I put 15k mi a year on it and change the oil religiously. I heard these cars can last a few hundred thousand miles without any type of major overhaul (transmission, engine rebuild etc) is this true?
It should last 200,000 miles like C7S says, but it also depends on how you drive it. Lots of high power pulls and very short trips will affect the longevity of the car. Also the climate and roads. If you live in a mild climate like So. Calif, then you will not see salt on the roads or sand storms.
The October, 2008 edition of “Excellence” magazine has an article about a Porsche that has been running for 831,000 miles. Two engine rehabs and a repaint. It was a 2.2 liter 1970 911T. The owner changed the oil religiously, and paid close attention to such things as the wheel bearings, etc., that tend to show wear. The magazine is devoted solely to Porsche enthusiasts..
A car can last forever as long as you give it regular matinence and repairs. If you don’t put a lot of stress on the engine and transmission, they should last a few hundred thousand miles like you said. But every car would need some major part for the engine after that period of time. But like I said, if you are kind to the car, then the car could last as long or even longer than 300,000 miles.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
It is the most reliable German car. It should easily last past 200,000 miles.
It should last 200,000 miles like C7S says, but it also depends on how you drive it. Lots of high power pulls and very short trips will affect the longevity of the car. Also the climate and roads. If you live in a mild climate like So. Calif, then you will not see salt on the roads or sand storms.
The October, 2008 edition of “Excellence” magazine has an article about a Porsche that has been running for 831,000 miles. Two engine rehabs and a repaint. It was a 2.2 liter 1970 911T. The owner changed the oil religiously, and paid close attention to such things as the wheel bearings, etc., that tend to show wear. The magazine is devoted solely to Porsche enthusiasts..
A car can last forever as long as you give it regular matinence and repairs. If you don’t put a lot of stress on the engine and transmission, they should last a few hundred thousand miles like you said. But every car would need some major part for the engine after that period of time. But like I said, if you are kind to the car, then the car could last as long or even longer than 300,000 miles.
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The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
i didnt know that, is there another article like that? because i really wanna know more about it
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.