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In reply to the discussion: If you have a car, how old is it? [View all]2naSalit
(102,869 posts)Most of my life, to have acquired good, reliable vehicles, except for the one I bought new many years ago.
Currently I have two older vehicles that I like for different reasons.
1992 Toyota 4runner, 240K+ miles.
2004 BMW X3i, 165K miles.
I just refurbished much of the under hood things on the Toyota in the last couple years... stuff just wears out. I know I have put at least 80K miles on it on dirt roads, at least 80K. I got it at 105K, and it was still very much like new. It still has no rust. I got the other one, initially, to replace the 4runner but I received a small inheritance and decided to spend a little to fix it up instead. I am glad I did that, I absolutely love that vehicle.
I like the heated features in the BMW, not thrilled with the clearance, other unit has a foot, but it's a little bit of luxury for an old, retired gear jockey. I stopped servicing my own vehicles a long time ago, not strong enough for a lot of it since I trashed my shoulder.