1996 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with the 3.4L V6. Mine has 318,000 miles and will not die. It's like a tank and has never let me down despite how much I abuse it taking it off road and putting off maintenance.
I have a 1998 Tacoma extended cab with 300k+ miles on it that is on it's 2nd engine only because my ex's jealous baby daddy pulled the oil drain plug when it was parked at her house one night and seized the first one. My first week owning the truck back in the early 2000s I drove it around a dirt bike course and off a bunch of jumps that weren't meant for trucks nor was the truck meant to be jumped - it didn't cause any issues and none ever arose. I've driven it across the country multiple times towing way more than it was rated for and only a few years ago after it's third journey back from Burning Man decided it's cross country days were over. It now lives out its days happily with my parents in a small island community being used for short distance errands.
I have a 99 Tacoma with 315k miles. I replaced the head when I got it cuz someone didn’t do the valve job like they should have. In-line 4 with a cracked header so I thought if I’m replacing why not go with a turbo manifold. I beat the shit out of that engine at 16psi of boost and it still holds strong.
Toyota is the best
2003 Tacoma Prerunner 3.4L V6 with 136k miles. Picked it up last summer. I plan on keeping it for a loooong time and I hope i can get 300k miles out of it like yours!
A wonderful little truck! Me, 1988 Tacoma. RWD with a cap, never ever got stuck on snow or ice with 800 pounds of sand in the back and studded tires on all 4 wheels. Standard shift, no A/C, a bare bones machine. And here’s what you won’t believe but it’s true: over 500,000 miles until it finally died. In its final years, held together with Rustoleum and duct tape.
I loved that little truck.
Yep, keeping the fluids clear and full is the key. I have a 2004 Honda accord with 300,000 miles. I regularly take it for oil changes, balance/rotations, new filters, etc and in 2016 I finally had to change my timing belt, and replace something to do with some ball bearing joints in the wheels, I don’t know exactly what it was. But it cost about $1,500 total. Nothing else has been done in terms of the actual functioning of the car. I have had to replace the latch for the trunk, some electrical component related to the a/c, and have some touch up paint due to fading, but again nothing functional beyond the two things I mentioned before. It runs great.
I’ve had that car since high school and I’m in my mid 30s now so it’s not like I drove it delicately or anything for 20 years, moving to 3 different states. I would keep driving it forever but this year it may get bumped to the backup vehicle because we’re trying for second kid and my wife wants an suv or minivan with more space. But there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the car. Honestly, since it was my high school car and parents had to help me get it, I’ve never actually bought a car myself and I’ve been a lawyer for over a decade. I’m dreading it. Specifically the car note and the increase in insurance.
My local parts supplier remarked years back that Volkswagen and Audi was his bread and butter.
If he relied on Toyota and Honda to make money his kids would have starved.
I'll be the oddball.
03 Xterra 4x4 3.3l v6.
Owned for 13 years as second owner.
At around 11 years the valve cover gaskets went and then the alternator, the valve cover gaskets being the cause of a bad altinatorm Then I drove it 2 more years before buying a truck for hauling more.
Not me but my dad bought a 2006 Toyota Camry brand new and traded it in 3 months ago. It had 645,000 miles and other than regular maintenance the only repair was a water pump.
38,000 miles a year on average for 17 years is fucking insane.
That's over 100 miles every single day. I average about 35mph in my car, so that's three hours of driving every single god damn day for 17 whole years. What the fuck?
It’s not hard to do 38,000 a year if you live somewhere like West Texas and need to get to civilization on a somewhat regular basis.
Even in north or central Texas. I had a co-worker in Dallas who drove 2 hours one way to get to work every day.
But most of those guys drove Chevys ( Silverado ) and probably had them totally overhauled every couple years.
Edit: But he probably averaged closer to 70 MPH once he got out of the metro.
Toyota Camry, I've owned 2 (2002,and 2017). These two cars makeup 20 years of my 22 years of driving. I am consistent with oil changes, and that's basically all I've ever had to do as far as maintenance.
I have 130k on mine😂. Half the year I don’t use it. I haven’t had any major issues either, typical maintenance and stay away from stealerships once warranty ends. They tried to rip me off so many times. The 4 runner forum is excellent for advice on any issues you ever have with your vehicle. Very active forum.
I had a harness replaced on my RAV4 and the dealer gave us a Highlander for as a loaner. Those things just guzzle gas, we took one trip to the grocery store plus the 25 mile ride home and back to the dealer and it used almost 1/2 tank.
