range Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 LINK "What may be more impressive than the 465,015 miles on the odometer is that Hiner has driven that far without making any major repairs other than replacing a rear wheel bearing at 110,000 miles. He changes the oil every 9,000 miles and has the fluids topped off. He averages 24 miles per gallon driving 75 mph on Oklahoma interstates. The Crown Vic’s 4.6-liter V-8 is still on its original set of plugs." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnFan Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Wouldn't be surprized to see it hit the 1M mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingincirclez Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) :do what: Why do I get the feeling he bought a Canadian version only calibrated for KM? I was *this close* to suspending disbelief, until the tire claim: He’s on his third set of Michelins. The car went 106,000 miles on its first set, and Hiner got 160,000 miles out of the second set. I just don't see how it's possible. 100K I can see... I had a set of Pirelli Z's on the T-Bird that were rated for 40K, and got over 80K thanks to judicious rotation (not to mention never coming close to "Z" speeds)... but for OEM tires? That's a stretch... let alone 160K on any set. Even with all highway miles, I just can't see it. Friction and wear still come into effect, no matter how straight and easy the drive. 465K miles on a set of plugs? HUH? Speaking of Wal-Mart, Hiner spent several years working for a company that sold hand trucks to Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores. He thinks Wal-Mart would be a great place to sell the Ford Crown Vic. GOD FORBID. Ford would be well and truly screwed. Edited September 13, 2006 by goingincirclez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss96racing Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 :do what: Why do I get the feeling he bought a Canadian version only calibrated for KM? I was *this close* to suspending disbelief, until the tire claim: I just don't see how it's possible. 100K I can see... I had a set of Pirelli Z's on the T-Bird that were rated for 40K, and got over 80K thanks to judicious rotation (not to mention never coming close to "Z" speeds)... but for OEM tires? That's a stretch... let alone 160K on any set. Even with all highway miles, I just can't see it. Friction and wear still come into effect, no matter how straight and easy the drive. 465K miles on a set of plugs? HUH? GOD FORBID. Ford would be well and truly screwed. i don't know... I had 120K on the goodyears that came stock on my cavalier... and my brother got 100K out of a set of michelins on his escort... with proper alignment and a decent set of tires you would be suprised at how far you can go.. and most of these miles were expressway also, I think that affects it also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 The plugs don't surprise me...Ford was among the first to go double platinum on their spark plugs, which tend to last much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfnc Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) I has a 92 Ranger. When I sold it the original Firestones had 75,000 miles on them, and probably had another 15,000 left. I rotated and balanced every 4000 miles. 160,000 still seems like a lot. Edited September 14, 2006 by markfnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SysEng Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 :do what: Why do I get the feeling he bought a Canadian version only calibrated for KM? I was *this close* to suspending disbelief, until the tire claim: I just don't see how it's possible. 100K I can see... 465K miles on a set of plugs? HUH? GOD FORBID. Ford would be well and truly screwed. Then you really missed the point. First "panthers" come with Michelins... thats premium vendors straight out the factory gate, second, the entire issue is that a "panther" has that kind of range too it. This is what makes Ford look good! And its what draws people to other Ford products. The "panther mystique" of seeming to go on forever is what rubs off on all Ford products ( even the one we know that don't deserve it )! Thats the real big deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingincirclez Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Then you really missed the point. First "panthers" come with Michelins... thats premium vendors straight out the factory gate, second, the entire issue is that a "panther" has that kind of range too it. This is what makes Ford look good! And its what draws people to other Ford products. The "panther mystique" of seeming to go on forever is what rubs off on all Ford products ( even the one we know that don't deserve it )! Thats the real big deal here. No, I didn't miss the point. I don't doubt for a nanosecond that a Panther can run that far. I read all about Matthew4qb's GM a few months ago. I've seen others with over 200 and close to 300K on them. I know the mod can run forever when maintained, and the Panther BOF design is durable and all of that. I actually have a Panther on my "short list" of vehicles to consider... What I DO find hard to believe, is tires that last 160K. Plugs that last 465K!! I realize that this has to be a highway car - note that I didn't question the 9000 mile oil changes. But man, in 465K miles, SOMETHING has to wear out... and wouldln't you'd think it would be your basic "wear and tear" items? Also, Reread my original comment - the "God Forbid" was not meant toward Ford building a car this good, it was in reference to the owner's comment that "Ford should sell them at Wal-Mart". Perish the thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenJ Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Yeah I second what you're saying. I mean I realize I cannot rotate tires on my Marauder due to larger rear tires. I've never gotten better than 8-9k on a set of stock rear tires. Thoose BFG KDWS blow! Great riding tire but they run out of tread fast! Also, plugs that last that long? I don't know about