[bamaboxster]

My high mileage cars I've owned in the past

1974 VW Beetle Semi-Automatic 283,000 miles engine rebuilt once 1600 cc dual port. Bought used with 45,000 miles on it

1984 Pontiac Fiero SE, Tech 4 - 2.5 liter 4cyl, 4 speed 254,000 miles, sold in 1992 saw again 16 months later with 315,000 miles (yeah it was one of the good ones) Bought 4 years old with 30,000 miles on it, new engine with 4,000 miles due to GM engine recall in 1988.

1986 Audi GT Commemorative Edition, 5cyl 5 speed, 182,000 miles
still running, now in Des Moines, Iowa. Ist car bought on ebay, bought in Tulsa, OK with 76,000 miles on it.

1990 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro, 5cyl, 5 speed 228,000 miles
still running in Atlanta, Georgia

1990 VW Cabriolet, Boutique Edition 5 speed 206,000 miles
still running with original R-12 A/C in Atlanta, sold to a friend last year.

Both Audis, no major engine teardown.

1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 198,000 still getting 52 MPG on diesel
still running in Tennessee.

1993 VW Eurovan MV (5cyl 4speed automatic FWD) 160,000 miles
(transmission giving up, engine is still strong, still have it)

1990 Honda Pacific Coast Motorcycle 800cc V-twin 130,000 miles
(roommate totaled in 1994)

1978 Honda Accord CVCC Hatchback 5 speed 204,000 miles
bought for 60 dollars in 1988!, installed new headgasket, rebuilt the head, new water pump, battery and tires had 99,890 miles on it when it bought it, never gave me a problem.

1969 Porsche 911T - Semi Automatic 188,000 miles
1969 Porsche 911SC - 4 speed 166,000 miles

both Porsches had about 90K on them when I bought them in San Francisco. The T was a great snow car to take to Tahoe for skiing.

Every VW, Audi or Porsche I have ever owned has made it past 160,000 miles.

If you intend to own a car for that long, save up now for at least a head rebuild. Expect to replace wheel/hub bearings and suspension stuff, a clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, flywheel trimming, pilot bearing, miscellaneous seals, hoses, fuel lines, engine/trans mounts This is the 100K stuff that is less expensive to replace when neighboring major components are removed for service.

A trustworthy, patient and knowledgeable technician can help keep the vehicle in top shape. I just don't understand why people freak out at the 100K mark. Get the work done and have it done right, it will last you another 100K.

I drive across the country every chance I get, and travel for work. The miles add up quickly.

Its all in how you take care of the vehicle and finding a good technician to work on it if you don't do the work yourself.

I hope to get a lot of miles out of my new Boxster.

Bamaboxster