200,000 Miles And Still Going

One of the great things about cars is that with the right amount of care and maintenance they will run forever

. For many people the thrill of owning a new car has them spending money on a continual cycle. By purchasing a new vehicle every two years, the owner can stay current on the latest makes and models and sell or trade their vehicle before it loses too much of its original value. If a car still has some of the original manufacturer's warrantee left on it and has fewer than 30,000 miles on the engine at the time that it is sold, it can bring a fair return to the driver. As cars age they lose more and more value. After the initial depreciation the next big hit in resale value comes after the warrantee has expired or right around the 50,000 mile mark. After that it is best to sell a car before it reaches 100,000 miles. Once that magic number is passed a car is pretty much worthless and owners are lucky to be paid anything over $1,000 for their high mileage vehicle.

For many people that have taken care of the car though, the 100,000 milestone is just the beginning of the life of a vehicle that is built well and maintained regularly. While the vehicle would be worth somewhere between $50 and $500 as it continues to be used, the smart drivers can keep their older vehicles running for up to half a million miles before the engine and drive train eventually ware out. Take for instance the durable reliability of the Subaru Loyale. Built from 1990 to 1994 the Japanese automaker made the Loyale to last. With a standard all-wheel drive system and the ability to go anywhere a number of the Loyale models are still in use today.

By keeping their cars running with quality Subaru Loyale parts, owners that have taken care of the affordable compact cars are able to continue driving them without any major problem. With all sorts of accessories and engine components available, the owners that are driving the 16 to 20 year old models are proudly showing their friends that a well built vehicle can go for hundreds of thousands of miles with a little tender loving care. With the average driver putting about 12,000 miles a year on their engine, the Subaru Loyales that are still on the road have something in the neighborhood of 200,000 to 250,000 miles on them. By looking for Subaru Loyale parts that will keep their cars running for another 20 years, most of the older vehicles will make it to the elusive 500,000 mile mark. With the title paid off and the value of the car hovering around $100, it makes good sense to put money into repairs to avoid paying the higher cost of insurance and making a the payment on a new car.

by: Art Gib

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