I've owned my 1995 3er since new, and have no plans to sell it as it's a bit of a rare model and is still a hoot to drive. The Jeep is also a favorite- I've had it for 18 years. That said, I tend to keep my DDs or track toys for 8-10 years at most as I do like a bit of variety.
What Make and Model of Car . . . ?
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Originally Posted by borgward
Toyota. Not Camry. Corollas are now built in Mexico, so that might be iffy. In the old days you really did not want a Mercedes built there. Engine in front, Manual transmission (Automatics usually won't go the miles. Rebuilt ones usually don't last) rear wheel drive. Front wheel drive, automatic trans = planned obsolescence. Use Mobil 1 full synthetic or similar. Change oil yourself. Use best oil filter. Have oil analyzed. My 2009 Escort lost oil pressure at a little over 200,000 miles. Jiffy Lube all the way. Learned my lesson. You don't really know what they are putting in you car. Especially if it is coming out of a hose instead of a can. I really don't like changing oil, but it beats $$$$$$ car payment 100,000 miles before you need it.
I think you can get a Corolla built in Japan but expect to pay $5,000 extra or more for it. Get oil analyze at first oil change. If a lot of metal shows up, etc take it back and demand a new car.
Originally Posted by borgward
We made Hyundai take it back. They really drug their heels. We went through 3 of their loaners until a new one showed up. Penske owns 1/3 of all dealerships in the country. Exxon sits on their board of directors. Wonder if that's why MPG has not significantly increased.
Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
Come on guys...Pick a vehicle made today not one made 20 or more years ago.
Do you guys think any of the current sub-2 liter turbo engines pushing around an AWD can go 300k miles on just oil changes, plugs, and coils?
Originally Posted by Jarlaxle
Originally Posted by borgward
Toyota. Not Camry. Corollas are now built in Mexico, so that might be iffy. In the old days you really did not want a Mercedes built there. Engine in front, Manual transmission (Automatics usually won't go the miles. Rebuilt ones usually don't last) rear wheel drive. Front wheel drive, automatic trans = planned obsolescence. Use Mobil 1 full synthetic or similar. Change oil yourself. Use best oil filter. Have oil analyzed. My 2009 Escort lost oil pressure at a little over 200,000 miles. Jiffy Lube all the way. Learned my lesson. You don't really know what they are putting in you car. Especially if it is coming out of a hose instead of a can. I really don't like changing oil, but it beats $$$$$$ car payment 100,000 miles before you need it.
I think you can get a Corolla built in Japan but expect to pay $5,000 extra or more for it. Get oil analyze at first oil change. If a lot of metal shows up, etc take it back and demand a new car.
No car in particular will make it 300k with just normal maintenance. The chances of requiring repairs increases considerably after 150k and more so 200k + range.
That all being said I have done 200k across every vehicle I have owned but they required varying level of repairs. The least amount was a 95 Civic (radiator x2) and my current 07 MDX(200k) has required a speed sensor, transmission sensor and alternator and is really worn out in suspension wise(creak/clunks).
So the rule is the motor, drive train and body need to survive 300,000 miles? Then there is the problem of deer hits and vehicle accidents. Then the problem of getting tired of it in 10-15 years and selling it or trading it in and the new owner does no further maintenance.
Speaking of maintenance there is the story of grandpa's axe. He had the same axe for 60 years. Sharpened it regularly and oiled the handle. He also replaced the head a few times and the handle two or three times, but it was still grandpa's axe. 
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle" That is what causes the end of most vehicles.
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle" That is what causes the end of most vehicles.
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Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
So the rule is the motor, drive train and body need to survive 300,000 miles? Then there is the problem of deer hits and vehicle accidents. Then the problem of getting tired of it in 10-15 years and selling it or trading it in and the new owner does no further maintenance.
Speaking of maintenance there is the story of grandpa's axe. He had the same axe for 60 years. Sharpened it regularly and oiled the handle. He also replaced the head a few times and the handle two or three times, but it was still grandpa's axe.
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle" That is what causes the end of most vehicles.
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle" That is what causes the end of most vehicles. Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle"
Originally Posted by atikovi
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle"
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
But seriously if you want a vehicle to last 300,00 miles you have to ignore " the repair is worth more than the vehicle" That is what causes the end of most vehicles.
Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
Originally Posted by kschachn
Well all right, it is hard to argue against whispers in a bar as opposed to historical longevity.
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Originally Posted by painfx
2004 - 2007 Honda Accord, bullet proof engines. Last 300k miles easily with basic maintenance. But they do burn some oil by nature.
I had a 1998 GMC Yukon that I did a timing chain swap on at 175,000 miles. I gave it to my brother with 225,000 and he sold it with 275,000. My 2009 Suburban currently has 188,000 miles on it and it still runs perfectly. I'm expecting that truck to last a while longer.
honda f-series and k-series engines. my accord went over 500k just changing the oil and atf. the d17 motor is trash (hg failure guaranteed to happen. follow the severe schedule for atf fluid changes or get a manual transmission and avoid cvt's unless you change the trans fluid a lot imo. the f series were in the 5th and 6th gen accord and the k series are in the 8th gen civic si (k20) the k24 is in accords aluminum block with iron sleeves
