I payed $3500 for a used (and slightly abused) vehicle, with 310k miles on it. I have put 11k miles and about $6000 into it so far. Nothing that was worn and repaired (a few broken too) have failed and it has been about a year. I am very impressed with this vehicle, and though I have spent some good change I am very happy with a vehicle that I know will last.

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1985 300D Turbo 332k Miles (daily driver)
1987 300SDL Turbo 320k Miles (needs new head)
1968 International Scout 800 V8 119k Miles (garage queen two years and counting)
2005 Kia Optima (backup car) 36k Miles (accident )