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To: eraser2005

All I know is that I own a Toyota Camary with about 125,000 miles, and the ONLY thing I've ever had to do is replace tires and get the oil changed. Still runs like a charm. Honest.

We also own a Camrey with about 125,000, and we put about 1,000 into various "upkeep" items last year, and that's it...ever. Mechanic says the car is probably now good for another 100,000.


4 posted on 11/09/2006 1:23:40 PM PST by dinoparty
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To: dinoparty

Have you had to work on your Kamiree yet?


7 posted on 11/09/2006 1:26:03 PM PST by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
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To: dinoparty

Oops, first sentence was supposed to be "corolla".


11 posted on 11/09/2006 1:31:31 PM PST by dinoparty
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Camrys are good cars....

I've got a 98... it has never left us stranded in 100k+, but it has cost a fair bit in repairs and maintenance that isn't necessary (or possible) on our other car (think timing belt)....

My Taurus has been very good too, though - 100k+ and $200 total in repairs. Maintenance only of a new battery, fluid changes, filters, and a new set of tires....


17 posted on 11/09/2006 1:35:37 PM PST by eraser2005
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To: dinoparty

You might want to check the replacement cycle on the timing belt. The older models required it somewheres around there.


18 posted on 11/09/2006 1:36:15 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (Osama Wins!)
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To: dinoparty

I've had my Accord for 3 years. No mechanical probs. Just crap on the interior (sunglasses holder, dash lights) breaking.


100 posted on 11/09/2006 7:12:19 PM PST by Mr. Buzzcut (metal god ... visit The Ponderosa .... www.vandelay.com ... DEATH BEFORE DHIMMITUDE)
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To: dinoparty
All I know is that I own a Toyota Camary with about 125,000 miles, and the ONLY thing I've ever had to do is replace tires and get the oil changed. Still runs like a charm. Honest

My neighbor has a 15 year old honda (civic?) which now has about 270k miles on it. Regular oil changes and an occational set of plugs have been all that the engine has gotten! In the meantime, they've also had a chrysler van and a ford van which didn't even make 100k without transmission replacements and various other fairly major repair items!

103 posted on 11/09/2006 7:34:33 PM PST by ExSES (the "bottom-line")
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