What old cars are you frugal people nursing through life?

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '24

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u/beermaker Nov 01 '24

A '68 International Scout and an 07 Volvo.

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u/worthlessgold_51 Nov 01 '24

I can't answer this in fear of jinxing myself lol.

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u/Successful_Round9742 Nov 01 '24

2005 Toyota Camry, wouldn't really call it nursing because it's still going strong!

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u/texas_heat_2022 Nov 01 '24

1997 Ford F250, 7.3 Liter Diesel, 335,000 miles. Still like new

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u/T-Rex_timeout Nov 01 '24

Actually people keep their cars much longer now. Average age of cars on the road is 12.6 years for a high.

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '24

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u/agitpropgremlin Nov 01 '24

2009 Corolla, though it's in great shape so I'm not really "nursing" anything. My goal is to get another ten years out of it.

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u/comp21 Nov 01 '24

I'm still daily driving my 2005 Honda element with nearly 300,000 miles. However, since our driving has transitioned to nearly 95% city we are test driving an ioniq 5 on Monday.

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u/graymuse Nov 01 '24

21yo Subaru Outback.

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u/dee-ouh-gjee Nov 01 '24

2002 Honda Insight (automatic)
Still gets 40-50 mpg

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u/DareWright Nov 01 '24

2011 Honda Accord with over 200k miles.

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u/LafayetteJefferson Nov 01 '24

1998 Volvo V70 wagon.

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u/Sensitive_Maybe_6578 Nov 01 '24

2004 Honda Element. 1967 Mustang.

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u/Marcush8545 Nov 01 '24

2 Prius 2007 400000 miles. Only ever replaced a water pump 2008 220000 miles. No repairs. These things are monsters.

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u/fairlyaveragetrader Nov 01 '24

2005 4Runner, really easy to maintain, cycle through a new transmission fluid every 70,000 or so, change the differentials at the same time, spark plugs every 30k, little maintenance things like wheel bearings, brakes, finally changed the front CV axles when the boots started to rot. It's been on the west coast it's entire life so there is no rust anywhere on it. Just rebuilt the original alternator too

Planning on getting somewhere between the 2010 and 2013 Corvette for the same reason. Really easy cars to maintain, quick, fun, not that expensive for what you're getting. I really have no interest in new cars at all

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u/dar512 Nov 01 '24

When I was young, I read in Consumer Reports that the most frugal approach to owning a car was to buy a car brand new car and drive it until it died. Bonus points if you saved ahead and bought with cash.

That’s what I’ve done since then and have no reason to doubt the advice.

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u/MikeW226 Nov 01 '24

Not super old, but, my 'good old' 2011 Corolla.

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u/WillEnvironmental653 Nov 02 '24

2012 civic. 245,000 miles. Just replaced air intake hose for $23. Once you acquire tools and a Haynes manual and a code scanner it's such an easy car to work on and keep running. Sometimes I'm stuck in traffic and there's Corvette or plaid Tesla next to me. Oh traffic jam. The great equalizer. We might as well be in a broken elevator if your think about it.

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u/Deckrat_ Nov 01 '24

2008 Camry. I feel so lucky to have a solid Toyota. Currently at 180k miles.

When I have to buy again, I hope I can go for a good 2010 to 2015 hatchback of some sort. Some newer features would be nice, but fuck more complex expensive niche electronics. I just need to be able to get from point A to point B relatively comfortably, affordably, and with my tunes. ✌🏻

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u/daxxruckus Nov 01 '24

Still driving my 1966 Mustang that I bought in high school in ~1996.

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u/dantheman451 Nov 01 '24

93 Mercedes 300E. I can work on it myself and save a bunch in repairs. It’s also better built than anything I can buy new.

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u/StitchinThroughTime Nov 01 '24

1997 Toyota 4Runner with 334k miles

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u/invertedMSide Nov 02 '24

3rd gen Toyota 4Runner. With all the money in the world I'd have an ES250 (an upscale late 80's Camry) and an FJ62. Cars have turned into iphones, they want us to replace them every 5 years for corporate profits.

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u/PoliteButBased Nov 02 '24 edited Nov 02 '24

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2004 Volvo C70 - she’s tough as a two dollar steak 🤣

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u/photogizmos Nov 01 '24

2011 Prius

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u/ductoid Nov 01 '24

2007 toyota yaris here.