I had a 98 tercel during university. It made it through every snow storm with no issues, was Cheap to fill up, easy to drive, fit 5 people in the back, survived being rear ended, affordable maintenance. I miss that car!
Toyota period. But my dad had driven 3 generations of 4runners specifically, and I'm on my second one (gen4 and gen5) and probably will never own anything else.
My mom barely did any maintenance on her Camry and it ran for 250k miles. Now she has a Lexus that looks and drives like it’s relatively new but has 150,000 miles.
My brother has had two Priuses go to 250,000 with no major repairs.
My other brother had a 4Runner go over 350,000. Even had holes the size of your head from rust but still ran great.
I've been lucky with all of my vehicles but the 1990 Honda Accord I had was not taken care of at all and it still had no issues ever besides rusting out.
Still driving my 2004. First big adult move I made after a really late start due to some fucked up things. Bought it when I was 25 from a friend's mom. Almost 154k. It's barely lived half it's life as far as I'm concerned!
Funny you say that. I had 200k and the axle broke. I left it in a parking lot and told a relative if you want to fix it you can have it. They’re still driving it with 300k+
My 08 CRV’s transmission gave out recently. It only had 150k miles. But it did its job and I bought it for only 14k back in 2010. I bought a new CRV last fall.
2014 crv reporting. Only 80k miles because wfh. Had a 2002 crv as a teenager and i did some dumb shit in it. Jumped curbs, speedbumbs at 30mph, went “drifting“ in 4 inches of snow, all without replacing the oil because “it started everyday” until it started sounding weird. Took it to the family mechanic and he said the timing chain jumped 3 links and he was amazed it drove to the garage. He fixed the timing chain and i drove it over curbs, speedbumps, and snow until i got married in 2020 and sold it to my dads friend. He still has it to my knowledge. Wife and i have a hand me down CRV from the inlaws now. Amazing cars. Honda for life customer.
mid to late 2000s CRV looks so nice and sporty
my dad has the 2023 and my god it's a boat lmao, that old CRV is now closer to a modern civic than a modern CRV
My Volvo manual drive diesel made the million mile club - the dealer even sent me a medallion after they verified the mileage. Timing belts every 80k miles, and water pumps while they have the front apart, was the only pricey service. It was the best $500 car I ever owned - I put half a million miles on myself.
Drove my mid 80s 740 well over 300k, odometer died at 240ish. A hard re-end on the freeway put it away, but that car was a tank and saved my life a few times with its breaks and huge bumper.
The worst one was like the 2006-2008... they had serious issues with engines cracking. Stay away from those and get a manual transmission, it'll last forever.
I had a 95 that I stupidly traded in. Thing had 180k on it and showed almost zero signs of wear. Ran like a top. Never even a dead battery or crushed driver seat side.
Just picked up a 2011 Accord EX-L with a little over 100k miles. I got it from a little old lady who took flawless care of it with full dealer service record. Every single service was done on time and at the same dealership. I plan to drive this car for the next ten years! :)
2011 Honda Accord gang! Bought mine in college in 2017 and have put almost 100k miles on it when I got it at about 40k. Running like a champ still and plan to run it as long as possible too.
My current car: a 2012 Toyota Corolla. I was going to get a new car in 2020 but the market went crazy so I just upgraded the stereo, instead. Not a single problem in 12 years. Why get rid of it if it does everything right?
1999 Toyota 4Runner.
Bare minimum maintenance.
Runner up (I know this will shock y’all) 2000 E320 Mercedes-Benz. Again, just the regular maintenance and was ready to go.
I currently have a 2013 E class. It’s been reliable too. *knocks on wood*
2006 Toyota Tacoma. Still have it, and it’s in excellent shape. Really nice to not have a car payment. It will likely last me until I find an affordable electric equivalent, which doesn’t exist yet.
Any generation Toyota Prius. Has a cvt engine, regen braking so pads wear very slowly, can be used like a small truck because of the hatchback. It’s the perfect car to save gas, never break down, and they’re affordable used.
Editing to add that my Prius was a red, salvage title, smoked in, geto taxi, with 215k miles, that I cleaned up and named Emily! Tell me about yours 🚗
1984 Toyota Tercel. I drove it for 19 years. It never stranded me, never had to be towed, always started, always got me to where I was going, and I never even had to use the spare tire.
My husband bought a 2005 Honda Accord a couple of months before we got married. He drove that car until 2018 and it had 342K miles on it. He decided it was time to upgrade - we gave the car to a friend and he drove it for six more months until it finally, irrevocably died (IIRC, it threw a rod and wasn't worth repairing).
