keep a 20 year old daily driver for 20 years ?

[Patman]

Isn’t that a 3 year old model, not a 20 year old model?

Shoot, my bad
Ok, then I will switch it to a 2005 Toyota Celica GTS

 

[burbguy82]

@macarose how much would you sell it to me for? I am in NC, Charlotte area

 

[WeyounDS9]

2006 Nissan Xterra OffRoad Trim, in Blue, or NightShadow,
or 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4x4 (almost same car, same platform longer, with indepe rear suspension for better hiway handling and richer in features.)

If you give me 2 model years leeway, though it would the the trim that came out in 2008.
The V8 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 LE in Black with the Russet Brown leather and the sweet Bose Stereo.

Nothing in 2008 that was anywhere near in price, could have touched it as an SUV.
The V6 Pathfinder was just as quick as the V8 4Runner of its day.
The V8 forget it, different class than the 4Runner.

If I could have a timecapsule of that, I'd pay 60k in a heartbeat.

 

[Dave Hess]

Some form of Civic or Corolla.

I would include 2014-2018 Mazda3

2.0L or 2.5L engine, preferably manual transmission.

6 speed auto transmission (non CVT) will also be fine.

 

[Snagglefoot]

I’ll let you know in four years. It’s a 2008 Chevy Suburban I bought new. It’s a 3/4 ton 4 WD in dark blue. The US Secret Service would love to have it. It has 281,000 miles.

 

[macarose]

@macarose how much would you sell it to me for? I am in NC, Charlotte area

Feel free to PM me.

 

[duck__dodgers]

sold!

and I would feel guilty using it as a winter salt car.

It deserves a better home and 20 more years.

 

[02SE]

sold!

and I would feel guilty using it as a winter salt car.

It deserves a better home and 20 more years.

The Tacoma in the OP is 2wd. Not the best choice if winter driving is involved.

 

[4wd]

The Tacoma in the OP is 2wd. Not the best choice if winter driving is involved.

Home Depot cedar mulch hauler !

 

[SC Maintenance]

I mean, electronic fuel injection has been around a long time and "required for the vehicle to run" electronics remain reliable or available in some form or fashion. They're generally repairable, because they're pretty simple circuits with mostly off the shelf parts.

There are small business that repair all of the screens, gauges, etc. that liked to die in 90'-00's German cars.

Solid state electronics have been on cars since the early 70's -but they were single layer boards with inserted parts. You can repair multi layer boards with surface mount - it happens in the industrial world - but its a order of magnitude harder and requires some significant equipment. Also remember - the 90-00 stuff is 30 years old - not 40....

My Trooper as an example. Isuzu doesn't exist and I was still able to get parts.

And there are universal standalone ECU options if you're really determined.

Stand alone ECU is easy - its one loop and a bit of IO. Most control engineers could write that code. The hard stuff will be the electro-mechanical like the ABS controller or transmission electronic valve body. And then networking them together. Nothing is impossible - but your no longer in the realm of a novice repair. So yes I can drive my car without ABS and traction control - but will my state let me? Those with annual inspections likely will not.

Some people call the dealer or look on Rock Auto and if they don't see what they need the vehicle is "impossible to maintain."

Not me. I work in industrial conrols. Lots of people / companies still using 25 year old PLC's - but there is an entire cottage industry set up to support them, and they have much deeper pockets. But like I said - maybe a cottage industry pops up to support old cars.

 

[fdcg27]

A stick Gen 4-7 Accord four cylinder.
Simple and reliable cars with long-lived engines that handle and ride well and also deliver good fuel economy.
The Gen 4-6 cars will need timing belt service every 100K or so.

 

[macarose]

@macarose how much would you sell it to me for? I am in NC, Charlotte area

Feel free to PM me and I'll provide you with my contact information.

 

[macarose]

sold!

and I would feel guilty using it as a winter salt car.

It deserves a better home and 20 more years.

If you're serious feel free to PM me. The auction ends at 3 P.M. EST.

 

[riverblue]

I've occasionally contemplated extending the operation of my '08 CR-V (bought new in December '07) beyond the 25 years currently planned. That would be my choice of vehicle simply by virtue of real-world experience.

 

[PandaBear]

Depends on budget and family status and how much money I have. Either a Prius Gen 2, a Mazda 5, a Lexus ES, or some sort of cool car that would still be "in fashion" in the dating market while being durable (Miata? G35? IS350?).

 

[GON]

I have a 2002 F350, 200k miles. I have no reasons to think this 2002 could.not last another 20 years, with very little costs.

At the same time, I am not confident I can buy a brand new 2026 f150 ecoboast, and that it will last ten years without needing serious engine or transmission work.

 

[The Critic]

I bought this 2002 Camry for my Mom on Black Friday, 2001. Her first NEW car. She loved it. It has 60k miles, and has been well maintained by me. I occasionally take it out for drives.

The Toyota Dealer who performed the emissions test on it recently REALLY wants to buy it, as I've been getting regular Email offers from them. They were gushing over it while it was there. It looks and drives like brand new.

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I'm surprised it doesn't have the head bolt issue.

 

[dogememe]

I had a 2023 Tacoma TuRD as a rental for 3 days and 600 miles.

I am thoroughly confused with the love affair that people have with those trucks. Uncomfortable seating position, poor design inside, a transmission that never really knew what gear it was in, and a 6 cylinder engine with the power of a 4 cylinder... and the fuel economy of an 8 cylinder.

Oh yeah, they are way overhyped. Uncomfortable, slow, horrible driving dynamics, lousy interior... BUT at least the older ones are VERY reliable. They might drive like TuRD but it'll never leave you stranded.

 

[02SE]

I'm surprised it doesn't have the head bolt issue.

If it ever does, I can fix it.

But obviously with only 60k miles in 24 years, it doesn't get driven a lot.

I don't plan to ever sell it, as it reminds me of my mom.

 

[4wd]

I have a 2002 F350, 200k miles. I have no reasons to think this 2002 could.not last another 20 years, with very little costs.

At the same time, I am not confident I can buy a brand new 2026 f150 ecoboast, and that it will last ten years without needing serious engine or transmission work.

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You need to paint those tow hooks red, bruh