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u/Iaminavacuum Nov 01 '24

2005 Toyota Matrix with over 600,000 km. And 2010 Toyota Corolla with 378,000 km. Corolla still running great and looking pretty good. Matrix can’t change tires any more cause it all rusted underneath (can’t be lifted) and is falling apart. Will literally run it into the ground. It’s only driven once a week about 60 km total. So could last a lot longer at that rate.

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u/BookBarbarian Nov 01 '24

96 Toyota Landcruiser. 295,000 miles on it.

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u/wwwSnowcapMe Nov 02 '24

2000 Toyota Avalon XL. Surprisingly comfy, no leaks, 24 years old. May outlive me.

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u/chipdanger168 Nov 01 '24

2010 Toyota Matrix going strong 161k km, regular maintenance. Only thing that will kill this car is rust and it's started sadly lol

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u/thecheeseislying Nov 01 '24

1998 Plymouth Breeze it has a laundry list of things that either don't work or barely work. It's rough, but I'm so grateful for it.

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u/Main-Landscape2342 Nov 01 '24

I had a 2004 (purchased new)Toyota Corolla which I gave up in 2020. So many miles the odometer stopped counting. It was driven by me and all 3 of my children. I currently have a 2012 Nissan purchased used in 2019. Plan to drive it until it dies or at least another 4 years. Will replace when repairs exceed the cost of a new car. Goal is to never have a car note.

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u/Itisd Nov 01 '24

I used to have an 84 Chevette until maybe ten years ago. Maybe those cars were the butt of a lot of jokes, but it was a pretty good city car. It was good on gas, durable, reliable, and easy to repair, and it always worked. It also was fairly comfortable for what it was. It was simple and no frills, but still could be fun to drive around in. I just wish there was a modern equivalent to buy, but there really isn't anything like it these days. I only got rid of it because it was getting difficult to find maintenance parts like brake pads, etc.

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u/uChoice_Reindeer7903 Nov 02 '24

90s through early 00s we’re peak reliability for cars in my opinion.

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u/getyourshittogetherq Nov 02 '24

2007 Toyota Camry, 225k miles. Still going strong! Maintenance and new tires every few years on a paid off car sure beats anything new with a monthly payment.

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u/Extra-Blueberry-4320 Nov 01 '24

2007 Cobalt and a 2008 Honda Civic. I like old cars. They don’t have a million sensors that can break and are cheaper to insure.

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u/weirdoldhobo1978 Nov 01 '24

Currently driving an 05 Pontiac Vibe that I bought off a coworker a few years ago. Driving a 20 year old car now is not like driving a 20 year old car when I was younger. That usually meant some horrible gas guzzling Malaise Era tank.

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u/sorrowful_journey Nov 01 '24

1993 Toyota Camry. 250k miles

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u/-Pazute_72 Nov 01 '24

2004 crv, 220k replaced major parts. Alternator, valve covers, plugs, brakes, fluids.paint someday..

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u/Middle-Relation9212 Nov 01 '24

2007 Camry, got it for free from my mom when she decided to quit driving. Had 24,000 miles on it (got it in 2022)

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u/Red_Serf Nov 02 '24

My 1972 Volkswagen TL. A blood-red beauty with leather seats and white rimmed tires. It’s just a beast, and beyond charming

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u/VavaVoooooooooom Nov 02 '24

I bought my '01 explorer used with 250,000 miles for $3k almost 4 years ago, still going strong with just regular oil changes and a new battery. Came with summer and snow tires and a full size spare too.

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u/PerkyLurkey Nov 02 '24

2002 Ford Escape 435k miles on my baby

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u/cwsjr2323 Nov 01 '24

My 1994 Ford Ranger is running fine.

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u/Big_Generator Nov 02 '24

2004 Honda Odyssey, 2008 Honda Accord. Both still running strong.

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u/TraditionalYam Nov 02 '24

2001 Toyota Camry and 2001 Honda Prelude. I'd like a newer car - the Camry's body was trashed by my husband - but they both run flawlessly with minimal maintenance.

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u/sisi_2 Nov 02 '24

2009 Pontiac vibe! Just replaced an axle and bought 4 new tires

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u/Shantipyan Nov 02 '24

2001 Toyota Avalon. Runs and looks great, 175,000 miles

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u/SunnyDay27 Nov 02 '24

Mercedes 2012 - E series perfect condition. Never had major repairs. Change oil 2 a year. Great car !! 105,000 miles.

