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In reply to the discussion: The New Math of Driving Your Car Till the Wheels Fall Off [View all]patphil
(7,775 posts)53. My car is a 2007 Honda Accord with over 250K miles on it.
It's always been garaged, and I keep up on the recommended maintenance.
It still looks good and runs strong.
My wife's car is the "new" car. It's a 2014 Honda Accord with about 210K miles on it. She's a librarian, and still commutes about 30 miles each way 5 days a week. It still looks good and runs strong (just like her ).
I expect we'll have both cars for several more years.
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OEM is original equipment manufacturer-when I drove Volvos, I went to an independent Volvo mechanic and he used only OEM
NoSheep
May 2024
#51
i remember reading in old books where the local skin flint at 80 was still driving his original model t.
AllaN01Bear
May 2024
#23
Only problem with that is, after too many years, the car can become unreliable.
raccoon
May 2024
#32
Just sold my 2005 Ford Focus 5-Speed with 235,000 miles. I saved & got a new Corolla for cash- upgraded to a better
NBachers
May 2024
#33
I bought my Acura new twelve years ago, and is pretty much at the average age mentioned in the article.
Aristus
May 2024
#42
Just got a 1966 1/2 ton long bed chevy pickup from the elderly neighbor. Traded some labor for it, got the title!
gay texan
May 2024
#56
I'm currently looking for kids and no doubt going to get them a 2012+ with 90 -110k miles on it. People keep their cars
uponit7771
May 2024
#60