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landlord7012

03-15-2007 15:53:31

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Why is it that so many people are still deathly afraid of 100,000 mile vehicles? I mean I still rememeber the day when 100,000 miles was a miracle of sorts. I also remember hitting 100,000 with my 92 Chevy truck (purchased new by me)and not being all that surprised. I still see people wrinkle there nose at 85,000 miles (OOOOHH that's close to 100,000!) and others selling because the warranty is about to run out. If you know the history of the vehicle I think in some cases you are better off than you would be with a new vehicle. At least all the wrinkles are worked out! What's your opinion? Feel free to brag too!

Thanks,ll

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larrinwa

03-17-2007 06:02:11

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

have a 93 nissan pickup with 225k,got it at 17k-everything original,even factory battery and brakes,true,so help me god.

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JTinNJ

03-17-2007 02:17:29

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

My F.I.L. needs to talk to you guys. He has a toyota pick up with 60,000 miles on it,and,will not drive it the 400 miles to my house.It may not make it he says. If thats all it takes for him to stay away I hope he never get's a new car.

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Gene Davis(Ga)

03-16-2007 20:00:06

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I like it when people have a nice vehicle and are wanting to get rid of it because it has 100,000 miles on it. Bought most of my vehicles from individuals. Watch what you get and know who you deal with and you can get a good deal. I bought our 93 Chevy Suburban with the 350 non vortec engine and the HD towing package in 97 from a doctor who drove it to 120,xxx miles and had kept it serviced faithfully. It now has 243,000 miles. Then while it was in the dealer shop for a Mr. Goodwrench transmission replacement his wife wanted a new Oldsmobile and he sold me this one with the GM trans warranty also. I flushed the transmission at 175,000, and then changed filter and fluid at 230,000. Transmission is still ok. I replaced the noisy A/C compressor when it was changed over to R134. I have replaced the alternator, replaced water pump, replaced radiator,spark plugs & wires valve cover gaskets,dist cap and rotor. I also had to replace one rear axle outer bearing. Replaced the front brake pads 2 times and trued up rotors both time, lined rear brakes and turned drums at 150,xxx miles. Replaced shocks and steering link idler arm on steering linkage. Never replaced a ball joint, they are still tight and well greased. I had the front end aligned at 150,00 after I had a run in with a Ford Explorer.(it lost badly). I have used 15-40 Citgo or Texaco diesel oil in this engine to keep it clean inside since I have had it and the doctor ran Havoline in it. It has had a valve lifter that rattles on start up since new. Usually rattles lightly about 3 or 4 times and then quitens off. I service it faithfully at 3-4K intervals and record everything done to it even the gasoline used. I can look back and tell if it uses too much gas or if something didn't last long as it should. Worst problem we have had was the Delco sound system. It got changed out 3 times. I bought 1 new car in 1969 and 1 new truck in 1968. That was enough for me. Let some one else pay a big price to ride in a new car. I try to keep mine in good mechanical condition and wash them occasionally and sweep them out inside. I don't plan on replacing this vehicle,or my 97 GMC 2500 with 235,xxx miles on it any time soon.

done to it.

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B-maniac

03-16-2007 18:25:43

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

It's the ones that are bought off used car dealers that make people scared to buy 100,000 mi. vehicles. They ARE usually junk , that's why they ended up with them in the first place. The high miles trade ins at the new car dealer are closely evaluated and all the problem ones are sold at the auctions and guess who's there buying them? One or two owner vehicles are the only way to go on high mileage vehicles. Take along someone who's had one like it.Use your head!

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thejdman01

03-16-2007 16:03:39

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Its usually around here esp w/calcium chloride, the bodyies that start oging. Also, its the little crud that really starts to add up. I main ly like running newer vehicles because w/all the elctronics and crud i cant work on them myself anymore, and w/everything buried in the engine compartment, what I can fix is such a pain.

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Walt Davies

03-16-2007 08:25:35

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I got 55K on my 97 Ranger on its 5 clutch so far so good. The engine runs great though. Wish ford new how to make a decent clutch for this one.
Walt

Had an 86 Samaria with 206K and original clutch.

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Leland

03-16-2007 17:53:21

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to Walt Davies, 03-16-2007 08:25:35

5 clutches in 55 thousand miles you must be doing something wrong mine lasted 135,000 before failing

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RodInNS

03-16-2007 15:03:59

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to Walt Davies, 03-16-2007 08:25:35

The clutch or the slave cylinder? I've got a 98 with the 3L engine. It's at 240km now, and the clutch plate is original (I think), but the slave cylinder has been done twice. They don't like the cold it seems.... Front end has been done (balljoints). FWD is crap. Never worked right, and never will until it get's manual locking hubs. Otherwise a decent little truck.... knock on wood.