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u/rokkittBass Nov 02 '24

1998 Volvo.....254k miles

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u/Realistic_Soft_2527 Nov 02 '24

2000 buick century

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u/nmacInCT Nov 01 '24

15 year old Honda Insight. My friend told me to sell it when i moved cross country almost 7 years ago. Glad i didn't listen to her :)

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u/iwillbeg00d Nov 01 '24

My second 2007 Honda accord. This one's on 199k and still in excellent condition. I love this car. The previous 2007 accord had a bazillion owners and was beat up and I gave up at 260k when it needed a new clutch and I was broke. I gave it to my mechanic who probably fixed it and sold it!

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u/Plumpy1990 Nov 01 '24

99 Avalon...I've just had to change oil and replace the battery and brakes the 9 years I've had it

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u/Not_Really_Anywear Nov 01 '24

I have two older model smarts. They both fit in my one car garage and this way when one breaks down I can wait to fix it and drive the other.

Done this for a few years.

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u/photofoxer Nov 01 '24

03 crv with 257,000 it was a hand me down…..it was used as a wheelbarrow but it’s perfect and has the table still so I’m a happy camper.

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u/Ok_Name4510 Nov 01 '24

1990 4runner
2006 Jetta TDI
2008 Colorado

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u/nursestephykat Nov 01 '24

I'm still driving my 2000 Toyota Camry. It currently has 478,000km on it.

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u/KKonEarth Nov 01 '24

2013 Jeep Wrangler with a lifetime warranty. Will likely have it until I die. They don’t sell those service contracts anymore.

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u/FifiLeBean Nov 01 '24

2014 Volvo xc60, 84,000 miles. Paid cash.

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u/ProfessorNice3195 Nov 01 '24

97’ Miata, 98’ CRV

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u/Toaneknee Nov 01 '24

2002 Vw golf diesel dti. Love it. My target is to pay no more than £100 pm for a car excluding fuel and insurance. I’m way ahead.

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u/HeadOfMax Nov 02 '24

2005 Honda element 216k. 4200 2 years ago I'm probably just over 10k including parts and labor to basically replace everything that's rubber and add a few things.

Realistically I'd have paid much more by now if I'd have bought the maverick when I wanted to for the 22.5 sticker price (if I got so lucky).

I've put almost 40k miles on it in these two years. Much less depreciation on my 20 year old car than a brand new one in that time too.

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u/I-own-a-shovel Nov 02 '24

2007 toyota. 400 000 km so far.

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u/itasteawesome Nov 02 '24

In 2020 I upgraded from a 1990 corolla wagon to a 2003 4runner.

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u/Thangleby_Slapdiback Nov 02 '24

2012 Toyota Sienna. Maybe the most practical vehicle on the planet.

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u/Many_Bluejay_8749 Nov 02 '24

2009 Camry with 280k miles. Still going strong after standard maintenance. Only thing not standard was driver side axle, 328 dollars to stop the clicking and my wheel from falling off. Best car I’ve owned

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u/wombat5003 Nov 02 '24

2013 crv

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u/joviebird1 Nov 02 '24

Had 2003 honda pilot with over 400,000 miles. Traded it off and it was still running.

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u/racecardiver Nov 02 '24

2006 Honda crv at 450k. I’d actually be shocked if it doesn’t hit half a mil

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u/Chreed96 Nov 02 '24

2005 hyundai elantra. Our local storage locker manager just gave it to me for free back in 2020. Has 150k miles, drive it maybe 30 miles a week, ans has no issues.

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u/Zer0F2Give Nov 02 '24

1988 Nissan Pathfinder 2dr 4x4 v6.

I may only get 11mpg, but I still love her.

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u/Xoxobrokergirl Nov 02 '24

2007 Taurus and 2010 Corolla.

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u/Scared-Teaching-5398 Nov 02 '24

2012 mazda with 60k miles, plan to keep riding

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u/celsius032 Nov 02 '24

2005 Lexus IS300. it holds up pretty well and doesn't look dated

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u/akaals Nov 02 '24

2000 VW Golf - 171,000 miles

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u/HilVis Nov 02 '24

1998 Volvo - still in great condition and runs better than our 2015 Subaru.

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u/604Ataraxia Nov 02 '24

2007 c280. My "bad decision" turned into one of the most low cost ownership cars. I bought it in 2014 with 40,000kms on it for $12k.

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u/birdpix Nov 02 '24 edited Nov 02 '24

2007 Honda Odyssey minivan. The $400 paint job special made it look like new again almost.

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u/SecondV Nov 02 '24

A 1999 F150 with around 170k miles. Unfortunately for me, it's on its last legs; nursed it as long as I could afford to and now it just needs too much, so I forsee a lot of walking in my future. :)

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '24

I drive a 2013 Honda Fit. It still has under 100,000 miles. I only drive it to work and back. Plus I live near the library and grocery store. So, I drive under 150 miles a month.

