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97 eclipse rs with 200K miles..how long to keep it? - 9/8/2008 11:01:59 AM

eclipseinaction

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hello fellow mitsuers.. if that''s even a word. my 97 eclipse just turned 200,000 miles just recently. I had one major breakdown in 2001 but had a really good mechanic who fixed the problem.. needed to get a new radiator. I pretty much have taken care of this car.. regular oil changes, had the timing belt changed once. I''''ve never had to change the clutch. The car sounds like it''''s in good running condition. It still has the original engine. But from a longevity standpoint, I''''m wondering how long I should keep it for? I''''ve never really hear of mitsus lasting that long. I''''d like to keep it as long as possible but want to unload it before it starts getting problems one after another. Can anybody share w/ me their experiences w/ their mitsus for a car w/ this much miles or more pls?

thx in advance..

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RE: 97 eclipse rs with 200K miles..how long to keep it? - 9/8/2008 11:09:29 AM

dorian7

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That is a ton of miles! I would suggest just driving it until it quits because even if you can sell it at this point you aren''t going to get much for it. That is my opinion.

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RE: 97 eclipse rs with 200K miles..how long to keep it? - 9/8/2008 1:41:28 PM

dsm1990gsx

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Yeah drive it till it blows.

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RE: 97 eclipse rs with 200K miles..how long to keep it? - 9/8/2008 3:37:11 PM

eclipseinaction

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thx guys.. makes sense.. even when i drive it til it dies.. the money i make donating it to charity (not really money but i guess a tax write off) is not that much difference than actually selling it.. but trying to sell the car when it''s dead would probably be extremely difficult.. hehe.

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