Rod

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David Snipes

03-16-2007 07:28:27

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I still have my Dad's 1982 Subaru with 263,000 miles on it. I recently replaced the original water pump and alternator. It is on its second starter. Both front half shafts have been replaced and one wheel bearing. I got it when it had 115,000 miles on it.

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Jerry Cent. Mi.

03-16-2007 17:32:53

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to David Snipes, 03-16-2007 07:28:27

It't going to take a while for me to get to 100,000. My 99 F-350 has only 23,000 trouble free miles.

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Ih2444

03-16-2007 08:41:45

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to David Snipes, 03-16-2007 07:28:27

My 90 Subie has 208K on it, just replaced the origional clutch about 10K ago.
Replaced fron drive lines, most of the wheel bearings, some seals and such. Engine and fuel system is origional except for fuel filter, changed that 2X.

Wifes lincoln TC had 180K on it. Original engine and tranny. most fo the electrical stuff has been replaced a time or two though.

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1936

03-16-2007 06:19:34

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

That was the norm in the 60's. The GM owners manual was it's worst problem with changing the oil filter every other time. Sold a 21 yr old pontiac with 200,000 that I bought at 100,000. Going strong. Bought a K 5 with a 106,000 and one owner. Reason I bought it was the guy keep a log of any and every thing done including every gallon of gas used. On high mileage older vehicles I look at the interior and trunk. The ware and the condition tells the story of up keep. Also look at the guys yard if a private sale. Sloppy conditions also equate into the rest of the story. You can tell by the pride of the owner. Soap and water is cheap.

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Ludwig

03-16-2007 06:18:00

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

My '96 Dodge Dakota has 198k now. I'm considering replacing the doors this summer so it'll go some more. Theres a little bit of other body rust but its pretty minor compared to the doors rotting off.
Then again I might slap some fiberglass on and redneck it for a couple years...
My commuting car (110 miles a day) is an '84 Mercedes 190D with 262k. I bought it last year with 230k... 43mpg high so far, its averaging more like 37 with winter fuel. I paid $2900 for it and its a trusty steed.

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Gary from Muleshoe

03-16-2007 06:09:43

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

My 1999 Ford F-150, now has 160,000 mile on it and has only needed a few minor things done to it (alternator, brakes, O2 sensor, and a tune-up at 100,000 mile). I know many people are not fans of Ford Motor Co., but my experience with them has always been good. My Dad drove Fords for as long as I can remember and he always had good dependable vehicles, always got way over 100,000 mile out all he owned. History for me says don't worry about the reading on the odometer, if you service it regularly and fix it when it breaks, it is much cheaper than making payments. The only way to get your money out of one now days is to drive it till it will not go anymore.

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Mike M

03-16-2007 05:39:32

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Somehow I don't think we are getting told about all the stuff that needed replaced along the way to these real high mileage figures. What about all the intake leaks,water pumps,alternators,high dollar fuel pumps ? Instrument clusters, radios,ecm's,pcm's ? And how are the automatic tranny's holding up to 2-3 hundred thousand ? This is the stuff I see failing all the time here at the dealership.Not to mention alot of this stuff is failing in warranty period.

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D Slater

03-16-2007 07:29:25

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to Mike M, 03-16-2007 05:39:32

Maybe I just got lucky with the first ford I ever owned, its a 95 ranger wih 199000 + miles. 3 thermostates,1 idle position sensor,2 sets brakes on front,1 set wheel bearing and rotors,set shocks,set spark plugs and wires,2 sets of tires besides ones that came on it,1 window motor,2 headlights,clutch release bearing replaced under warranty at 34000,1 front end line up, fluids and filter changes. Parts that are still original,water pump, starter,alternator,exhaust,U joints,rear brakes,ball and steering joints and springs. Still going with no engine oil added between oil changes so far.

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Mike M

03-16-2007 09:50:08

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to D Slater, 03-16-2007 07:29:25

Yep you got lucky. Ford has a recall on that one for sure ! They want to see what went wrong that it lasted that long ! LOL

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dhermesc

03-16-2007 15:59:27

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to Mike M, 03-16-2007 09:50:08

I liked the older Ranger. I had a 1990 with the 2.9L V6. The clutch was out in it at 30K when we bought it (some fool that didn't know how to use one). My wife and I drove it for another 140K before selling it. One set of brakes front and rear and one set of plugs and plug wires. At 100k the rear ABS valve went out. Still looked good (XLT with nice wheels) when my nephew drove it another 30-40K. He sold it when he graduated from college.

