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TOPIC: Million mile Honda
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Oct 27 2011 5:27 am
From: Mathu
On Oct 25, 11:05 am, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com>
wrote:
> http://www.pressherald.com/news/Honda-goes-the-distance-1-million-mil...
> 011-10-24.html?searchterm=million+miles
>
> Joe is an ex-mechanic and he did most of the work on it. His secret to
> keeping the car alive so long? Following regular maintenance schedules,
> using only good parts, and obeying the rules for safe driving....
>
> ....not to mention starting with a 1990 Accord.
>
> Good luck translating that to a new Honda.
There was a million mile Honda Accord reported almost 10 years
ago...... seems even Honda has forgotten about that car/owner??
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Man Puts 1 Million Miles On Accord In 10 Years
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- Gordon Bearrs of Ottawa, Kan., figures he's spent
$70,000 in gasoline, maintenance and repairs on his Honda Accord.
But he says it was still cheaper than buying a new one. He's got 1
million miles on the car -- and counting.
Bearss and his Accord were guests of honor Sunday at the 20th
anniversary of a Honda assembly plant in Marysville. He was also at
the plant a decade ago for the 10th anniversary and was given the car
for free -- as a reward for putting 615,000 miles on his previous
Accord.
The 48-year-old Kansan drives up to 750 miles a day for his job as a
document courier.
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== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Oct 29 2011 7:22 am
From: Boomer
On 10/25/2011 10:53 AM, Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article<j86khl$4f7$1@dont-email.me>,
> "C. E. White"<cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
>> I think this is more tribute to the guys ability and patience than to the
>> vehicle.
>>
>> I've never owned a car I wanted to drive for 20 years.
>
> Bah. Impatience costs money.
>
> For those who need transportation, it doesn't matter. For those who
> need toys, it does.
I have a 1998 Honda CRV. I keep up the maintenance as per my mechanic's
instructions. I live where they salt the roads. Yuk. The first rust
appeared at the body next to the rear wheels a year ago. I took it into
a body shop to have those metal parts replaced and repainted. It cost
400 bucks. This is still way cheaper than buying a new car. I need good
reliable 4 wheel drive transportation.
Even If I had to do 400 dollars worth of body work every year it would
still be a lot cheaper than buying a new Honda.
I don't own my vehicle as a toy just transportation. I have absolutely
no prejudice against those who do like their vehicles to be toys. I love
looking at beautifully modified cars. I cannot afford one, but I can
still look.
Michael
== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Oct 29 2011 10:15 pm
From: "David E. Powell"
Agreed with the testament to his ability and willingness ot tough it
out.
I owned a 1994 Dodge Intrepid for about 15 years. What did it in was
something I couldn't fix, electrical system problems. If I didn't live
at the Jersey Shore (big if!) I probably would still be driving it now
as the wiring would likely still be holding out. Oh well!
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