Posted December 16, 200519 yr comment_149221 They say dogs age 7 'dog years' for every solar year. So when a dog reaches 14 people years, it's 98. HOw would you think that cars age? I figure it 1 'year' for every 1000 miles. That would mean cars generally outlast people (many cars get over 100,000 miles which would be 100 people years) Mine has 110k miles, and it's still quick and agile, although the 'ticker' (engine) could use a little help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 200519 yr comment_149225 Before my saturn got his she was at 281,982.Intersting to think about tho... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 200519 yr comment_149253 Like everything else, age depends on "care." My co-worker is 53, but looks and acts like he's 65. My car has 97,000 km (60,000 mi) and shows it - worn out everything. My friend's motorcycle has 200,000 km (125,000 mi) and looks and runs like brand new.But, to answer your question, I think cars age on a sliding scale. The first year is probably the hardest on a new car, so I say the first year may be equal to ten years. Then, the wear and tear slows down as the parts break in and settle down. Maybe 8 years the for the second, 5 years for the third, until you get down to 1 for each year. using this theory, I figure my car is about 60 years old. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149281 Cars have the advantage...their parts can be rebuilt or replaced pretty easily. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149283 ....Intersting to think about tho... Only if don't have much else to think about:) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149284 Cars have the advantage...their parts can be rebuilt or replaced pretty easily. That's for sure. You can't exactly do a frame up resto on your body and be goo d as new at 30yrs old. Man I wish I could. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr Author comment_149288 You remember that lady on Oprah that had like 35 plastic surgery procedures done on herself? That's about as close to a "frame-up" as you can get! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149289 You remember that lady on Oprah that had like 35 plastic surgery procedures done on herself? That's about as close to a "frame-up" as you can get! You watch Oprah????? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149297 I've seen that lady on Oprah - YIKES!!!! My wife watches Oprah before she goes to work, and I sometimes watch a bit with her.Anyway, it's too late for me, the wine women and song have long since taken their toll... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149322 Yair Kenny,I know exactly what you mean mate.Seems like every day, my get up and go has got up and gone a bit further.Rick.:devious: :devious: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 200519 yr comment_149339 "How Do Cars Age?"One year at a time. hahaha :stupid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/18314-how-do-cars-age/#findComment-149339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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