Is there a group of car longevity modders out there?

[Fedorgasm]

It's not hard to find a group of people that are serious about modding their cars for performance or looks, but I wonder if there's like a fringe group that modifies their cars for longevity, reliability, durability, etc.

And their prized vehicles all have a million miles.

Would be cool to see what's possible at the extreme end.

 

[lsa]

@Slobodan does.
Since he lives in the outback in Australia they need to keep the cars alive for a long time and in top shape.
A car breakdown could be lethal.
The distance is also insane. Its like 200 miles to the closet neighbor.

I couldnt do that shit

 

[cmw43]

Al Bundy managed to roll the counter on the dodge all the way back to zero.

 

[Deleted member 110072]

Probably worth looking around either Cuba or India.

 

[chardog]

find a job where you can work from home, guaranteed to have a much longer lasting car.

otherwise, dont drive it hard
keep it in a shaded area if possible
do your routine maintenance
avoid kids
buy a toyota

 

[nicapica]

I own a old car I’m trying to restore. I recommend changing all the fluids regularly.

 

[zuffazombee]

Aren't they called mechanics?

 

[Tone C]

I remember having a conversation with an Australian guy on here where he was saying that they had Toyotas (I think) with 250,000 miles on them or something that folks would pay good money for as they were barely used over there or something...




Oh, and this-

 

[AGGAMEMNON66]

 

[StonedLemur]

I remember having a conversation with an Australian guy on here where he was saying that they had Toyotas (I think) with 250,000 miles on them or something that folks would pay good money for as they were barely used over there or something...




Oh, and this-

Before my neighbor bought a new Toyota his old Tacoma had 350k on it.

 

[chill doggie]

Outlived the owner.

 

[ROKKO]

find a job where you can work from home, guaranteed to have a much longer lasting car.

otherwise, dont drive it hard
keep it in a shaded area if possible
do your routine maintenance
avoid kids
buy a toyota

The bold part is so important! They are so bad for the grill! It will mess up the air intake when clogged with human matter. Avoid kids.

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

@Slobodan does.
Since he lives in the outback in Australia they need to keep the cars alive for a long time and in top shape.
A car breakdown could be lethal.
The distance is also insane. Its like 200 miles to the closet neighbor.

I couldnt do that shit

Meh,

Their government hasn't banned reliable vehicles, so its much easier.

https://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-70

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

It's not hard to find a group of people that are serious about modding their cars for performance or looks, but I wonder if there's like a fringe group that modifies their cars for longevity, reliability, durability, etc.

And their prized vehicles all have a million miles.

Would be cool to see what's possible at the extreme end.

You're talking about people who predominately buy Toyotas and Hondas and just drive the piss outa them.

 

[RoastBeast]

No need to do mods. Just get yourself a slant six and you'll go further than Al Bundy ever did.

 

[djacobox372]

Landcruiser owners.

 

[DragRacer]

Change the fluids regularly and replace whatever breaks immediately, preferably with OEM parts. It’s not rocket surgery.

 

[bref]

My mechanic at Acura says he has 11 clients with over a million km on their cars. Who knows, though. He could be full of shit. He does work for Acura.

 

[Fedorgasm]

I was thinking more like people that don't do it to save money, but as a hobby they go through and replace all the cheap plastic parts with metal so nothing ever breaks.

 

[Joshuaace]

My FIL drove a 1919 Modet T Town Car 40 miles 1 way to my place over the weekend, does that count?