Highway Miles..

[lsu921]

Looks like it's time for a new truck, as mine (that has long been paid off) is just giving me too much grief these days..

I'm looking at a Toyota Tundra, well two of them. Both 2006 models, one access cab and one full 4 door. The 4 door is much more feature rich.. Prices in the same genral vicinity, but the nicer one has more miles.. Like 40k more.. As always, these are "highway miles", which you see in every high mileage FS ad. Thing is with this one, they really are. I know the guy well. He drives 200 miles a day just to get to/from work..

So my question is, do you guys think "highway miles" are any different than I guess "city miles"?

[tplyons]

Yes, highway miles mean less starting and stopping, less wear and tear on the engine. City miles are hell on engines, especially in heavily populated areas.

[DudeistMonk]

yeah when your driving highway you are at a constant (and fairly low) RPM for long periods of time. Instead of constantly revving up and down.

Also if its a 2006 you know they are highway miles regardless because who could put that many city miles on a car in 4 years?

[Georynn]

Look into a Toyota Tundra Texas Edition... Very nice truck, but kinda hard to find, they are a bargain for the features...

I almost bought one of these.. as they RULE!

[etechstan]

No difference when it comes to bluebook pricing, and prove they are highway miles. Motorcyclists advertise adult ridden, most of your stunters are adults so thats as senseless as highway miles. 100,000 miles is 100,000 miles so matter where they came from.

[Jeff Martinez]

As has already been stated, highway miles are much easier on the engine than city miles.

As for the Tundra, I've NEVER been a Toyota fan (lifelong Ford man ) until my buddy bought a Tundra last year. I am thouroughly impressed with that machine. It's loaded with cool features, but it's still tough enough for the various hunting trips we've takien it on in the last few months.

[Pilgrim]

When a vehicle has been driven mostly on the highway, as noted above it means fewer start-ups (maximum wear period), less braking, fewer transmission shifts, and less wear overall. Highway mileage is much easier on a vehicle then city mileage...not only on the engine and transmission, but on brakes and other systems.

[tplyons]

Originally Posted by etechstan

No difference when it comes to bluebook pricing, and prove they are highway miles. Motorcyclists advertise adult ridden, most of your stunters are adults so thats as senseless as highway miles. 100,000 miles is 100,000 miles so matter where they came from.

Highway miles mean better deals for you, without the problems that necessarily come with high mileage.

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

"Highway miles" are usually "warmed up to normal temperature miles." There is generally much less wear on an engine when it's at its normal operating temperature (assuming no overheating, appropriate oil and pressure, etc.).

"Highway miles" usually also mean less brake wear per distance traveled, but brake jobs normally are not extraordinarily difficult or expensive.

[lsu921]

Originally Posted by Georynn

Look into a Toyota Tundra Texas Edition... Very nice truck, but kinda hard to find, they are a bargain for the features...

I almost bought one of these.. as they RULE!

The one I'm looking at is a TSS. Toyota Sport Series. Really nice truck.

[lsu921]

Originally Posted by Jeff Martinez

As has already been stated, highway miles are much easier on the engine than city miles.

As for the Tundra, I've NEVER been a Toyota fan (lifelong Ford man ) until my buddy bought a Tundra last year. I am thouroughly impressed with that machine. It's loaded with cool features, but it's still tough enough for the various hunting trips we've takien it on in the last few months.

I've been a Ford guy for a long time too, but I'm ready for a change. My brother-in-law had a Tundra, and I really liked it.. His was the access cab, which is too small to fit grownups, but just right for a bass. The one I'm after is actually the full double cab though.

[Tim Cole]

I have 42k on my civic I bought new just over a year ago. I expect to have 300k+ on it by the time it is paid off, and plan to run it until it can't be bolted back together.