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Originally Posted by tjts1
I have a 5 speed volvo 850 wagon and the mechanical odometer died 2 years ago at 206k mikes. The rest of the car feels brand new. It routinely gets 30mpg on 87 octane.
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A doctor just wrote an article, saying that he has a 98 year old patient that's going on a hiking trip to the Alps!
This guy watches everything he eats and exercises regularly.
The commentator made the comment that we have all seen some people and some objects (refrigerators, cars, drills, clocks etc) that last far far far beyond their expectations.
This Volvo could be like the Mercedes 123 Greek taxi with the 4 gazillion miles on it.