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re: How many people have gotten 15 years out of a car/truck?
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:34 am to Chad504boy
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:34 am to Chad504boy
Currently drive:
2002 Lexus with 117K
2006 Toyota Tundra with 217K
They're both well-maintained and drive like new cars. I only drive 200-300 miles/month, so I can't justify a $1,000 truck note and $150 in insurance to make a 6 mile round-trip commute to work.
2002 Lexus with 117K
2006 Toyota Tundra with 217K
They're both well-maintained and drive like new cars. I only drive 200-300 miles/month, so I can't justify a $1,000 truck note and $150 in insurance to make a 6 mile round-trip commute to work.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:36 am to bayouvette
2008 Chevy Silverado 256K miles and still going strong...Thank Goodness
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:38 am to Chad504boy
Wife drives a 1996 Z71 pick up to work (40 miles round trip). Truck looks new and is very reliable. It has over 420k miles, though the motor was replaced with a nicer motor out of a Suburban.
I drive 15 year old vehicle all the time as a "drive to work" vehicle.
I drive 15 year old vehicle all the time as a "drive to work" vehicle.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:39 am to dukke v
I drive a 1999 F-250 diesel that i bought from the original owner in 2016 with 90k miles. has 300k miles on it now, and is my DD.
i also still own my 1993 Jeep YJ that i've owned since 1999. has approx 190k mi on it (odometer doesnt work right). definitely not a DD, but it still runs and i drive it around town.
i bought a 2009 Z-71 brand new in 09 and drove it until i got my Ford in 16, and sold it to my dad. he still drives it pretty regularly.
preventative maintenance is king!
i also still own my 1993 Jeep YJ that i've owned since 1999. has approx 190k mi on it (odometer doesnt work right). definitely not a DD, but it still runs and i drive it around town.
i bought a 2009 Z-71 brand new in 09 and drove it until i got my Ford in 16, and sold it to my dad. he still drives it pretty regularly.
preventative maintenance is king!
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:39 am to justjoe906
2010 Silverado at about 160K miles
I bought it in 2016 and it had about 70K miles when I bought it.
Still runs great. Got some cosmetic issues, but no issues mechanically.
I do plan on replacing it soon, but that's just because I'm ready to move on from it.
I bought it in 2016 and it had about 70K miles when I bought it.
Still runs great. Got some cosmetic issues, but no issues mechanically.
I do plan on replacing it soon, but that's just because I'm ready to move on from it.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:40 am to chinhoyang
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Wife drives a 1996 Z71 pick up to work (40 miles round trip). Truck looks new and is very reliable. It has over 420k miles, though the motor was replaced with a nicer motor out of a Suburban.
fricking awesome. love this era Chevy, especially the Z-71. what engine did you put in it?
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:42 am to Chad504boy
My grandfather bought a 1991 Ford truck brand new. I remember that because I was with him when he bought it. Like most things he owned, he took good care of it. When he died in 2001, my grandmother gave it to my cousin, who was starting up a business. He took good care of it, and it ran until 2021 before finally giving up the ghost. That thing was a workhorse and had a helluva run.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:42 am to GetCocky11
Tundra. 17 years. Finally got tired of it.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:43 am to Chad504boy
Mom had a '96 Camry that she bought new and traded it in on a 2011 Highlander. I think it had 160K-ish. Her Highlander has about 60K on it she always figured she would go back to a Camry when she stopped carrying grandkids around, but with the price of new ones, she's changed her mind.
My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would probably still be kicking if my MIL hadn't let it sit and rot for the past 3 years. It's only got 165K on it, but I'm not sure if I want to put the money in it (4 tires, battery, fluids, wipers, etc) to see if it will still run or not. Last time we started it, it cranked right up with no trouble. Would be a great car for my 16 year old if it was still in decent shape.
My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee would probably still be kicking if my MIL hadn't let it sit and rot for the past 3 years. It's only got 165K on it, but I'm not sure if I want to put the money in it (4 tires, battery, fluids, wipers, etc) to see if it will still run or not. Last time we started it, it cranked right up with no trouble. Would be a great car for my 16 year old if it was still in decent shape.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:45 am to Chad504boy
My current vehicles over 15 years old:
2007 Honda Ridgeline (Son's daily driver -~185K)
2004 Toyota 4Runner (V8) (Other Son's daily driver ~250K)
2003 Lexus LZX470 (My daily driver ~230K)
2002 Honda Civic Si (Other Son's daily driver ~200K)
None of these have had any serious mechanical issues. I did replace the X-reas suspension on the 4Runner about 2 months ago. Still running the stock AHC on the Lexus.
