Re: Roc turns 190,000 miles!

["John C. Worden" <scirocco@midmaine.com>]

>I have heard the following statement, and I kind of have come to believe 
>it:  Japanese cars are capable of running up to 200k+ miles, with really 
>minor care (ie, oil) and will lose some horses, while VWs will definitely 
>last that long and be almost as powerful as when new, but they need a lot 
>more care and maintenance. And what would happen if we had gotten a brand 
>new Civic in 85 and babied it like we baby our Sciroccos? Would that car 
>show a lot less problems and be still pulling strong now?
>
>As for other items such as electrical/suspension/pumps/etc. I really don't 
>know what to believe: are the Japanese cars more reliable or VWs? 
>

>Ilias
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Well up here in Maine the big thing is that japanese cars are reliable(and
I've never seen a rice boy car in central maine, ever!) but they rust out
too quick.  Subarus, which are very popular for their 4wd, are notorious
for rusting out long before the motor dies.


Johnİİ '98  Dak cc Sport 4x4, 3.9 auto, Intense Blue, Leer Classic tonneau, 
İİİİİİİİİİİİİİ  Pioneer DEH-P85DHR, ventshades, headlight/tailight covers,
penda liner
İİİİİİİİİ '84İ Scirocco (under construction) Brakes and Suspension currently
          '69  MGB Roadster(in need of restoration)
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