Ontario man's van reaches one million kilometres

Marko Intihar of Claremont, Ont., reached one million kilometres on his family’s 2000 Toyota Sienna, nicknamed 'Betsy', which remains on its original engine and transmission.

An Ontario man's family van has passed one million kilometres. Marko Intihar of Claremont, Ont., owns the 2000 Toyota Sienna, nicknamed 'Betsy', and the vehicle has been with the family since new. He filmed the odometer as it turned to 999,999, which is the highest number that display can show. The van still uses its original engine and transmission, and Intihar said his parents logged much of the mileage driving to polka festivals across North America. Key details: - The vehicle is a 2000 Toyota Sienna owned by Marko Intihar of Claremont, Ontario. - The odometer reached 999,999 then continued to one million kilometres; a video was recorded as it turned. - The family calls the van "Betsy," and it has been with the family since it was new. - The engine and transmission are the original drivetrain components. - Intihar said his parents drove many of the miles on road trips to polka festivals in North America. - Consumer Reports cited in the article emphasized routine maintenance, fluid and filter changes, and following the owner's manual for vehicle longevity. Summary: The one million kilometre mark highlights a combination of long-term family use and consistent maintenance. The family says they will "gracefully put her out to pasture," making retirement the planned next step.