Does anyone keep a car for longer than like 4 yrs anymore

[kzzl]

1996 Acura 2.5 TL......240k miles....

240k in miles? i'm surprised that engine ain't turned over yet. you must have took real good care of it.

 

[goat334]

240k in miles? i'm surprised that engine ain't turned over yet. you must have took real good care of it.

Extremely good care.........I got a small leak in the heads of the motor(small amount of moisture is getting in there) so I will be replacing the motor too........transmission going out......

found a motor for $975 45k miles, and transmission $845 3yr warranty......

 

[kzzl]

Extremely good care.........I got a small leak in the heads of the motor(small amount of moisture is getting in there) so I will be replacing the motor too........transmission going out......

found a motor for $975 45k miles, and transmission $845 3yr warranty......

that's almost two grand you're about to throw down on that car. do those prices even include labor? and why do it if you're looking for something new?

 

[ImGettingOld]

My parents usually keep their cars for 10 years or longer

 

[willhustle]

I don't see the point in keeping a car past 3 yrs b/c the materials that used to make cars these days are now more plastic than metal and if you just happen to get into an accident look at how bad the metal folds up on them.

 

[Simma II]

I don't see the point in keeping a car past 3 yrs b/c the materials that used to make cars these days are now more plastic than metal and if you just happen to get into an accident look at how bad the metal folds up on them.

.....That's your reason?

 

[Purr]

I actually love my car... Ive had it for 1 1/2 year. Now, Im working on the radiator. Im currently looking for an 60-70 Mercedes sl 500. they are soo sexy with the top down. ill just restore it after im done with my mustang.

 

[willhustle]

.....That's your reason?

Lets say you have a transmission that keeps on going on at the drop of a dime are you going to continue to keep dropping money to keep on getting it fixed ?

 

[goat334]

that's almost two grand you're about to throw down on that car. do those prices even include labor? and why do it if you're looking for something new?

Its paid for, and once I get it fixed, I won't have to drive the newer car everyday....good to have an extra car, cause you never know what might happen.....

I'm looking at about 3grand total for everything.....

 

[Simma II]

Lets say you have a transmission that keeps on going on at the drop of a dime are you going to continue to keep dropping money to keep on getting it fixed ?

If the repairs don't actually repair the vehicle, then no.
What you said was you saw no point in keeping a vehicle for more than three years because the material is made from cheap plastic.....If I don't get into an accident, my car would be fine. If my car can be repaired within reasonable means, I will repair it. I do not see why I should keep purchasing a new car for that reason....I mean...wouldn't each time a new car come out, it'll be less metal more plastic (based upon your previous comment)? I don't think that makes sense to keep purchasing a new car when my prior year's model is doing just fine.

 

[HustleTree]

Lets say you have a transmission that keeps on going on at the drop of a dime are you going to continue to keep dropping money to keep on getting it fixed ?

Man that can happen to any car ....I got a boy that bought a brand new BMW ...however he never gets to drive that bitch cause the fuel pump is continuously going out. Homeboy here has gotten 240k miles on his whip ...This is possible with any car if you take care of ya shit..

 

[Kadillak]

240k in miles? i'm surprised that engine ain't turned over yet. you must have took real good care of it.

Sh*t old Nissan 240s I heard have gone up to 400,000 miles running with minor upkeep.

 

[blakfyahking]

good thread

this should prob go in the strictly business forum to educate mofos on the good common sense of keeping at least one bucket as a daily driver LOL

me I got one whip with 180,000 on it, and the worst is the seats are tearing up and it needs a new radio

but for a 98, I def got my money's worth out of it.....it damn sure ain't breaking down on me no time soon

 

[ImGettingOld]

My dad catches a Ford Econoline van to work that bitch got 347k miles on it,them shits must be bulletproof

 

[goat334]

Sh*t old Nissan 240s I heard have gone up to 400,000 miles running with minor upkeep.

I had a 89 Nissan 240sx.......it had about 160k miles on it before i totaled it out.....I loved that car...

 

[louis rich]

i sold my hand me down 93 Acura Legend coupe to my cousin 15 years ago, i just saw it last weekend with 160k miles on it.....

 

[goat334]

i sold my hand me down 93 Acura Legend coupe to my cousin 15 years ago, i just saw it last weekend with 160k miles on it.....

thats some low miles for a car that old.......but if you take care of them they will usually take care of you.....

 

[msuman]

1996 VW Jetta 227K on it My first car that I got back in high school in 2000. Havent had a car payment and no rush to get one.

 

[ricanprince]

glad to see some people agree with me, tomorrow im taking my car in to get the 37,500 mile check up complete, I stay on top of my routine maintenance, this time Im a little late im already at 38,100