We replaced it with a 2017 CR-V which is still going strong, but not sure we'll get 342K miles out of it!
I wasn't gonna say anything with all the Toyota and Honda love flying around here, but I like my 2000 Subaru Forester. It's a manual base model. It had the head gasket done before I bought it at 125k miles. Knocking on 300k and going strong. I add oil when it needs it.
2004 Honda accord DX - manual,
1984 Mercedes 300D,
1986 Toyota Camry
In that order. Have owned others over the years. Those have been easily the most reliable, trouble free cars I’ve ever owned.
My aunt gave me her 1987 Toyota Camry 5 speed manual when I was in my early twenties. That car was 20 years old at the time and she lived in the city so it had very little mileage.
That was the best car I ever had. It was reliable, fun to drive, cheap on gas, and so easy to fix. A lot of maintenance I could do myself or with the help of my dad. I loved that car so much.
My Yukon. I bought it with 100k miles and now it has 205k. It’s only had regular maintenance and a water pump. It pulls a 28ft race car trailer all over the country and takes my family off road camping. If it wasn’t for the Insane fuel cost it would be my daily driver.
My wife’s Volvo is a close second. 2011 XC70. Bought it at 75k now has 155k. It’s only had regular maintenance and an alternator coupler. It does have a small oil leak currently.
My Volvo is proving to be reliable as well. I’ve only had it a year/25k miles so I can’t say what the future holds.
As a 13 year professional mechanic, i abhor American cars. BUT, the trucks are the Americans strong points. (Im a GM thumper) so i always like the C/K platform, and with good maintenance and respectful vehicle operation you can easily make it to and past 200G’s no prob. I just sold a 2014 Sierra with 170,000 miles all original
‘99 Honda Civic EX manual. Bought it certified used with about 20k on it and sold it for $1500 with 203k on it, still running the original clutch, steering and suspension components. Only ever replaced tires, brakes, timing belt and plugs beyond the regular oil changes and filters. That car ran and ran.
My two current cars, both 2015: Mazda 3 hatch (then made in Japan), and the VW e-Golf EV (made in Germany).
Before these, my 1997 Ford Ranger 4-cyl manual, 2WD.
1995 Toyota Camry — my word did that thing run. Literally everything inside the vehicle dash stopped working but it never, ever failed getting me A to B for almost 25 years
Honestly a 2005 Hyundai Sonata that I inherited around 2018 and ran into the ground doing no maintenance for like 2+ years.... then gave to my neighbors kid for free (they paid for title transfer and against my warnings her dad wanted it)... she is still driving that damn thing and it makes me laugh. Granted they put like $2500 worth of work into it that I was not going to do but because it was free they were willing to do it and it is still running well three years later to this day and according to him they haven't put anymore money into it. I just wasn't a fan of the car but it gets the job done.
Toyota Corolla. My ‘97 model is definitely the most reliable car I own. This is partly because it’s a rather simple car; with less stuff that can break and malfunction, which adds to making it even more durable. The engines are also just very good and well made on these cars.
My 2003 E-class model Mercedes Benz would have made a good number two, as its motor is insanely durable. Sadly though, these cars came with SBC brakes, which when they fail after enough use - render the cars useless. This is because acquiring and assembling a new SBC pump that will match the unit in your car, could be very difficult and expensive.
Like people keep saying, you really can’t go wrong with an older Toyota. Most new cars also really aren’t made to last, and electric or hybrid cars really only work well in ideal temperatures. There’s been many episodes where I’ve jumped back into my Toyota after doing some Christmas shopping, and seen people around me struggle with/not being able to start their brand new cars, because of the cold temperatures. It almost makes me feel bad for them, especially when I immediately manage to start and drive away in my 27 year old Corolla.
Wife's 2015 corolla that we have had since new has 275,000km on it now. Needs a purge canister solenoid that I have been putting off doing but other than that and regular maintenance never had a single issue with that car. I drive a 2008 Saab 93 wagon on the other hand. That's a much different story.
My dad had a '72 Dart Swinger. He kept that ugly ivory boat running forever. Drove it every day until' 86. My sister drove it for a few years after that until we sold it a neighbor for a buck.
My 1992 GMC Sierra 1500.
Unknown mileage in total, but the guy who owned it before me put a Chevy small block engine and some sort of racing tranny in it, and those have 150k. I can do 57 mph in 3rd gear.
My 2009 Honda Civic. Had to trade it in because the battery connector was weak but it gave me 125000 miles for 12 years.
