I have a 1988 Ford Taurus that has 475,000 North American Miles on it. It's been to Alaska, Canada, NYC, and Mexico City. It's an Orange County CA/Southern California car so corrosion in none existant. That car has been meticulously maintained.
Did Ford Motor Company put a limit to how many miles you can put on their car before it's the end of it's usefull life cycle?
The Engine and transmission are original. It's has had struts, brakes, tires, muffler, catalytic converter, drivers seat, wheel bearings, and CV joints replace though. Also no accidents. Body and paint are perfect. Original paint since I always wax it. The car gets 27 miles per gallon. The car was once used for long distance delivery of specialized goods. That would account for much of the miles.
2007-12-29 19:35:49 · 15 answers · asked by ev1go 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
What? You mean an American car was dependable and long-lasting? But everybody says Japanese cars are better!
Seriously, this is proof of how ignorant the car-buying public is. Maybe if people realized that the deciding factor in how long a car lives is meticulous maintenance and not country of origin, our U.S. dollar would be in better shape.
2007-12-30 08:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jack B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you want to keep the car for a long time or not. When you start getting engine troubles and engine knock, you can have the engine restored and bored .01 over and get slightly bigger pistons, which will cost a pretty penny, but would allow the engine to last almost as long as it has already. Then, later down the line, you could do it again. But I advise not boring an engine like that more than three times. If the body is taken care of, you can make a car last generations.
2007-12-30 03:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Joiner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive that car right into the ground! My wife and I have a Little Toyota Tercel that will not Die!!! If you are still getting 27MPG and it runs well, I would keep it! There is no limit on car life, it is what it is and you are doing great!!
2007-12-30 03:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by flyfish! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the car is running well, there's no reason to end it's life. My rule is when the repairs are numerous and start to become more expensive than the car is worth, it's time to junk it or sell it for parts.
2007-12-30 03:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Helen Scott 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the end of a car's life cycle is when it's involved in a major accident(a write off). There's no end of car's life, as long as you're willing to pay for parts and labors.
2007-12-30 11:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by harry-balsacs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the car itself can live on forever...
you can always rebuild the motor and get a new transmission
well just rebuild the whole thing completely
But the engine alone can be another story... eventually those things just give out.
2007-12-30 03:40:17 · answer #6 · answered by bittenthedust 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of Volkswagens reaching 675,000 miles and Saab's reaching 1 million miles.
It all depends on how well you take care of the car and how you drive.
2007-12-30 18:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by C7S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow , you must have NOT bought what I call a Monday Friday car . Click and Clack on my friend , and stretch that car on out but be safe about it .
2007-12-30 03:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by Trust Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is amazing! i dont think you can get a limit on the mileage, i think its the end when the car costs more money to fix than replace.
2007-12-30 03:39:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you live in the US it varies but go to India or Pakistan for instance and you will find people buy a car for life and just keep fixing it and maintaining it .
2007-12-30 03:45:34 · answer #10 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