How many miles do you want to keep your vehicles, expect your vehicles to last. (if currently under 100K)

[b_b]

2018 F150, currently has 65k miles and expect 200k.

 

[SC Maintenance]

I am in agreement with age over mileage - if your not dealing with road salt.

Both of these bought new, maintained the same way. One I used for work for a long time. Drivetrains are pretty much identical. I honestly don't think condition between them is that much different
2008 Xterra - 382,000 miles - now what 14 years.
2011 Frontier - 140,000 miles, 11 years.

Road salt and the sun killing your interior excepted, I would think 20 years and half a million miles is something that shouldn't be that rare, but I think most people likely only drive enough to get to maybe 250 - 300 K miles in 20 years max.

 

[Oillover]

My vehicles will be in the church parking lot and at attention for my funeral.

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I plan to have my auto also serve as my casket.

 

[wemay]

Our 2010 Element has 236K miles on it now. We are the original owners (and this picture is from a month ago). Aside from routine maintenance, one set of new brakes and one new windshield, the car has been flawless. Literally. I fully expect it to make 400K miles without much trouble. Given the reliable service it has provided us I wouldn't have the heart to sell it.

Scott

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Not kidding here... that's the best looking Element i've ever seen. I love it!

 

[Passport1]

2010 Element has 236K miles on it

Your Honda is certaintly in its own element.

 

[atikovi]

I owned my '02 Explorer for 17 years. It was 20 years old, and had over 250k on it when I scrapped it, because the trans went on it.

Another thing, why do some people scrap them after they break down? Somebody may repair it on the cheap or use it for parts, and you would get more than scrap price.

 

[eljefino]

I want my Prius Prime to last 15 years and "unlimited miles". But 300k+.

 

[eljefino]

Another thing, why do some people scrap them after they break down? Somebody may repair it on the cheap or use it for parts, and you would get more than scrap price.

Having a hard time finding cars to flip?

People are self-described experts on stuff, so they feel like if they can't fix a car, nobody can, and it's off to the junkyard. And or they don't want the moral liability of selling their junker to some single mom for whom it's going to be a money pit (in their minds.)

 

[SC Maintenance]

Another thing, why do some people scrap them after they break down? Somebody may repair it on the cheap or use it for parts, and you would get more than scrap price.

Ever try to sell a car that doesn't run. You get the worst sort of people snooping around, wasting your time, telling you its broke and you should pay them to take it away.

Or you can call a wrecker who comes, hands you cash for the title, and is gone.

Honestly if there was a market you would think the wreckers would resell them - but they don't do that either.

 

[atikovi]

Having a hard time finding cars to flip?

People are self-described experts on stuff, so they feel like if they can't fix a car, nobody can, and it's off to the junkyard. And or they don't want the moral liability of selling their junker to some single mom for whom it's going to be a money pit (in their minds.)

Don't have to sell as a fixer. One door maybe worth more to somebody than what a junkyard will pay for the whole thing.

Ever try to sell a car that doesn't run. You get the worst sort of people snooping around, wasting your time, telling you its broke and you should pay them to take it away.

Or you can call a wrecker who comes, hands you cash for the title, and is gone.

Honestly if there was a market you would think the wreckers would resell them - but they don't do that either.

If you know how a write an ad properly, you avoid dealing with 90% of those people. Sure, if you just want it gone and don't care what you get for it, you can call someone to pick it up.

 

[GSCJR]

Another thing, why do some people scrap them after they break down? Somebody may repair it on the cheap or use it for parts, and you would get more than scrap price.

Because I can't be bothered to deal with people and the headaches, to make a few extra bucks, but to be fair, I've actually only scrapped one car.

 

[andyd]

My '16 Camry has less than 60K miles, I do about 6K miles annually. At that rate I expect it to outlast me and I'm 71

 

[andrew_j]

Want 200k+ expect 170k without serious repair. 2018 Tiguan with 120k.

 

[riverblue]

2015 Honda Civic, currently at 25K miles after 7.5 years of ownership.

Want: 200K miles. At my current rate of driving, it would be cool to pilot a 60-year-old ICE-powered Honda, though I'm not sure I'll have my license (or be alive) at 105 years old.

Expect: 200K miles, or however long the rubber and plastic parts sustain (though I will be proactively replacing as needed).

 

[Snagglefoot]

I don’t mind replacing anything driven by a belt but I can’t tolerate serious body rust. I’ve taken two cars to the wreckers and really should have get rid off them prior to then earlier. For cars, 150,000 miles. For my Suburban, I’m looking for 300,000 miles. I have 235,000 miles on it. If the tranny goes, I’ll have it rebuilt and keep going.

 

[SC Maintenance]

If you know how a write an ad properly, you avoid dealing with 90% of those people.

Care to elaborate - sincerely interested. Still likely wouldn't do it, ain't getting any younger and my time is valuable, but curios nonetheless.

 

[atikovi]

1. Post the price as firm, but be realistic. No you're not getting $1200 for a non-driving 02 Explorer no matter how nice it looks, but $750 firm is realistic if the engine still runs vs. $200 from a scraper.
2. State CASH ONLY, no checks, no Western Union, no Paypal, no apps.
3. Include as many photos as the site provides, 20-24 Facebook-Craigslist
4. Do not put your phone number or email in the ad, use the Craigslist relay service or Facebook messaging.
5. Put in the ad, "I won't finance or take payments. No scammers or spammers. I don't need help selling it. I won't reply to your alternate email. Don't ask me to text you."

 

[GMFan]

My 2011 Mazda 6 has 178,000 miles. If I get 250,000 miles I’d be pretty happy.

 

[wlk]

05 Honda Element has 215k expect 400k
04 Expedition has 192k expect 300k
93 Chevy C1500 has 152k expect 300k.
As the saying goes:
But if's and buts were candy and nuts we'd all have a wonderful Christmas.

I'll take what I can get out of them, they all have paid for themselves already.

 

[LowMilesLesabre]

Within reason of value and the repairs required. One of my vehicles will hit the 20 year mark next month with 136k on it. I have another one with 80k, that will hit the 10 year mark in March 2023. I keep all my vehicles looking clean, and never let them get trashed. Yes they do get dirty, but there is a difference in being dirty vs trashed. I have owned 21 vehicles since I started driving and bought my first car at age 16. This also includes 3 cars that I bought (one for each of my sons).

I know of people my age who have owned twice that number and I have one friend who still has the first new car he bought when he was 18. Cars to some are appliances.....I understand that view. To me they are usually the second largest assets you own even if they continually depreciate. I was taught to care of the assett and it will take care of you.....so that is what I have tried to do.

I share your approach in many ways. In just a few months, my 99 LeSabre will turn 24 years old and with only 95,000 miles on it, I see no reason to let it go. On the contrary, I see a lot of value in getting the most reliable service you can out of anything you purchase that depreciates which I suppose includes most consumer items.
Expectations for practical max miles for my current stable are:
2015 Honda CRV EX—200K
1999 Buick Lesabre —300K
Given that the average annual added mileage on the Buick is just over 4000 miles per year, at this rate, the Buick will be 75 years old at the time it hits my mileage goal