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Click on my name to see my Ford Ranger that has 238,000 miles on it. I use it everyday to take myself and my dogs for a walk in the woods...every day!

Oh, you'll get to see the dogs too.

One (suprising) stat that I read recently is that the Ford F-150 truck accounts for 4% of all vehicle sales worldwide.

When I was in my early 20's, I worked at the Ford plant in Freemont, California making Ford F-150's...that job lasted five weeks till the union guys ran me off for working to hard. (no kidding)

1 posted on 10/03/2014 7:27:36 AM PDT by blam
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When I was in my early 20's, I worked at the Ford plant in Freemont, California making Ford F-150's...that job lasted five weeks till the union guys ran me off for working to hard.

That happened to me too when I was in my early 20s and just starting out. I got a "union" job at the airport as ramp agent. Those are the guys who handle the aircraft on the tarmac, unload and load baggage, flush out the lavatories, wave it in with the glow-sticks, etc.

Anyway I got paid something like $12.37 an hour which was good money back in the day. We are talking about 30 years ago. But I ran into issues quickly because I worked too fast. I had just come out of the Marine Corps and was full of energy and work ethic. I didn't believe in standing around with my hands in my pocket.

People used to sidle up to me and say "Don't kill the job, man". Because if everybody worked as hard as me, they'd only need about half the workers! Finally, I was politely informed by the "chief" that this line of work was not for me and when I got to my car that night, two tires were flat. I took the hint and went on to bigger and better things.

Anyway, so as not to totally hijack the thread with that story, I pretty consistently put 200,000+ miles on my Nissan cars (both Maxima and Altima models). The secret is to have all the recommended service done at the dealership - at the proper intervals by Nissan-certified techs. Many people think dealer service is a waste of money because you can go to Jiffy Lube for oil changes and have your other repairs done at "Joe's auto repair" down the street for a lot cheaper. But that has not been my experience at all.

142 posted on 10/03/2014 11:54:45 AM PDT by SamAdams76
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Lucky for you that you live in Alabama where winters don't take their toll like they do on vehicles here in Michigan.

Last year I finally had to get rid of my small 1995 Honda Del Sol with 220,000 miles due to the rear quarter panels rusting out and several issues that I didn't want to have to pay for...........

Small cars like that were not made for year around driving in our conditions and I'm pleased it lasted as long as did........

148 posted on 10/03/2014 1:37:00 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Don't harsh my buzz homie......)
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I have a 94 Nissan Sentra with almost 230K on it.

The AC gave out about ten years ago... really, in Seattle I can live without air.

Put new rear struts on it last spring.

Just keep the juices fresh and you are good to go!


149 posted on 10/03/2014 1:42:23 PM PDT by djf (OK. Well, now, lemme try to make this clear: If you LIKE your lasagna, you can KEEP your lasagna!)
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I sold my 1992 Accord EX last year with 275,000 miles. Got 1150 cash. That is impressive.


150 posted on 10/03/2014 2:30:45 PM PDT by eyedigress (e(!zOld storm chaser from the west)/?s)
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I’m sure a lot of folks don’t want to hear this but.

My 1993 Cadillac STS had just over 190,000 miles (all mine) on it when I got rid of it. Never any problems, other than a pin hole leak in one of the fuel lines that sprayed gas all over the engine. I probably changed the oil/filter three times. Loved that car.

My 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 180,000 right now. I haven’t changed the oil for the last 50,000 miles since I usually just add two quarts a month when the light comes on.


152 posted on 10/03/2014 4:18:25 PM PDT by Zeneta (Thoughts in time and out of season.)
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Noticed Lexus was not on the list.


153 posted on 10/03/2014 4:29:56 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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My 2004 WJ Grand Cherokee i6 just passed 190,000. Crossing my fingers she’ll go for another 60k.


160 posted on 10/03/2014 5:43:47 PM PDT by rintense
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Ford F150 451k miles and still on the original tranny.


168 posted on 10/05/2014 8:24:59 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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