Popular Post Some Old Guy Posted March 6, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 6, 2021 I last shopped for a vehicle in Feb of 2009 when I bought my Ford Ranger. 12 years later, it has approximately 15K miles on the odometer. At this rate, I won't turn over 50,000 until almost the year 2050. Unless my truck gets destroyed in a massive wreck or the engine inexplicably blows up, my car shopping days are over. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 6, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 6, 2021 I like new toys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted March 6, 2021 Share #3 Posted March 6, 2021 You do need to buy new tires... so your shopping isn't done yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted March 6, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: You do need to buy new tires... so your shopping isn't done yet. Yep Even though they look good, old tires have issues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted March 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: You do need to buy new tires... so your shopping isn't done yet. I bought a new set of tires last year. I should be good for another 10 years or so. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted March 6, 2021 Just now, Further said: Yep Even though they look good, old tires have issues Mine were cracked where the sidewall meets the tread area. They wouldn't pass inspection. If they had, I would probably still be driving on them. It seemed a shame to throw away tires with all that tread left on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted March 6, 2021 Share #7 Posted March 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Clark said: Mine were cracked where the sidewall meets the tread area. They wouldn't pass inspection. If they had, I would probably still be driving on them. It seemed a shame to throw away tires with all that tread left on them. I had some old tires fly apart on the highway, they had plenty of tread and it just flew every where. They were older than 5 years though.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted March 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Further said: I had some old tires fly apart on the highway, they had plenty of tread and it just flew every where. They were older than 5 years though.... Mine were 11 years old, but I keep my truck out of most of the sun and weather by always parking in my carport. I rarely drive on interstates, mostly just short trips around town. Even if they had separated, I probably would have been okay at 35 mph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 7, 2021 Share #9 Posted March 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Clark said: I last shopped for a vehicle in Feb of 2009 when I bought my Ford Ranger. 12 years later, it has approximately 15K miles on the odometer. At this rate, I won't turn over 50,000 until almost the year 2050. Unless my truck gets destroyed in a massive wreck or the engine inexplicably blows up, my car shopping days are over. Just wash it often. Being close to the VA Beach ocean will rust vehicles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted March 7, 2021 Share #10 Posted March 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Clark said: I last shopped for a vehicle in Feb of 2009 when I bought my Ford Ranger. 12 years later, it has approximately 15K miles on the odometer. At this rate, I won't turn over 50,000 until almost the year 2050. Unless my truck gets destroyed in a massive wreck or the engine inexplicably blows up, my car shopping days are over. Funny you should mention 50K! My bought-with-7-miles-on-it in 2013 Honda Fit got to 49K in February. I'm driving so much less than normal! Driving to take Jake and my bike (arrives 3/29) to trails should get me to 50K faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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