that. This car probably never was flogged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Mostly highway, but still impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnoah Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 i don't know... I had 120K on the goodyears that came stock on my cavalier... and my brother got 100K out of a set of michelins on his escort... with proper alignment and a decent set of tires you would be suprised at how far you can go.. and most of these miles were expressway also, I think that affects it also... I had a set of Uniroyal Tiger paws(junk) on a Buick Rendezvous(people make mistakes) and barely got 36,000 miles out of them. I don't think I've ever been able to get more than 60,000 miles out of a set of anything. If you are only driving in a straight line , maybe? Just a note , I rotate every 5,000! I just bought 2006 Fusion and am wondering how many miles I'll get out of those 45,000 mile Michelin Pilots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecon Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Million mile Dodge. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/31/mil...earns-ceo-chat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocash Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 (edited) Million mile Dodge. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/31/mil...earns-ceo-chat/ LINK "What may be more impressive than the 465,015 miles on the odometer is that Hiner has driven that far without making any major repairs other than replacing a rear wheel bearing at 110,000 miles. He changes the oil every 9,000 miles and has the fluids topped off. He averages 24 miles per gallon driving 75 mph on Oklahoma interstates. The Crown Vic’s 4.6-liter V-8 is still on its original set of plugs." you know it doesnt surprise me to see the mileage this guy has put on his car,see up here in CANADA at STAP where this beauty was built we still believe that QUALITY IS JOB 1.We are proud to build quality vehicles,it makes me proud to see that you are happy with your vehicle,thank you for the positive post Edited September 14, 2006 by gocash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealmrmustang Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Million mile Dodge. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/31/mil...earns-ceo-chat/ No fair... it's a Diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewq4b Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 LINK "What may be more impressive than the 465,015 miles on the odometer is that Hiner has driven that far without making any major repairs other than replacing a rear wheel bearing at 110,000 miles. He changes the oil every 9,000 miles and has the fluids topped off. He averages 24 miles per gallon driving 75 mph on Oklahoma interstates. The Crown Vic’s 4.6-liter V-8 is still on its original set of plugs." This is exactly the kind of press Ford needs now they just have to put a decent wrapper on the damn car and sell more of them. If every one had this kind sucsess with their Ford they would be the best selling car company period. But on the other hand not a big deal really. heck I ,ve seen CV hacks with over 500K miles on them. Mine went over 600K miles be for the tranny let go . And let me tell ya the only reason it did was I drove the ass off that thing. A rarely got more than 30k on set of rubber and yes I use Michelins (A house branded Michelin) And about the same on set of front brakes and use PI carbon metalics. Like I said I drove the ass of that thing I got in to it the other day too see if the car was worth putting a tranny in. Yes I could do it but damn the floor boards are getting thin and the passenger side front spring is busted in 2 places and the passenger side motor mount has completly disintigrated. I think some of the reason for the failed spring and mount are the rough roads here and the curb lanes are especially bad (where I tend to drive and never bother to avoid the pot holes, hey if can not handle few pot holes whats the point ) The driver side engine mount is fractered as well but not totoally broken. Plus it needs a windsheild it kinda looks a road map of greater London. So the grand for the tranny and the few hundred for the windsheild added to the body rot and the peeling clear coat it just does not look like a propsition. The Engine tranny and control wireing will be yanked any way befor it goes to the wreckers. I had always planned to drop the motor and tranny in to a late 60's Galaxie (after a rebuild) and since my car is one of the few with the AOD and not the AODE the swap will be super simple. The one item that has never been outta the car and should have been replaced long ago is the Starter damn thing is still the original. The alt has had 2 sets of brushes and one set of bearings put in it so not sure why the starter is still kicking. Still debating though would love to fix her and drive it till either the body fell off or the engine grenaded. Just to see if I could hit the 1,000,000 Mile mark or 750K mile any ways. I,m sure with a new tranny and springs and motor mounts the car would hold out till 750K befor the body got real bad. The Charger has been so so, have had a few issues some electrical stuff but is a Dodge - Mercedes (every german car that I have owned has had some elec issues) so that was a given, nice car to drive not as fun as the the old GM in the corners the Charger gets upset easly and is not nearly as predicable, ya can not make any large throttle changes while cornering. But that straight line acceleration is awesome. If Ford does redo the CV GM in 2009 and ups the power the Charger will be gone in a heart beat. And a new GM will be in the drive. The one thing I can say is the car has never had an electrical fault of any kind. But I have never had an electrial issue in any panther I owned 465Km in a CV on the hyway is no biggie he should be able to get 1,000,000K miles on it in that type of service befor a major failer. Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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