Because I have a child with a disability who loves being in the car (she’s autistic), I am typically in the car driving 5 to 6 hours a day. So while my car is relatively new, it has many, many miles. Right now it’s bearing down on 175,000 miles. Everything is working fine but I’m curious as to wh…

As long as you’ve kept up on maintenance, it should last awhile. Though, since it’s a Volvo, fixing things will be more expensive than a Ford or Honda. If you do a lot of highway miles, you might consider buying a diesel car. If it’s around town, a hybrid will suit your needs best. Start looking no…

thx… so “awhile” means what? 200K or are there are signs- stuff that needs to be replaced or fixed- that would indicate that it’s time for another car? Better yet, is there a rule of thumb -e.g. 10 % of the value of the car?

It’s really impossible to say. Some Volvos have gone half a million miles. Others haven’t made it past 50. It depends not only on how well you maintain it, but also on a certain amount of luck. Some people get perfect parts in their cars, and others have parts that break before they should. Follow …

Driving around for 5 or 6 hours a day may accomplish some purpose but it’s not the answer…Sooner or later you will have to seek out a different solution. It might as well be sooner…

If you can (a) keep out of accidents severe enough to damage the unibody, and (b) avoid rusting out the car, the answer to your question is “the car can be kept alive indefinitely.” There are certain parts (engine, transmission) that wear predominately on miles. They can all be replaced as needed. …

because it is a Volvo – soon, very soon. Repairs on Volvo XC70’s are very expensive, and much more frequent as the age and miles add up. You are heading into expensive territory if you keep this car.

Do Volvos last? Ask Irv: [image] Irv Gordon's Volvo P1800 closing in on 3 million miles Irv Gordon and his Volvo P1800 – Click above for high-res image gallery

It’s normal for the same two identical cars to last completely different number of miles and years. A car given hard but necessary use should be expected to give in, especially in salty areas and under more severe conditions. You’ll have a better idea when to trade or dump a car when upon inspectio…

How long should a car last? years vs miles

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prisca March 31, 2011, 1:25pm 11

thank you! very helpful. I do stay on top of maintenance. Car has no personal value so I would never make a sentimental decision over an economic one. I just wanted to make sure that I’m not wasting my money on repairs.

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