unless you buy a cookiecutter japanese brand. then it just runs and runs and runs with only replacement of consumables (ignition components, fluids, wipers, etc) my family has a 1996 subaru outback station wagon with 250k miles and still going strong on the original engine. (all maintenance done to schedule) if you don't rag on your car too hard and make the little replacements when necessary, the degradation can be held at bay with the few smaller money items rather than the few large money items if you let the wear and tear get out of hand. my $.02 worth |
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