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u/d_rob_70 Nov 02 '24

Wife has a 2007 Mustang GT and I have a 2014 Chrysler 200. Both have almost 200,000 miles. Both run great.

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u/emasol Nov 02 '24

My friend is in her early 60s and has a 98 VW Passat station wagon. Just drove it 300 miles in half a day. Services it religiously. Mechanically it's great but a lot of the plastic parts are starting to give. Like the inside door handle is kinda hanging off etc

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u/dasHeftinn Nov 02 '24

Managed to get my late grandpa’s 2016 Chevy Impala, weird to think of it as old but that’s an 8 almost 9 year old car. The kicker is that it’s still just under 34k miles.

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u/Ferman Nov 02 '24

2006 Ford F-250 6.8L with 208k miles on it, running great.

About to buy my wife a 2014 Honda CRV she can drive foreverrrrr

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u/cloverthewonderkitty Nov 01 '24

2007 Prius

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u/yramha Nov 01 '24

2000 4Runner. Spent a pretty penny getting major work done the past few years but it's going to run another 200k miles.

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u/DIYnivor Nov 01 '24

I drove a '97 Honda Civic 240k miles before I sold it. Current vehicle is 2018, so I'll have that for many years.

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '24

1968 Honda CT90 - needs new jets. 1981 Yamaha TT250, goin strong but I got an aftermarket crank case gasket that has a slow leak while running. Gotta throw the oem one I have as a garage decoration on it

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u/chef-keef Nov 01 '24

98 C-1500. Just needs a part or two ever year or two. Love this thing.

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u/Infamous-Mechanic-41 Nov 01 '24

2004 Scion xB

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u/ed_is_dead Nov 01 '24

2004 LS430

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '24

2011 VW Tiguan that I purchased in 2021

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u/Objective-Jello-3283 Nov 01 '24

1999 toyota sienna.

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u/chompy283 Nov 01 '24

I bought my CRV new in 2016. Planning to keep driving and driving it. I take it in for regular service.

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u/Half_Zilla Nov 01 '24

02 camry with 200k on the clock. Still running strong but starting to use some oil. I may do a engine swap this winter, only time will tell.

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u/holdonwhileipoop Nov 01 '24

97 Toyota and 95 Lexus

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u/Dirk-Killington Nov 01 '24

2005 pathfinder with 180k miles.

2002 Avalon with 300k.

I'd trust either to go across country tomorrow.

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u/AntontheDog Nov 01 '24

2007 3/4 ton pickup that I purchased used in 2007. Used it to haul my camper up to Alaska in 2015. still have the camper too.

2011 SUV that I purchased from my workplace when they retired it in 2018. Paid about 1/3 the cost of it on the used market as it was going to be sent to auction. I did end up putting a new engine in it, and some other work, but it still cost me less than buying it on the used market.

I have no desire to upgrade either vehicle. Both work very well for me and my family.

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u/skoal_e Nov 01 '24

i dont want to jinx mine :)

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u/5bi5 Nov 01 '24

...Does my family's 2 1930s Model As count? (I don't drive them --I don't want the responsibility.)

When my husband and I first moved in together he went to get an oil change for his 2 yr old Fit and came home with a new Civic. We had a very long conversation about how unfrugal it is to trade in a practically new car.

That was in 2012 and he's still driving the Civic. I miss that Fit tho.

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u/PowerfulAd8344 Nov 01 '24

2002 dodge stratus, I had it for 6 years now.

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u/LizzieSaysHi Nov 01 '24

2014 Sentra, had it since 2017. 131k miles and the CEL just came on but I don't have the money to get it looked at for another few weeks lol :') I love that damn car, I only ever want to drive Nissans now

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u/Severe_Occasion9830 Nov 01 '24

2005 Chrysler T&C 239000 mi

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u/thatcleverchick Nov 01 '24

2004 Honda element, just got to 200k miles

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u/Terrible_Emotion_710 Nov 01 '24

2010 Toyota Corolla, probably will have it another 15-20 years

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u/tarebear652 Nov 01 '24

2012 Subaru Legacy. Bought it back when I thought it was so cool to have a new car (young/dumb), but it's been solid and fits all my needs. I'm going to drive it into the ground. Plus it's easy enough for my partner to fix and do oil changes and such.

