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These Are the Cars You Can Trust to Last 200,000 Miles
Better Report ^ | 09/17/2024

Posted on 09/17/2024 8:39:57 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Buying a car is a major investment. Not only does it need to get you safely from point A to point B, but the vehicle should also be reliable for many years. However, rather than determining if a car is “good” by how long it lasts, experts recommend going by how many miles you can accrue on it without encountering any major issues. For example, a car with 100,000 miles in five years that only needed maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, for example) would be considered “better” than a car with 100,000 miles in seven years but needed major repairs.

Here is a list of 12 cars you can trust to last 200,000 miles with just routine maintenance, according to Consumer Reports.

1. Toyota Camry

2. Honda Accord

3. Honda CR-V

4. Toyota Prius

5. Toyota Sienna

6. Ford F-150

7. Toyota Corolla

8. Toyota Highlander

9. Toyota 4Runner

10. Toyota Tacoma

11. Honda Civic

12. Honda Pilot



TOPICS: Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: automotive; cars; mileage; reliability
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To: 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.


21 posted on 09/17/2024 8:56:10 AM PDT by Fish Speaker (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Oh, and, "Let's Go Brandon!")
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To: johniegrad

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.


22 posted on 09/17/2024 8:56:42 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: CodeToad
All cars can get 200,000 if taken care of.

The problem becomes when the repair is more than the book value of the car.

23 posted on 09/17/2024 8:56:46 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: wally_bert

The Colonel’s Wife is still driving her dad’s 2007 Avalon. Not yet at 100K.


24 posted on 09/17/2024 8:57:19 AM PDT by jagusafr ( )
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


25 posted on 09/17/2024 8:57:24 AM PDT by irishjuggler
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To: SeekAndFind

26 posted on 09/17/2024 9:00:08 AM PDT by xoxox
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To: Revel

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.


27 posted on 09/17/2024 9:00:29 AM PDT by Blueflag (To not carry is to choose to be defenseless.)
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To: CodeToad
No, not all. There's some real POS on the road in the last 5 years -- 3 cyl Mitsubishis and such.
28 posted on 09/17/2024 9:01:01 AM PDT by xoxox
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


29 posted on 09/17/2024 9:02:33 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Leaving Abortion up to the States is like Leaving Slavery up to the States.)
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To: SeekAndFind

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. ;)


30 posted on 09/17/2024 9:02:38 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


31 posted on 09/17/2024 9:03:07 AM PDT by nfldgirl ( )
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To: SeekAndFind

Surprised no Subarus.


32 posted on 09/17/2024 9:03:19 AM PDT by deweyfrank (Nobody's Perfect )
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To: wally_bert

We had excellent results with our “salvage” camry..and our ravs the same.


33 posted on 09/17/2024 9:04:02 AM PDT by cherry
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To: SeekAndFind

On an electric vehicle, how many battery replacements would be needed to reach 200,000 miles?


34 posted on 09/17/2024 9:04:23 AM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I have a 2021 Chevy Colorado pickup with 12,000 miles on it - never been in the shop !!

;-)


35 posted on 09/17/2024 9:06:03 AM PDT by ByteMercenary (Cho Bi Dung and KamalHo are not my leaders.)
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To: SeekAndFind

That Camry is made in Georgetown, Kentucky by NON UAW workers.


36 posted on 09/17/2024 9:08:22 AM PDT by hardspunned (Look for the“Putin Stooge” libel, news from Ukraine you’ve gradually grown to trust over 30 months )
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


37 posted on 09/17/2024 9:09:42 AM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


38 posted on 09/17/2024 9:10:29 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (The Democrat breadlines will be gluten-free. )
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To: SeekAndFind

I see a pattern there.

What about RAVs?

I’m surprised to not see them on the list.


39 posted on 09/17/2024 9:10:49 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus”)
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To: Revel
Can you still by a 2WD non-crew-cab truck these days? What is with all these shorty beds and crew-cabs ?

40 posted on 09/17/2024 9:12:17 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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