Would you like to ask Kyle your automotive questions? He will use his over 30 years of experience with buying, driving, repairing and researching vehicles to answer your questions.

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Featured Automotive Questions and Kyle’s Answers: 

Subject: 1998 Nissan Altima (from Inga T.)

Hello Kyle,

My Nissan shows 187000 miles. It had regular maintenance and it drives great, however, I keep worrying that it may quit on me. I am a senior (70) and recently retired. While still working I traveled about 60 miles per day to and from my work site. Now, I drive very little. At the most, I drive 160 miles for a round trip. I am looking for a good used car but want to wait until spring. In the mean time I will be reading your book: “Drive the Best for the Price”. I would like to visit my son at Fort Leonard Wood but am concerned that the car may not make it. What do you think? Thank you for your attention.

Response:

Hi Thomas,

Will your car make it (I do not know how many miles it is to your son’s)? I cannot predict the future, however, if it is running good around town, it will likely make it. Has it been overheating at all? Has the engine been running smooth?

Before you leave for the trip, I would make certain that the coolant is to the full mark and the oil is up to the full mark (take two quarts of oil in the trunk and add a little oil if needed when you fill up with fuel). Is the automatic transmission fluid up to the full level mark (If you add any transmission fluid make certain that it is the correct type for your Nissan). If you can not check it, a service station or Auto Zone or Advance Parts store (Ask the manager. The manager can also check the other fluids – oil, coolant, power steering, automatic transmission, windshield washer fluid) should for free. The tires should have air at the correct pressure.

The credit card in your wallet also provides some additional assurance. Get started early and drive in the daylight. Be at your son’s or at a motel by dark. Have your son’s number in case you should need to call. Have an extra key for the car in your wallet. Your son should know what days you are driving. A little planning goes a long way!

All the best driving,
Kyle Busch

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Subject: 300zx (from Michael K)

Kyle,

I have had 2 Nissan 300zx’s. I recently purchased a third one (1994) for $11,500.00 which has only 71,000 original miles. The last one that I have had went over 200,000 (still running great) and the first one I drove for 5 years and is still running at over 325,000 miles. Now the question I have is concerning the technology of these Nissan cars…the 300ZX…are they not much more better built than the new cars of today. Also…if you can discuss money…I paid a lot for the 94 which I just purchased but don’t you think it was a better buy than a new car for 18 or $20,000 if I can drive the 300 for at least 5 years? What do you think on the financial choice and the older technology issue.

Michael K.
Jacksonville, N.C.

Response:

Hi Michael,

Good to hear from you! Older car like the 94 300ZX vs. today’s cars? Today’s cars are quite reliable, however, they are expensive and you take a hit on depreciation. The 94 300ZX has most of today’s technology, it has dependability, and character, something that most cars today do not have. My advice is: keep driving what you enjoy driving!

All the best ZX driving,
Kyle Busch

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