Pontiac: How long can it last - 97 grand prix GT

JonH wrote: 

Should easily last at least 300k miles. Change the oil every 3-5k miles
like you are doing. Yes, parts will be getting expensive.
$200/month for repairs or a lot more/month for a new car - the choice is yours.

People don't normally change their car at 80k unless you don't like the car.
It is all about cost. Sure your can replace your car each time it hit 80K
and loose about 50% of what you paid (including tax) or replace tires,
battery, belts or spark plugs for about 1000 dollars or about two months car
payment. My car is well above 300,000 km and still drive like new. Without
looking at the odometer, you would not know its age. The key is maintain
it. I spend about 600 dollars (average spending) a year to keep the car in
top shape.


"JonH" <com> wrote in message
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If your quoted $500 for a water pump job you better find a new place to
work on your car. A 3800 water pump at the dealer lists for only $111.00
( USA ) it takes less than an hour to install - at least on mine it
does..Shop labour rate at the dealer by me is $82.00 an hour. Together
thats only $193.00 + antifreeze add another $10.00
Its a looooong way off from $500.00

If you maintain the car it could last a very long time. There's people
with 3800 V6 cars with well over 100,000, 200,000 and 300,000 miles.

Good Luck.


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Harryface
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1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE, 3800 V6
_~_~_~_~275,068 miles_~_~_ ~_~_