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What's the most miles you ever put on a vehicle?

RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in General Discussion
Saw this question posed on another site...what's the most miles you ever put on a vehicle? Think the best I ever did was about 120,000 on a Chevy pickup....
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Well, I've only ever owned one car and it has 90,050.8 miles on it. Dad's 88 Bronco II has 138,000. Had an old 88 Tempo that my uncle sold to my grandpa, who then sold it to dad, which I drove to high school that had 190,000 on it when I got rid of it. Know a guy with a 67 Chevelle with 270,000 on it.
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  • HerschelHerschel Member Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I put 327,000 miles on a 1980 Datson 200SX. The man who bought it from me drove it for a couple of years before he ran into a freight train, seriously, and totalled it when it had near 400,000 miles on it.
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    325,000 1980 Dodge 4x4, 318 Ci. I bought it for $2100. in 1989 and sold it for $1100. in 1999.
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  • cowdoccowdoc Member Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i'm right at 300,000 miles on my 92 ford diesel just put in another engine few days ago looking to see if i can hit 500,000 with the old girl. probably will take a while as i drive my power stroke most of the time now doc
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  • PelicanPelican Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My old white '88 Chevy 3/4 ton suburban had over 350K when I got drunk and wrecked her 11/07/99 bout 3am. Really hate that I did that. Gave it to my son-in-law and he pulled the engine and trans as they was still going strong.Had an '83 Lincoln towncar orig engine went at 160K. Put a factory rebuilt in it and got over 225K and it was running when I got rid of it.I firmly believe the secret is maintenance. I try and change oil every couple of years whether it needs it or not.
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  • travelortravelor Member Posts: 442 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Got ya all beat so far...after totaling my van a couple of weks ago, I just put my Volvo station wagon back on the road...just turned 336,000 miles last week-end while driving from WI. to the gun show in Indianapolis..I put a transmition in it about 100,000 miles back, and so far 2 timing belts and one water pump, and one alternator, and one starter. Other than standard maintance items...thats it...Oh wait, I had to put a fuel pump in it while getting ready to put it on the road,and a battery (it had sat for two years un- started). I would hop in it and cruise out to NY at a moments notice without batting an eye.
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  • oldfriendsoldfriends Member Posts: 167 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 1985 Toyota Corolla with 319,000 on it. It is just sitting there right now because it needs it's first new clutch. Still runs good but burns a little oil. Been a damn good car. Can't decide on putting 500 or so bucks into a 500 dollar car right now. Ed
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  • Hans GrueberHans Grueber Member Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A freind of mine tours the country on a Honda Goldwing and a few years ago he made one million miles on his bike. I'm not sure of the year but I believe it is an early 80's model. He says he has only replaced the rings and the brakes.
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  • DarkStar11DarkStar11 Member Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1967 Chevy Pickup -- 436,853.72 miles, from my grandfather, to my father, to me. (It had about 375k on it when I got it! Yes, that is the exact mileage when it died).1980 Ford Pinto -- 145,000 miles (I bought it with 65k on it)1983 Ford Thunderbird -- 225,000 miles ( I bought it with 85k on it)1980 Ford F100 -- 208,000 miles (I bought it with about 62k on it)1993 Honda Civic EX --185,000 miles and still going strong! (I bought it with 65k on it) They were all parts when they left me, except the Civic, which better get me to work tomorrow!What can I say, I live for that constant blur in my peripheral vision...[This message has been edited by DarkStar11 (edited 03-23-2002).]
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  • DarkStar11DarkStar11 Member Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Saxon, my father has a 1983 Honda SilverWing 650 with over 100,000 miles on it. It still looks like new.
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  • 4wheeler4wheeler Member Posts: 3,441
    edited November -1
    bought a 1980 datsun 210 station wagon 210 with 41,000 miles on it,bit the dust with 298,000 on it with no engine work. i never changed the transmission fluid either. i still miss her. i drive a 83 ford ranger 4x4 with 220,000 no engine work other than a water pump and a distributor.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I once had a 77 Chevy Nova purchased used at 62,000 she had 147,000 on her when I sold her. People that bought it got two more years from it. It's hard to kill the old Chevy stovebolt six.Bought my 94 GMC Sonoma new in dec 93. She just turned 176,000 last week. 4 banger & automatic. The only thing beyond normal maintenenace has been 1 alternator & 2 coil packs. Bad location on those coils always wet and cold. WOODS
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,343 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The last 4 VW's I have owned have had at least 155,000 each on them when they were sold. An 88 Jetta had 188,000 on it when we parted ways and I still see it 3+ years after I sold it.
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  • VarmintmistVarmintmist Member Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1980 F150 XLT Lariat 198000 when I traded it cause I got tired of the color.
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  • timberbeasttimberbeast Member Posts: 1,738 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    MsBeast's '89 Corolla had 240,000 on it when it departed as the house burned down. No engine work, but lots of exhaust systems.
