Forbes Picks These As The Best Cars To Go Over 250,000 Miles - What Would You Add To The List?

Forbes Picks These As The Best Cars To Go Over 250,000 Miles - What Would You Add To The List?

Whether by necessity or choice, U.S. motorists are holding onto their cars for longer than ever, with the age of the average vehicle on the road at a record-high 10.8 years, according to the research company R.L. Polk in Southfield Mich. By comparison, the average life expectancy of a new car in 1930 was a scant 6.75 years. Fortunately, today’s cars are more than up to the task of going the distance.

“Owners who keep their vehicles beyond the manufacturer’s warranty period are able to have greater peace of mind that vehicles are becoming increasingly more dependable,” says David Sargent, vice president of global automotive at J.D. Power and Associates.

How long can a typical car or truck last these days?


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monstermonster - 3/29/2013 3:30:06 PM
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Almost all cars can reach up to 250k miles with proper care and gentle driving. The golden question should be which car can reach 250k with least or minimum maintenance.
First I would put most of the SUV in the list. They can all easily reach over 250k.
As far a cars, I see they forgot to add Honda Accord or Nissan Maxima. I don't have too much experience with German cars but i am sure some of them can easily do so many miles and much more.


dlindlin - 3/29/2013 9:44:47 PM
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I can see you don't have experience w/ German cars. It'll go to 250K if you are willing to spend $1-2K each year on it after warranty. The whole car pretty much will be brand new by time it reaches 250K.

That's why people lease them, rather than buy them.


MonopolyMonopoly - 3/30/2013 4:06:22 PM
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@ — dlin

Exactly! Doubtful one would even make it out of their lease term without racking up numerous repairs or incurring major issues with the majority of German automobiles.


MonopolyMonopoly - 3/30/2013 4:11:13 PM
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"occuring"


hdbuhdbu - 3/29/2013 4:17:59 PM
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They forgot to mention the article was sponsored by Toyota.


ThegeekThegeek - 3/29/2013 8:40:41 PM
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hdbu, you are very ignorant. You are intellectually lacking indeed. I might throw in there that you are also very jealous. But did I actually see a GOVERNMENT MOTORS vehicle in there? YES, I DID!!!!! Wow, the CheapestHeapEverViewedYet Avalanche was in there!!!! I actually saw a couple of Honda and a Mazda in there. You cannot understand or comprehend that Toyota still makes the most reliable and highest quality vehicles. Would Toyota sponsor something where they featured a Government Motors vehicle and Hondas and Mazda? If you can at least try to understand why Toyota is the number one manufacturer in the world? Why do think that is so? But alas, jealousy is very strong in those who love Government Motors or whatever vehicles you thought should be in that list. Wwoowwww.


hdbuhdbu - 3/29/2013 11:50:41 PM
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Thegeek,

wow. Serious much? LOL easy there buddy. Maybe a lightened sense of humor would help. Why get so wound up buy a comment?

Careful with your judgements. 1) I own a Toyota. 2) I'm a medical student.

Wow indeed, my friend.


USNA1999USNA1999 - 3/30/2013 4:48:41 AM
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Who wants to keep a car for that long? With the average car on the road being 11 years old and the average miles driven per year is 15k why keep a car up to $250k? I guess if you are on a budget but for god's sake, 250 k?


800over800over - 3/30/2013 10:54:50 AM
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Umm....no where does it say that one owner has to own them for the whole 250k. I guess this is another article that causes consternation for you...but try a little harder to find fault.


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