Posted on 09/17/2024 8:39:57 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
I had a CR-V that got 201K miles before I traded it in for a newer one. The only thing it needed was an alternator. I regretted trading it in and wish I had kept it as a backup. The new CR-V just passed 100K and has been problem free.
On my 2nd Tacoma and outside of routine maintenance and wear/tear items, doubt I have spent a thousand dollars on it since it was bought in 2016.
2010 hybrid Camry and also runs great.
Actual repairs and fixing about 2 thousand dollars. That is not counting the usual maintenance and things like tires.
The problem becomes when the repair is more than the book value of the car.
The Colonel’s Wife is still driving her dad’s 2007 Avalon. Not yet at 100K.
As someone who owned and drove a Honda Civic for 9 years, I can say that the car was so boring, sluggish and numb to drive that it only *felt* like I had it for 200K miles.
Um ... not a sham. Put 280k on the 2004 f150 before getting the next one. It’s a workhorse for me, but it does get regular PMs.
There was a time when the Toyota Tundra would be on this list.
There are 10 and 20 year old Tundras that are still running strong.
But something went drastically wrong with Toyota. They are replacing over 100,000 engines in 2022-2023 models.
We have a Ford F-150, 2021. I love it. Beau’s F-350 has 200K on it, and while it has needed some repairs, it’s mostly been WELDING, as this IS Wisconsin and things tend to rust out up here. ;)
My ‘summer car’ is a 2001 VW Golf with 60K miles on her. I love her, too! Yes, she’s really 25 years old! A few dents and scratches and one hood ‘ding’ from hitting a deer, but I saw him stick the landing and run off. ;)
Had a 1998 Ford Explorer, reached 255,000 miles before we sold it Dec. 2022 for $950, with still...lots of life left in it.
Now own a 2006 Ford Exploer-Eddie Bauer model. Absolutely love it! At 169,000+ miles, it runs perfect and the body inside and out, are in excellent condition.
Also own a 2012 Buick Enclave, currently at 68,000+ miles. In excellent condition, inside and out. Don’t plan on replacing either one.
Surprised no Subarus.
We had excellent results with our “salvage” camry..and our ravs the same.
On an electric vehicle, how many battery replacements would be needed to reach 200,000 miles?
I have a 2021 Chevy Colorado pickup with 12,000 miles on it - never been in the shop !!
;-)
That Camry is made in Georgetown, Kentucky by NON UAW workers.
There are many vehicle models that will never make this list because they tend to be driven harder than the typical commuter car or family van/SUV.
If you’re not a “car guy” and you really just want reliable, and economical and very reasonably comfortable, it is hard to argue that you just go with Toyota or Honda and be done with it. Toyota Taco pickup trucks are ridiculous with how they hold their value.
I see a pattern there.
What about RAVs?
I’m surprised to not see them on the list.
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