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Can a Toyota MR2 last until 300k miles?

 
 
eppixx
 
Reply Sun 6 Oct, 2013 08:56 pm
Can a Toyota MR2 last until 300k miles?
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Ragman
 
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Reply Sun 6 Oct, 2013 09:19 pm
@eppixx,
Sure! Why not?
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Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 06:07 am
@eppixx,
A good friend of mine still has a VW Beetle in his garage that he's owned since he was a teenager, and it has done over 400k miles, and still goes like a good 'un.

The interior smells a bit bad, though.
eppixx
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 07:13 am
@Lordyaswas,
What are possible ways to keep the car going to so long?
Ragman
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 11:01 am
@eppixx,
using common sense maintenance techniques
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Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 11:04 am
@eppixx,
don't let your kids drive it...
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Ragman
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 11:13 am
@eppixx,
Don't let it run out of gas.
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contrex
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 11:51 am
The first generation MR2 engine was remarkable for its time. Few last more than 150,000 miles. The second generation MR2 non turbo engine is pretty long lasting and can go over 200,000 easily if well maintained and regularly serviced, especially changing timing belt at recommended mileage/time intervals (100,000 km/63,000 miles or 5 years).

The third Generation MR2 only had a 140 h.p. non turbo Corolla engine. That engine is also pretty much bullet proof. It uses a timing chain not a belt.

Perform regular servicing to makers recommendations. Do not flog the engine. Use vehicle conservatively. If buying a used one check it has a documented service history and get an independent mechanic to check it.



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Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Mon 7 Oct, 2013 01:58 pm
@eppixx,
Three new engines and two new chassis. Very Happy
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