OT- Purchases that exceeded your anticipated duration- likely tilted toward us older phques

lousubcap

While enjoying a few (several) ounces of exceptional brown water this PM I had a brain aneurysm and thought I would see how many here have bought something(s) where the anticipated duration (wives ( @RRP ) /husbands excepted) greatly exceeded the projected life-cycle.

Guilty;  two cars- both well past 20 years. And a daily windup watch pushing 42 years (old here for sure).  I never thought the watch would still be my prime time keeper but here we are.  Did I mention I have a lawn??? 

Others??

dharley

I bought a Bunn coffee maker in 2001. The heating plate just went out last week. I have a new one in my Amazon cart, but I just have a cup at home in the morning and take the rest to the hospital in my thermos. I might just leave it be until it doesn't keep the water hot any longer. 

lousubcap

See the above thread posted here.  Clearly a sustained memory loss about the same topic.  Sorry about the rewind. 

Purchases that last a lifetime

stv8r

At the urging of a friend I bought a pair of Bose 501's to anchor my home theater.  That was 1988.  I have re-covered the fabric, but otherwise these still kick ass.  My neighbors can hear walking down the sidewalk when I'm watching a movie

Botch

What brand of watch, @Lousubcap ?  

lousubcap

@Botch-PM response sent. 

kl8ton

dharley said:

I bought a Bunn coffee maker in 2001. The heating plate just went out last week. I have a new one in my Amazon cart, but I just have a cup at home in the morning and take the rest to the hospital in my thermos. I might just leave it be until it doesn't keep the water hot any longer. 

@dharley
Call Bunn.  I 90% guarantee you when you get off the phone with them a new one will be on the way to you.  They have exceptional customer service.  They have sent me 3 new ones over the years. One time I called to see if I could order some plastics because it got beat up on a camping trip during transport.  They wouldn't hear of it, and sent me a new one.  Another time one of my kids put butter on a small plate on top of the Bunn to soften the butter.  It melted, overflowed the plate, and went into the pour over reservoir.  We had unintentional butter coffee.  I ran 50 pots through and still had butter film coming out.  I ran gallons of vinegar through and every pot still smelled like crap and had that "oil slick" on top of it. I called to ask recommendations for getting that out.   Solution: they just sent me a new machine. 

GrillSgt

Bought a new 2008 Acadia in '07 as my farm vehicle. It was a piece of ****, still is. 

billt01

2001 Exmark Lazer 54" deck, purchased in 2001..

Had to put a new Kawasaki V-Twin on it last year from a Kohler, but the bones are still solid.

fishlessman

coming up on 30 years soon with my boat somewhere near 20,000 hours, still the same merc motor, with very little maintenance.  boats worth more than i paid for it.  when i say very little maintenance,  in the last ten years ive just put gas and two stroke in it. when its out of the water this december, theres a worn steering bushing that needs attention and the gas line may need replacement.  i have no idea how this motor is still chugging along

JohnInCarolina

What make and model autos there, Frank?  

I have a pinstripe Brooks Brothers suit that I purchased about 20 years ago now in Chicago.  I’ll never forget getting fitted for that.  The tailor convinced me to add a little slack to the waistline, because in the future I would get bigger there.  He was Italian and had at least 30 years on me, and he used his hands to illustrate what he anticipated would happen to my waistline over time.  I’m glad I listened to the old man because he was right and it somehow still fits.  I still throw it on when I need to look like I know what I’m doing.  

Carolina Q

kl8ton said:

dharley said:

I bought a Bunn coffee maker in 2001. The heating plate just went out last week. I have a new one in my Amazon cart, but I just have a cup at home in the morning and take the rest to the hospital in my thermos. I might just leave it be until it doesn't keep the water hot any longer. 

@dharley
Call Bunn.  I 90% guarantee you when you get off the phone with them a new one will be on the way to you.  They have exceptional customer service.  They have sent me 3 new ones over the years. One time I called to see if I could order some plastics because it got beat up on a camping trip during transport.  They wouldn't hear of it, and sent me a new one.  Another time one of my kids put butter on a small plate on top of the Bunn to soften the butter.  It melted, overflowed the plate, and went into the pour over reservoir.  We had unintentional butter coffee.  I ran 50 pots through and still had butter film coming out.  I ran gallons of vinegar through and every pot still smelled like crap and had that "oil slick" on top of it. I called to ask recommendations for getting that out.   Solution: they just sent me a new machine. 

