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+1 This is the way to do it. This method is generally safe with other reliable brands like honda and some nissan's.
by thenobsta 9y ago
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This is the way to do it. This method is generally safe with other reliable brands like honda and some nissan's.
- maroonblazer 9y agoI've been doing the same with BMWs. They tend to be single-owner and well-maintained. For the last 10 years I've been driving a 2003 5 Series that now has 125K miles. I plan on driving it into the ground.
- js2 9y agoStuff that breaks on cars this old regardless of brand (speaking as a Honda owner): - timing chain should be replaced at 100K. Should do the water pump at the same time. $800-$1000. - starter motor (typically the brushes wear out). $300. - engine mounts. - CV joints. - suspension bushings, possibly shock absorbers, wheel bearings too. - pneumatic door lifts. Then you just start to run into random problems: dashboard lights go out and are too expensive to replace, electric windows or door locks start to fail, steering develops a strange wobble that comes and goes and 3 different mechanics can't figure out. Etc. I just sold my 2003 Odyssey (that I had bought new and maintained it well) with 230K on it. I'm glad to not be dealing with it anymore. I still own a 98 Cherokee XJ which is built like a tank but still has its weaknesses. An electric door lock is failing but a replacement part is no longer made, so I have to find a used replacement or adapt a part from a newer vehicle. That sort of stuff. If you're willing to deal with it great, but there's definitely a large tradeoff there. There's also safety issues. My new cars have collision detection, lane keep assist, air bags all the way around, etc. I'm happier having my family in vehicles with these options.
- gonzo 9y agoI drive a 1992 Toyota LandCruiser that has 349,000 miles on it. I do my own repairs. It's expensive on gas (12-13mpg), but cheap to insure. Not even an airbag.