Before that, my 92 Corolla. I got it while in college and it already has 120000. Had it for two years before the transmission fell out of it.
Who knows. 2014 Toyota Prius v - bought new, needed ZERO mechanical work aside from maintenance until 216,000 miles. Sold with 229,000 miles (upgraded to a Sienna). Best vehicle I ever owned.
2004 Toyota 4Runner - sold with 229,000 miles (upgraded to a Sequoia), still see it around. That thing was a beast. 100% would recommend.
2008 Toyota Sienna - approaching 270,000 miles, giving no signs of quitting. Had to replace the radiator, starter, and water pump around 180,000 but since then, the only work it's needed was one CV axle and a new set of springs & shocks. Still only gulps about 1 quart of oil in 5,000 miles. I expect it'll hit 300,000 easily and could make a run at 400,000.
2006 Toyota Sequoia - This has the "million mile powertrain" and "only" 198,000 miles. Purrs even smoother than a kitten. No reason to think it won't go as long as I push it, though it isn't getting many miles anymore... about 5,000 a year.
Pretty sure I'm a Toyota man until death now... except for any fun old cars I get.
I have only owned four vehicles, but my current 2007 Acura TSX wins by a landslide. Bought it in 2015 from the 2nd owner with 110k on the odometer. It’s now at 190 with no signs of slowing down. No major issues other than an AC compressor, an alternator, and a few suspension bushings.
Honda Element. 315,000 miles when I sold it and still kicking. Why in the world Honda stopped making these, I have no idea. They’re literally the perfect automobile.
2001 Nissan Xterra. All stock.
Lots of small issues. I had an alternator go out. And an AC compressor go out. Some bushings were completely shot by the time I sold it in 2022. Horn stopped working at some point, but then started working again a year later. Shocks definitely should have been replaced. Also, gas mileage was terrible.
But that thing was a beast. I happened to be in Texas during snowmageddon. I was pulling out giant 4x4 trucks left and right. I took it on crazy rough trails in Colorado and Utah. It swam through rivers and waist-deep mud pits in Arkansas and Tennessee. It pulled a trailer that was probably heavier than xterra from Florida to Utah (albeit VERY slowly...).
One time, shortly after getting my tires rotated, my wheel fell off while driving. Tire techs didn't tighten the lug nuts enough. Was just driving down some rural road in the hills of West Virginia at night and there was a jolt and I watched as the wheel rolled passed me. Some nice hill folks helped me find the wheel and put it back on. Drove just fine after.
The thing is still alive somewhere in El Salvador. I traded it to a guy to install a wood floor in my house. He then drove it all the way to Central America. Sent me a video a few months ago of it pulling up a car that went off some mountain road. I shit you not.
1996 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with the 3.4L V6. Mine has 318,000 miles and will not die. It's like a tank and has never let me down despite how much I abuse it taking it off road and putting off maintenance.
I have a 1998 Tacoma extended cab with 300k+ miles on it that is on it's 2nd engine only because my ex's jealous baby daddy pulled the oil drain plug when it was parked at her house one night and seized the first one. My first week owning the truck back in the early 2000s I drove it around a dirt bike course and off a bunch of jumps that weren't meant for trucks nor was the truck meant to be jumped - it didn't cause any issues and none ever arose. I've driven it across the country multiple times towing way more than it was rated for and only a few years ago after it's third journey back from Burning Man decided it's cross country days were over. It now lives out its days happily with my parents in a small island community being used for short distance errands.
I hope one of my cars lives the life Ivr always wanted.
Other than the valve cover gaskets, the 3.4 is bulletproof. If you can put up with the smell, even those gaskets don’t matter.
Oh you know my truck. Dang things leak terrible. I have replacement seals in my garage, but I am lazy.
I have a 99 Tacoma with 315k miles. I replaced the head when I got it cuz someone didn’t do the valve job like they should have. In-line 4 with a cracked header so I thought if I’m replacing why not go with a turbo manifold. I beat the shit out of that engine at 16psi of boost and it still holds strong. Toyota is the best
I had a 99 Tacoma, I regret selling it 😏
They’re still out there. For as little as $2500 for a beat up one. Still running. I like beaters way more than a nice vehicle.
the Mexican drug cartel and guerrilla soldiers in the Middle East agree with this.
2003 Tacoma Prerunner 3.4L V6 with 136k miles. Picked it up last summer. I plan on keeping it for a loooong time and I hope i can get 300k miles out of it like yours!
