How long will my 2008 last?
#1
How long will my 2008 last?
I am 66 yrs old. I bought my 2008 new. It will roll over 100,000 miles this week. I want to take a cross country car trip. Will my car make it? I know it needs new brakes and tune up. I plan to have the mechanic go over it with recommendations. I just keep looking at newer cars for $18k and keep thinking, "What if I put $18k into my HHR? Will it give me another 100K miles?"
I love my car and would love to keep it but I don't want to wind up stranded out in the middle of no where.
I love my car and would love to keep it but I don't want to wind up stranded out in the middle of no where.
Last edited by 843de; 05-29-2017 at 09:53 AM.
#4
With 18000 you could buy a fleet of hhrs! Plenty of us have over 200 000 miles and still going strong. My Gregg is somewhat spoiled being a Florida car but hell slot of members who are snow each year have over 200 000 . They are great and cheap to fix!
#7
These cars can go for a very long time, just keep up with maintenance. A little money now will go a long way, before a problem hits you.
You have the right idea, getting it checked out before a long trip.
The regular diagnostics should be done, check for leaks, fluid levels including transmission, check cooling system full cycle, timing chain/tensioner for excess slap, suspension isnt critical but a good idea too. An oil change wouldnt hurt either, checking the used oil condition.
You have the right idea, getting it checked out before a long trip.
The regular diagnostics should be done, check for leaks, fluid levels including transmission, check cooling system full cycle, timing chain/tensioner for excess slap, suspension isnt critical but a good idea too. An oil change wouldnt hurt either, checking the used oil condition.