2008 Ford Explorer with 76,500 miles
What does one say about a vehicle that has lasted this long, over 13 years with minimum repair history. I went to synthetic oil early on and religiously had the oil changed every 5,000 miles. I have made a many long hauls between Florida and New York as well many miles locally. OK, I don't have an auto start button, or a built in GPS, does it matter for the amount of money I have saved over the years... Not one bit! In the past I have owned a Chevy Blazer, a Isuzu Trooper II and a Nissan pickup. The Ford far outlasted any of those. The Trooper II came in second. Also, I need to add I am not a light driver. I accelerate quickly and have a heavy foot. I am also an avid fisherman and hunter so my vehicles did a lot of off road. My attitude about a vehicle is it takes me from point A to point B... I do not treat any of my vehicles kindly. I was the same with my two Harley Davidson's. And yet they were in great condition when I sold them after owning then for over 20 years. Maybe the optimum word here is luck.
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