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
For the past few years, Japanese car models have topped the Consumer Reports’ most trusted vehicle list. This year’s list, however, features one American-made car: the Ford F-150. This full-sized pick-up truck is best for those who have to move heavy, big equipment as part of their work or day-to-day life. While the car is also the lightest in the Ford F-series, it can still hold a payload of up to 1,000 pounds.
Honda is a favorite brand because their cars are incredibly durable inside and out. Four Honda models made this year’s list: the Pilot, CR-V, Civic, and Accord. The Pilot is a modern SUV with three rows, perfect for a large family on the go. The CR-V is also a popular mid-size SUV — Honda sold more than 238,00 units in 2022 alone. The Civic and Accord are sedans ideal for people looking for a safe vehicle on a budget.
Have 1976 1 ton 4 speed 454 Chevy truck: 348,000 miles ++
Have 1979 Buick wagon with 403 Olds engine= 223,000 ++ miles
Bought Pontiac wagon in Feb 1965—sold it 30 + years later with OVER 444,000 miles on it.
NO COMPUTERS
American workers but Japanese management. Even if the managers are American, the suits in Nippon make sure the factories are run using Japanese management principles.
DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE BLUE BOOK.
THE HIGH COST OF A NEW VEHICLE/REGISTRATION/INSURANCE is worse.
The original Toyota trucks with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engines will run for 400K. Even if the frame rusts out they can be sold overseas. I had an 1988. I sold it in 1999 when I bought a new Tacoma. I had two guys that wanted to buy it and send it to Asia and Central America.
I sold the 99 Tacoma back to Toyota in 2012 for KBB full retail times 1.5 = $14.5K for a 13 year old pickup.
I rolled that into the 2012 Tacoma double cab long bed I drive today. It is going into the shop in two days to replace the smog pump for the second time. The first time six years ago Toyota replace it for free. This time I have to pay. This is the first money I have spent on this truck that was not normal wear items.
My wife and son both drive #3 on the list: a Honda CRV.
My 2001 2WD Chevy Blazer has 307k miles, and is all original except for the radiator, water pump, heater core, starter, and drive shaft u-joints.
They all need brakes, tires, and batteries replaced at times.
RAM trucks decided to put GERMAN DIESEL ENGINES in -—NOT AMERICAN ENGINES.
OVER 100,000 were sitting at dealerships waiting for NEW engines-—FOR MANY, MANY MONTHS.
BROKEN CRANKSHAFTS
HAD TO BE BAD FORGING
REALLY STUPID
NOW-—RUMORS ABOUND THAT RAM IS GOING TO BE SOLD TO CHINA
Agree, I would not count those either. I would also not count spark plugs, cracked windshields. etc.
The Jeep Cherokee XJ is an exception. Simplicity and longevity.
Have you replaced the Smog Pump(Air Injection Recirculation pump) and the Diverter Air management valve on your Tacoma?
My 2012 had it replaced for free by Toyota in 2019. Even though it was over 60K miles. Two weeks ago the Check Engine Light and the Traction Control light both came on. Checked the gas cap and disconnected the negative battery. It went out for a day or two then came back. I went to Autozone and had it tested. Smog Pump and Diverter Valve came up in the codes.
This will be the first money I ever put into this truck other than gas, oil, wipers, tires. I just replaced the front brakes last year.
Surprised no Subarus.
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When the average Subaru needs a $3,000 head gasket replacement before 100,000 miles - there really is no surprise why it isn’t on the list.
(and yes - here is where you say yours never need one.)
My 01 tundra just turned 201000 mi..still runs great.
Some of those “Japanese” cars are made by Americans in these United States.
Back in the day we used to call Jap cars “Rice Rockets”...
I’m on my second Honda CRV. I kept my first one for 7 years and in 2006 purchased my current vehicle. Nothing major has ever gone wrong. Mr. GG2 changes the Tires, oil, the brake pads and put a new serpentine belt on a couple of years ago. We’re getting ready to trade his 2003 Dodge Ram for a new small truck and keep the CRV forever.
Well yeah. That model was last made in 2001!
Now most Jeeps are just rebadged Fiats. (pity)
Ya wanna sell it?
23 years old, but I’ll give ya $5,000 for it.
I purchased a 2024 Honda Accord EX last November (no.2 on the list),non-EV, non-hybrid and so far, it’s the best riding car I’ve ever had, better than my 2014 Mercedes C350 which I also had purchased new.
Those are still original.
I have an Audi diesel. It’s a very good TDI engine 40+ MPG highway. I expect it to go well beyond 200k. Keeping up on maintenance and changing the oil regularly is the ticket.
I’ve got a 2006 2500 with the 5.9l Cummins only 159k on it. Best truck I’ve ever had.
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