In the old days if you rolled 100K miles on an engine it was a big deal and if it dies at 100,001 miles, you generally though you got your moneys worth.
Whats the new threshold? 150K, 200K, 300, 400? I know this forum about maintenance means most folks here are frugal and have expectations of an expensive item to last longer than the typical person so that will tilt the bias but whats a real number.
In the early 2000s I had one die (timing chain jumped the gear) at 150K. I was disappointed I didn't get rid of the car prior to this happening but I was OK. got $800 for it and the new owner dropped in a new engine and was happy. The body and interior was in very good condition. My self now over 150K and 15 years would be OK since I don't put that many miles on the cars anymore.
What do you folks think?
Whats the new threshold? 150K, 200K, 300, 400? I know this forum about maintenance means most folks here are frugal and have expectations of an expensive item to last longer than the typical person so that will tilt the bias but whats a real number.
In the early 2000s I had one die (timing chain jumped the gear) at 150K. I was disappointed I didn't get rid of the car prior to this happening but I was OK. got $800 for it and the new owner dropped in a new engine and was happy. The body and interior was in very good condition. My self now over 150K and 15 years would be OK since I don't put that many miles on the cars anymore.
What do you folks think?
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