How many miles/kilometers has your car already stacked?
4047 sats \ 45 comments \ @Lederhosen 13 Dec 2023 tech
I'm curious to know who holds the record for the most miles/kilometers on their car on SN?
While on vacation in Morocco, I once rode in an old Mercedes W124 taxi that had 1.2 million kilometers on the odometer.
My Bavarian princess is approaching 400,000 kilometers now. My personal goal is to reach 1 million kilometers. I believe the V6 diesel engine should be up for it, but government regulations, especially with diesel bans, might make it challenging.
What mileage/kilometers does your car have?
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84 sats \ 4 replies \ @Zepasta 13 Dec 2023
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12 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
Awesome. Way more people own and drive cars that don't need them. Good work.
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6 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
When I used to live in the city, I could easily do without a car. However, living a bit more rurally, having a car becomes a significant convenience.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Zepasta 13 Dec 2023
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6 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
Looks good, as long as you know how to drive it, haha!
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110 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 13 Dec 2023
my citroen - 250 000 km (155 343 miles)
this mercedes - 3 400 000 km (2 112 662 miles)
https://mercedesblog.com/this-is-the-mercedes-that-drove-more-than-3-4-million-kilometers/
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
Those were the times of mechanics, not mechatronics, where the vulnerability wasn't as high...
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 13 Dec 2023
Back then, things were made to last a lifetime
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
If I were to own such a Mercedes, I would keep it forever.
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31 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 13 Dec 2023
Only 200,000 miles. Still has that new car smell.
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276 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
But also not a small amount, I find it great when one doesn't always immediately buy a new car but truly drives it. If you take good care of it, it will always smell nice and drive far and wide.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @eightiespleb 13 Dec 2023
We have -08 VW Golf 1.4 TDi with 180k KM. Originally when I purchased the car I thought it would serve our family up until 200-220k. But now I am hoping it will last longer. What does SN, think about it, how long such car last?
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44 sats \ 4 replies \ @kepford 13 Dec 2023
I drive a 15 year old truck. It just crossed 100k miles. Take good care of it. Last I checked its resale value is more than I paid for it (bought it used). Its a workhorse and tool.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
That's the great thing about owning older used reliable vehicles. I tend to make money on every car I drive. Buy at the bottom and use the thing. Then sell it when I am ready for something different.
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44 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
That's certainly a great thing, but one also needs to have some knowledge and an eye for it!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
Yeah, I have been trading cars for about 25 years now. My first car cost $300. Been trading up since then. I was more lucky than anything back then. Although I had guidance from some men in my life that gave me a hint that Japanese cars were the way to go.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
Yes, it can happen, and I've noticed that even some youngtimers are gaining value again. It's interesting to see how certain classic cars are regaining appreciation in the market. Look after it!
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44 sats \ 0 replies \ @lumps 13 Dec 2023
Good morning. Not as much as yourself or a couple others here but my pimp mobile is hoovering around the 262,000 KM mark.
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44 sats \ 0 replies \ @SpaceHodler 13 Dec 2023
I don't have a car, but I do have 3 bicycles.
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @guts 14 Dec 2023
I thought you guys were stacking sats by driving.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @fm 15 Dec 2023
My record is around 470.000 in my E39 530d.. Miss that car..
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Ice9 13 Dec 2023
2006 Tacoma with 268000 km, but I have rusty frame issues that might kill it early. 500k is no big deal for the engine. The older models were even getting 1million+ if the chassis held out.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @endothermicdev 13 Dec 2023
2007 VW Jetta with 211K miles. It could do with a new headliner and AC compressor, but so far I've only had to do regular maintenance - change the oil, tires, battery and spark plugs. I used to get 32mpg from it when I had a commute. Pretty remarkable for a 16 year old vehicle. And by some sort of black magic, the upholstery somehow still looks brand new.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
'93 <3
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @OT 13 Dec 2023
245k
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
Getting there! What is your target?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT 13 Dec 2023
245km
Trying to sell now
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
I only own japanese vehicles that have over 200,000 miles on them. I think vehicles should last longer than we expect them to. American cars seem to be designed to break before 150,000 miles.
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44 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
I've seen your post over the other day but didn't want to dive too deep into the conversation, as it might have led to a lengthy discussion, haha
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
I have been thinking about making a video about the truck. Seems pretty rare. I have met a couple people with Tundras with over 500k when I used to work in the trades. Vehicles have the best value at over 200000 miles when most assume they are all used up.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
I have a 2007 V6 Toyota 4runner with 460,000 original miles. Runs amazing. Everything works. No check engine lights. Awesome Truck
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
460,000 original miles. wow - looks like the record so far! Did you have any major repairs?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 13 Dec 2023
I purchased the car with 430k or so. Sounds crazy but the previous owners obviously lived the car. I haven't done any much work but the previous owners had a stack of maintenance records. When I look at cars to purchase I look for the condition of the car and history of reliability more than I do mileage. It gives me lot of pleasure to drive cars that others see as uses up. Bottom of the value curve.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @C_Otto 13 Dec 2023
I don't have a car.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
also great, no repairs!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @C_Otto 13 Dec 2023
I don't care about fuel costs, value depreciation, finding a parking spot, routine checkups, traffic jams, other mad drivers on the road, potholes, ... Life's great.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitByBit21 13 Dec 2023
Almost 100k Km... I tend to replace my car before it hits 100k but probably not this time... I prefer to keep stacking and wait until 100k USD per coin, lol.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
Imagine the amount you stacked when you wait another 100k ;)
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @BlokchainB 13 Dec 2023
120,000 right now. Aiming for 300k before replacing
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177 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
You don't think you could make 500,000 with the engine?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BlokchainB 13 Dec 2023
I think I can! Just the other expensive repairs that will come might not make much sense to keep it to 500k the engine is absolutely solid
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @franzap 13 Dec 2023
Those old Mercedes taxis are so Morocco! Amazing country
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157 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen OP 13 Dec 2023
I can agree to both! I just checked on my computer again, but unfortunately, I no longer have the photos of the taxi.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @NewsnNudes 13 Dec 2023 freebie
120k miles