Greetings everyone, this is my first post ever on this tremendous site I have recently discovered.
1988 Toyota pickup...
76,000 miles on it currently. It runs perfect, I love my truck.
Bought it in 12/2007 with 65,000 miles on it, so less than 2,500 miles/year. One unusual year (2008) I put 7,000 on it, so even that 2,500 number is a little deceiving.
I bought it for $2500 from an old man who drove it seasonally, and he was a lifelong mechanic. The trucks motor was in impeccable condition when I purchased it.
I wish I was conservative and discipline as some of you guys with the driving, but the real reason why I drive my truck so little is because I have a take home vehicle assigned to me from work. I am allowed to use it for a little bit of personal use, so the truck is for some errands, hauling furniture, garbage, etc. Sometimes, I just start the motor and run it for a few minutes if I don't drive it for a week or more.
I'm in a good spot when it comes to this aspect of frugality.