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u/lets_try_civility Nov 01 '24

2008, 226K mile r/HondaElement

It is perfect in every way.

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u/Illustrious-Gas-9766 Nov 01 '24

We have a 99 ford ranger. We live in the country and occasionally need a truck. I usually have to get the battery charger out and let the battery charge so I can drive it the next day

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u/jamiedean974 Nov 01 '24

2006 Totota Corolla. The odometer stopped at 299999 (known issue in some Corollas). That was quite a few years back. I'm guessing it is pushing 400k. I bought it with around 50k. Regular oil changes and all maintenance done by me. It has been a great car and if it died today I couldn't complain.

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u/Imaginary_Audience_5 Nov 01 '24

1995 Jeep wrangler with 230k

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u/SassafrasTeaTime Nov 01 '24

We have 2004 and 2009 Toyota Corollas. Both were handed down from my husband’s parents when they bought new cars. We are so lucky that they were paid off when we got them. The 2004 is a little noisy and the tape deck no longer recognizes the aux tape thingy we have to plug in our phones but otherwise, both are still going strong. We will drive them until they can’t be driven anymore and we hope his parents go through another car by the time we need a new one lol.

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u/VoiceGuyNextDoor Nov 01 '24

2000 Lexus RX300. We don't drive much since we work from home, but have no problem taking it on long trips. In the winter I keep a trickle charger on it and have to keep an eye on the tire pressure, since we don't drive much. Less than 2,000 miles a year.

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u/RachelLeighC Nov 01 '24

2013 CRV about 100,000 miles. Not super old or high miles but I plan on keeping it as long as possible!

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u/rr777 Nov 02 '24

06 trailblazer and 05 civic. Very easy to maintain with simple tech.

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u/trustjosephs Nov 02 '24

2001 Corolla. 111,000 miles. I may die before having a new car buying experience lol

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u/kissmyash933 Nov 02 '24

1997 Lexus LS 400, It's about to roll over 340k miles. The suspension is absolutely trashed, not just worn, absolutely trashed. I'm pretty sure it's riding around on its bumpstops, and every-time I go over a broken piece of road, I wonder if the diff is gonna fall out of the car. I bought it as a project car. The guy wanted $2500 for it and when he found out I knew the ins and outs of it well, he told me to haul it away and that it was mine for $1200. It wasn't running. I got it running in his driveway and drove it a couple hundred miles home -- the damn thing has never so much as thrown a check engine light. I fixed the power steering and rebuilt the ECU upon acquisition and that's been the only thing it has ever needed. The reason it's not getting worked on as a project car and has accidentally become my daily?

Over a decade ago, I bought a very nice, low mileage Lexus LS 430. It has been my daily driver since that time, and a very reliable car overall. In the last couple years though, it has started to become extremely needy maintenance wise. Three months ago, the alternator died. No problem, I ordered up a new one from the toyota parts catalog, got under the car and installed it, did an oil change and rotated the tires, replaced a couple filters and everything tested good. Got in it to drive away and the fucking starter blew up. So It's sitting there needing a starter, and while I'm going to do the job, It's a big one, and I really don't want to do it.

It's time for me to just nut up and ditch both of them and acquire a modern car, but nothing upsets me quite like the thought of another car payment. I swore after the LS 430 (which wasn't even that much money) that I'd buy every car in cash from then on, but I have other financial priorities, so I'm gonna keep limping them along until that diff falls out the rear end or the timing belt lets go, whatever comes first.

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u/Nerdface0_o Nov 02 '24

2002 GMC Yukon we got from our in-laws. The same vehicle that some mechanic in Idaho said was a 94-year-old grandma on her last legs that would never make it to Florida (I honestly think he just didn’t want to work on a Saturday). That was over two years ago, and it’s still chugging along.

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u/morfeenone Nov 02 '24

2007 Subaru Forester at 160k

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u/dana19671969 Nov 02 '24

Hubs is an 99 Toyota, mine is a 2011 Kia.

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u/Miss_Maggot Nov 02 '24

Retired my 95 Camry within the last year. It could still have served more time, but I was ready to upgrade and I have a lengthy commute

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u/next_level_mom Nov 02 '24

2006 Prius.

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u/todd_ted Nov 02 '24

2019 RAV4 XLE Hybrid with 133k miles and counting. Hoping to get to 500k before the rust takes over up here in New England.

