not blown the engine... you can easily knock 8-9k off that...

I am VV particular with the car, I am not rich nor do I "throw" money at the car, I do spend exactly what is needed though.. I dont cut corners.. I have to buy the right item, right.. first time, so genenrally that means a little dearer....