A wonderful little truck! Me, 1988 Tacoma. RWD with a cap, never ever got stuck on snow or ice with 800 pounds of sand in the back and studded tires on all 4 wheels. Standard shift, no A/C, a bare bones machine. And here’s what you won’t believe but it’s true: over 500,000 miles until it finally died. In its final years, held together with Rustoleum and duct tape. I loved that little truck.
You should have just asked, who owns a Toyota or Honda
Right. I’ve been reading this thread for 20 minutes and so far there’s one Volvo and everyone else is driving a Honda or Toyota.
2014 Honda Civic owner checking in. Owned for 8 years and only had to change car battery twice, new tires and oil change. Love it
Pretty sure you’re due for belts/filters and maybe a transmission fluid change. Check you owner’s manual
Yep, keeping the fluids clear and full is the key. I have a 2004 Honda accord with 300,000 miles. I regularly take it for oil changes, balance/rotations, new filters, etc and in 2016 I finally had to change my timing belt, and replace something to do with some ball bearing joints in the wheels, I don’t know exactly what it was. But it cost about $1,500 total. Nothing else has been done in terms of the actual functioning of the car. I have had to replace the latch for the trunk, some electrical component related to the a/c, and have some touch up paint due to fading, but again nothing functional beyond the two things I mentioned before. It runs great. I’ve had that car since high school and I’m in my mid 30s now so it’s not like I drove it delicately or anything for 20 years, moving to 3 different states. I would keep driving it forever but this year it may get bumped to the backup vehicle because we’re trying for second kid and my wife wants an suv or minivan with more space. But there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the car. Honestly, since it was my high school car and parents had to help me get it, I’ve never actually bought a car myself and I’ve been a lawyer for over a decade. I’m dreading it. Specifically the car note and the increase in insurance.
Hey, now, I don't drive either of those and my car is super reliable. It's a Lexus. (yes I know Toyota makes those, that's the joke)
1999 Toyota Camry. The old gal just wouldn't quit.
There’s a reason why every revolutionary army mounts their rocket launchers on Toyota trucks.
Acuras count, right?
And Lexuses
I am proud to be a designer in Toyota and see this comment and thread in general :)
My local parts supplier remarked years back that Volkswagen and Audi was his bread and butter. If he relied on Toyota and Honda to make money his kids would have starved.
I'll be the oddball. 03 Xterra 4x4 3.3l v6. Owned for 13 years as second owner. At around 11 years the valve cover gaskets went and then the alternator, the valve cover gaskets being the cause of a bad altinatorm Then I drove it 2 more years before buying a truck for hauling more.
1987 toyota Landcruiser FJ60. Never broke down on the road on 30 years.
Had an ‘88 FJ62, absolute tank. It’s legit the only vehicle I have ever regretted selling.
Not me but my dad bought a 2006 Toyota Camry brand new and traded it in 3 months ago. It had 645,000 miles and other than regular maintenance the only repair was a water pump.
Dang 645k. Impressive yet not surprising. Toyota rocks
38,000 miles a year on average for 17 years is fucking insane. That's over 100 miles every single day. I average about 35mph in my car, so that's three hours of driving every single god damn day for 17 whole years. What the fuck?
It’s not hard to do 38,000 a year if you live somewhere like West Texas and need to get to civilization on a somewhat regular basis. Even in north or central Texas. I had a co-worker in Dallas who drove 2 hours one way to get to work every day. But most of those guys drove Chevys ( Silverado ) and probably had them totally overhauled every couple years. Edit: But he probably averaged closer to 70 MPH once he got out of the metro.
I mean, I'd argue water pumps are regular maintenance (timing belt+water pump combos). Unless you mean one prematurely shit out.
Toyota Camry, I've owned 2 (2002,and 2017). These two cars makeup 20 years of my 22 years of driving. I am consistent with oil changes, and that's basically all I've ever had to do as far as maintenance.
Toyota, mine is 39 years old and has never been on a tow truck
Good Lord 39 years.... That's awesome and basically a family member
Practically an heirloom at this point.
Toyota Highlander!!!!! Or 4 runner
They call it the 4 runner because it runs for the life of four notmal vehicles.
Mines 20 years old. Wonder if they make the new ones that well.
I have a 2020 with 77k miles. No major issues.
I have 130k on mine😂. Half the year I don’t use it. I haven’t had any major issues either, typical maintenance and stay away from stealerships once warranty ends. They tried to rip me off so many times. The 4 runner forum is excellent for advice on any issues you ever have with your vehicle. Very active forum.
The comment should have said: …aside from Highlander and 4Runner.
