Date:         Fri, 4 Nov 94 17:50:57 EST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca (David Carment)
Subject:      Re: LDT (Long Drive Theory) and other musings

Dan Houg writes:
> 
> My OTHER vehicle is an '86 Toyota Camry.  231,000 miles, uses nary a 
> drop of oil (I hate to admit this but I don't even check it between 
> changes-- it just never goes down!) and engine never been in need of 
> any repair aside to routine timing belts etc.  Here's (IMHO) the key: 
>  2500mi oil changes and *long* daily trips of about 100-250 miles (I 
> drove alot for my job).
> 
> Speaking of Toyota, why can they make such a dang good car.  Before 
> you guys flame me to death, please understand I have my true 
> allegiance to the quirky stuff, stuff with character.  I'ved owned 
> (and loved) Fiat 850 & 124 Spyders, Volvo 1800s, Nortons, Bultacos, 
> Hodakas, and my share of VWs.  But gosh darnit all, it sure is nice to get in, turn 
> the key and go.  Maybe I'm getting old.  Someone help me.
> 

I agree whole heartedly on the Toyota issue. We have had an 81 Tercel and
a 77 Corolla liftback both with 150,000 miles on them. Unfortunately while the
engines may have been great  the bodies could not withstand the winter
ravages and road salt of Ontario....DC

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David Carment
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Carleton University
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