Current fleet is as follows:
08 Kia Spectra Auto w/281k. I've replaced the timing belt and water pump per intervals. Trans has a drain plug and I drain and fill yearly. Body is rusted to sh!t, but the car is unbelievably reliable. Normal maintenance like brakes, struts, etc. But it always just runs and drives. Probably one of the best vehicles we have ever owned, and this is before Kia became on par with other makes.
'11 Ram 1500 5.7l. 170k. lifter failure at 100K, warranty. Regular oil change intervals, have dropped and changed the trans filters twice. I replaced the pan with a Doorman with a drain plug. I drop and replace both diff's, t-case, and trans fluid yearly. The only thing that I've had to replace out of pocket was tie rod ends and a starter. I want a new Ram, but can't justify the cost when this one has been paid for and has hardly cost me anything.
08 Kia Spectra Auto w/281k. I've replaced the timing belt and water pump per intervals. Trans has a drain plug and I drain and fill yearly. Body is rusted to sh!t, but the car is unbelievably reliable. Normal maintenance like brakes, struts, etc. But it always just runs and drives. Probably one of the best vehicles we have ever owned, and this is before Kia became on par with other makes.
'11 Ram 1500 5.7l. 170k. lifter failure at 100K, warranty. Regular oil change intervals, have dropped and changed the trans filters twice. I replaced the pan with a Doorman with a drain plug. I drop and replace both diff's, t-case, and trans fluid yearly. The only thing that I've had to replace out of pocket was tie rod ends and a starter. I want a new Ram, but can't justify the cost when this one has been paid for and has hardly cost me anything.