Who drives a 16 year or older car as a daily driver?

Question

And what is it? How many miles?

Answer 1

'87 BMW 325, with 196XXX miles on it, and I just started driving it less than a month ago after trading with a friend, and it runs absolutely great. When I took it for it's emissions test, the tester said that she had seen cars like mine with almost 400,000 miles on them still running fine. I also enjoy showing kids who have poured thousands of dollars into crappy jap cars just how much faster a STOCK German car is. Until I start tinkering with it, that is. Then it will be even faster. Incidentally, I noticed that the Japanese cars, which are supposed to be the most reliable, are a distinct minority here.

Answer 2

I used to use a '66 Dodge Dart as a daily driver, with nearly 200,000 miles on the clock - and I got it in 1996. However, I've retired it from daily driver use because I couldn't resist the urge to modify it. Still have it, but it's temporarily off the road while I swap in an aluminum stock car radiator and a couple other bits.

And for a short stint this year, I used a 1979 Honda CX500 motorcycle as my primary means of transportation. However, it wasn't in very good shape when I got it, and I'm ditching it in favor of a newer bike.

Answer 3

1988 Ford Mustang LX hatchback-347 stroker,5 speed,NO EMMISSIONS, 10 mpg ,huge cam ,huge carb. 90,000 on the odometer but the new engine has 2000 miles ,the new trans has 500 miles ,the new springs/shocks/struts/wheels and tires have less than 5000 miles- I started about a year ago with a $700 4cyl because I wanted a fast 2 dr hatchback but my credit sucked so I bought my little mustang and started fixing it up,now it is a screamer (12.3 in qtr mile 371 rear wheel horse power) and I do not have a payment or hi insurance -about a year ago I wanted a new car so bad I could taste it but now I have money in the bank and I am not working for a car payment!

Answer 4

I have a 1990 Chevy Corsica that just rolled over 205,000 miles today. In the time I've had it I have averaged about $600/year in repairs. This includes tires, brakes, oil changes and such as well as bigger jobs.

I figure it will go another year or so and then be just about dead (I drive around 30,000 miles a year for work.) Although one used car dealer I know has told me that as long as the engine runs to keep it going. I'll see in the next 10 months before I decide.

Answer 5

I have a '69 Chevelle I drive every day. Gas is killing me at the moment but it's my one indulgence. I suppose it's got close to 300K on the car but the engine has been replaced a couple of times from the original 307 that came in it. The transmission has been replaced as well. Nope, no SS but she's still my girl! :-D We go probably 30 miles a day.

Answer 6

1986 for Tempo XL 287,630 miles on it! No dents no rust had faded paint But re-done in 1992. People laugh at me (family and friends);

They think I am cheap but I am not! I make about $98,000.00 per year. My rent is $325.00 per month including utilities - I rent a furnished room in a nice home for the past 13 years. I have savings and retirement cash all put aside and purchased a BEAUTIFUL home in Mendoza, Argentina which is were I plan to retire when I get to that age ! I am 36 years old, single for now!

Mendoza! yes absolute beautiful with the mountains (Andies) people are great and the cost of living is like NOTHING! The home I purchased was build in 1906 Brick Tudor 5 fire places, maids quaters and it only cost me $100,000 USA Cash. this house here in USA 10 million all day long

Answer 7

1989 Toyota Corolla Coupe 176,000 miles
1991 Toyota Corolla Sedan 144,000 miles

Answer 8

mines way more than 16, an 81 ford bronco, 300 inline 6 cyl, over 253530 miles. and it still gets 9 mpgs!

Answer 9

I can make some good suggestions...
Nissan Truck
Toyota Truck
Lexus ES
Honda Accord
Volvo 740
Mercedes 300E
All of these vehicles are very reliable, find one with under 200,000 miles and you are good to go....for another 100,000 or so.

Answer 10

I have a 20 y/o Honda Civic that I WAS driving to work. Then one of my kids' car died and he asked to borrow it for a few weeks. THAT was 6mo. ago.

I bought it from a friend at work with only 85000 mi on it. HE only drove it to work and he lives 2 miles from work. He coulda rode a bike cheaper....