You guys are better at this than I am. The light on the hot plate switch stopped working on my Bunn and shortly afterward, it developed a leak. I called to buy parts. They said they would send me a free gasket to stop the leak, but refused to send a new switch (free or otherwise). Said their UL rating would get pulled if they allowed owners to do electrical repairs. No mention of sending a new one.

The gasket stopped the leak and I found a parts place that had an exact replacement for the switch. A new coffee maker would have been easier!

GATraveller

I was gifted a Black & Decker HS80 Vegetable/Rice Steamer for graduation back in 1991.  Thing has been a work horse ever since with no issues.  Go figure.

fishlessman

i found a bottle opener in a church basement over 40 years ago. its been in my pocket ever since hardly used at all.

SSQUAL612

fishlessman said:

i found a bottle opener in a church basement over 40 years ago. its been in my pocket ever since hardly used at all.

Care to fill us in on who...I mean what you were doing in a church basement?

fishlessman

SSQUAL612 said:

fishlessman said:

i found a bottle opener in a church basement over 40 years ago. its been in my pocket ever since hardly used at all.

Care to fill us in on who...I mean what you were doing in a church basement?

the story would not be complete if i didnt mention i was 15 years old putting in a hot water heating system and i had just drilled a hole thru a wall for some piping and that pilot drill went thru the wall, along a shelf and thru maybe 8 to 10 bibles....ooops  putting the hole in holy bibles

HeavyG

My Leitz Trinovids are going on 40 years and still good as new.

GATraveller

I have a few pair of underwear that have been around since the Reagan administration.

WeberWho

I got this heaping pile of ..... from my mother in law. A 2001 Chevy Lumina. Actually it's awesome! She was going to have someone pick it up and send it to the junkyard. Not on my watch. I said hold that thought. I found near new wheels/tires on Craigslist for around $100. I spent under $100 for new disc and pads that I put in. The turn signal switch went out that I ended up replacing. Other than that it's been 100% reliable. Going on 20,000 miles since we've had it as a spare vehicle. Perfect winter beater. Park it where ever you want. Not a worry in the world about scratching, denting, or starting it on fire. Hell, I throw lumber across the hood for a workbench. Has back seats unlike my truck. My wife was pulled over in a work zone and was looking at a $300 ticket. Officer goes, "You probably could use the money elsewhere". It's great. Saves on wear and tear on our cars running errands. 

Legume

WeberWho said:

I got this heaping pile of ..... from my mother in law. A 2001 Chevy Lumina. Actually it's awesome! She was going to have someone pick it up and send it to the junkyard. Not on my watch. I said hold that thought. I found near new wheels/tires on Craigslist for around $100. I spent under $100 for new disc and pads that I put in. The turn signal switch went out that I ended up replacing. Other than that it's been 100% reliable. Going on 20,000 miles since we've had it as a spare vehicle. Perfect winter beater. Park it where ever you want. Not a worry in the world about scratching, denting, or starting it on fire. Hell, I throw lumber across the hood for a workbench. Has back seats unlike my truck. My wife was pulled over in a work zone and was looking at a $300 ticket. Officer goes, "You probably could use the money elsewhere". It's great. Saves on wear and tear on our cars running errands. 

That thing needs 22” rims

WeberWho

Legume said:

WeberWho said:

I got this heaping pile of ..... from my mother in law. A 2001 Chevy Lumina. Actually it's awesome! She was going to have someone pick it up and send it to the junkyard. Not on my watch. I said hold that thought. I found near new wheels/tires on Craigslist for around $100. I spent under $100 for new disc and pads that I put in. The turn signal switch went out that I ended up replacing. Other than that it's been 100% reliable. Going on 20,000 miles since we've had it as a spare vehicle. Perfect winter beater. Park it where ever you want. Not a worry in the world about scratching, denting, or starting it on fire. Hell, I throw lumber across the hood for a workbench. Has back seats unlike my truck. My wife was pulled over in a work zone and was looking at a $300 ticket. Officer goes, "You probably could use the money elsewhere". It's great. Saves on wear and tear on our cars running errands. 

