I was out walking my dogs the other night (one pure bred Lab, one that is half Dachshund, half Australian cattle dog, yes, it looks as funny as it sounds...) and I saw several of my new neighbors. I introduced myself and they said "Oh yeah, you're the one with the Volvo!" Apparently, I'm the only person in the neighborhood that owns a car that is more than two years old, so it sticks out like a sore thumb. We talked and someone asked me how I liked the car. I said that I really like it and that I'll get rid of it when it wears out.

So, my question to you out there is, barring being hit by a bad driver or doing something equally stupid on my own, how many more miles do you think a well maintained '90 240 DL can rack up?? I'm at 246K and I'm pretty sure 300K will come without any problem.

I personally think people get new cars because they are tire of the old ones, rather than because they are worn out...
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If it needs to be maintained, repaired or replaced on a 1990 240, I've probably done it. '90 240DL, 245K looking forward to 300K badge. >>You haven't really worked on a car until you draw blood<< :-}