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From: medin@cod.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Cars that Last (was: Service at Dealerships )
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Date: Sat, 16-May-87 16:38:25 EDT
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Posted: Sat May 16 16:38:25 1987
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Reply-To: medin@cod.nosc.mil.UUCP (Ted Medin)
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 Well lets talk about cars that last. I have a 73 pinto with 240k and
a 72 Suburban with 200k. I do my own maintenace and follow the recomendations
exactly. I had the pinto engine rebuilt at 200k just because i couldnt believe
the engine could keep running. The mechanic that did the rebuild still
has the bearings and they really looked good. I had the chevy rebuilt
at 180k same mechanic and he said that it was in great shape also,
condidering the mileage. Great maintenane? Probably helped some but
both cars are station wagons and came pretty much stripped. Both have
manual transmissions (i really wouldnt own a power flush) and i think
ford and gm did a great job on the cars. They arnt perfect but when they
wear out i would like to buy another pair just like them.
                                            Ted