keep a 20 year old daily driver for 20 years ?

[CKN]

I didn't watch the video.
My only comment is with this past years recall record (600,000 plus vehicles)-and the last 5 years as well, why would anybody buy a Ford product?

 

[Bob in Utah]

I wouldn't be afraid to keep driving it especially if a little rust or leaks do not bother you. Some vehicles age very well and others not so good. I have had a couple high milers in my day that ran and looked great and were getting some age on them as well. Only you as a buyer can really decide which direction to take. At least you're not spending 60 grand for a vehicle that could have problems as well.

I am not buying a $60K vehicle of any kind

For what I have invested in this ole ‘Yota

Can hardly buy a used utility style SxS as shown

 

[SC Maintenance]

I didn't watch the video.
My only comment is with this past years recall record (600,000 plus vehicles)-and the last 5 years as well, why would anybody buy a Ford product?

The problem is its not just Ford anymore.

 

[Arc]

I think the premise that because something lasted 20 years that it will easily last another 20 is a falacy. Not say it can't happen, but would be unusual.

The life of most rubbers and plastics start to seriosly degrade after 20 years. Even PCB's themselves start to degrade and get brittle after 25 or 30. That last 10 years is going to be a lot of looking for parts.

Now if you drove it once a week and garage stored - probably last 40 I would guess.

I see lots of old industrial controls still being used at the 30 year mark, but like i said, there is an entire cottage industry dedicated to their repair or even new replacements - and those customers have deep pockets. The machinery itself, especially in the metal forming world, can be 50+ years old easily - just with new controls.

On the really old cars you can make your own parts. As a kid I watched my dad make wooden spokes for a Model A or T, can't remember which one but it was old. Lots of ordering from JC Whitney back the.

 

[Arc]

I am not buying a $60K vehicle of any kind

For what I have invested in this ole ‘Yota

Can hardly buy a used utility style SxS as shown

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Im still riding on a 25 year old polaris scrambler 500 4x4.

 

[billt460]

If I needed a nice used truck, I'd be all over that like stink on dog crap.

 

[Patman]

On the really old cars you can make your own parts. As a kid I watched my dad make wooden spokes for a Model A or T, can't remember which one but it was old. Lots of ordering from JC Whitney back the.

I love seeing all of the 1940s to 1950s era cars in Cuba and the way they keep them going by making their own parts or retrofitting parts from other types of cars. Brilliant!

 

[Arc]

I love seeing all of the 1940s to 1950s era cars in Cuba and the way they keep them going by making their own parts or retrofitting parts from other types of cars. Brilliant!

I watched a few documentaries about those cars. It's amazing what people can do when they have to plus they take pride in those old cars.

 

[Arc]

I didn't watch the video.
My only comment is with this past years recall record (600,000 plus vehicles)-and the last 5 years as well, why would anybody buy a Ford product?

My wife was a Chevy lover and I owned nothing but Ford so we decided to go Dodge and Jeep as a compromise after we got married.

 

[CKN]

I love seeing all of the 1940s to 1950s era cars in Cuba and the way they keep them going by making their own parts or retrofitting parts from other types of cars. Brilliant!

About 99% per cent dont have the original motors. Russian and other power trains.

 

[CKN]

The problem is its not just Ford anymore.

They hold the record for recalls. Its nor even close. Ford has a special problem.

 

[billt460]

About 99% per cent dont have the original motors. Russian and other power trains.

CCP..... Communist Car Parts.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Yes maybe @macarose can clarify. If we’re just talking 20-25 years then yes. Lots of vehicles will go there without issue - assuming proper maintenance and not too much rust.

Aside from body rust and frame rust, brake line rust can be bad news.

 

[Patman]

About 99% per cent dont have the original motors. Russian and other power trains.

Yep, from what I’ve heard a lot of them are running diesel engines from Ladas because the parts are so readily available there

 

[Donald]

I would think keeping a daily driver for 20 years would be one you owned most of all of the 20 years.

And one you sprayed with oil based rust treatment.

I am hoping to keep my 2015 F250 for at least another 5 years. It's a 160K miles.

 

[GON]

I would think keeping a daily driver for 20 years would be one you owned most of all of the 20 years.

And one you sprayed with oil based rust treatment.

I am hoping to keep my 2015 F250 for at least another 5 years. It's a 160K miles.

Are you to convert the CP4 fuel pump to DCR?

I am not doing the conversion on my 2019, instead using fuel additives, selective fuel purchases, and proactive fuel filter replacements. After warranty expires, I may look at DCR. Plenty of CP4s making it well over 300k miles and beyond.

 

[Donald]

Also depends if wife lets you have a vehicle she has designated as "embarrassing" in you driveway.

 

[GON]

Also depends if wife lets you have a vehicle she has designated as "embarrassing" in you driveway.

Man o Man do I comprehend your reply!!!

 

[HemiBenny]

About 99% per cent dont have the original motors. Russian and other power trains.

Yep, from what I’ve heard a lot of them are running diesel engines from Ladas because the parts are so readily available there

That alone deserves a lot of respect.

Those Luddite’s just keep soldiering on.

In a society where you do what you have to do, they did.

I love modern vehicles and their superior safety features, but I will never let go of the simple, adaptable nature of older vehicles.

 

[HemiBenny]

If I were buying a 20 year old vehicle to keep for 20 years?

If it had to be a truck, it would probably be an early 2000’s 4x4 Tundra with the 4.7l. Hopefully it wasn’t used for towing a lot, they weren’t the best at holding up to heavy towing. I would also check the frame for rust!

If it was a highway cruiser, it would be a Toyota Avalon from the same time frame.

If it were a toy, an 80 series Landcruiser. 1992-97 (I’m open to one of those today, but much like Jeep’s, people think it’s worth a small fortune.)

Toyota owners usually take care of their rigs.