540,000 miles on the same car

[CarlS]

Rocky, there is someone out there older than us still going - even if she is caging it.

http://growingbolder.com/media/technology/vehicles/romancing-the-road-259598

Rachel is the mom of a friend I grew up with. I can vouch for this car and I see her in it nearly every Sunday. I remember when she bought it. She is a real character!!

 

[DaveM]

That is just so cool I would love to spend some time with her :y18:

 

[otherwise]

That "Old Girl" is the spitting image with the same attitude as my grandmother, she passed away a couple of years back. She was 94 and had it not been for the blow to her head caused by a bad fall, I'm sure she'd still be ruling the roost.

 

[dazco]

That is friggin' great !!! I love that she carries a pistol, and my fav part is where she show how many "lifetime guaranteed" batteries she's had and several other lifetime guaranteed parts ! You know those manufacturers never expect to be called on that guarantee even once let alone a dozen or more times over many decades. :ya2:

 

[Rocky]

Good grief I probably haven't driven 540,000 miles in my lifetime!

 

[pjamesb80]

This lady is something else. It's a great story.

I put 240,000 miles on a Buick Century Wagon. I paid $16,000 for it (new) and ran it until it was broad sided by another car. The insurance company gave me $4000.00 for it.

So, the way I look at it, It ultimately cost me $12,000 for 240,000 miles. Not bad, eh?

It was a family car used for commuting, camping, vacations, etc.

I'll never know if I could have made it to 540,000 miles or more, but it was running great when it was totaled.

Pat

 

[CarlS]

I love that she carries a pistol

And I can assure you that she knows how to use it and would not hesitate to do so if necessary!

I probably haven't driven 540,000 miles in my lifetime!

Rocky, I'll bet your total driving and riding miles would surprise you. I've put over 100,000 miles on two vehicles plus 60,000 to 80,000 on four others - and that does not count my various bikes. And you gotta remember, Rachel has 16 years on you.

This lady is something else.

No doubt about that!!

 

[Sunshine Jim]

eya gang!

the car and owner are both classics!