Thread: 200,000 Miles!
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Old 06-07-2010, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by fiedlerh View Post
I wonder what the mileage record is for a Pontiac V8 without a rebuild.
I'm sure that someone has a Pontiac that they've run longer, but I bought a 1979 Grand LeMans new - and it had over 217,000 miles on it when I sold it for $1,000.00 in 1991.

The much maligned 301 V8...

Engine was untouched - other than spark plugs, oil and filter changes, an alternator, a fuel pump and an ignition module.

Only other significant repair to the car in 217,000 miles of driving - had the tranny and front end rebuilt at the same time with about 140,000 miles on it - cost about $500.00 total.