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dhermesc

03-16-2007 05:39:18

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I have no problem OWNING a vehicle with a 100k, but I wouldn't BUY a vehicle with a 100k without heavily discounting its value - unless I was very sure of the maintenace.

A lot can happen to a vehicle in 100k, missed oil changes, missed transmission maintenance, neglected coolant systems, tires left unbalanced for thousands of miles is hard on the suspension and electronics and so on. If a person knows they won't keep the car past a certain point that's what they aim for in their care of the vehicle. Or as in many cases the person owning the car has a hard time just making the payments, let alone keeping up on properly scheduled maintenance.

I've got a 99 Taurus that's just getting broke in at 110K, I fully plan on driving it to 220K then trading it for $500. If I traded it today I might get $1500 so the next 100K will cost me $1000 in depreciation.

Its had the transmission flushed 3 times, the coolant once, plugs and plug wires once, the brake fluid flushed with Midas life time warranty brakes put on at 80K. It has the AX4N transmission and the 3.0 Vulcan engine so its power train is rock solid if maintained. It gets waxed a couple times a year and gets wiped down after washing every week. Other then a few door dings and the crazed headlights it looks like it did when we bought it back in 2000 for $8900 with 14K on it.

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Nolan

03-16-2007 05:12:14

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Unfortunately, the figure still seems generally valid for Ford/Chrysler/GM automobiles. I watch friends and family and our work fleet with them, and by about 100k, the vehicles really are done.

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Gary in Mozarks

03-16-2007 03:23:56

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I recall when I was a kid, (back in the 50's) listening to my dad brag about a car that turned 100,000 miles without an overhaul. People are always saying that "they don't build them like they used to" but they do. Modern cars go 2 to 3 times that amount if maintained properly. Other factors are better roads, radial tires, synthetic lube.

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Iowa Jim

03-16-2007 02:50:28

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3 - 200,000 + Vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

With my wife in Vet School we have not had too much extra income to purchase newer vehicles so we have been taking care of our current vehicles. Here are the vehicles and the miles:

1994 Ford F250 Super Cab - 251,000 miles
1998 Ford Expedition - 235,000 miles
1998 Buick Regal - 205,000 miles

So much for the 100,000 and they'll blow-up theory!!!

Jim

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Dean Barker

03-15-2007 20:31:01

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I ran my first 87 LeSabre 321,000. It ran excellent but was getting rusty. Bought another rust free 87 with 104,000, has over 150,000 now. Our mailman retired his 86 LeSabre at 600,000 miles; still didn't use any oil. My next car will be an 2006 Impala SS with the V/8 and will probably have over 100,000 miles. Salt is what gets the cars now days.

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fixerupper

03-15-2007 20:18:59

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

My neighbor has a 94 chev 3/4 ton 454 automatic with 332000 miles. Tranny finally went but everything else is factory except for a handful of waterpumps and alternators and it still looks great. Jim

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jeffcat

03-15-2007 19:56:30

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Bought a used Ford Explorer with 123k on it last year. Now has 160k and running great! Has v6 and not a drop of oil use. Love the Sport package!!!! Jeffcat

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Dave from MN

03-15-2007 19:33:42

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Nothing wrong with them older higher mileage trucks if they are cared for example, Dad's '71 F150 Ranger XLT. 361,000. Engine was rebuilt completely about 6 years ago (15,000 miles since) because he was bored. My middle son is a Ford nutt, so I am sure that truck will be in the family for another 50 years.

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JOHN HARMON

03-15-2007 19:14:36

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

My '89 Ford F-350 w/460 Fuel Injection ,5 speed manual has 227,000 Miles and still does a good job pulling our Jayco 35' Designer Fifth Wheel[11640 Lbs] gets average 8 MPG Pulling Trailer at 60-65 MPH and is ready to head off anywhere I wish to point it.I use 91 Octane Gas and not to long ago I put a new Cat Converter on it and boy did that make a difference.I bought it new and see no reason to Trade it off for some one elses Problems.Besides I like it real well.John

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Steven@AZ

03-15-2007 19:00:42

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

If I am buying from the original owner, or second owner who has owned for quite some time and has records of maintenance and repairs, I can be comfortable with 100k. Without records or prior owner to talk to, about 60k is my max or the vehicle better look darn nice and all the fluids look great...

