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Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles?

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#137 of 156 Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [bottgers] by Burgundia Feb 09, 2009 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: bottgers (Aug 24, 2006 11:43 am) I could, but I just got an enormous raise at my new job and I wanted to reward myself with a new car, since a new house is out of the question here in SoCal, recession notwithstanding.   I currently drive a 97 Corolla DX automatic with 146,000 miles on it. I've used synthetic oil most of the time, and "plus" gas instead of basic whenever possible. Only major part replaced was the starter about two years ago. Everything else is original. It's starting to show its wear, though, especially since half my weekly driving is now stop & go surface street traffic. Rear brakes went last month and they were less than 2 years old, and the engine needed a serious tune-up this month. The maintenance charges are adding up, but the real reason I'm trading it in is because prices are better now than they've been in forever. Replies to this message: bottgers (Feb 12, 2009 5:12 am)
#138 of 156 Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [Burgundia] by bottgers Feb 12, 2009 (5:12 am)
Replying to: Burgundia (Feb 09, 2009 3:30 pm) Congrats on your upcoming upgrade. Sounds like you've earned it! FWIW, running a higher octane fuel in your car really isn't a treat. In fact it doesn't do anything except cost and pollute more. There's no reason to run anything except regular unleaded in the Corolla.
#139 of 156 Re: Getting there [bottgers] by irismg Feb 14, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: bottgers (Jan 19, 2009 7:44 am) I don't understand. Replies to this message: terceltom (Feb 14, 2009 1:45 pm) bottgers (Feb 15, 2009 6:10 am) pat (Feb 15, 2009 6:18 am) toyoman3 (May 10, 2009 4:28 am) bottgers (Jun 03, 2009 4:56 am)
#140 of 156 Re: Getting there [irismg] by terceltom Feb 14, 2009 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: irismg (Feb 14, 2009 12:23 pm) Cars made to run on Regular gasoline, your wasting your money! Replies to this message: bottgers (Feb 15, 2009 6:10 am)
#141 of 156 Re: Getting there [terceltom] by bottgers Feb 15, 2009 (6:10 am)
Replying to: terceltom (Feb 14, 2009 1:45 pm) Right, there are absolutely no benefits to running mid grade or premium fuel in an engine that's made to run on regular unleaded.
#142 of 156 Re: Getting there [irismg] by pat HOST Feb 15, 2009 (6:18 am)
Replying to: irismg (Feb 14, 2009 12:23 pm) Sounds like bottgers misunderstood what you said. Sounds like he thought you had a problem with putting the window down and missed the fact that you have to reach through the window to open the door.   Anyone else have a high mileage Corolla story for us? Replies to this message: toyoman3 (May 10, 2009 4:28 am) bottgers (Jun 03, 2009 4:56 am)
#143 of 156 Re: Getting there [terceltom] by irismg Mar 29, 2009 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: terceltom (Jan 19, 2009 8:52 am) It's a 1998 Toyota Corolla. And I don't put the electric window down from the outside, I do it from the inside, and reach out the window to grab the handle. It's been a great car, even better than the 1987 Chevy Nova I had before it, which was also a Toyota product, back when they were still majority Japanese. Kept that one 11 years, too.   146K miles and counting, just changed an original headlight. Damn, but these bulbs are expensive!
#144 of 156 3rd time a charm? Hope so by gerrya Apr 28, 2009 (3:25 pm)
89 basic corolla lasted me just shy of 400,000 km with minimal mtce. Engine/clutch were untouched, still was getting as-new fuel economy right to the end. Did the rad twice, gas tank, not a lot else, just kept changing oil every 10,000 km. 02 corolla only went 7 years but also almost 400,000 km with truly almost zero repairs. Still in excellent condition overall, except for that big cloud of blue oily smoke following me around so I decided to dump it while I could still get a few bucks for it. 09 corolla is a much nicer car, but I'm questioning the quality level. Hate the steering, fuel economy's not that great unless you drive at or below the speed limit all the time, a few fit and finish problems that I hadn't come to expect from Toyota.   One thing that's important for me: all 3 were built right here in Canada!
#145 of 156 263000 mile 97 corolla DX 5 speed 1.8 liter by rdmccun Apr 30, 2009 (10:02 pm)
i can not tell you enough about the respect i have for this car! im 24 years old and i bought the car about 3 years ago with 220000 on it! every thing is perfect with it except the paint. it got me through college where i had to drive it about 120 miles a day for 2 years. great gas mileage about 35-40 depending on what gas i use. i drive her about 140 miles a day ( except weekends) and im done with the rest of my studies. iv sold my newer truck because i never drove it. i will never sell this car. i dont know how many miles it will eventually rack up but i know it will be alot. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (May 01, 2009 3:58 am) terceltom (May 01, 2009 5:25 am)
#146 of 156 Re: 263000 mile 97 corolla DX 5 speed 1.8 liter [rdmccun] by mcdawgg May 01, 2009 (3:58 am)
Replying to: rdmccun (Apr 30, 2009 10:02 pm) Wow, nice! They are great cars. Have you ever done any unscheduled repairs?

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