How long will a GM car really last? - Page 2

Inspector 17 · 11-26-2008, 10:15 PM

I have a 1976 Cadillac. Not a lot of miles on it, but still 30+ years old. It still runs well and rides better than any other car I have ever ridden in.

*The_Blur* · 11-26-2008, 10:18 PM

My neighbors bought my old 1997 Saturn SL1 from me. It has over 200k miles by now and no complaints. I fell in love with the Ecotec engine's durability with that car.

*Milk 1027* · 11-26-2008, 10:23 PM

Oh yeah I forgot I have a 74 camaro. I'm not the original owner so I'm not sure how many times the odometer has gone over 99,999. But right now it reads 45,000. Still all original parts. Of course with regular maintanence.

*The_Blur* · 11-26-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Oh yeah I forgot I have a 74 camaro. I'm not the original owner so I'm not sure how many times the odometer has gone over 99,999. But right now it reads 45,000. Still all original parts. Of course with regular maintanence.

Here's a woman who has driven her 1970 Camaro SS 350 for a million miles. She says that she'll replace it with another Camaro if it ever dies on her. My Camaro playlist has a Lostprophets song titled "A Million Miles" due to this story.

TheClassicCarKid · 11-27-2008, 01:22 AM

Took almost 40 years to start having compression problems...rebuilt and I'll probably have the car 40 years from now : )

Justin · 11-27-2008, 04:13 AM

1998 GMC Sierra - My father hit a deer going 80, after that drove it around with little to no oil pressure for about five years (plowing driveways and hauling firewood, trailers, etc. might I add), and it finally burned to the ground with 450k miles.

Iroczlover · 11-27-2008, 01:33 PM

lets see 98 buick regal GS well over 200k miles
99 Silverado 130k miles

had a cav that was well over 100k miles
geo metros my sister in law has one that has about 400k on it & her nieghbor has one that has 200k on it.

Supermans · 11-27-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Here's a woman who has driven her 1970 Camaro SS 350 for a million miles. She says that she'll replace it with another Camaro if it ever dies on her. My Camaro playlist has a Lostprophets song titled "A Million Miles" due to this story.

That is one cool car, and a dedicated driver who takes care of it..

Vash · 11-27-2008, 02:23 PM

My 78 had over 200k on it. 3 colors of primer and bondo. A blue Z28 front bumper. Doors sealed shut so you had to jump up and slide in to get in and out... etc.

They can take a lot of abuse

It's gonna leak something and have defects that GM will ignore but that's part of all GM products it comes with the turf. (death cool / optispark / oil leaks etc..) Hey I can joke about them because I have had to fix it. Which makes a good side hobby.

They are easy to work on and this 5th gen will last forever if taken proper care of.

BowtieGuy · 11-27-2008, 11:20 PM

Dex Cool is far more effective than most people seem to think. Most vehicles come with it from the factory anyways. That myth needs to stop.

MerlinZero · 11-27-2008, 11:37 PM

Ok my list:

91 Geo Storm: 250,000+ miles then blew its head
91 Chevy Corsica: 169,000 never had a problem...until i drove it into the back of a street sweeper.
99 Pontiac Grand Am GT1: 180,000 + miles, I then had to have the thermostat changed (the damn thing is below the engine block) Midas broke the head.... so yeah.

I've loved all my GM cars.

*TAG UR IT* · 11-28-2008, 12:48 AM

This thread reminded me....

Keep EVERYTHING documented on your new Camaros! There's nothing like being able to hand over all your information to a new buyer (if you ever have to sell) and be able to say how many oil changes it got, when, at what miles, what parts (if any) ever had to be replaced, etc.

Keep it all documented!!!

knowitman · 11-28-2008, 05:00 PM

My family has an 83 Camaro that hasn't been driven since we bought our "new" Camaro in 1995. Last summer, I plugged a battery charger up to the 83, and after a couple of cranks, it started right up. With a new starter, it started very well for having 12 year old oil and gas in it. Not bad for a worn out 305 with over 150k miles.

Emher · 11-28-2008, 05:15 PM

Well got about 150K miles on my Saab 9-5 '99 and it still runs great. Always starts and still has great kick in it for a 4-cylinder. Only thing is that's it's starting to rust a bit and the suspsension quite worn, but still. Going to be tough when I have to part with it, I love it to death.

11-26-2008, 10:18 PM	#16
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11-26-2008, 10:23 PM	#17
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Oh yeah I forgot I have a 74 camaro. I'm not the original owner so I'm not sure how many times the odometer has gone over 99,999. But right now it reads 45,000. Still all original parts. Of course with regular maintanence. __________________

11-27-2008, 04:13 AM	#20
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 406	1998 GMC Sierra - My father hit a deer going 80, after that drove it around with little to no oil pressure for about five years (plowing driveways and hauling firewood, trailers, etc. might I add), and it finally burned to the ground with 450k miles. Last edited by Justin; 11-27-2008 at 04:26 AM.

11-27-2008, 01:33 PM	#21
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	lets see 98 buick regal GS well over 200k miles 99 Silverado 130k miles had a cav that was well over 100k miles geo metros my sister in law has one that has about 400k on it & her nieghbor has one that has 200k on it. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

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11-26-2008, 10:15 PM	#15
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I have a 1976 Cadillac. Not a lot of miles on it, but still 30+ years old. It still runs well and rides better than any other car I have ever ridden in.

11-27-2008, 02:23 PM	#23
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	My 78 had over 200k on it. 3 colors of primer and bondo. A blue Z28 front bumper. Doors sealed shut so you had to jump up and slide in to get in and out... etc. They can take a lot of abuse It's gonna leak something and have defects that GM will ignore but that's part of all GM products it comes with the turf. (death cool / optispark / oil leaks etc..) Hey I can joke about them because I have had to fix it. Which makes a good side hobby. They are easy to work on and this 5th gen will last forever if taken proper care of.

11-27-2008, 11:20 PM	#24
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	Dex Cool is far more effective than most people seem to think. Most vehicles come with it from the factory anyways. That myth needs to stop.

11-27-2008, 11:37 PM	#25
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Ok my list: 91 Geo Storm: 250,000+ miles then blew its head 91 Chevy Corsica: 169,000 never had a problem...until i drove it into the back of a street sweeper. 99 Pontiac Grand Am GT1: 180,000 + miles, I then had to have the thermostat changed (the damn thing is below the engine block) Midas broke the head.... so yeah. I've loved all my GM cars.

11-28-2008, 12:48 AM	#26
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	This thread reminded me.... Keep EVERYTHING documented on your new Camaros! There's nothing like being able to hand over all your information to a new buyer (if you ever have to sell) and be able to say how many oil changes it got, when, at what miles, what parts (if any) ever had to be replaced, etc. Keep it all documented!!!

11-28-2008, 05:00 PM	#27
knowitman Camaro fan since birth Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 470 View My Garage	My family has an 83 Camaro that hasn't been driven since we bought our "new" Camaro in 1995. Last summer, I plugged a battery charger up to the 83, and after a couple of cranks, it started right up. With a new starter, it started very well for having 12 year old oil and gas in it. Not bad for a worn out 305 with over 150k miles.

11-28-2008, 05:15 PM	#28
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Well got about 150K miles on my Saab 9-5 '99 and it still runs great. Always starts and still has great kick in it for a 4-cylinder. Only thing is that's it's starting to rust a bit and the suspsension quite worn, but still. Going to be tough when I have to part with it, I love it to death.