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u/stratosean123 Nov 02 '24

2005 Lexus ES. 160k miles and hoping to run it for another 100k

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u/thisisoptimism Nov 02 '24

1999 Chevrolet S-10. Almost 300000 miles.

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u/concentrated-amazing Nov 02 '24

I don't know what year our free-to-us Focus is (2005ish I think?) Zero clue as to the kms on it.

We got it free from my husband's friend who felt it was pretty much through its "worth it to fix" life. He had been the only owner prior to us.

I think this is our fourth time insuring it - it's been sold for a dollar to a good friend, to my SIL, and to a different friend, with stints of my husband using it for a commuter in between. (My husband likes being able to help out people in a pinch, so having this sort of vehicle that we can use or live without is perfect for that.)

It probably doesn't have any more than this winter left in it though - the rust is getting pretty bad.

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u/Adventurous-Fix-8176 Nov 02 '24

2005 honda crv 2009 honda fit

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u/epictetusdouglas Nov 02 '24

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix with 80,000 original miles on it. Literally only gets driven around town a few miles each week. Will drive it till it dies, which I hope is years from now.

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u/Cute-Fact-4867 Nov 02 '24

1999 Oldsmobile Alero. Motor and tranny are 100% but the body loses about 10 lbs of rust every year and it may become a flintstone car one year! Excellent winter handling.

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u/RollingPrime Nov 02 '24

Wife’s 04 CRV with 226k

1982 Volvo 240 with 350k

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u/MadameTree Nov 02 '24

90s Jeep Cherokee.

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u/Raynstorm666 Nov 02 '24

1998 Lexus ES300. Approximately 303,000 miles. It's a trooper.

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u/spicer09 Nov 02 '24

My daily driver is a 2001 Buick Regal. My " for special" is a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. My Buick has 145000 mi on it. My Jeep has 87,000.

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u/-Joel-and-Ellie- Nov 02 '24

03 outback

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '24

2011 insignia 2.0 CDTI. 104K miles

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u/GolfinBird Nov 02 '24

My 1996 Acura Integra runs like a champion with very minimal service. 180k miles and hoping for 120k more easily.

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u/SunLillyFairy Nov 02 '24

A good vehicle is an item I'm willing to pay for. Part of why I'm frugal is to save my money for purchases that I think are important/worth it. A good running vehicle with a high safety rating can save your life. I do save compared to other newer buyers by buying vehicles that have very low miles but are a year or two old (huge drop in price), avoiding "luxury" type brands, and paying in cash to negotiate a good deal and avoid interest.

I know everyone can't do this, I couldn't when younger... some can't afford the insurance even if they can get the car... but if you can it's worth it. Using grocery coupons, refusing to pay for expensive hair/skin products salon prices, doing my own nails, saving on clothes, not eating out much... over years it's allowed me to pay off a 30 year mortgage in 15 years and buy decent cars in cash.

Side note.. We had a Chevy 250, diesel, that we kept around for local hauling... and it ran forever! Great vehicle that we only got rid of to help about another family member.

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u/Gloomy_Researcher769 Nov 02 '24

2002 Saturn SL2 5 speed. It only has 80k original miles. Bought it new.

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u/crabmuncher Nov 02 '24

2007 camry 200000 k.

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u/Successful_Sky_1751 Nov 02 '24

2013 civic 400k 2005 civic 380k 2006 Sienna 380k 1997 Prelude 285k 1992 Sierra 2500 200k

Besides the 2013 civic I didn't pay more than $1k for any of them. We don't baby then either

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u/Winter-Measurement10 Nov 02 '24

1998 Corolla. I love her so much.

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u/Realistic-Changes Nov 02 '24

We have a 2006 Kia Sorento. I'm a mechanic, so that helps.

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u/TearsOfChildren Nov 02 '24

2004 Tacoma with 168,000 miles. It was a northern truck half its life and I missed the frame replacement recall but the rust isn't too bad underneath. Hoping it lasts another 200-300k.

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u/KorneliaOjaio Nov 02 '24

2010 Saab 95.

Why yes, yes, I AM an idiot.

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u/DismalProgrammer8908 Nov 02 '24

2006 Volvo C70 convertible.

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u/SlappyPankake Nov 02 '24

1982 Supra - 500k when it died 1998 4runner - got it to 250k before I got rid of it 2010 FJ - 123k, my current daily and I love it.

Old Toyota's last a lifetime if properly taken care of!

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u/LibraryAgreeable5720 Nov 02 '24

2000 toyota avalon still kicking over 170,000 miles now.

What old cars are you frugal people nursing through life? 🚗 Auto