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

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#87 of 156 Absolutely 200K by bits4brains Mar 08, 2008 (7:27 pm)
I'm buying a 2009 Corolla this week (waiting for delivery now). I absolutely plan to get 200k miles out of it. I'm trading my '93 Camry for the Corolla. The Camry has 267k miles on it and still has many original parts, like the alternator, starter, and muffler. I've done routine maintenance and only had one major failure -- the distributor at 199k.   1990 4Runner - totaled at 167k miles with original clutch. Was going to keep that one "forever." 2002 Sienna - current kid-hauler with 136k and planning to get 200k out of it too.
#88 of 156 Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [bottgers] by qwnv Apr 25, 2008 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: bottgers (Aug 24, 2006 11:43 am) In 1997 bought my 95 Toyota Corolla DX used for $12,000. It had approximately 30K miles. Today, my Nellie has over 238,000 miles. I had purchased an extended warranty and before the warranty expired, parts failed and I had to replace the alternator, timing belt, and some other major engine work. Each incident was $50 out of pocket.   Since then I have replaced the timing belt and water pump an additional 2 times (3rd one replaced 3 weeks ago) I have kept up with the routine maintenance at the recommended milege, gone through 3 sets of tires, 2 batteries, brakes,and replaced parts that started to get worn.   This year, 2008 is the first year where I have spent the most money on my Toyota. I need to replace the struts, distributor cap, spark plug wires, engine mount for now. I have a feeling the alternator will be next. I found a good mechanic shop and am taking Nellie in tomorrow morning (2nd time this month) for complete disgnosis and servicing mentioned above.   She is definately aging, and I am hoping that she will last up to 300,000K miles. I have been fortunate that she has lasted this long.
#89 of 156 Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [bottgers] by mgeal May 10, 2008 (10:10 am)
Replying to: bottgers (Aug 24, 2006 11:43 am) I bought an 89 toyota corolla from someone for $500 it has 212k km on it and runs like a new car. To reach that many Miles/Kilometers all you have to do is regular oil changes, rad system flushes and don't forget to change the oil and gas filters. man older toyotas are so good on gas filled my gas tank with $50 and have 100km on quarter of a tank in city driving.
#90 of 156 Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [beantown] by trikev19 May 10, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: beantown (Aug 25, 2006 7:40 am) I have a 1994 Corolla with 177,000 miles on it. A few days ago, I replaced the shocks and struts. When the car needs a repair, I consider whether or not it is worth putting money into the vehicle or replacing it. The repairs are always normal stuff like brakes, tires, tune-up, timing belt, etc. and it runs like new! I use Mobile 1 fully synthetic oil and I change it every 10,000 miles. I check the oil every 1,000 miles and keep the oil level proper. Based on the condition of the vehicle, I plan on keeping it for another 100,000 miles unless I have one of those "avoidable accidents". Aren't all crashes avoidable?
#91 of 156 Re: Who plans on keeping their Corolla for 200K+ miles? [kbk7] by trikev19 May 10, 2008 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: kbk7 (Nov 25, 2006 8:42 pm) Its difficult to find a mechanic that you can trust. I recommend performing basic scheduled maintenance yourself. I have a '94 Corolla with 177K. The maintenance is straight forward and simple and nobody cares about your vehicle more than you do. When the time comes that you need a professional, make sure that you get one! You don't need to pay dealer prices. If you research mechanics and asks for references, you'll find a good one and when you do....be loyal.
#92 of 156 Re: I Think Not [irismg] by trikev19 May 10, 2008 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: irismg (Aug 01, 2007 9:59 am) I'll buy it when you're ready to sell.
#93 of 156 Re: 98' Corolla 240,000 miles still purring [magih] by texaslady1 May 17, 2008 (11:34 am)
Replying to: magih (Jan 13, 2007 10:25 pm) that part he took out is a security feature to prevent theft. your car wont start with out it. try calling a toyota dealer to see about replacing the part.
#94 of 156 My Corolla is broke! by bottgers May 17, 2008 (5:49 pm)
I was on my way home after work yesterday and I noticed the AC wasn't blowing cold air, then I noticed the temp gauge was in the red. I immediately pulled over on the shoulder of the road and opened the hood. There are two electric fans behind the radiator. One of the motors was coming loose from it's mount in the fan housing and the fan blade assembly was completely off the motor's shaft. There was a rock wedged between one of the blades on the other fan and the housing, so it also wasn't turning at all. When I removed the rock I noticed it was wobbley when I spun the fan and it appeared to be on the verge of failure as well. Luckily there was a Goodyear shop within about a half a mile, so after it cooled down I drove it there. It looks like it's going to be Monday or Tuesday before they can get replacement parts to fix it so I had to get a rental. The way I look at it, I paid cash for the car 2.5 years ago, I've put 80K miles on it since (it now has 149K), and this is the first problem I've had with the car. It's probably going to cost me somewhere between one to two car payments for the repairs and the car rental. That's pretty cheap in my book. No matter how well a vehicle is built and maintained, when you put as many miles as I do on them, things are going to wear out. I'm looking forward to seeing 300K with this car!
#95 of 156 160,000 and still running! by lianeh2444 Jun 24, 2008 (9:44 am)
My Corolla is a 1995 basic four door model. It has been in a bad accident, looks terrible outside, but is running good. I was driving along thinking what a beautiful day and then my car was pulling to the right and I tried to hard to compensate for that and all I remember next is the air bag deflating and fumes from it and the car had stopped.   Once I was sure I had not died I looked around and found out that my car went to the left of the highway I was driving and plowed through barb wire fencing taking out several t posts and the car had turned around and was facing the highway on the other side of the fence. What happened I learned later was that my back rear tire and completely came off the rim.   Being on Social Security Disability Income I have little choice but to keep this car running as long as I can. I could never afford to make payments again so I do the best that I can.   Have been told that this car should run for at least up to 250,000 miles or more. I also read that the 1995 models were the best Toyota Corolla's built.   Over the years I have done all the basic things and kept up maintenance up to this time. The oil engine is as clean as when I first bought it brand new. The Triple A loves me as only five times in the last 12 1/2 years since I got this car I have had to use it. Two times was the battery, two times was tire trouble and one time the alternator.   My favorite of the Toyota's was my little FX. I loved that car, but it was having some major electrical problems, probably why they do not make them anymore.   My recommendation is that if you are a women that drives a lot alone, the Toyota is the most reliable car one can get. You just do not want to get stranded.   Liane
#96 of 156 Fond Memories of My Corolla by marlo1 Aug 27, 2008 (1:08 pm)
I recently gave my 1998 Corolla LX to my dad because I purchased a larger vehicle this year (this was my second Corolla, the first one was brought in 1988.) I swear that car was my friend It rarely gave me any trouble, and I drove it hard and everywhere. When I hand it over to my dad it had 165k and it's still kicking. Luckily, I also have a good mechanic. If the Corolla wasn't so small and a bit more stylish, I would of brought another one.

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