I just sold a car with 128k on it, didn't want to sell, didn't have to sell, it was just the right thing to do for us at this point in our lives. It did not use a drop of oil in 5k intervals with Mobil1, and needed nothing.

Currently we have an 01 Accord with 94k and a 97 Caravan with 58k. I plan to run both of them to at least 150k before replacing - and at that point I may re-evaluate and drive them to 200k or even beyond as the value will have bottomed out anyway.

Rust is not an issue down here, but sun damage to the paint and interior sure takes its toll!

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bluepaint

03-15-2007 18:41:28

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I've never bought a vehicle under 100'000.
6 vehicles from 2001 chev tahoe with 160'000 up to a 93 gmc sierra with 385'000 ( my favourite ).

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omahagreg

03-15-2007 18:35:44

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I agree-not sure why people are afraid of them. My dad always buys high mileage vehicles-or older ones with very few miles! The high mileage ones he figures have seen the first set of problems, now only the second set becomes an issue. In 2003, we treated ourselves to alot less miles. Bought a 2003 Venture van with 9000 miles on it. We paid $9000.00 less than that van was selling for new, on the lot. Do the math-the first 9000 miles cost $1.00 per mile! Greg

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buickanddeere

03-15-2007 18:24:14

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

290,000 miles on a souped turbo V6. Today's gassers last as good as or better most diesels. It's a far cry from the dark days of carburators, manual or sticking automatic chokes, worn points and leaded gasoline.

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Tim Shultz

03-15-2007 18:11:40

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

well, I beat ya" all, my 73" F-250 has around 270,000 miles.. and STILL runs down the road just fine.. :) Tim

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jmixigo

03-15-2007 18:11:01

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

If you're afraid of 100,000 mile vehicles either A-you are 30 years behind the times,or B-you are seeking an excuse to trade for a new un. My 2000 Chevy truck has 240,000 plus on the clock with one water pump replacement, and normal maintaince. It is still a very good truck, don't smoke, don't drink too much, and don't run around with loose women.

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Eric SEI

03-15-2007 18:07:20

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

My first new car was a Chevy Nova (Toyota Corolla) and was traded in in the shop with 100K and a blown head gasket. It was replaced with a Chevy S-10, which was traded in in the shop with 100K and a bad transmission. Estimated repair equaled blue book. Current S-10 has 165K on it. Hope to replace it next year. I average 20K per year so I quickly run out of warranty, but they still look good.

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RickB

03-15-2007 17:57:57

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it's the price they get for those miles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

not the miles themselves.

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in-too-deep

03-15-2007 17:38:14

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I don't think my family has ever bought a vehicle with less than 100k, with the exception of the most recent one. I bought a 2000 S-10 with 186,000 miles on it, yep 186, and it looked like it had just rolled out of the factory (not an exaggeration.) It now has 220,000 and is still very reliable and looks great (if ever washed it). Just got a new fuel pump, front ball joints and the 4x4 transfer case needs work, but otherwise... For people like me, the high mileage vehicles are great, because that's all we can afford. Let them be afraid all they want, and sell 'em cheap to me.

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1206SWMO

03-15-2007 17:36:20

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

If they are properly taken care of,many of todays vehicles will easily run up past 200,000 miles with no major problems.

I just bought a 1991 Ford F-350 diesel truck with 154,000 miles on it.I'm not scared of it because I got all the service records with it.I paid a little over 10% of what a new 2007 would list for.

A friend at work just bought a 1994 Chevy Z-71 4WD truck for $2000 with 210,000 miles on it.It passed the state inspection with flying colors and has been running great for him.

Its funny but when you go to trade off a 100,000+ mile vehicle, the dealers say that they cant give you much for it.But when you go to buy a 100,000+ mile vehicle they will then say that it still has 100,000 miles or more use still left in it yet.

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Midwest redneck

03-15-2007 17:15:02

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

It is not just the 100K miles it is the condition of the car/truck. 10 years ago I rode in a 1980's grand am and it had 300K miles on it and it was a death trap, floor half rotted out, exhaust hanging by 2 coat hangers, steering shot, brakes worked barely, engine running on 3 cylinders instead of 4. Car wasnt worth 50 bucks.

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dave guest

03-15-2007 17:13:51

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Century mark (100,000) used to mean rebuild or replace engine. Everything else was all ready replaced by then. People don't forget. Friend of mine replaced his car because it had 50K and he thought it would die on the street tomorrow. Gotta keep up with technology. Jap competition got the US on the stick. Now we, too, can see 200K easily. Still work on my own, but not 100% anymore. Two have 165K right now. I used to be a landlord for 11 years, I was more afraid of my tenants than any car!

