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)
I’m both surprised and not surprised that no VW TDIs made any of the lists, and I’m speaking as an owner of one with 328,000 miles on the original engine.
This points up a problem with anyone making buying decisions based on this historical data (unless you use it to buy one of the reported models, used). New production models of historically durable vehicles may have dramatically different life expectancies.
Pre-2009 VW TDI models, for example, were legendary for longevity. But 2009+ (Mark 6) models with the Bosch CP4.1 high pressure fuel pump (google VW TDI HPFP) are subject to catastrophic pump failure, irreversible contamination of the entire fuel system (tank to injectors), that essentially “totals” the vehicle if you can’t get VW to pick up the tab. This issue is why I have not replaced my 2003 Jetta. The jury is still out on the Mark 7’s EA288 engine.
In the specific case of F150s (and I have owned a couple of F100s), if Ford starts using a lot of aluminum, I would have concerns about dissimilar metal problems over time, and only time will tell.
Further, there’s just too darn much fragile computer hardware and software in modern buggies. Keeping them running after the typical end of support life (last sale + 10 years) could be impossible. Cars are turning into cell phones with wheels, and few cell phones seem to have a service life of more than 5 years.
Then again, I had a Dodge Caravan that lasted over 200,000 and another Caravan that had 180,000 on it when I traded it in.
All that said, if I were to acquire a new vehicle, it wouldn't be a Mopar or GM....both owned by Government Motors.
I traded a 1997 Explorer with 180k simply because I was tired of it. The replacement vehicle has 140. I’m driving a company car now so miles on my own will slow considerably. I might get tired of it before it’s worn out too.
I have a 1980 Land Rover Defender with 300,000 VERY hard miles on it, mostly dirt roads. All I ever did was change the oil and put in diesel. Oh, a accelerator cable broke and I fixed it with a paperclip.
I just put in a “new” 200tdi engine not because the engine had problems, but because I wanted more horsepower.
I expect at least another 200,000.
Glad to hear it.
Mine ('01 4.0 liter) has got 189K and I put on 300+ every week.
Has been hit three times (not my fault), goes through snow and mud but still hauls manure and firewood like a youngster.
Our big problem is rust
I’m surprised that the Ford Excursion is not on the list. Mine will hit 270,000 miles this weekend towing the 32’ travel trailer 500+ miles to the Porcupine Mountains.
Although it pains me to do it, we are looking to replace my 1998 Accord, which just turned 185K, with a new Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. The old Honda is not a bad car. We bought it new 17 years ago next week, but it has needed some cash infusions over the past three years. Now, the radiator leaks, the A/C quit this summer, the brakes might need work, and the heat/defrost control panel on the dashboard shuts itself off intermittently. The clear coat has worn off, so the dark green paint underneath looks like black primer. We are planning on keeping the 1999 Sienna minivan. It has 212K on it, but has less problems.
My brother says I should fix the Accord and keep driving it. I’ll let him take that up with my wife....
My 2004 VW Jetta TDi has 176,000 miles still going strong and looks great.
Interesting that the only American-branded sedan in top 10 is Taurus. Ours went over 100K but nowhere near 200K and I’d never buy another. We now have Volvos that drive nearly forever. Maintenance is a tad higher, tho. Still, between longevity and safety, I’ll stick with my ancient Volvo.
So, are all these 200,000 milers with or without repairs. I am very unimpressed by a fleet of work pickups that are all on their 2nd engine and 3rd motor at 200,000. Any car will go a million miles if you just repair it over and over.
How about a list of 200,000 mile cars and trucks that didn’t require major repairs to get their. Most Chevy truck transmissions go out at around 150,000. To me, getting to 200,000 doesn ‘t count if you need major repairs. Any Fiat owner can do that.
We actually have a Prius that has 210,000 miles LOL! And no...the battery hasn’t needed to be replaced.
all my trucks lasted that long....gas or diesel
my land cruiser has 215,000
mercedes last too
Want to be shocked at prices of 10 year-old Accords and Camrys, vs. some 10 year-old Mercedes; check out the prices on Craigslist.
In a number of instances, the asking prices aren’t all that different. Rich people don’t want a 10 year-old luxury car,and the averge person doesn’t want a car that is every expensive to repair and maintain.
My 2006 Pontiac Vibe has 254,000 miles. I drive at least 70 miles a day. Bought it in 2009 with 145,000 miles and have done nothing to it besides brakes, tires, battery, and a couple windshields. Oddly, the thing burns through headlights like crazy. I need one now and I think it’s number 10.
I recently bought a 2007 Acura TL; seems like a pretty good car, 90k on it so far; anyone have any high-mileage experience with Acura?
1990 Mazda 626 - 426,000 when totaled in accident
1998 Ford E-350 Chateau van - 311,000
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback - 242,000
2004 Honda CR-V 214,000
Change the oil & filter regularly, antifreeze & ATF when needed.
Wash the mud, road/beach salt off.
Tighten bolts.
Drive sober & awake.
Had a 1987 Dodge Caravan that went just over 249,000 miles.
Like the Deacon’s Masterpiece, it just blew apart one day and gave up the ghost.
I have a 1976 Chevy Dually 1 ton with almost 350,000 miles on it. Runs just fine.
I also have a daily driver 1979 Buick station wagon with over 205,000 miles on it.
Will NEVER buy a “new” car.
Bought my 2000 F150 XLT 5.4 4x4 new. That was 238,000 miles ago. Regular oil/filter, tranny oil/filter changes and K&N air filter. No major drive train issues, aside from redoing sparkplug holes at 225,000.
Drive daily like you on both work and personal highway, off-road and trailer towing.
Count my lucky stars and bet she’ll see half a million.