New member! 195k on 2006 Vibe. Question

[powervibe]

I am a new member of the forum. Thanks
for answering my question! I love my 2006 Vibe.
I am the original owner. I've babied it, with oil
changes, tires, tranny fluid, antifreeze, plugs...
all at the right intervals. At 195k I want to drive
it 2 more years...I do about 24k miles mostly
highway a year. Just replaced serp belt, tires,
battery, tranny and antifreeze fluids.
I have original struts/shocks, alternator,
thermostat, and most other parts original
Question: does anybody have a Vibe with appx
250k miles? Have you replaced struts/shocks
and alternator? Any other suggestions what
additional maintenance I should be doing to
extend the car to 250k?
Many thanks again! Power vibe.

[vibenvy]

Welcome to GenVibe! Glad you found us! It's great to hear that you've had your Vibe for quite some time and are so happy with it. I know they are plenty of owners on here who have 200,000+, even 300,000+ miles on their Vibes with no major issues. Unfortunately, I can't really help out with any of your maintenance questions since our Vibes are 2009s, but I'm sure someone will chime in eventually with more info for you. Post a picture or two of your Vibe when you get a chance. We love pictures around here !

[vibrologist]

Welcome, powervibe!
195K on original struts is amazing! I don't think I would replace my struts if they worked that long already and the day of selling it comes near. New struts may help in getting is sold, but I seriously doubt that you would get half of the expense back. Financially it would make more sense to keep that money for the replacement vehicle.
Keep us posted.

[Hope2BuyVibeTomorrow]

Congrats !!

[SeattleJeremy]

Welcome to GenVibe! It's quite a feat to have 195k miles on the stock struts. The ride quality got too squishy for my taste around 130k miles, and replaced them. They are a wear item, so if they are blown, or are bouncy, replace them.

The Alternator does not have a replacement cycle, it does not need to be replaced unless it's gone bad. I too have replaced the battery, but no issues with the Alt so far. For reference my 06 Vibe has 185k miles

[tpollauf]

A little late here but ... Welcome to GenVibe! Pictures soon I hope.

[Nasmfell]

Hi Powervibe, welcome.