The Top Vehicles That Make It Over 200,000 Miles
No surprises to most of us: Pop Mech
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Nice to see, but I think nowadays, most cars will make it to 200,000 miles with just a bit more than routine service.
Frankly, I don't put anywhere near 200,000 miles on any vehicle as I usually buy them new.
It wouldn't surprise though, if my vehicles after they are traded in by me, eventually all pass 200,000 miles...unless of course someone totals them. Then probably the mechanicals if salvageable continue on in another vehicle.
I never know who buys my trade ins.
I recall about 50 years ago, people would talk about getting a valve job at 30-50,000 miles, an engine rebuild at 100,000 miles. Not uncommon way back when.
I remember store catalogs having for sale 'rebuilt' motors available for just about every vehicle you could think of...up to say...back in the '70's.
So, generally when we buy a new vehicle now, as long as maintain it regularly, the vehicle will last.
Modern vehicles, much more complex than vehicles of 40-50 years ago are generally more reliable and durable.
Modern costs to fix our more complex vehicles are much more $$$ though, due to complexity, cost of parts and technical ability needed to fix.
Frankly, I don't put anywhere near 200,000 miles on any vehicle as I usually buy them new.
It wouldn't surprise though, if my vehicles after they are traded in by me, eventually all pass 200,000 miles...unless of course someone totals them. Then probably the mechanicals if salvageable continue on in another vehicle.
I never know who buys my trade ins.
I recall about 50 years ago, people would talk about getting a valve job at 30-50,000 miles, an engine rebuild at 100,000 miles. Not uncommon way back when.
I remember store catalogs having for sale 'rebuilt' motors available for just about every vehicle you could think of...up to say...back in the '70's.
So, generally when we buy a new vehicle now, as long as maintain it regularly, the vehicle will last.
Modern vehicles, much more complex than vehicles of 40-50 years ago are generally more reliable and durable.
Modern costs to fix our more complex vehicles are much more $$$ though, due to complexity, cost of parts and technical ability needed to fix.