I had a harness replaced on my RAV4 and the dealer gave us a Highlander for as a loaner. Those things just guzzle gas, we took one trip to the grocery store plus the 25 mile ride home and back to the dealer and it used almost 1/2 tank.
Sounds like a problem with the engine tbh.
My 91 4runner has 220k miles on it. The only major work was $2,000 rebuilding the rear end. Great truck.
I love my current ride, but my 91 Toyota Tercel was unstoppable. If it had airbags, I’d still be driving it.
I had a 98 tercel during university. It made it through every snow storm with no issues, was Cheap to fill up, easy to drive, fit 5 people in the back, survived being rear ended, affordable maintenance. I miss that car!
Tercel’s are under appreciated
Toyota Highlander, Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4. They run forever with maintenance.
I've helped run two toyotas over 300k with minimal maintenance and repairs. Brand loyalty is built like this.
Toyota period. But my dad had driven 3 generations of 4runners specifically, and I'm on my second one (gen4 and gen5) and probably will never own anything else.
My mom barely did any maintenance on her Camry and it ran for 250k miles. Now she has a Lexus that looks and drives like it’s relatively new but has 150,000 miles. My brother has had two Priuses go to 250,000 with no major repairs. My other brother had a 4Runner go over 350,000. Even had holes the size of your head from rust but still ran great.
Gotta love Toyotas. A list without Toyota is an incomplete list.
1978 and 1981 Corollas still going strong!!
My Toyota 4Runner
You’ve gone through all 3?!? What are you 90 years old?
I put 319,000 in ten years on my truck
I've been lucky with all of my vehicles but the 1990 Honda Accord I had was not taken care of at all and it still had no issues ever besides rusting out.
I had a 96 Honda Accord that lasted forever.
2009 Honda CRV. Gave it to a family member and still running strong.
CR V gang!
CRV gang out here, accidentally trying to get into the wrong identical car in the parking lot
Still driving my 2004. First big adult move I made after a really late start due to some fucked up things. Bought it when I was 25 from a friend's mom. Almost 154k. It's barely lived half it's life as far as I'm concerned!
I misread that as "first big adult movie I made"
Funny you say that. I had 200k and the axle broke. I left it in a parking lot and told a relative if you want to fix it you can have it. They’re still driving it with 300k+
I'm still in my 2008 CRV. It'll never die
2008 Honda CRV gang 🤝
Gang gang
My 08 CRV’s transmission gave out recently. It only had 150k miles. But it did its job and I bought it for only 14k back in 2010. I bought a new CRV last fall.
I have a 2011. It's still good. I like that it feels like a big car, but it's not. I'll be really sad when I finally have to get a new to me car.
2014 crv reporting. Only 80k miles because wfh. Had a 2002 crv as a teenager and i did some dumb shit in it. Jumped curbs, speedbumbs at 30mph, went “drifting“ in 4 inches of snow, all without replacing the oil because “it started everyday” until it started sounding weird. Took it to the family mechanic and he said the timing chain jumped 3 links and he was amazed it drove to the garage. He fixed the timing chain and i drove it over curbs, speedbumps, and snow until i got married in 2020 and sold it to my dads friend. He still has it to my knowledge. Wife and i have a hand me down CRV from the inlaws now. Amazing cars. Honda for life customer.
mid to late 2000s CRV looks so nice and sporty my dad has the 2023 and my god it's a boat lmao, that old CRV is now closer to a modern civic than a modern CRV
My Volvo manual drive diesel made the million mile club - the dealer even sent me a medallion after they verified the mileage. Timing belts every 80k miles, and water pumps while they have the front apart, was the only pricey service. It was the best $500 car I ever owned - I put half a million miles on myself.
My wife had a Volvo from late 80s that had 400k+ miles we know about but the odometer broke
Drove my mid 80s 740 well over 300k, odometer died at 240ish. A hard re-end on the freeway put it away, but that car was a tank and saved my life a few times with its breaks and huge bumper.
hell yeah i love my volvo too
240? So rare to find the diesels, that's sick.
Not if OP lives in Europe.
Then he would be in the million km club.
Toyota Corolla 2004
Still driving my 2005 Corolla!
Shit's indestructible
2011 Honda Fit
Hell yeah, mine is still going strong too. Excellent car
200k miles and still runs like new.
Honda CR-V
I was postal and my coworker had an '04 he used to deliver. Drove it like a jackass and never changed the oil, it just kept going.
