Comments on: How to get 200,000+ miles out of your car http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/ Proverbs 13:11 - "...he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:31:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Juliethttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-475630 Juliet Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:31:33 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-475630 My 1998 Nissan Frontier just turned 206,000 miles and its running better than ever. I think it is finally broken in. I bought it used 10 years ago and I have had to do some major repairs, only because the previous owner and previous mechanics were hard on it. Seriously, who puts an oil pump gear in backwards? Yet it ran for 8 years with a backwards oil pump gear. Only found that out when the teeth eventually wore to the point that there was no grab. It is a little tired going up hill from a stand still, but other than that runs just fine. Regular oil changes, not many baths, it is a happily working farm truck. Hope to keep it for a long long time. My 1998 Nissan Frontier just turned 206,000 miles and its running better than ever. I think it is finally broken in. I bought it used 10 years ago and I have had to do some major repairs, only because the previous owner and previous mechanics were hard on it. Seriously, who puts an oil pump gear in backwards? Yet it ran for 8 years with a backwards oil pump gear. Only found that out when the teeth eventually wore to the point that there was no grab. It is a little tired going up hill from a stand still, but other than that runs just fine. Regular oil changes, not many baths, it is a happily working farm truck. Hope to keep it for a long long time.

]]> By: Scotthttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-474972 Scott Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:53:09 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-474972 My 2005 Mustang Gt has 210,000 miles on it. I just started to replace some parts for the hell of it. I've replaced the spark plugs, front roters and pads, shocks and struts every 100K. The clutch, water pump, everything else even the rear breaks have 210K on them. I just changed the serpatine belt for the first time, it could have gone longer. I'm going to replace the clutch, though it still works fine. Even when I replaced the front rotor and pads they were still in good shape. Honestly other then the spark plugs, I'm not sure how many more miles I could put on it before it need to be changed out. This is the best built car ever! My 2005 Mustang Gt has 210,000 miles on it. I just started to replace some parts for the hell of it. I’ve replaced the spark plugs, front roters and pads, shocks and struts every 100K. The clutch, water pump, everything else even the rear breaks have 210K on them. I just changed the serpatine belt for the first time, it could have gone longer. I’m going to replace the clutch, though it still works fine. Even when I replaced the front rotor and pads they were still in good shape. Honestly other then the spark plugs, I’m not sure how many more miles I could put on it before it need to be changed out. This is the best built car ever!

]]> By: Lindsayhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-348840 Lindsay Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:28:49 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-348840 I have a 1998 Malibu with 240 000 on it. It's needed some major work in recent months, however. Next time it needs a big fix I think I'll have to consider getting a new car instead. I keep thinking it's coming to the end but it keeps on putting. I have a 1998 Malibu with 240 000 on it. It’s needed some major work in recent months, however. Next time it needs a big fix I think I’ll have to consider getting a new car instead. I keep thinking it’s coming to the end but it keeps on putting.

]]> By: Kevinhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-199511 Kevin Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:36:47 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-199511 We bought two cars in 2004 one new and one used. The used one was a 2003 Dodge Dakota with 3,000 miles on it and the new car was a 2004 Toyota Corolla. As of two weeks ago the Dakota had 142,000 blew the 8th valve and had a cracked block...needed to replace engine so we scrapped it to a mechanic. The Corolla has 185,000 on it and running strong. We put 5x's the amount of money in the Dakota for repairs than the Corolla. All we have done to the Corolla is a new serpentine belt, struts and an air conditioning service. I did all the oil changes every 5,000 miles and surprisingly only a 50,000 mile tune up was done. I just changed the spark plugs and transmission fluid at 184,000. Looking to get 250,000. - 300,000 miles out of it. The car is a champ and when I get done with this I will get another Corolla. We bought two cars in 2004 one new and one used. The used one was a 2003 Dodge Dakota with 3,000 miles on it and the new car was a 2004 Toyota Corolla. As of two weeks ago the Dakota had 142,000 blew the 8th valve and had a cracked block…needed to replace engine so we scrapped it to a mechanic. The Corolla has 185,000 on it and running strong. We put 5x’s the amount of money in the Dakota for repairs than the Corolla. All we have done to the Corolla is a new serpentine belt, struts and an air conditioning service. I did all the oil changes every 5,000 miles and surprisingly only a 50,000 mile tune up was done. I just changed the spark plugs and transmission fluid at 184,000. Looking to get 250,000. – 300,000 miles out of it. The car is a champ and when I get done with this I will get another Corolla.