That thing needs 22” rims

Maybe some spinner rims and a lift. Maybe a sweet sound system from Target or Walmart 

DoubleEgger

Legume said:

WeberWho said:

I got this heaping pile of ..... from my mother in law. A 2001 Chevy Lumina. Actually it's awesome! She was going to have someone pick it up and send it to the junkyard. Not on my watch. I said hold that thought. I found near new wheels/tires on Craigslist for around $100. I spent under $100 for new disc and pads that I put in. The turn signal switch went out that I ended up replacing. Other than that it's been 100% reliable. Going on 20,000 miles since we've had it as a spare vehicle. Perfect winter beater. Park it where ever you want. Not a worry in the world about scratching, denting, or starting it on fire. Hell, I throw lumber across the hood for a workbench. Has back seats unlike my truck. My wife was pulled over in a work zone and was looking at a $300 ticket. Officer goes, "You probably could use the money elsewhere". It's great. Saves on wear and tear on our cars running errands. 

That thing needs 22” rims

and a lime green sparkly paint job 

DoubleEgger

This is a straight up baller here. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hCj-vHV7RNM

frazzdaddy

stv8r said:

At the urging of a friend I bought a pair of Bose 501's to anchor my home theater.  That was 1988.  I have re-covered the fabric, but otherwise these still kick ass.  My neighbors can hear walking down the sidewalk when I'm watching a movie

Same story but with KEF speakers purchased in 1991. Still audiophile quality sound. I also inherited my grandfathers electric shoe polisher/buffer purchased in the early 60's. Still going strong.

GATraveller

DoubleEgger said:

This is a straight up baller here. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hCj-vHV7RNM

All day long here on the Wess Side of the A T L

GrillSgt

frazzdaddy said:

stv8r said:

At the urging of a friend I bought a pair of Bose 501's to anchor my home theater.  That was 1988.  I have re-covered the fabric, but otherwise these still kick ass.  My neighbors can hear walking down the sidewalk when I'm watching a movie

Same story but with KEF speakers purchased in 1991. Still audiophile quality sound. I also inherited my grandfathers electric shoe polisher/buffer purchased in the early 60's. Still going strong.

I have a pair of KEF bookshelves from early to mid 80s. They are sweet. Been packed up since we moved 2 years ago, maybe I will look for them this weekend. 

dharley

kl8ton said:

dharley said:

I bought a Bunn coffee maker in 2001. The heating plate just went out last week. I have a new one in my Amazon cart, but I just have a cup at home in the morning and take the rest to the hospital in my thermos. I might just leave it be until it doesn't keep the water hot any longer. 

@dharley
Call Bunn.  I 90% guarantee you when you get off the phone with them a new one will be on the way to you.  They have exceptional customer service.  They have sent me 3 new ones over the years. One time I called to see if I could order some plastics because it got beat up on a camping trip during transport.  They wouldn't hear of it, and sent me a new one.  Another time one of my kids put butter on a small plate on top of the Bunn to soften the butter.  It melted, overflowed the plate, and went into the pour over reservoir.  We had unintentional butter coffee.  I ran 50 pots through and still had butter film coming out.  I ran gallons of vinegar through and every pot still smelled like crap and had that "oil slick" on top of it. I called to ask recommendations for getting that out.   Solution: they just sent me a new machine. 

Thanks, brother. I'll give them a call.

Thatgrimguy

I put a perforated film with advertising on the front sun facing glass of our dealership. 5 years later it looked as good as the day it went in, (I expected a year before fading or curling) I only swapped it out because I was ready for a new message.

Thatgrimguy

I also have a mechanical pencil that I've had since high school. Still works like a champ 20 years later.

BobDanger

2003 XR100R dirt bike...Went thru 2 boys...can’t be killed!  Lots of chains and sprockets, couple of tires...fricken bullet proof.

BugFreak72

Back in the 80s my father bought me a gokart that I promptly beat to hell as most kids would. It was later given to a neighbor who let their kid run it for a couple years before selling it to a friend. They let their two boys run it for a few years then it sat. I purchased it back and now me and my kids ride it. Many new tires and chains but same B&S 5hp motor. Considering the newer karts I've bought can't stay running for more than a couple months without breaking something my original has lived well past expectations.