just keep it well maintained and you'll be good i've seen some with 254k

 

There is no certain time or millage an engine will last. Just because one brand or type of engine has gone 300k doesn't mean that every engine of that type/brand will do the same.
It really comes down to how its driven, and maintained. Some KA's have probably ran over 300k and I'm sure many have only seen 100k or less because of abuse or neglect.

 

well actually i dont even own a 240, im kind of in the market. aside from all the usuall tell tail signs of abuse and neglect im just wondering how much the digets on the odometer will play in how much longer the car would potentially last me


the one om looking at on the top of my list is a well maintained driver with just over 140k

 

im kind of in the market. aside from all the usuall tell tail signs of abuse and neglect im just wondering how much the digets on the odometer

I think you need to be more worried about rust... You don't want to buy one with the frame rusted through, although that's something you'll need to worry about with a lot of cars in the 80's-early 90's.

If you bust an engine there are plenty around and plenty of rebuild kits... Find a friend who knows how to fix cars... Get a part time job at a car parts place, learn all you can, etc...

Oh yeah, and lots of 240's odometers break... My 240 shows that I have 56k miles... The odometer turns a little bit when I'm on the back roads... Anything over 35mph and it doesn't move...

 

my hg blew at 115k ish....
but ive seen ppl go about 270k

 

so its a mixed bag huh?

are there any common/usuall problems to look for?

i see alot of threads about headgaskets...

 

only common problems high mileage KA's have are vacuum leaks and bad timing chain brackets...

two easy fixes, and yes they will run forever if well maintained.

 

my stock pooped out at 260,000 in 2006

 

i spun a rod bearing at 165,000 but i definately wasn't kind to mine lol

 

Yeah I popped my headgasket at 160k. As long as you monitor you engine and arn't beating on it daily you should be able to get to 200k. Just watch for failures and fix them before they take over.

 

ok sounds good. thats what i wanted to hear. i know these arent the fastest cars in stock form but if there not an unreliable POS i think i can manage

 

Just don't let anything go unnoticed. If it starts to bogg, idle funny, or feel different.. figure out what the problem is right away. These old motors can handle a decent amount if cared for.

 

rebuilding and swaping motors definatly isnt above and beyond my means but im looking for an everyday car. ive got enough projects for now