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Americans keeping their autos longer than ever

#61
I brought my saab almost new a number of years ago(18k miles in 2005) expecting to drive it till it quits. Except that gm basically gave up on the company and now it's bankrupt and I have to get parts second hand for it now.

:/
 
#68
burk48237 said:
Well, I don't have the oldest, but I may have the most miles so far. A 1997 Nissan Pathfinder with 329,500 miles. Still has the original never been turned front brake rotors. And with the exception of normal maintenance, I doubt I have $2000 in repairs in those 13 years (I bought it a year old with 19,500 on the odometer).

I'd love to get an Outback, CRV or the New Ford Escape (saw it at the auto show yesterday). But I can't even think about a used car right now.
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Or Xterra...... :D

Just saying, why fix it if it ain't broken. :)
 
#69
I'm driving a 2010 Honda Fit, which replaced a 2001 Honda CRV with about 115,000 miles on it.

My wife is driving a 2008 Nissan Quest which we bought last year used to replace a 2001 Infiniti G20 with 130,000 miles. We would still have the Infiniti except that we needed something that could more easily carry a double stroller.
 
#72
2008 Chevy Impala LT with 79K miles on it, my daily driver. 28.8MPG
2001 Ford Explorer XLS 4x4 with 132K on it, wife's daily driver. 18.8MPG
2004 Ford Focus wagon ZTW with 117K on it, with boys all gone, going to sell this one soon.

I've always bought used and kept them until I put at least 100K on them. Mostly just oil changes and tire changes and rotations. Keep an eye on the maintenance and any vehicle nowadays should last you 15-20 years from new.

Was trying to talk my wife into a 2009 Ford Escape I saw on a lot recently and she won't give up the Explorer saying it's still in great shape, running well, and we don't have payments. I couldn't argue that.
 
#76
customized/lifted 1999 ford F250 super duty. 300,000 miles, and new engine going in the hole right now. It was still running very well, and passed smog, but I just wanted a new engine. it is my daily driver

1996 dodge 1500. 219,000 miles. it is only used for wood cutting and hunting, so I do not care of it lasts or not (it is not as comfortable and does not have the power the ford does)

1996 mercedes SL500, with all the AMG performance goodies. Only 86K on the odometer. I never drive it.

plus a few classic cars, that mileage means nothing on, because they are just collectible toys and they do not come out of the garage more than a few times a year


Hey, I an a gearhead, and I love cars and motorcycles
 
#77
Me: 2000 Acura TL with 123,000 miles. I have it serviced at the right intervals and it's paid me back with amazing reliability.

My wife: 2004 Honda Pilot with 121,000 miles on it. Also serviced properly and has the same outstanding reliability.


I love Honda vehicles.
 
#78
I drive a 1996 Camaro with over 200,000 miles. Still has its original engine, transmission, shocks, and even the original exhaust. Although I've replaced a power window motor or two over the years, it continues to run well and the paint's still shiny. It's also good for hauling gear with the back seat folded down, and makes the commute a little more fun than it might otherwise be. If I were to buy a new one, I'd lose the versatility of a hatchback and gain the hassle of car payments. No thanks. I'd rather hold onto this one for now.

Plus, I kind of like the T-tops. :hiding:
 
#79
I like my old trucks. I'll hang onto them a while longer, the diesels especially because I love their motors.
1995 Ram with Cummins. 220k.
1998 Ram with Cummins. 200k.
2000 Durango. 165k.

I hate new car payments, and the mega depreciation. Done that too many times.
 

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