Posted on 06/28/2019 4:07:48 AM PDT by C19fan
The average age of cars and trucks in the U.S. has hit a record 11.8 years, as better quality and technology allows people to keep them on the road longer. The 2019 figures from data provider IHS Markit show that the rate of increase is slowing, but the average age is still expected to go over 12 years early in the next decade. The average age is up 0.1 years from 2018. People are feeling comfortable keeping vehicles longer because they’re built better than in the past, said IHS Markit Director of Global Automotive Aftermarket Mark Seng. “The quality is higher, lasting longer, withstanding the weather,” Seng said.
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In rural Texas, they are not an option. I have a local tire shop 18 miles away who is now set up to do the repairs. The 2 more local shops are not.
Thanks for the info. I still don’t like the car companies motives. But it is what it is.
Get yourself a used camry and drive it til it throws a rod.
I’ll be selling my 2008 Nissan Rogue in July. It has under 130,000 miles and still runs well but I am leaving the country. Title is clean. Private mail me if interested.
Scotty Kilmer has saved me thousands of dollars by showing me how to fix things on my cars.
They are retired police vehicles, and I had to fix wear and tear items on both, but they now run perfectly and I love driving them.
Piker.
My '07 has 185,000 on the clock.
“Quality cars now are built to last. “
My 2001 Tahoe has 240k+ on it. Still runs like a top.
It rattles and burns a little oil, but runs strong. 5th set of tires on it now.
I’ve not even replaced the spark plugs.
I’m astounded and amazed.
Built in Wisconsin.
LOL, my husband’s GMC has had two replaced. I’m lucky so far with only one. It could be worse. Not many 20-year old trucks with this many miles are still as good as this one. :-)
As long as repairs are kept in check, no reason not to keep older cars. As we downsized with kids moving out, they got the Old car for a well below Kelly Blue Book price. And I made them pay it. 1 is now near 30 yrs old, grandson now has it. The other youngest son drove his till it got to costly to repair, but Plymouth vans were not all that great.
Eldest now has my Old Corolla, and making payments on it. His son has the first old 1. He has to pay car ins and keep the stick shift working. Guess what they are all pre Chips. They will run if a EMP hit. Your new gadget car won’t.
We have a low mileage Equinox and a new Malibu with the bells and whistles, as seniors we needed some assistance with vision, hearing, and better mileage. But we paid it off in 6 months. Got all kinds of incentives and rebates. Even got 1 minus that hated Sun Roof.
1985 Volvo 850 Wagon. Baby!
You should have told them to bypass it not replace it.
Jeeps & good gas mileage don’t go together. You’d have thought that would have been corrected during the Daimler lash-up.
So, how much did you want for it?
My four month old F150 has almost 17000 miles. Gotta get you driving more.
It’s a company car and I’ve been doing some extensive travel.
My kids cars are 2003,2004, 2004 and 2009
My Wife’s ES300 Lexus is 15 years old.
My Honda Ridge-line went on sale in March 2005 as a 2006 model year vehicle.
They have minimal electronic gear and require one oil change a year and rotation of tires. Big 5 does that at a reasonable price.
Batteries last 3-4 years.
With good driving records our total yearly insurance bills are minimal.
California keeps jacking up registration fees, however, compared to newer models our fees are minimal.
One of our adult sons got an early inheritance of our OJ Simpson Bronco ten+ years ago. Every 3-4 years new tires and a new battery. He just spent $1200 for a minor overhaul. He had it detailed last week, and the two amigos, who detailed it, got into a bidding war if he decides to sell it.
The owner of the Ford dealership where he has it serviced has a standing offer of $1000 over any other offer if he decides to sell. One of his bosses has an even better deal.
I keep my cars so long I’ve never sold one for more than. $1000
AT&T does the same thing. I think all carriers do.
Rev up your engines!
My Chevy truck is 82 years old. I have no idea how many miles she has under her belt. I too get lots of offers to buy. Maybe one day but I’m having too much fun to get rid of her just yet.
“Guess what they are all pre Chips. They will run if a EMP hit. Your new gadget car won’t.”
A buddy of mine bought a beautiful wooden inboard/outboard runabout (boat) for his lake house. Had a small Chevy V8 in it that mysteriously died after the run down from the marina after winterization. I thought about it for 5 minutes and asked, “points & condenser?” He smacked his forehead and we replaces those after a brief phone search. Started right up. Gotta remember that shade tree mechanic stuff from when I was a kid!
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