How long do you keep your car?

carboy · 19th July 2019, 06:59

So my Swift Petrol is around 12 years old now. It's done around 90,000 kms. My driving is highly reduced in the last 4 years, I drive only around 2000-3000 kms per year now. Since my usage is now quite low, I wish to keep using it as long as possible? What is the life of these cars - how long can I expect to not give major problems? The only major repairs on this car have been clutch assembly replaced twice and the fuel pump replaced once.

luvDriving · 19th July 2019, 11:04

My first car was a second hand buy. It was 3 years old when it came to me and I kept it for 6 years. I had to sell it off due to increasing maintenance costs. It was a tata Indica V2. I covered 1L+ km in those 6 years with many trips with friends.

My current car is 6 years old now and still going strong. It is the Vista D90. Performs fantastically with ok mileage in bumper to bumper Pune city traffic. So I plan to keep it and if required buy an automatic for the wifey.

tharian · 19th July 2019, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

So my Swift Petrol is around 12 years old now. It's done around 90,000 kms. My driving is highly reduced in the last 4 years, I drive only around 2000-3000 kms per year now. Since my usage is now quite low, I wish to keep using it as long as possible? What is the life of these cars - how long can I expect to not give major problems? The only major repairs on this car have been clutch assembly replaced twice and the fuel pump replaced once.

My dad has a 2005 Swift petrol run some 62k kms.
I have got the clutch replaced once, the thermostat failed once and rear dampers once.
Other non mechanical parts which wear out due to age were replaced as and when required.
Apart from these small issues, the car runs fine. I am not planning to sell it off either as it is perfect for city use.
If serviced regularly and required parts replaced on time, it will last as long as you want, especially being a petrol.

aditbelw · 19th July 2019, 11:32

My longest running car is a Sonata Embera 2.4 M/T at 1,35,000 Kms. A few in my garage like Sonata GDi has only covered 23,000 Kms while other are in the range of 40,000 to 75,000 Kms.

I have never sold my car till they disappoint me and strand me on road or I have something better to buy in lieu. Only one car was capable of stranding me on a uphill journey to mountains was the Ford Escort in 2001 I owned.

bharatbits · 8th April 2020, 16:38

Currently driving a 3.5 year old, 47000 kms Linea Diesel. I generally keep my cars in great shape and plan to keep them till the end of their life. I feel any well maintained 15 year old car exudes lot of class. I have seen Lineas touching 2.1 lakh kms in India and intend to keep it so long. My running now is 15000 kms a year. So, i am looking at another 10 to 11 years with the Linea.

Equus · 8th April 2020, 20:01

My 1st car, Hyundai Santro 2001 LS served me for 11+ yrs.
My 2nd car, Honda City 2007 GXi is still serving us for past 12+ yrs.
My 3rd car, Renault Duster RXZ AWD is still serving us for the past 5+ yrs.

I do intend to swap the City with an auto hatch OR a used D-segment sedan. Likely BS6 Jazz or Polo GT TSI or a used V40 (if I can find one under 20L) OR a used Camry or Accord or Passat.

carboy · 8th April 2020, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

So my Swift Petrol is around 12 years old now. It's done around 90,000 kms. My driving is highly reduced in the last 4 years, I drive only around 2000-3000 kms per year now. Since my usage is now quite low, I wish to keep using it as long as possible? What is the life of these cars - how long can I expect to not give major problems? The only major repairs on this car have been clutch assembly replaced twice and the fuel pump replaced once.

Just an update. Since I wrote this, I have spent around 25000 this year in some major repairs. An axle issue was repaired. The suspension & steering was overhauled. Car is nearing 13 years now.

Buffetfan · 9th April 2020, 15:48

I run my cars till they absolutely dont!

1st Car : 5 years: Fiat Uno ELX 1.2 petrol: 2000-2005 : 70,000 kms Sold it because of sheer unrealibility. Car had seen Engine rebuild, AC replacement, starter, and some others within 70k kms

2nd Car : 14.5 years till now : Baleno Lxi : 2005-till date : 120,000 kms, still going strong but now AC has a few niggles (uneven cooling)

3rd Car : 13.5 Years till now : Santro eRLX : 2006 - till date : 32000 kms done. My father drives it. Some issues with power steering..repaired for now.

4th Car : 10.5 Years till now : Innova Vxi : 2009 - till date : 180,000 kms. No issues apart from some minor routine maintenance

5th Car : 8.5 years old : Accord 2.4 AT : 2011-till date : 128,000 kms. Running strong but is niggle prone compared to the Innova. Has seen power steering, front suspension, rotors, AC relay, power window switches, re-circulation air switch etc replaced.

