From the article:
Posted on 10/03/2014 7:27:35 AM PDT by blam
Alex Davies
October 3, 2014
If you're going to buy a new or used car, it's good to know that it's not going to break down after a few thousand miles. Even better is knowing that it'll have a good shot at crossing the 200,000 mile mark.
To find the vehicles mostly likely to reach that milestone, iSeeCars, which helps shoppers find good deals on used cars, analyzed listings for 30 million used vehicles from the past year.
Turns out that if you want to go the distance, your best choice is the Ford F-250, followed by the Chevy Silverado 2500HD. If you want an SUV that will hit 200,000 miles, take the Chevy Suburban. For a regular car, take the Honda Accord.
The trucks on the list are pretty big. So it's worth noting that there's a trend in the auto industry toward crafting pickups that are lighter in weight. Does that mean these trucks won't last as long, as aluminum replaces steel in their construction? That remains to be seen. But the bottom line right now is that when it comes to vehicles, a big old heavy truck is where you should go.
Obviously, there are some practicality issues to deal with. Not everybody needs a Ford F-250, a truck designed to absorb some punishment and do things like haul around large boats.
The iSeeCars data shows what percentage of each kind of car has 200,000 miles or more on the odometer, by model. So the chart below shows that 4.2% of Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks listed for sale have already driven more than 200,000 miles.
Here are the top 20 longest-lasting vehicles:
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Oh, you'll get to see the dogs too.
One (suprising) stat that I read recently is that the Ford F-150 truck accounts for 4% of all vehicle sales worldwide.
When I was in my early 20's, I worked at the Ford plant in Freemont, California making Ford F-150's...that job lasted five weeks till the union guys ran me off for working to hard. (no kidding)
My Dodge is at a little over 141,00 so far!
My 1976 Toyota Corolla has 237,000 miles on it when I got rid of it.
Mrs. Bears started having babies, and a two-door coupe just wouldn’t work anymore.
Most modern vehicles go more than 200,000 miles.
Yep...I have over 200000 miles on my ranger and I treat it like a brute.
I have driven 4 2500HD Silverado’s 250,000 plus without a single repair other than brakes and tires..., working on 2 more right now, one has 70k the other is new.
My first car was a 1991 Dodge Shadow. It had over 262K before I finally got rid of it. My current car is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. It currently has 210K and I am going for 300K before I buy my next car.
Bottom line: you take care of your car with regular maintenance and it will take care of you.
I own a Silverado 2500HD.
Apart from rear brake lines that mysteriously rusted away (I’ve NEVER had rusty brake lines on a vehicle before- ever) it is showing every sign that it will last well over 200,000 miles.
99 Grand Prix 175,000 miles and climbing.
My roaring XJ6 is kind of like a Camry or an Accord that way except that it has taken me to 200,000 miles in ear-to-ear-grinning beauty, comfort, and power.
Not mine--but very similar
Meh. Our 2001 Chrysler 300m had 185k on it when we traded it in on the FRS. It was still running very strong.
I believe all cars sold in the US today will go 200,000 miles if you take care of them. It’s one thing technology has given us in cars: reliability.
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Are these the diesel models? I imagine so.
Mrs. Racer and I own a fleet repair facility in North Dakota, and I would say that the information in the article is supported by what I see here. Most units in our shop are Ford F250-F550, and they just seem to keep going. As for personal experience...Our 2000 Ford Excursion with the 6.8L V10 gas motor will turn 250,000 miles before the next oil change and is still running strong!
I just sold this one... New owner is still driving it. You got some catching up to do ;)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0p8me59hzk40g0v/2014-06-07%2012.19.06.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vm652xfdtv9j8u8/2014-06-07%2012.20.26.jpg?dl=0
I replaced it with a spring chicken.. It’s still a GM.. I wanted a ford/toyota but this one presented it’s self for a few hundred bucks and was drivable (put 500 in to repairs)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6g34nduttjwo91u/2014-08-01%2012.23.18.jpg?dl=0
Both vans have more than paid for themselves.
My 1995 Toyota Camry has just over 271,000 miles on it. I got it at 238,000 and my mechanic said I could put another 100,000 on it. Awesome vehicle!
Most modern vehicles go more than 200,000 miles.
I think it’s kinda funny that I bought a 1963 rambler in 1970 as my first car. I got it pretty cheap because it was considered both old and high mileage. It was 7 years old and had 64,000 miles on it.
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