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JDSski Champion Author New York Posts:7,888 Points:1,489,490 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 10, 2010 10:37:35 PM Ignore JDSski Report Abuse For me it would be my current ride......10 years.and still counting

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For me it would be my current ride......10 years.and still counting

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2011370Z Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,354 Points:710,780 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:00:56 AM Ignore 2011370Z Report Abuse 10 years
geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,291 Points:1,425,045 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:38:25 AM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse currently 7 yrs
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:08:27 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse I had a 1990 Ford Ranger for 11 years. I'd still have it if a semi hadn't totalled it. That SOB got a $90 ticket while I got five years of car payments. I have 8 years plus on my current Ranger. [Edited by: Houckster at 5/31/2012 9:10:50 AM EST]
diamondsPA Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:351 Points:97,245 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 4:14:09 AM Ignore diamondsPA Report Abuse eight years
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,452 Points:717,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 4:13:08 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse 15 years, 233,000 miles for a 1984 Chevy van.
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StickySam Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,509 Points:1,181,295 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 8:08:08 AM Ignore StickySam Report Abuse 110 inches.
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,890 Points:465,295 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 8:07:24 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse 30 years.
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,965 Points:2,969,080 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 3:21:41 AM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse 10 years
lled Champion Author Connecticut Posts:13,328 Points:2,625,905 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 4:45:43 AM Ignore lled Report Abuse 10 years
DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:9,571 Points:2,150,210 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:07:56 AM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse 10 yrs (both Fords)
W707 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,467 Points:408,295 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 11:28:09 PM Ignore W707 Report Abuse 2005 Dodge GrandCaraVan 7 Years and counting, 95K on it
BCNU Champion Author British Columbia Posts:13,948 Points:2,195,005 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 11:18:10 PM Ignore BCNU Report Abuse 11 yrs.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,875 Points:1,609,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 10:32:56 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse 13 years
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,404 Points:2,634,340 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 8:45:54 PM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse 67 Mustang 39 years 78 LTD2 20 years
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,384 Points:681,555 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 8:44:28 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse My 1964 PV544 Volvo 32 years and counting.
sweeteddy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,644 Points:1,708,820 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 7:56:38 PM Ignore sweeteddy Report Abuse 4 years
stayathomedad2 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:17 Points:8,815 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 10:19:57 AM Ignore stayathomedad2 Report Abuse 12 yrs ... Cavalier with less then 95k and I still have it. [Edited by: stayathomedad2 at 5/6/2012 12:20:12 PM EST]
stratlinetime Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,421 Points:591,535 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 9:34:48 AM Ignore stratlinetime Report Abuse 1965 Malibu SS since 1983 right after i turned 17,so 29 years [Edited by: stratlinetime at 5/6/2012 11:35:42 AM EST]
doryON Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:225 Points:8,995 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 9:16:44 AM Ignore doryON Report Abuse 11 years
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,544 Points:731,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 9:04:25 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse 25 years
Need_Batteries Champion Author Vancouver Posts:3,006 Points:671,080 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 12:16:10 AM Ignore Need_Batteries Report Abuse Ford Explorer: 1991-2012 Retired early this year when the driver and passenger door hinges were so worn out that they threatened to fall off whenever I went around corners...so off to the wreckers it went. I guess the years of towing a boat around finally took its toll on the frame... [Edited by: Need_Batteries at 5/6/2012 2:18:36 AM EST]
KansasGunman Champion Author Kansas City Posts:21,442 Points:2,104,560 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 2:59:08 PM Ignore KansasGunman Report Abuse Well let's see...oh yeah, our 1960 Ford Thunderbird, purchased near new in 1963 before getting married and it's still in the family today. 2nd frame-off restoration completed in 2005 and looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor...priceless to us and will pass on to our Daughter or Son in a few more years.
JamesCalvin Champion Author Lancaster Posts:3,344 Points:547,255 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 2:12:45 PM Ignore JamesCalvin Report Abuse Until 276,000 miles
2011370Z Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,354 Points:710,780 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:01:44 PM Ignore 2011370Z Report Abuse 10 years.
killakane24 Sophomore Author Omaha Posts:249 Points:15,395 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 11:59:23 AM Ignore killakane24 Report Abuse I've had my Evo for 4 1/2 years, which is the longest. I'm 27 years young and the car (a 2003 model) has only 67,000 miles on it, so many more years to come!
Tonester1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:12,882 Points:2,344,420 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 8:33:14 AM Ignore Tonester1 Report Abuse 14 years and 285,000 miles on my Toyota pickup.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,758 Points:1,835,720 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 7:34:45 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse 8
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,184 Points:2,457,575 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:50:46 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I still have my 1995 Chevy pickup.
RacerGene Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,703 Points:366,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:44:07 AM Ignore RacerGene Report Abuse 5 years
randdtso Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,145 Points:273,215 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:41:53 AM Ignore randdtso Report Abuse 22 years. 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,464 Points:2,530,810 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:15:29 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse I've had my Fiero now for 16 years.
KentuckyWildcat Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,302 Points:2,213,305 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:51:23 AM Ignore KentuckyWildcat Report Abuse 8 yrs
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,021 Points:633,020 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2012 5:33:48 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse 10 years
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,890 Points:465,295 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 8:11:21 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse 30 years
bearone2 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,450 Points:1,620,420 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 5:34:09 AM Ignore bearone2 Report Abuse 28 years
dal1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,183 Points:147,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 5:28:49 AM Ignore dal1 Report Abuse we got a 88 S-10 we've had since about 2004; so about 8 yrs
randdtso Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,145 Points:273,215 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 8:24:55 AM Ignore randdtso Report Abuse 22 years. 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,760 Points:567,520 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 8:05:14 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse I'm probably on the shorter end. I think the longest I've kept a car is six years.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,384 Points:681,555 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 8:01:51 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse I still have a 1964 PV 544 that I got in 1980 so that would make 32 years.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,452 Points:717,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 4:01:47 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse 1984 Chevy Van: 15 years, 233,000 miles.
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,217 Points:533,820 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2012 3:34:25 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse Current car is 9 years old and still going. Why change?
ProfDude Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,338 Points:475,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 11:29:59 PM Ignore ProfDude Report Abuse 2002 Chevy Suburban - 02/02/02 in service date - it is finally for sale. Fine ride and solidly versatile car. I just don't need it anymore. 196,000 miles.
herbiepopnecker Champion Author British Columbia Posts:13,742 Points:2,534,030 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 10:26:12 PM Ignore herbiepopnecker Report Abuse 7 years
DVMC Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,350 Points:1,796,035 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 7:08:53 PM Ignore DVMC Report Abuse 9 years c2
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,280 Points:446,125 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 7:05:02 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse 16 yrs
erised Rookie Author Orange County Posts:94 Points:728,965 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:52:11 PM Ignore erised Report Abuse my current car at 14 years. I average 10,000 miles per year. [Edited by: erised at 3/29/2012 8:52:47 PM EST]
doryON Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:225 Points:8,995 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 4:48:56 PM Ignore doryON Report Abuse 10 years
2011370Z Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,354 Points:710,780 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 3:34:29 PM Ignore 2011370Z Report Abuse 10 years - Subaru Outback.
dave43 Champion Author Iowa Posts:1,024 Points:918,675 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 8:31:38 AM Ignore dave43 Report Abuse 12 years T-Bird