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dave guest

03-15-2007 17:13:30

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RayP(MI)

03-15-2007 17:12:17

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Heck, the last two vehicles I unloaded were close to 250,00 miles, and they both left under their own power. Kinda ragged around the edges, but still running, and safe!

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dave guest

03-15-2007 17:12:07

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centralilbaler

03-15-2007 17:09:22

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Like alot of you, i have a couple over 100K. My daily work car 94 Cougar 223,412 my toy truck 84 S-10 who knows, the speedometer quit 5 or 6 years ago. But my trailering truck 2002 GMC 2500HD has a mere 24,000 on it.

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Gerald J.

03-15-2007 17:08:08

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

It builds on the old rememberances that a 30s, 40s, or very 50s vehicle often needed rebuilt at 30 to 40K miles. That was caused by poor oil and long stroke engines. When the short stroke overhead valve Fords came along in 1954, engine life drastically increased. I took my dad's 1954 Ford 6 apart at 65K miles and found it passed the clearance specifications for a new engine. I did all that work for nothing but the experience. The '49 jeep station wagon he'd traded in on the Ford lasted hardly 30K between rebuilds and was due when he traded it off. Rumor was that it was sold off the used car lot and burned up from running out of oil the first week with the new owner.

Then 100K was a pretty good life, and only those who commuted long distances were able to get past 100K before the body rotted away in the north.

Today, improved oil and bearings and the occasional use of galvanized steel in the most rust prone body parts has extended life. I think the improved oil is the most effective car lifetime improver.

Likely there is some effect from blue book mileages rating a vehicle with 100K as "should have already been scrapped" with little trade in value and so with little trade in value.

Now many vehicles have some sort of drive train warantee for 100K miles, though in the fine print that usually means only that if the steel parts break they are covered, but not the bearings or seals or for wear.

Gerald J.

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Stumpalump

03-15-2007 17:03:23

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Engines still run but everthing else starts to go and people don't want the hassle. Now if you really baby a new car it will be nice for well over 100K but I can tell you that out of the hundreds of rental cars I've driven it's rare to find one with over 25K that dosen't feel like crap.

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Cliff Neubauer

03-15-2007 16:53:30

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

It's probably not that they are afraid of the vehicle as much as they are afraid of what people will think if they aren't driving a new vehicle. I'm not at all scared of a 100,000+ mile vehicle from a mechanical standpoint but keeping the body from rusting is a bigger issue although the last several years they have really improved on that problem.

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dds-inc

03-15-2007 16:40:23

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

There isn't much to fear with 100,000 mile engines THESE DAYS... now back then, we were rebuilding engines when they had 60,000 miles on them.

I have a 89 f-150 with 160,000 miles, a ford 97 explorer sport 4x4 with 190,000 miles, and a friend has a 90 chevy 1/2 ton with 150,000. And you can't forget the dodges and ford 7.3 powerstrokes which range from 200,000 to 275,000 at my neighbors business

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happy deere

03-15-2007 16:27:51

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

2002 gmc sonoma 14452 as of today 2004 gmc sierre deisel 15500 1992 chrysler 314000 just trey and keep my new vechicles nice

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Lincoln

03-15-2007 16:23:11

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

I agree, as long as you know the history of the vehicle. My 79 F150 has 275k on it. The only reason I traded my 1990 Dodge with 175k was I needed an extended cab for the kids. But I still don't like the thought of buying a new truck with 85k or more miles on if you don't know any of its history.

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dad's88

03-15-2007 22:09:39

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to Lincoln, 03-15-2007 16:23:11

I have a '79 F-150 too that has 244,000 miles on it now. Gas millage is lousy though.

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Kevin (FL)

03-15-2007 15:59:31

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to landlord7012, 03-15-2007 15:53:31

Our 2001 F350 PS has over 125K, "95 Suburban 6.5 has about 245K and our "97 Jeep Cherokee has about 150K. Can"t afford to buy new vehicles every few years. Regular oil changes and other maintenance helps keep "em on the road and not in the shop.

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BarryfromIA

03-15-2007 18:17:40

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Re: Fear of 100,000 mile vehicles in reply to Kevin (FL), 03-15-2007 15:59:31

90 Buick Lesabre 260000 mile work car. Cheaper to maintain than any car payment.

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