1) Grand Scenic 55-plate 1.9dCi (F9Q) 6-speed manual: 115,000 miles on 9K oil changes since new, always on C3 grade oils. Engine never needed a spanner. Just electrical items like dash, parking brake, window regs., keycards, etc. Cost over last 4 years: 27 pence/mile including depreciation, insurance, tax, fuel, maint. etc. 42mpg.
2) BMW 1998 E36 323i (2.5 litre straight six) Saloon, 5-speed manual: 220,000 miles, also on 9-10K oil change intervals of Castrol Magnatec 10w40. Never missed a beat in last 5 years, needing only alternator and cat outside regular consumables. Total Cost over last 5 years (75,000 miles): 27 pence/mile including depreciation, insurance, tax, fuel, maint. etc. 32mpg. Heading for 250,000 before I even think about replacing it? Why take scrappage on a good car?