Date:         Fri, 12 May 2000 13:37:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Walt Oliver <woliver@FUSE.NET>
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From:         Walt Oliver <woliver@FUSE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Poll: How many miles on yours?
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136K miles on the original 4-speed, which is still going strong (knock
wood).

The original engine made it to about 115K miles before starting to leak (but
I had it rebuilt before anything catastrophic happened)...

Believe it or not, this '84 (I'm the 2nd owner) has been quite dependable;
have taken it from Cincinnati to NYC several times in the dead of winter
without problems (except for the front heater-fan switch
self-destructing--THAT was a cold trip!!!!), as well as numerous trips from
Cincinnati to South Carolina. Hasn't failed me yet, and is always fun to
drive <but of course!><g>

And, apropos of other recurring threads, my ignition key also fits the gas
cap.

Tires: I'm using "Akuret" 205/60-14 tires, which were a store special maybe
3 years ago. They were bargains at about $60/tire: great handling, quiet,
very resistant to hydroplaning.

Cheers,
Walt

Too many Euro-vehicles and not nearly enough time.....  :)