10 most likely vehicles to hit 200k
#16
03-22-2016, 05:06 AM
The first 100,000 miles should be pretty much smooth sailing for most any vehicle, it's the second 100,000 miles that's all telling of quality and following a strict maintenance cycle except in the case of my 1999 Taurus.
Even after following the owners guide strictly and have all maintenance performed by the dealer, the transmission still crapped out at 145,000 miles. And of course the normal stuff like the blend door actuator, tie rod ends, struts, etc.
Nope, I'm cured. I'm not interested in sinking money into a vehicle beyond routine maintenance.
Even after following the owners guide strictly and have all maintenance performed by the dealer, the transmission still crapped out at 145,000 miles. And of course the normal stuff like the blend door actuator, tie rod ends, struts, etc.
Nope, I'm cured. I'm not interested in sinking money into a vehicle beyond routine maintenance.
#18
03-22-2016, 04:51 PM
I noticed Dodge was strangely absent from that list, though. Could it be because they have trouble making it to the first 100,000, let alone the second hundred? My father just traded in his 2012 Caravan after two major failures in less than a month. First the transmission crapped out, then about 2-3 weeks later, the PCM died. Warranty paid for both repairs, but he traded it because he couldn't trust it anymore. He bought a new 2016 Nissan Frontier. Hope he has better luck with that one.
#19
03-24-2016, 05:14 AM
Mountain Pass
Typical automotive journalists gush over anything made by Honda and Toyota, and only begrudgingly recognize anyone else as producing a quality vehicle. Probably the main reason VW or Audi didn't make the list is because of their current legal battles with the EPA.
I've seen several Ford trucks and Taurus's, usually with the old 3.0 Vulcan that have covered well north of 200k, or 300,000 miles. I have heard of some owners on this site going farther than that. To get half a million miles out of a vehicle obviously takes commitment and dedication. Parts of the country impacted by the rust belt require that dedication on a whole new scale.
I've seen several Ford trucks and Taurus's, usually with the old 3.0 Vulcan that have covered well north of 200k, or 300,000 miles. I have heard of some owners on this site going farther than that. To get half a million miles out of a vehicle obviously takes commitment and dedication. Parts of the country impacted by the rust belt require that dedication on a whole new scale.
dont think they have a clue on longevity since they are in and out
of vehicles so often .
Hondas and Toyotas usually rot out before the driveline dies,how many 1980s models of lets say a Celica do you see on the road ?
Almost zero but youll see a 1984 Chevy driving to work every day for some poor fella and thats because they are easy to keep running and built with good ole US steel.
And now half the Japanese cars are made here and our US cars are made in mexico,canada and who knows where , I think my F150 was made here,need to check
#21
03-24-2016, 06:04 PM
How many automotive journalists run cars for a decade ?
dont think they have a clue on longevity since they are in and out
of vehicles so often .
Hondas and Toyotas usually rot out before the driveline dies,how many 1980s models of lets say a Celica do you see on the road ?
Almost zero but youll see a 1984 Chevy driving to work every day for some poor fella and thats because they are easy to keep running and built with good ole US steel.
And now half the Japanese cars are made here and our US cars are made in mexico,canada and who knows where , I think my F150 was made here,need to check
dont think they have a clue on longevity since they are in and out
of vehicles so often .
Hondas and Toyotas usually rot out before the driveline dies,how many 1980s models of lets say a Celica do you see on the road ?
Almost zero but youll see a 1984 Chevy driving to work every day for some poor fella and thats because they are easy to keep running and built with good ole US steel.
And now half the Japanese cars are made here and our US cars are made in mexico,canada and who knows where , I think my F150 was made here,need to check
Around the rust belt, when was the last time you saw a Toyota that was much more than 10-15 years old, let alone 20-30 years? Speaking of 84 Chevy, I just saw a 84-86 Chevy truck today on my way home from work. Looked pretty solid too for its age. Considering rust's voracious appetite for steel!
#22
03-25-2016, 07:18 AM
Sorta like the joke meme with Toyota issuing a buyback recall for all 1992 cars "because they really should have been traded in by now". Trucks, and many SUVs tend to still look good with age. Sedans from the 90s have a bit of a soulless finish about them. "Who cares if it's just a $100 part, I'd rather trade in and buy something new"
#23
03-28-2016, 05:44 AM
Sorta like the joke meme with Toyota issuing a buyback recall for all 1992 cars "because they really should have been traded in by now". Trucks, and many SUVs tend to still look good with age. Sedans from the 90s have a bit of a soulless finish about them. "Who cares if it's just a $100 part, I'd rather trade in and buy something new"
Toyota Recalls 1993 Camry Due To Fact That Owners Really Should Have Bought Something New By Now - The Onion - America's Finest News Source
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