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  • biganimalbiganimal Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1987 dodge caravan 198000 only repairs were head gasket at 77000 and brakes every 200001977 mack dumptruck 900,000 with no overhauls yet. going to do an in-frame this spring
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    337,689: Thats what the odometer on my '72 Ford Maverick has on it. Its ugly, but its been with me for 16 years, a new engine, 2 transmissions, and some bumper sticker body work/paint job. Personally, I think it is bad to the bone. Its been up the steepest and rockiest roads Camp Pendleton has to offer, and I've ticked off 4 wheel trucks (whose owners dont know how to drive) by crossing creeks that they wouldnt. Its been a blast driving, and its going to NC with me when I leave here, and my 4 wheel drive truck isnt, if that tells you anything, course the truck is a, yak, Datsun, oops, almost threw up there, sorry.
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  • interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    My best friend had a 82 Jetta diesel he put over 400,000 on it. He recently sold it to a Mexican for $750.00. Awesome.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    I am going to sound like a piker.1991 Chevrolet S-10 had 167,000 on it when I sold it two years ago. I still see it running.1993 Dodge Caravan had 207,000 miles on it when sold, and it still goes too.
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I put 90,000 on my Toyota Celica before selling it. I'd have kept it longer but Toyotas seem to develop an Achilles heel in their electrical system sooner or later that no mechanic I ever took it to could find.
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    1986 Mercury Lynx (Escort) 1.9L w/ 4 spd trans, bought it with 127,000 miles from an elderly couple and sold it with 573,000+ miles (same engine & trans): used for dead-heading on driveaway contracts. The fellow who bought it from me used it for another 48,000 miles before scrapping it. No on the road break downs. Oil changed enery 2,000 miles plus scheduled maintenance whether it needed it or not. The guy who bought it from me just ran it till it dropped. Often scorned, but that little car certainly earned my respect. Keep fresh oil, do scheduled maintenance, and operate within the specs and most any vehicle will last.
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  • LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    Hey Pig: What engine in the '85 Cornbinder?I'm bettin' Cummins.
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Got a 2001 Jaguar XK that has 9250 miles on it, but, I repeat, but, the dealer says I can expect 200,000 plus miles if I let them service it quarterly. I'm going to do just that.Clouder..
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  • cheezecheeze Member Posts: 815 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My old boss had a '82 Toyota pickup he ran for about 50,000 miles without changing the oil(or anything else).
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  • seb1999seb1999 Member Posts: 343 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 1982 Mercedes 300D, 377,000 miles original engine, turbo and transmission! 27mpg with AC at 75mph so far a new rad, new shocks and 1 new mufflerIt will start down to 10F after that it has to be plugged in. Keep the glow plugs maintained.
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    448,000 currently on my Ford F150 Super Cab 4x4. 300 straight six. 4 speed overdrive manual. It's retired to the farm now, but is still street legal with farm tags. Needs a transmission bearing now, but has never had anything other than breaks, batteries, and alternators. It's predecessor had a little over 300,000, and it's replacement just rolled 27,000. Never found a Dodge or Chevy that could match a Ford on toughness or durability. That's whay I stay with them.
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  • bhayes420bhayes420 Member Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have a 1990 Chevy p/u that just turned over 265,000. Never a problem with the engine, but had to put a fresh tranny in a year ago this past February. Now have to decide if I want to paint it and do some body work or sell. Just in the last month, the paint on the hood wore down to metal, and a hole has rusted in the panel on the driver's side at the bottom of the extended cab, just in front of the bed. It has been a good one!
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    C'mon quys. There has to be someone out there with a Vega that's done 600,000.Clouder..
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  • axlerfanaxlerfan Member Posts: 713 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    86 toyota minivan, had the 4ye engine, put 387,000 plus miles on it, sold it to a guy starting a delivery service, he racked up another 220,000 miles before he sold it. only repairs i ever made were clutch at 295000, and couple of fan belts. changed oil every 3k that was it.
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm impressed....can't believe there are so many high milage stories that haven't had engine overhauls or replacements!....
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  • edharoldedharold Member Posts: 465 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Saxon. I have a 78 Honda CB750 with over 192,000 and doesn't require the 50 mile bolt tightening required by the domestic junkster. You don't have to buy a Honda $300 jacket to get into the dealership either.
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  • Submariner .Submariner . Member Posts: 165 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    MILEAGE MAY BE "LOW" BUT TIME FRAME IS WHAT IM SCREAMIN-2000 MODEL PETERBILT 379-E 425,000 MILES
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  • wipalawipala Member Posts: 11,067
    edited November -1
    87 Ford Taurus wagon 320,000 and right know I'm in a 90 Plymouth Grand Voyager with 199,398 but it's on it's 2nd tranny
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