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how many miles will an engine go?

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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before it needs a rebuild. i ask because i want to sell my car before she breaks down

im at 226k right now on the oem timing chain. i have no idea if the water pump/oil pump has ever been replaced :run:
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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hum? if the timing belt breaks u will have your answer.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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damn. thats a shitload of miles.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Depends on how hard you drive it, how well it's maintained/serviced, etc.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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I had a 91 Ford Escort at like 295k before the tranny went out
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by HawtPants
before it needs a rebuild. i ask because i want to sell my car before she breaks down

im at 226k right now on the oem timing chain. i have no idea if the water pump/oil pump has ever been replaced :run:
I wouldn't rebuild it nor should you need to unless something totally fails on it.

Originally Posted by fstop128
hum? if the timing belt breaks u will have your answer.
Timing chain not belt
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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i can sell her for ~2000 and get a base model fit

Your Estimated Monthly Payment is shown below.


FINANCE

2007 Fit
60 Month Term
5% Annual Percentage Rate
$234.85

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i have no idea what the apr is. is it 5% on a new car?
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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depends on your credit...
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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$2000? :ugh:

my dad's conversion van has 400k miles on the original motor :eek3:
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by reechy
$2000? :ugh:

my dad's conversion van has 400k miles on the original motor :eek3:
DAYAM.

my volvo went to 307K before the head blew. tranny was strong as shit though.
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