mazda protege 1995....i am thinking of buying one from elderly father-in-law...has 85000 miles, body is good?

Question

tires good....one-owner....regular maintenance.....how many more miles is average for it to have left????

Answer 1

Sounds good, just my opinion but I would guess that the vehicle can last to 150,000 miles easily. A few repairs here and there, but nothing major.
I don't know if there is any average for something like that, I mean if anyone has ever taken the time to gather that info. I would say, just from my own experience and seeing cars all the time, that almost any vehicle (since like the 80s) will last to 150K miles or much longer.
If it has had all it's maintenance I am sure that vehicle will too. Since it hasn't been driven a lot, or often, and has low mileage, I would probably change the oil, brake fluid, coolant, etc. since those fluids break down over time and should be changed often even if the vehicle isn't driven alot.

But at the least I would say you can get another 65K miles, mostly trouble free.

Answer 2

I have 95 with 130k on it. Great car and have had only normal wear and tear issues. Cv joints start to go around 130k. Belts are easy to replace if you have a regular tool set. Its a pretty easy car to maintain. Keep the oil changed; flush and replace fluids as needed and this car should go 200k no problem. Tires can be had for 40$ each. We bought our with 69k in 2000 and have probably spent 800$ in maint., which includes tires.

Answer 3

If you continue regular maintenance, I think it would another 90,000 miles. The care it has received up to this point makes all the difference.

Answer 4

If the maintenance was really good you'll be good for 120000+ if you continue with the regular maintenance and don't do anything stupid.

Answer 5

You can expect 200,000 if you keep it maintained the same. Regular oil changes most important.