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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
My $750 crapcan 1990 Miata has been the most reliable beater I've ever owned. Water pump was the only unexpected repair so far in ~12k kms / 7.5k mi. |
The fact that you have "only" had to replace the water pump in 7500 miles of driving is telling. The average person in the USA drives 13,500 miles per year so that is about 7 months of driving.
I have no issue driving an old car like my Astro for infrequent trips. (We drive it about 2500 miles per year) I don't want one as my daily driver or only option.