October 2007
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Jennifer and Fritz Kysar Kearneysville, W.Va. |
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| 1994 Ford Ranger pickup 488,000 miles Advice: "If you're going to drive a vehicle for a long time, buy replacement parts with a lifetime warranty. I haven't paid for a set of brakes in eight or nine years," Fritz Kysar says. |
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Jim and Sharron Amis Ringgold, Ga. |
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| 1995 Honda Civic 227,000 miles Advice: "Simple, basic maintenance on a regular schedule will take you many miles. I buy a logbook and keep track of everything I do in it," Jim Amis says. |
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Tom and Ruth Bushaw Kennewick, Wash. |
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| 1990 Lexus LS400 332,000 miles Advice: "Get things fixed as they crop up, even the little things. If it gets too expensive or too much of a hassle, then it's probably time to replace the car," Tom Bushaw says. |
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