2007 Honda Ridgeline (Son's daily driver -~185K)
2004 Toyota 4Runner (V8) (Other Son's daily driver ~250K)
2003 Lexus LZX470 (My daily driver ~230K)
2002 Honda Civic Si (Other Son's daily driver ~200K)
None of these have had any serious mechanical issues. I did replace the X-reas suspension on the 4Runner about 2 months ago. Still running the stock AHC on the Lexus.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:55 am to Chad504boy
2003 Chevy SIlverado that I sold in 2019 with 230k miles on it.
12 years is the general advice on when repair costs outpace a new car note. When you can DIY though, only once you get to major repairs does that start to be the case.
12 years is the general advice on when repair costs outpace a new car note. When you can DIY though, only once you get to major repairs does that start to be the case.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:56 am to Chad504boy
I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey.
It is knocking on 12 years old. I bought it in 2020 with over 120k miles right before car prices went insane.
It has 240k miles now.
Only had to change the spark plugs and brake discs. I also had to change the alternator twice. Once for the factory one and another one because it was a crappy Autozone one.
It probably needs a new timing belt, but that is a dirty job and about a grand or 2.
It is knocking on 12 years old. I bought it in 2020 with over 120k miles right before car prices went insane.
It has 240k miles now.
Only had to change the spark plugs and brake discs. I also had to change the alternator twice. Once for the factory one and another one because it was a crappy Autozone one.
It probably needs a new timing belt, but that is a dirty job and about a grand or 2.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:59 am to Chad504boy
2009 Honda Accord, 119k miles.....both of my kids learned to drive on it (lots of new dings they dont know how it got there)
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:00 am to Chad504boy
2005 4runner going strong at 210K
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:05 am to Chad504boy
Mine is a 2003 Tacoma. I thought, earlier this year, about replacing it. I think I have talked myself out of it.
I drive to work and do some "rat killing" in it. I think I will wait a couple more years. I'm not caught up in the competition thing.
I drive to work and do some "rat killing" in it. I think I will wait a couple more years. I'm not caught up in the competition thing.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:07 am to Chad504boy
14yo Altima my kiddo driving. 200k no issues
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:08 am to Sam Quint
quote:
fricking awesome. love this era Chevy, especially the Z-71. what engine did you put in it?
It was another Vortec. She also never has her tires cleaned right.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:09 am to Chad504boy
I bought my 4WD V8 2006 4Runner in July 2013. She's still my daily driver and, other than routine maintenance, I've had zero trouble.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:10 am to Chad504boy
I drive a 2006 Silverado with 220k.
I have two sons that I provided vehicles for when they turned 16.
2007 GMC Sierra Classic with currently 280k.
My other son was provided a 2004 Silverado that currently has 320k.
All daily driven primary vehicles.
‘99-‘07 GM trucks were the best IMO.
Will continue to drive them as long as possible.
I have two sons that I provided vehicles for when they turned 16.
2007 GMC Sierra Classic with currently 280k.
My other son was provided a 2004 Silverado that currently has 320k.
All daily driven primary vehicles.
‘99-‘07 GM trucks were the best IMO.
Will continue to drive them as long as possible.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:12 am to chinhoyang
We've had several cars in the family last that long. Usually starts out with an older person driving it for 5 years or so and passing it down to a younger person. I had a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 that I got new when I was in college, and drove it for over 4 years. When I got out of grad school, my dad wanted to swap with me. He had bought it, and wanted a truck as a third vehicle, and swapped his SUV with me. He kept it around for a few years then gave it to one of my Uncles, who drove it daily for another 8-10 years or so before he traded it in. It was still running great, he just wanted a 4x4.
I also bought an 8 year old Jeep and drove it for about 6-7 more years, and only sold it because I needed more than 4 seats and my kids were getting older and the back seat is tiny in those old 2 door Wranglers.
I also bought an 8 year old Jeep and drove it for about 6-7 more years, and only sold it because I needed more than 4 seats and my kids were getting older and the back seat is tiny in those old 2 door Wranglers.
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