How old is too old, subjective question but I want opinions

[Rick_Knee]

We own a 1998 Fleetwood Storm with 134,888 miles on it. It has a Chevy 7.4 liter Vortec engine. We bought it new. It runs like a top, doesn't burn but a quart of oil in 4,000 miles. It has been completely repainted and it has every suspension improvement on it I can find. Rides fine.

We just returned from a trip to British Columbia from San Diego and back yesterday, 23 days on the road. On the way back we were wondering if it's too old. It has a retail value of about $15,000, maybe.

We can afford a new one but we love the one we have. The interior is showing signs of wear and tear, and if the engine or tranny blew the resale value probably vanish.

Should we ride this horse until it dies? I realize it is a very subjective question. Has anyone else been here? What did you do.

Rick

[Peralko]

Does it have the Chevy 44L80 transmission or the Allison? If the Allison, you're good to go. If the 4L80, get rid of it now!

[AllegroD]

darsben wrote:
I would ride the horse till you cannot ride it anymore. Of course I run an older unit than ours.
Besides that pretty lady that sits next to you does not want to trade you in because you have some miles on you does she?

x2 Till I cannot take care of it or afford too.

[darsben]

I would ride the horse till you cannot ride it anymore. Of course I run an older unit than ours.
Besides that pretty lady that sits next to you does not want to trade you in because you have some miles on you does she?

[jfkmk]

You've owned it from the beginning. You know how it's been treated and maintained. If it's not given you problems and you don't need to upsize or downsize, why give it up?