I have a stock '04 Xa with a 5spd manual transmission. Stock as the day it was born. I just passed the 50,000 mile mark without any need for repair. Are there any figures as to when major wear issues will develope?

The old rule of thumb for an American car was to trade it at 50,000 miles. My two Chrylser T&C mini vans both died at 70,000 (auto trans).

Any life expectancy figures out there?

Tnx,
Theo

 

There is repair and then there is maintenance. You will need a clutch before 100,000 and you will need a timing belt change soon. I think with proper maintenance you should get 150,000 to 200,000. Oil changes are crucial.

 

The xa/xb/echo/yaris don't have timing belts, they are chain. My 00 echo has 150K on it and the clutch is still strong. Since I don't drive like an ___...
92K -waterpump
100K - spark plugs (that's what they are rated for)
140K - AC clutch and pully
that's about it and not too shabby for salty NE weather.