Talking with co-worker today, his MIL has a 17 year old 4-runner with 700,000+ km on it. She has a very successful career, but just doesn't give a about vehicles, so just drives what she has and doesn't want to spend money on a new one. He's not sure what work has all been done to it, but that's impressive.
Thats an interest thread topic. At what point, is it cheaper to buy another vehicle then to repair a high mileage older one. As an example, my partner has a 2005 Honda CRV with about 376k on it. I am not sure what kind of maintenance he does. I do know he does takes it for regular oil changes, tire rotations, filters, and has snow tires. I know it has that amber symbol with an exclamation symbol, and pressing the VSA button does nothing. Also once in awhile the DRL light comes on. But lets say is needed rotors and pads all around. Timing belt and water pump. Probably some other fluids and belts. The driver side button to lock the doors doesn't work. Maybe $250-$400 to get rid of the codes. But that's probably close to $3500 to have everything running properly. Now that's more than the vehicle is worth. The vehicle has visible exterior rust. It meets his needs. Do you spend that kind of money to have it repaired? Next year it could be the suspension, the alternator, and starter. When do you stop? For the handy DIY, the choice is more obvious, but for those who are not?