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High Mileage

Does mileage matter?

  • Yes, of course.

    Votes: 3 4.1%

  • No, not at all.

    Votes: 3 4.1%

  • Depends on how the car was treated.

    Votes: 67 91.8%
  • Total voters
    73
jetscrazy44

jetscrazy44

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I always thought that if a car had over 100,000 miles on it, it was basically on its last legs, but now that I've driven a few that have more than that and even double that, I've noticed that it does not really matter. Whats the most you guys have ever had on a car and does it really matter? I know people who think if it has over 100k its no good, but I really hate it when they say that. What do you guys think?
 


All that matters ..maintenance wise.. is how and if it was taking care of. Proper maintenance increases the life of the car...as well as not putting your foot into it around every corner. I got 150k+ on my current car. Last car hit 200k.

The main thing high mileage affects IMO is retail price.
 
Keep the oil changed, and dont beat the hell out of it everyday is the secret. My 00 silverado has 304,xxx on it, and my 00 GP has 218,xxx on it no mechanical probs with either.
 
im going to say 90% of cars today can last well over 250k with routine care oil changes sensor changes coolant flushes tune ups the right gas and the right driver

things will break alts,waterpumps,starter and so on but the cars today will last
 
my 4.3 s-10 before my grand prix had like 183k on it before i got rid of it. basically everything besides the motor and trans needed help. i doubt the drivetrain had much maintenance too, probably factory fluids after 16 years. the grand prix's the same way, the plugs and wires and o2 sensors lasted until about 133k and i'm sure it's on factory coolant and trans fluid. i've owned two of the most dependable cars ever made in my eyes, damn things are bullet-proof
 
286,000 on 82 S10 that finally had the transmission pilot bearing go.

256,000 on 92 S10 and sold it.

254,000 on GP and drive it daily

Maintain them and keep them from WOT and they will last. Today's engines will go even longer with the tighter clearances and lower compression(on most with PA) and better oil. No matter how well maintain it is though bushings wear out and gaskets crack. To me those have a limited lifetime, but being able to keep them within certain temps helps. Keeping a car in a garage really helps as well.

Just stated the Chevys I have high mileage on since this is a GM site.
 


My 02 GTP is my daily driver and I currently have 318,000 miles with
original engine and trans. Though, the miles are mostly highway. Still
runs great.
 
my 94 blazer had 275 on the clock when i sold her, only thing wrong with it was the 4wd and tranny.......... still got 1200 out of her:D
 
my old GPGT had well over 200k on it when sold.. its still driving. saw it the other day and i sold it 4 years ago... i had a older bonne my mom gave me. cant remember the year but it was close to 300k on original motor and trans. sold it for 300 bucks.
 
had a 1999 gp gt with 220,xxx on it and it still ran great when i beat the **** out of it constantly.
Then i sold it off for a van :)
 


are grand prix's good cars? are they supposed to last into the 200k's? Mine runs fine and has 254000 on it and im afraid it will die soon. i hope it lasts as long as i dont beat it up and keep it maintained.
 
the 3800 is a ridiculously reliable motor. keep it tuned up and stay up on your fluid checks and replacement parts and you'll have no worries
 


Understood, just meant that with all the winter time up there time should be more of a factor than mileage.

Lived in MN for a good portion of my life.
 
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