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10,260 C430 sold in 2003

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Old 05-16-17, 10:34 AM
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Default 10,260 C430 sold in 2003

is there any way to determine how many are still on the road?
Old 05-16-17, 12:16 PM
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I have a white 2003 SC. 151k. Needs engine mounts and valve cover gasket replacement. Already did starter, timing belt, water pump, and brake solenoid switch (wasn't going out of park). Also the airbag is replaced per the recall. It was in fair shape so I'm trying to slowly get it back to pristine shape. Would like to replace the stereo at some point. Hubby and I are trying to re do our landscaping so it's slow going on the car.
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Originally Posted by Jadedowl
is there any way to determine how many are still on the road?
no, not really...
Old 05-16-17, 08:04 PM
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You can look at averages but remember, the SC430 is not your average car. So here goes...

I read once that approx. 4% of vehicles leave the road each year (due to accidents, replacement, etc.) so you might think that you can can multiply the years x 4%. Take my 2002 SC430, it's 15 years old x 4% = 60% one might guess 40% remain. But keep in mind, most of the time these cars are not your daily driver like a Honda Accord. So it is probably much higher, like 50%. This is just a guess, of course. And accidents befall all cars and trucks no matter the age.

There was a study done years ago (not sure if it has been updated) that will give you an idea...but remember, this is for your typical Passenger Car and Truck...the SC430 is a different beast. Of course, there is a co-relation between Survivability and Vehicle Age (this was done in the early 2000s)...https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api...ication/809952

All that to say - there is really no way to tell! As they say, there are lies and then there are statistics....

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