Maine man's car goes 1 million miles

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SACO — Joe LoCicero’s 1990 Honda Accord slipped into a parking spot in front of City Hall with its engine purring, much as it did two decades ago after it rolled off the assembly line in Marysville, Ohio.

The town of Norway resident was honored with a surprise parade and given a 2012 Accord on Sunday afternoon after racking up more than 1 million miles on his trusted older model, nicknamed “True Blue” for its light-blue exterior.

LoCicero, 53, is the first person documented by the car manufacturer to have driven a Honda to the million-mile mark, according to a company spokeswoman.

“If you listen carefully, she’s getting old,” LoCicero said. “But it’s been an amazing ride.”

Known as “Million Mile Joe” through a recent advertising and web campaign, LoCicero is a master auto technician who travels throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont inspecting vehicles for warranty claims and lease terms.

Honda and Darling Auto Group sponsored the parade down Main Street, which featured marching bands from Westbrook High School and Saco Middle School and varsity cheerleaders from Biddeford High School.

“Joe is a testament to what you can do if you maintain your car,” said Ron Russell, Darling’s director of operations in Bangor. “Thankfully, not many people do it or we’d be out of business.”

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They should give him a new Honda for free :D

Wouldn't that go against the spirit of the occasion somewhat?

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"“Joe is a testament to what you can do if you maintain your car,” said Ron Russell, Darling’s director of operations in Bangor. “Thankfully, not many people do it or we’d be out of business.”"

DOUBLE KILL. :D

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A few years ago there was a guy whos VW Passat did 1 million miles, and VW offered him a brand new car and he turned it down saying his current one was running fine etc

However I would of accepted the new one still, then start a new clock! 1m is a good milestone to leave it at

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My first car was a 88' Accord. She died at 265,000 miles after the wheel nuts rusted into dust (Michigan winters) and I neglected to change the oil for 36,000 miles. My new(est) car is a 2008 Civic Hybrid, which has 112,000 miles and has had no issues... Even after getting rear ended last Friday :(

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