I have a pontiac grand am its a 1999 it has about 123,000 miles on it. I have had work done on it including a new alternator and fuel pump and brake work.
But lately it has been doing just fine with regular oil changes but up to how many miles roughly would you say it will run okay? I remember my dad's buick almost got up to 200,000 miles. I would just like to know what usually are the first signs the car is not worth driving anymore because I don't want to spend that much money in its late years rather than just selling it.
Thanks
2007-10-03 21:26:02 · 8 answers · asked by Marcel993 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
As long as you don't beat the car you should be able to get 250K out of it.
2007-10-03 21:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take care of it the car can go up to when the computer dies, and that could be a very long time. Besides is a 99 the value must be low if you want to sell. Having a new car will cost you less, since as vehicles age parts wear down. At 123,000 miles and counting you will have to do bearings, exhaust, tune the engine more often, gaskets begin to wear down, water might start to leak into the engine if not looked after can damage your engine, cooling system overhaul not including radiator because it should last you longer than the car in theory, suspension components replacement, transmission fluid flush more often, electrical problems as cars age so do cables, wiper motor, fuel injectors, that's about it are you willing to spend all this money or will you rather get a new car? GOOD LUCK ON your decision, I would suggest getting a new car......
2007-10-03 21:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by wiseornotyoudecide 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take care of the car and it will take care of you. Routine maintenance will go a long way towards your car lasting upwards of 200,000 miles. Sounds like you have already replaced the most common parts. I would keep it serviced and drive it a while longer.
2007-10-04 00:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by Boo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents had a dodge that ran well over 250k miles, then my brother wrecked it... and it still ran!
If you take good care of it, and don't beat on it, it should last a long time. If you can't tell somethings wrong with it, no shaking or odd noises, it should last a long time.
2007-10-03 21:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by danguy01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when it starts to shitt itself then youll know its time to go
a few basic repairs doesnt mean the car is going to die, a brake service is stuff all, and a fuel pump ,i reckon you could of put that in yourself, the things is when you start seeing white smoke out the tail pipe or if it runs like crap after a oil drop..get rid off it while u can or deal with the cracked head and big pay out later...seeya
2007-10-04 04:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it will live as long as you want it to, that is, if you are willing to put major money.
i believe a car isnt worth keeping anymore when you are putting more money towards repairs than you would be for a new car payment.
2007-10-04 00:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how well you keep up with the maintenance, the better you take care of your car the better it will take car of you.....
2007-10-03 22:01:17 · answer #7 · answered by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
250000 miles is not so great - many European cars can
double that.
2007-10-03 21:59:28 · answer #8 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