On Mon, 31 Mar 2003, Richard Brassaw wrote: > Although a newbie to this forum there is one thing that I've > noticed--most of the Vanagons are approaching twenty-years-old and > typically have 180K miles on them. How many other vehicles that are > approaching their second decade of usage are still road worthy? How > many other vehicles with 180K are as beloved as our Vanagons? I know someone who now has nearly 300,000 miles on a Honda Accord they bought used. However, true to Stan Wilder's Law, I believe they've spent close to their original purchase price on various things. (Alternator, head gasket, various oil seals, half shafts, timing belt, etc. Normal wear stuff.)
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si |
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