These Are The Cars People Keep For 15 Years
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Wow, that's quite the endorsement of the Honda family and Toyota owning the Top 12 spots on the list. Oddly enough, I've never owned a Toyota. Had a couple Accords though and will probably go back for another.
I would've thought there'd be a couple more "common" pickup trucks on the list (Silverado/Sierra, F150, Ram).
I would've thought there'd be a couple more "common" pickup trucks on the list (Silverado/Sierra, F150, Ram).
mAlice
professional daydreamer
I had my Z3 for 14 years. I only got rid of it because I needed a baby mover.
glhs837
Power with Control
I think the pickup thing is that while folks but the crap out of them new, they also trade them or sell them before that 15 year mark is reached. Daughter loves her 2007 Fit she bought used. Plans to buy a newer Civic I think. A bit too "normal" for my taste, but it's a darn nice transportation appliance. Coworker let me test drive her new Civic a few weeks back. Was a great car. Not my cup of tea, but perfectly good. With her permission, took a sweeping corner a little "hot", by which I mean maybe we hit .5g
Was nice and stable and tracked well. She was startled, said she would never take a corner that fast I wouldn't ever buy one myself but would recommend them to folks who view driving as a chore.
My surprise is the Grand Cherokee is not on that list. My '95 which I bought used in '98-99 has been rock solid. I guess I was lucky.
Or my '78 Bronco that I've had since 1992...
glhs837
Power with Control
Speaks to my point about the trucks. I'm pretty sure this data is based on new vehicle registrations kept active by that original purchaser. Your new truck guys that keep them 15 years are far outstripped by the new truck every 3-5 years, while your buy a used truck in the 3-5 year old range folks are the folks that keep them for 15-20 years.
OldHillcrestGuy
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WOW I have 2 of the top 3 vehicles listed. I have a Toyota Highlander that I bought new in 2005, has 123,000 miles and is my go to vehicle, Mr.Dependable. One of my other rides is a 2006 Toyota Tundra with 60,000 miles that I bought used in Feb 2009, when it had about 25,000 miles. Also have 2009 Corolla with 90,000 that's not on the list. Have had no major problems from my Toyota's, but several from my 2002 Grand Prix and 2003 T-Bird that are now fixed.
Before I got my first Toyota, I had Subaru's for over 19 years with no problems.
Before I got my first Toyota, I had Subaru's for over 19 years with no problems.
My missus recently did a bunch of research in to what to get to replace her nearly worn out Murano and the Rav4 ended up at the top of her list. Honda CRV was #2.
My 1996 Ranger just keeps on keeping on with almost 250k on it, a bit beat up from all the work I've done with it, and the best vehicle I've ever owned. My 2010 F150 will carry on to similar numbers, and outside of a minor scratch and a small ding or two, looks like new both inside and out. .
littlelady
God bless the USA
I was wondering why Toyota 4Runner wasn’t on the OP list. I see it is on your lists. We have 2003 4Runner; that makes it 15 years old. It has never given us a day of trouble; just usual maintenance. Our mechanic would say the motor and mecnical parts would way outlast the body of the car.
PeoplesElbow
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I believe this list is from when they are bought new, so you have to be the original owner for it to count.
Probably why it says "cars" and not "vehicles".