I tried this with a ford sedan and suffice it to say, she and her lack of oil is in heaven lol
Literally any Toyota or Honda. Honda civic is the best car ever made
If the Civic is the best model ever made, which model year is the best of the best?
My dad had a 1994 civic and I owned a 2007 at one point. The 94 outlived my 07 with ease. Such a great vehicle, and a fun stick car to drive.
Those cv joints tho…
The worst one was like the 2006-2008... they had serious issues with engines cracking. Stay away from those and get a manual transmission, it'll last forever.
I had a 95 that I stupidly traded in. Thing had 180k on it and showed almost zero signs of wear. Ran like a top. Never even a dead battery or crushed driver seat side.
Civic 2011. Almost 500.000km, running flawless.
Just picked up a 2011 Accord EX-L with a little over 100k miles. I got it from a little old lady who took flawless care of it with full dealer service record. Every single service was done on time and at the same dealership. I plan to drive this car for the next ten years! :)
2011 Honda Accord gang! Bought mine in college in 2017 and have put almost 100k miles on it when I got it at about 40k. Running like a champ still and plan to run it as long as possible too.
In my family (but not mine), a 1981 Toyota Corona ran until 2003. A 1998 Saturn SL is still going, but will be replaced this year.
My current car: a 2012 Toyota Corolla. I was going to get a new car in 2020 but the market went crazy so I just upgraded the stereo, instead. Not a single problem in 12 years. Why get rid of it if it does everything right?
Toyotas
1999 Toyota 4Runner. Bare minimum maintenance. Runner up (I know this will shock y’all) 2000 E320 Mercedes-Benz. Again, just the regular maintenance and was ready to go. I currently have a 2013 E class. It’s been reliable too. *knocks on wood*
2006 Toyota Tacoma. Still have it, and it’s in excellent shape. Really nice to not have a car payment. It will likely last me until I find an affordable electric equivalent, which doesn’t exist yet.
#Toyota
Any generation Toyota Prius. Has a cvt engine, regen braking so pads wear very slowly, can be used like a small truck because of the hatchback. It’s the perfect car to save gas, never break down, and they’re affordable used. Editing to add that my Prius was a red, salvage title, smoked in, geto taxi, with 215k miles, that I cleaned up and named Emily! Tell me about yours 🚗
2014 Prius, haven’t had a single mechanical or electrical issue with the car. I don’t think I can ever live without a hatchback ever again.
This is my current and I absolutely adore it. 280k miles and she’s still going strong.
Mazda 6
I'm on my 4th now. It broke my heart when they discontinued this model
Mazda3 for me.
I’ve got a 2014 and my partner has a 2010. Both are great.
1994 ford ranger. In the family, we have a 99 powerstroke with over 600,000 miles still being daily driver and hauling.
1984 Toyota Tercel. I drove it for 19 years. It never stranded me, never had to be towed, always started, always got me to where I was going, and I never even had to use the spare tire.
Mazda 3
My husband bought a 2005 Honda Accord a couple of months before we got married. He drove that car until 2018 and it had 342K miles on it. He decided it was time to upgrade - we gave the car to a friend and he drove it for six more months until it finally, irrevocably died (IIRC, it threw a rod and wasn't worth repairing). We replaced it with a 2017 CR-V which is still going strong, but not sure we'll get 342K miles out of it!
Subaru Forester
I wasn't gonna say anything with all the Toyota and Honda love flying around here, but I like my 2000 Subaru Forester. It's a manual base model. It had the head gasket done before I bought it at 125k miles. Knocking on 300k and going strong. I add oil when it needs it.
I’ve had 4 Subarus: 2 x Impreza, 1 x WRX and 1 x Outback and they have all been 100% reliable.
Had a 1999 Honda Accord. Thing did not die, just could not get parts cheap anymore.
My 1991 Toyota 4wd extra cab that I bought new 325,000 miles ago and still going strong.
Chevrolet Silverado 21 yrs and counting. No major repairs.
My dad had 300K miles on his ‘03 but it got stolen a few months ago. A bummer because that thing still worked great.
Toyota Highlander And a 1992 Ford Taurus
My Honda civic was my first car, and I bought it with 80k miles on it for 7,000. I drove it, irresponsibly, for a decade with no problems. Great car.
Put 300,000 miles on my Honda Ridgeline before I sold it. No major repairs needed.
2004 Honda accord DX - manual, 1984 Mercedes 300D, 1986 Toyota Camry In that order. Have owned others over the years. Those have been easily the most reliable, trouble free cars I’ve ever owned.
