Longevity question...

[PeterBergin at aol.com]

George, I have 197k on my Avant, bought it with 63k 5 years ago.  I  too can 
say it is the best car I have owned and would have a hard time placing  it 
with something else (possible Allroad).
 
Other than a few minor electrical things that are in op, everything is  
holding up well.  The prior owner had an abnormal amount of maintain (10k  over 
63k), however he was extremely anal with a very fat wallet.
 
At what mileage did you need CV joints and the heater core?   My front boots 
are showing some shallow distress  cracks.