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My 1999 Ford Expedition recently turned over 200,000 miles, and I am very proud of myself.  I've never owned a car that lasted more than 120,000, so this is a definite milestone.  It runs great (knock on wood), is still in great shape, and has had only some minor repairs over the years.  I bought it in 2001 with 33,000 miles on it, so that averages out to about 24,000 miles a year.  And best of all, it's been paid off for a while.  I didn't like $4/gallon gas, but it was still cheaper than a new Prius! 

My problem now is that it is about ready for a new set of tires, so do I go with less expensive 40,000 mile tires, or go with the 80,000 ones again?

Comments (6)

David Timm
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Fort Collins, CO
CRS, EcoBroker, GRI, ABR

Go Explorer!! I have had 2.

I also have an 86 Suburban, still get 15 mpg.  I hope I can get through this winter on my tires. 

KEEP ROLLING

Jan 04, 2009 03:00 PM
Kari Battaglia
Veterans Realty Inc - Venice, FL
Who You Work With Matters!

Is your car going to last another 80,000 miles?  I would go for the 40,000 mile tire.  The best thing about your car is no car payments, right?

Jan 04, 2009 03:09 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

NEVER skimp on tires.  It could mean your life.  Tires are not just priced by the miles, it means a better quaility tire.  Plus, I think if you take care of your ford, it could last another 80k.

Jan 04, 2009 03:27 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Good for you.  I drove a 1991 Chevrolet Blazer for 275,000 miles. 

I don't do that any longer because the time and aggrivation involved in auto repair is just too time consuming and aggrivating.

 

Jan 04, 2009 10:09 PM
James Graner
Residential Services: http://appraisalmo.com - Saint Charles, MO

Mike,

Great for you! I have a 2002 Saturn with 140,000 miles. It runs great and no problems. It is going to run me around for a while!

Jan 04, 2009 11:06 PM
Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton
Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC - Hilton Head Island, SC

Maybe you should consider the 40,000 ones?  This is incredible but do you think the car will last another 80,000?  Hope so!

Jan 04, 2009 11:08 PM