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-56193 Chris Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:03:38 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-56193 My 99 Nissan Altima is pushing 185,000 I bought it used with 120,000. I'm hoping to see it to 250,000. Were about to take a road trip to NY from GA so that will help rack up a few miles. Anyone make it over 250K with an altima? My 99 Nissan Altima is pushing 185,000 I bought it used with 120,000. I’m hoping to see it to 250,000. Were about to take a road trip to NY from GA so that will help rack up a few miles. Anyone make it over 250K with an altima?

]]> By: Colinhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-54093 Colin Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:22:52 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-54093 I have a 1998 Nissan Frontier that currently has 442,500 miles. Don't skip the small stuff is all I can say. Just like the article says- I have kept it clean, changed all the fluids religously, and fixed any small problem before it becomes a large one. It has never had the motor worked on. It still has the original A/C that works like a champ, even in the south. It may not be a powerhouse, but it has more than earned its keep, and it still knocks down 25 MPG. Champion! I have a 1998 Nissan Frontier that currently has 442,500 miles.

Don’t skip the small stuff is all I can say. Just like the article says- I have kept it clean, changed all the fluids religously, and fixed any small problem before it becomes a large one.

It has never had the motor worked on. It still has the original A/C that works like a champ, even in the south. It may not be a powerhouse, but it has more than earned its keep, and it still knocks down 25 MPG. Champion!

]]> By: andrewhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-2458 andrew Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:51:25 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-2458 I have a 2001 ford taurus with just under 105000 miles on it one thing that i never did with it that everyone should remember to do is make sure that at every 30,000 miles you get the oil changed in your transmitions. I bought this car with 10,000 miles on it and never chaged the oil in the transmition now it is in the shop and needs a new transmition ($2000) so i recomend changing your oil to make sure you can max out the miles on your car I have a 2001 ford taurus with just under 105000 miles on it one thing that i never did with it that everyone should remember to do is make sure that at every 30,000 miles you get the oil changed in your transmitions. I bought this car with 10,000 miles on it and never chaged the oil in the transmition now it is in the shop and needs a new transmition ($2000) so i recomend changing your oil to make sure you can max out the miles on your car

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]]> By: glblguyhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-2456 glblguy Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:07:03 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-2456 Hi Kevin. First of, glad to have you as a reader and glad you are enjoying the site. Toyota and and Honda seem to be the two exceptions to the "rule" right now, as they hold their value so well, you can get a new model for just a little more than a used one. I always recommend you get a used car inspected by a good mechanic you trust before buying it. I also personally don't buy used Hondas or Toyotas. I prefer Nissan who has a similar reliability rating, but don't hold their value as well. Allows you to get a great car for a great deal. Hi Kevin. First of, glad to have you as a reader and glad you are enjoying the site. Toyota and and Honda seem to be the two exceptions to the “rule” right now, as they hold their value so well, you can get a new model for just a little more than a used one.

I always recommend you get a used car inspected by a good mechanic you trust before buying it. I also personally don’t buy used Hondas or Toyotas. I prefer Nissan who has a similar reliability rating, but don’t hold their value as well. Allows you to get a great car for a great deal.

]]> By: kevinhttp://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-2455 kevin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:46:06 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2007/10/03/how-to-get-200000-miles-out-of-your-car/#comment-2455 glbl, i just started reading your blog, and i have enjoyed it thus far. I saw in one of your replies that 'buying new cars is just a comlete waste of money.' i have compared the cost of certified pre-owned cars (toyota, carmax) with the cost of a new car, and the difference is only a few thousand dollars for the car that i really wanted - 2006 toyota corolla. for me, buying a new car was important because i wanted to ensure that my car would run for 200,000+ miles. I don't trust a used car to do that since I do not know exactly how the previous owner took care of the car, and I have been burned in the past with bad deals. The peace of mind is worth the extra few thousand dollars. glbl, i just started reading your blog, and i have enjoyed it thus far. I saw in one of your replies that ‘buying new cars is just a comlete waste of money.’ i have compared the cost of certified pre-owned cars (toyota, carmax) with the cost of a new car, and the difference is only a few thousand dollars for the car that i really wanted – 2006 toyota corolla. for me, buying a new car was important because i wanted to ensure that my car would run for 200,000+ miles. I don’t trust a used car to do that since I do not know exactly how the previous owner took care of the car, and I have been burned in the past with bad deals. The peace of mind is worth the extra few thousand dollars.

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