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Rodney Boyle with '84 Holden Gemini and new Astra diesel

Rodney Boyle of Queensland, Australia had been driving his 1984 Holden Gemini diesel for 22 years, during which he has amassed a staggering 1.4 million kilometers (869,000+ miles) on the odometer. In addition to being reliable -- the car saw very few major repairs in its lifetime of service -- the old Gemini averaged around 54 miles per gallon for him.

Boyle had no intention of retiring his old car anytime soon, but when he saw that Holden was releasing a diesel version of the Astra, he went to his local dealership and reserved one. Recently, he took delivery of the car, a white Astra CDTi, which he says is getting a respectable 44 mpg so far.

And what of the Gemini? It's being retired, but it won't leave Boyle's possession. After 22 years, there's a history and a bond there that the Aussie won't simply toss aside. Besides, a good reliable car is something you never want to willingly get rid of, even if it's 22 years old.

(Release after the jump)

[Source: GM/Holden]

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