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Depends upon the model, year and the wear and tear and the currently replaced parts as well as all the maintenance that you have or have not done for your vehicle.
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That depends greatly on the car. Generally Japanese and German cars will outlast American cars by a longshot. It depends on the make, model, and how it has been treated. Most vehicles made by toyota (especially the ones that are a little older) will last until at least 300k miles. I have one friend that has a Camry that has 230k and runs great, and another that has a 1991 toyota pick up that has about 220k and runs great. Older BMWs are also very reliable, especially the "E30" (I believe it was from 1985-1990) 3 series. The engine in the 4 cylinder model usually gives up around 250k miles, but the engine in any of the 6 cylinder models will last for 300-400k. I actually have a 1988 BMW 325 that has 262k miles on it and runs great, with the original transmission. Automatic transmissions will go out long before manuals, generally 4 cylinders and 6 cylinders will last longer than 8+ cylinders. If the car is properly maintained, it will last longer as well.
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It depends. Every American car me or my family ever owned died at no more than 180K and usually MUCH sooner, like 90-100K. All three of our VWs that had functioning odometers were running at 220K+ but the bodies went to hell. My step-dad's Toyota is running strong at 300K with no sign of letting up. My buddy Mike can trash most cars in under an hour regardless of mileage and without an actual collision; he is merciless.
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I am looking to buy a ford COugar 2.5 V6 and want to convert it to lpg. I saw above that fords may not last that long. A lot of the cars I have looked at have 80k or more on the clock. Any idea how long these engines can go for? Anyone own one? I can't find decent info on this anywhere.
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I have a 1995 Honda Accord Lx...its not in the best condition but it runs fairly on a average level...It has 220,000 miles on it...It always cranks never chokes and had all originally parts on it...I love my old car and I am expecting to keep it forever..
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All depend on make, model, what to use and who drive... My first new car was a chevy Metro (just like the Geo metro) and I got 10 years out of that thing - 130K.... Poor thing, it died silent and peaceful...
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As many as a man will last depending on a quality of living. If he's a sex-drugs-rock-n-roll type, he'll last for like not more than 32 healthy years before he finally wrecks down. But if he's a Dalai Lama of self-maintenance, he'll last forever even after he dies. Same with four-wheeled friend of a man.
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Depends on the car...and if it's taken care of... My dad's 97 Grand Prix has over 230 000 miles on it and still runs great... My aunt's 98' Neon gave out a little before 100 000 miles...
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My little 86 Ranger had over 300,000 km on it and I finally got rid of it the other day for a brand new one. Good little truck. It was still running but starting to cost money for repairs.
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I'm looking to buy a Honda CR-V. One i've seen has 112000 miles on the clock, is it worth buying? how many more till it dies? Any help would be much appreciated
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Depends on the car. My last one (2000 Corolla) had about 200k on it before she died... and there were definitely extraneous reasons for her death, not just normal wear and tear.
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I read about a Ford (forget the model) car that went 500,000 miles, and a Chevy that went 450,000. Pretty tough to beat a small block Ford or Chevy. My Mom's Camry has 205,000 miles, and is going strong. My Uncle's Chevy has 252,000, but had some transmission work done. The key is preventative maintenance. Change your oil every 6,000 miles or so (conventional oil), and do the scheduled maintenance as per your owners manual. Don't waste money with the 3,000 mile oil changes that give guys the warm fuzzy - it has been proven you are wasting your money through scientific testing. The 3,000 mile brainwashing is a tough one to crack. With a front wheel drive car, don't accelerate hard while turning sharply...tough on CV joints. In winter, give it a minute to warm up (and with an automatic, let it sit in drive for a ten count before you move). According to the experts, waiting more than a minute simply wastes gas.
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About 8 years ago I worked in aftersales for Mercedes & a customer came in with an old 1970's Merc, the odometer said it had only done 16,000 miles, when I asked the customer said it had gone round once already. Bloody thing still started first time!!!
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Depends on the car, how it's driven, how it's maintained, etc. I know a guy with a Renault he uses as a minicab, done 236,000 miles, and still runs like new. If I was buying a car I'd rather have one that's done 100K and serviced properly than one with 40K that's never been looked at.
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Mercedes(diesel),Honda,Toyota and Mazda are all renown for their reliability and as long as you keep up the service intervals correcty, either of these makes will go on and on...Diesels will last longer..
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It depends on the quality of it's construction and the quality and frequency of maintenance. If you beat on a crappy car, not long. If you take care of a well constructed vehicle, maybe a couple hundred thousand miles or so.
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Keep the maintenance schedule, change the oil, rotate the tires, change the timing belt and a vehicle should last for many miles. A persons driving habits also plays a huge part in a vehicles longevity. I have a 2000 Toyota Solara with 213,000 miles on it. when new, i followed the manuals recommendations on the break-in period. Before leaving, i allow my vehicle to warm-up for 5 minutes. this five minutes, allows the oil to circulate and protect vital engine parts. this is very important for your cars engine Also, i again must state my vehicle is a Toyota, not junk from America. Take care of your car and your car will take care of you.
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