Has a car ever made it to a million miles?
Has a car ever made it to a million miles?
Maine resident Joe LoCicero bought his 1990 Honda Accord, which he nicknamed True Blue, when it was six years old and had 74,000 miles. He credits regular oil changes and diligent maintenance with helping him reach his one-million-mile milestone.
How long does it take a truck driver to drive a million miles?
8 years
We did a post on Facebook awhile back about what it takes to achieve a million miles as a truck driver, and so wanted to revisit that on the blog! On average it takes a driver 8 years to log one million miles. Out of our current fleet of 70 drivers, 43 of them have reached 1,2 or 3 million miles!!
What is the most miles recorded on a car?
3,000,000 miles
#1 Irving Gordon: 1966 Volvo 1800S Irving currently holds the Guinness World Record for the highest vehicle mileage on a personal car, with over 3,000,000 miles on his 1966 Volvo 1800S!
Where is million mile Joe Honda Accord?
Saco, Maine
To celebrate this extremely amazing accomplishment, Honda threw a surprise parade in Saco, Maine for “Million Mile Joe” as he has come to be known. The parade, along the Main Street of Saco, was complete with a giant odometer float powered by six people spinning life-sized hamster wheels.
Do car engines last forever?
Answer provided by. You may be in luck. It used to be that 150,000 miles was about the end for a vehicle’s engine, but with improved technology and design, the average lifespan of an engine has increased to about 200,000 to 250,000 miles. That said, the actual lifespan varies depending on the individual car.
Where is Irv Gordon’s Volvo now?
At the age of 77 and with 3.2 million miles to his name, Irv Gordon has sadly passed away. Irv is survived by the original Volvo P1800 he had bought in 1966 and which has earned him a World Record for carrying him the equivalent of 7 roundtrips to the moon.
How do I join the Million Mile Club?
Million Miles: To qualify, you must have driven 1,000,000 safe miles (approximately eight years) collectively. This must be verified and substantiated by previous employers. All miles must be incident/accident free.
How many years is 4 million miles?
300 years
On average, motorists drive about 13,500 miles per year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. At that rate, it would take an average driver nearly 300 years to reach four million miles.
What is the highest mileage Honda Accord?
In Norway, Maine, there is a 1990 Honda Accord with the nickname “True Blue.” It’s been going so long it recently passed the 999,999 mile mark.
What is the most miles ever put on a Honda Accord?
A Honda Accord has the potential to last for 200,000 miles if it’s cared for properly, even if it’s an old Honda Accord like the models in our used inventory. Consumer Reports has claimed that Accord is one of the vehicles most likely to do so.
