Hit 275,000 miles on my old Toyota pickup yesterday

I bought that truck new in 1995 for $11,500 and never expected it to make it past 150,000. The odometer rolling over that number made me wonder if a new clutch at 200k was treasure after all or just delaying the inevitable. Anyone else have a car that surprised them by lasting way longer than it should have?

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blakem132mo ago

Gently, that "new clutch at 200k" wasn't just delaying the inevitable, it was the smartest thing you could do. Those old Toyota pickups are built like tanks, and a clutch replacement is basically standard maintenance on a truck that sees real work. 275k miles just proves you treated it right and it paid you back.

lucaslee2mo ago

Honestly dude @blakem13 hit the nail on the head. People forget that a clutch is a wear item, not some sign the truck is dying. That 200k clutch swap just meant the owner knew what they were doing. 275k miles isnt even that crazy for those old Toyotas, Ive seen them hit 400k with basic maintenance. The real takeaway nobody talks about is that most trucks get scrapped because people are scared of a $600 clutch job. That truck probably still has another 100k in it easy if they just keep up with the oil changes.

riley_west1mo ago

Wait, 275k miles and you're calling that "not even that crazy"? That's wild to me. Most people I know would be shopping for a new truck at 150k, not still daily driving it past a quarter million. I mean sure, I've heard the stories about Toyotas going forever, but actually seeing someone live it is a different thing entirely. Gotta respect anyone who keeps a truck running that long instead of giving up on it.