"Miles" on Cars

[cars]

The most "miles" driven on a new car I bought (Chrysler-Plymouth made in USA) was 137,400. With still all the original engine, standard transmission, & clutch. (clutch still did not slip at all after all those miles) Only things replaced were tires, breaks, & wiper blades. It still had the original "10" year old battery in it when I sold it for a new car. I knew the buyer, so I know the car was used trouble free (except for new battery) for 6 more years adding another 64,600 miles on it. Then car was sold for new car to an unknown person. So lost touch with it. How many miles on cars (and what kind) have others gotten?

[Tombstone]

You know what is amazing - getting 10 years on a battery! I don't think I've ever gotten past about 5 to 6 years on any of my batteries.

What model car was this?

I have a 1999 diesel (dodge ram - 4x4) truck that I hope to have for several hundred thousand miles. My old pickup truck was a little Nissan 4X4 pickup - had about 111,000 miles with the original clutch before I traded it in. I'm sure it had another easy 50,000 miles on the engine.

Originally Posted by cars

The most "miles" driven on a new car I bought (Chrysler-Plymouth made in USA) was 137,400. With still all the original engine, standard transmission, & clutch. (clutch still did not slip at all after all those miles) Only things replaced were tires, breaks, & wiper blades. It still had the original "10" year old battery in it when I sold it for a new car. I knew the buyer, so I know the car was used trouble free (except for new battery) for 6 more years adding another 64,600 miles on it. Then car was sold for new car to an unknown person. So lost touch with it. How many miles on cars (and what kind) have others gotten?

[cars]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

You know what is amazing - getting 10 years on a battery! I don't think I've ever gotten past about 5 to 6 years on any of my batteries.

What model car was this?

I have a 1999 diesel (dodge ram - 4x4) truck that I hope to have for several hundred thousand miles. My old pickup truck was a little Nissan 4X4 pickup - had about 111,000 miles with the original clutch before I traded it in. I'm sure it had another easy 50,000 miles on the engine.

Tombstone -Yes 10 years was amaizing, the car was a 1978 Horizon, the very fisrt year it came out. It was a "front wheel drive" car, and I needed that for the snowy New England weather here. It never had to crank, it started the instant the key was turned on. I was told that Chrysler may have used a VW Rabbit engine in that model, as it was a brand new model for Plymouth. And VW rabbit engine was a drop in. I never did find out for sure. Anyway, the "overall car" treated me great! PS: I now have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix that is "8" years old still with the original battery!

[Tombstone]

Originally Posted by cars

Tombstone -Yes 10 years was amaizing, the car was a 1978 Horizon, the very fisrt year it came out. It was a "front wheel drive" car, and I needed that for the snowy New England weather here. It never had to crank, it started the instant the key was turned on. I was told that Chrysler may have used a VW Rabbit engine in that model, as it was a brand new model for Plymouth. And VW rabbit engine was a drop in. I never did find out for sure. Anyway, the "overall car" treated me great! PS: I now have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix that is "8" years old still with the original battery!

That's pretty cool. I need your recipe on how you keep your batteries in such good shape!

[Bill Sikes]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

That's pretty cool. I need your recipe on how you keep your batteries in such good shape!

If you stick 'em on something that absorbs vibration, it helps a lot. Also make sure they're charged at the appropriate rate, and keep them topped up every so often with clean distilled water, if need be. Do not let them go anywhere near "flat".

[CARLA]

HI GUYS..!!

Women allowed I hope.. I'm new here, but I'm a gal that loves old cars.

I have been the original owner of a 1973 Camaro..!! Lucy will be turning over 200,000 miles any day now. I have driven her almost every day since 1973. Original everything. Had the engine overhauled once.. I LOVE THIS CAR.. IT WILL STILL BE RUNNING WHEN I'M LONG GONE..

I have owned, and sold many old cars.

1. 1950 CHEVY.

2. 1954 CHEVY (red and white).

3. CORVAIR.. can't rememer the year.

4. 1971 CADILLAC SEVILLE.. THE USS SEVILLE I CALLED HER..!! The ride in this car was like floating on a cloud.

5. 1965 Pontiac Tempest.. !! A GTO wanna be..

I just pick one up every now and then, just because..!! I like chrome..!!

THEY JUST DON'T MAKE CARS WITH ANY FLARE THESE DAYS.. !!

[Tombstone]

Originally Posted by Bill Sikes

If you stick 'em on something that absorbs vibration, it helps a lot. Also make sure they're charged at the appropriate rate, and keep them topped up every so often with clean distilled water, if need be. Do not let them go anywhere near "flat".

Thanks Bill,

I forgot about the vibration issue. When I reflect back on my cars, I am coming to realize that I use to get pretty good life out of my batteries - that was before I had kids. ha! ha! You'll see what I mean.

[Tombstone]

Originally Posted by CARLA

HI GUYS..!!

Women allowed I hope.. I'm new here, but I'm a gal that loves old cars.

I have been the original owner of a 1973 Camaro..!! Lucy will be turning over 200,000 miles any day now.

Wow! That's awesome! Color? 350 v8?

I have driven her almost every day since 1973. Original everything. Had the engine overhauled once.. I LOVE THIS CAR.. IT WILL STILL BE RUNNING WHEN I'M LONG GONE..

You are a rarity. I don't know many people who have held onto their cars for 2 decades.

I have owned, and sold many old cars.

1. 1950 CHEVY.

2. 1954 CHEVY (red and white).

3. CORVAIR.. can't rememer the year.

4. 1971 CADILLAC SEVILLE.. THE USS SEVILLE I CALLED HER..!! The ride in this car was like floating on a cloud.

5. 1965 Pontiac Tempest.. !! A GTO wanna be..

I just pick one up every now and then, just because..!! I like chrome..!!

THEY JUST DON'T MAKE CARS WITH ANY FLARE THESE DAYS.. !!

Nice to see there's another car enthusiast!

Let me see if I can find an old photo of my son - pretending to drive in my '72 SS Camaro. (Long since sold.)

[CARLA]

Tombstone,

Here she is, been driving her for 31 years..!! Wish I looked as good as my car does..!!

Original color.. !! Original everything..!! V8 350 4barrel !! Still scares me when I put my foot to the floor..!!

[Tombstone]

All I can say is: !!

Originally Posted by CARLA

Tombstone,

Here she is, been driving her for 31 years..!! Wish I looked as good as my car does..!!

Original color.. !! Original everything..!! V8 350 4barrel !! Still scares me when I put my foot to the floor..!!