6th Car : 7.5 year old : Sonata 2.4 GDI automatic : 2012 - till date :65,000 kms. Reasonably reliable compared to the accord till now. side AC vent tabs have broken off though.

19th July 2019, 06:59	#46
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,717 Thanked: 1,901 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Re: How long do you keep your car? So my Swift Petrol is around 12 years old now. It's done around 90,000 kms. My driving is highly reduced in the last 4 years, I drive only around 2000-3000 kms per year now. Since my usage is now quite low, I wish to keep using it as long as possible? What is the life of these cars - how long can I expect to not give major problems? The only major repairs on this car have been clutch assembly replaced twice and the fuel pump replaced once. Last edited by carboy : 19th July 2019 at 07:01.
	() Thanks

19th July 2019, 11:04	#47
luvDriving BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 375 Thanked: 847 Times	Re: How long do you keep your car? My first car was a second hand buy. It was 3 years old when it came to me and I kept it for 6 years. I had to sell it off due to increasing maintenance costs. It was a tata Indica V2. I covered 1L+ km in those 6 years with many trips with friends. My current car is 6 years old now and still going strong. It is the Vista D90. Performs fantastically with ok mileage in bumper to bumper Pune city traffic. So I plan to keep it and if required buy an automatic for the wifey. Last edited by luvDriving : 19th July 2019 at 11:04. Reason: car version corrected
	() Thanks

19th July 2019, 11:32	#49
aditbelw BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore/Naini Posts: 201 Thanked: 222 Times	Re: How long do you keep your car? My longest running car is a Sonata Embera 2.4 M/T at 1,35,000 Kms. A few in my garage like Sonata GDi has only covered 23,000 Kms while other are in the range of 40,000 to 75,000 Kms. I have never sold my car till they disappoint me and strand me on road or I have something better to buy in lieu. Only one car was capable of stranding me on a uphill journey to mountains was the Ford Escort in 2001 I owned.
	() Thanks

8th April 2020, 16:38	#50
bharatbits BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 471 Thanked: 634 Times	Re: How long do you keep your car? Currently driving a 3.5 year old, 47000 kms Linea Diesel. I generally keep my cars in great shape and plan to keep them till the end of their life. I feel any well maintained 15 year old car exudes lot of class. I have seen Lineas touching 2.1 lakh kms in India and intend to keep it so long. My running now is 15000 kms a year. So, i am looking at another 10 to 11 years with the Linea.
	() Thanks

8th April 2020, 20:01	#51
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Re: How long do you keep your car? My 1st car, Hyundai Santro 2001 LS served me for 11+ yrs. My 2nd car, Honda City 2007 GXi is still serving us for past 12+ yrs. My 3rd car, Renault Duster RXZ AWD is still serving us for the past 5+ yrs. I do intend to swap the City with an auto hatch OR a used D-segment sedan. Likely BS6 Jazz or Polo GT TSI or a used V40 (if I can find one under 20L) OR a used Camry or Accord or Passat. Last edited by Equus : 8th April 2020 at 20:04.
	() Thanks

9th April 2020, 15:48	#53
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 195 Times	Re: How long do you keep your car? I run my cars till they absolutely dont! 1st Car : 5 years: Fiat Uno ELX 1.2 petrol: 2000-2005 : 70,000 kms Sold it because of sheer unrealibility. Car had seen Engine rebuild, AC replacement, starter, and some others within 70k kms 2nd Car : 14.5 years till now : Baleno Lxi : 2005-till date : 120,000 kms, still going strong but now AC has a few niggles (uneven cooling) 3rd Car : 13.5 Years till now : Santro eRLX : 2006 - till date : 32000 kms done. My father drives it. Some issues with power steering..repaired for now. 4th Car : 10.5 Years till now : Innova Vxi : 2009 - till date : 180,000 kms. No issues apart from some minor routine maintenance 5th Car : 8.5 years old : Accord 2.4 AT : 2011-till date : 128,000 kms. Running strong but is niggle prone compared to the Innova. Has seen power steering, front suspension, rotors, AC relay, power window switches, re-circulation air switch etc replaced. 6th Car : 7.5 year old : Sonata 2.4 GDI automatic : 2012 - till date :65,000 kms. Reasonably reliable compared to the accord till now. side AC vent tabs have broken off though. Last edited by Buffetfan : 9th April 2020 at 15:50.
	(2) Thanks