age vs mileage
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White Stripe
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S are u saying your 97 blew a headgasket at 180?
OldManKamps
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In terms of reliability and age, I'd say this completely depends on maintenance done during it's life. There are many instances in which a maintained truck with 350,000 kilometers will run much better than one with 250,000 kilometers. However, in terms of age only, I'd say that a 2002 will have better condition seals and rubber (bushings). I think this is the greatest difference but others could probably offer more insight.
JayRolla
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With everything equal other than year and mileage I would go with the newer truck. I have found the older the part the more likely to fail due to age more than use. Its like when you buy an old classic car with low mileage. Usually needs an entire rewire and all seals replaced even if low mileage.
JWaldz
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It's really hard to compare those options. I've seen people buy older cars with less mileage that ended up being a nightmare after they bought it. I've gone through this personally.
I'm not sure it all really depends on maintenance and upkeep, but I bet a generous amount has something to do with it. I think some of it is pure dumb luck. Also, remember that parts wear out differently around different regions. There's a lot of factors with how long a vehicle last when it comes to the every day use/abuse of the vehicle, regardless of how well you keep up with the maintenance. It honestly COULD simply come down to the kind of fluids or brand parts used versus the other person. A lot of different variables to consider.
I'm not sure it all really depends on maintenance and upkeep, but I bet a generous amount has something to do with it. I think some of it is pure dumb luck. Also, remember that parts wear out differently around different regions. There's a lot of factors with how long a vehicle last when it comes to the every day use/abuse of the vehicle, regardless of how well you keep up with the maintenance. It honestly COULD simply come down to the kind of fluids or brand parts used versus the other person. A lot of different variables to consider.
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St Runner
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Besides maintenance and location the next biggest factor is the type of roads that were used. Flat highway miles are by far and away the easiest on a vehicle. Steep rough rural roads are the hardest. A vehicle that works in mostly second and third gear is going to put a lot more revolutions on the engine than one that is mostly in overdrive in 100,000 miles
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Chuckles89
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I agree with TheDurk, I am sooooooo glad I didn't get an 01-02 4Runner