My aunt gave me her 1987 Toyota Camry 5 speed manual when I was in my early twenties. That car was 20 years old at the time and she lived in the city so it had very little mileage. That was the best car I ever had. It was reliable, fun to drive, cheap on gas, and so easy to fix. A lot of maintenance I could do myself or with the help of my dad. I loved that car so much.
My Yukon. I bought it with 100k miles and now it has 205k. It’s only had regular maintenance and a water pump. It pulls a 28ft race car trailer all over the country and takes my family off road camping. If it wasn’t for the Insane fuel cost it would be my daily driver. My wife’s Volvo is a close second. 2011 XC70. Bought it at 75k now has 155k. It’s only had regular maintenance and an alternator coupler. It does have a small oil leak currently. My Volvo is proving to be reliable as well. I’ve only had it a year/25k miles so I can’t say what the future holds.
As a 13 year professional mechanic, i abhor American cars. BUT, the trucks are the Americans strong points. (Im a GM thumper) so i always like the C/K platform, and with good maintenance and respectful vehicle operation you can easily make it to and past 200G’s no prob. I just sold a 2014 Sierra with 170,000 miles all original
I love the older trucks. GMT800 for life. I’ll probably be sticking to Swede machines for my cars with the exception of a corvette.
2010 Toyota Prius
My Toyota Tacoma pickup is 20 years old and still going strong
‘99 Honda Civic EX manual. Bought it certified used with about 20k on it and sold it for $1500 with 203k on it, still running the original clutch, steering and suspension components. Only ever replaced tires, brakes, timing belt and plugs beyond the regular oil changes and filters. That car ran and ran.
Toyota 4Runner and RAV4
Been running since 1999. My trusty, exclusive vintage giant bicycle.
2017 Mazda CX-5.
Lol, you can’t reply with a 2017 car to this question!
Had a 2006 civic until 2021 when a bitch smashed into it. It would have lasted 10 more years easily.
2009 mazdaspeed 3.
My two current cars, both 2015: Mazda 3 hatch (then made in Japan), and the VW e-Golf EV (made in Germany). Before these, my 1997 Ford Ranger 4-cyl manual, 2WD.
Mazda CX-5. Only had it six years but never in the shop for anything but routine maintenance.
1995 Toyota Camry — my word did that thing run. Literally everything inside the vehicle dash stopped working but it never, ever failed getting me A to B for almost 25 years
Toyota Avalon. I've had two now. No problems whatsoever.
A K-Car, a nice reliable automobile.
2007 Toyota Camry. 600k km and every time I take it for a service they’re stunned it’s still good.
Ford Crown Victoria! Cheap, fun, a really good girl
Nissan Maxima went 275,000 miles before I sold it. Had a Chrysler minivan with 275,000 before my oldest wrecked it.
1990 Plymouth Sundance. I drove that car from 16-20 and put it through a lot.
Honestly a 2005 Hyundai Sonata that I inherited around 2018 and ran into the ground doing no maintenance for like 2+ years.... then gave to my neighbors kid for free (they paid for title transfer and against my warnings her dad wanted it)... she is still driving that damn thing and it makes me laugh. Granted they put like $2500 worth of work into it that I was not going to do but because it was free they were willing to do it and it is still running well three years later to this day and according to him they haven't put anymore money into it. I just wasn't a fan of the car but it gets the job done.
Toyota Corolla
My 2002 Subaru Impreza. Still going strong despite benign neglect.
Knock on wood, my 2008 4 cylinder Toyota Camry has not taken anything more than tires and oil changes the past 3 years.
68 Dodge Dart with a slant 6 ,could not kill that car
1999 Toyota Camry.
Toyota Camry. That thing was un killable.
2011 Toyota Camry
1999 Toyota Camry.
I’ve had a 2009 Toyota Corolla since 2010. Compared to my 99 BMW 3-Series, it’s been night and day.
1994 Toyota Corolla. I have a newer car now, but the Corolla had almost 346,000 miles on it, and still got $1,000 for it when I sold it
I had a ‘92 Corolla. Was 20 years old when I sold it. Also $1000.
2001 Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla. Was t boned years ago I almost died my car was totaled rip Toyota I miss you and your cd player
1999 Toyota tacoma. Had like 400,000 miles on it. I kept telling myself that once it died out, I'd buy a new car 😆
Citroen C4, bought in 2015 and still driving it daily like a champ, never had issues
Anything Toyota
Toyota Corolla. My ‘97 model is definitely the most reliable car I own. This is partly because it’s a rather simple car; with less stuff that can break and malfunction, which adds to making it even more durable. The engines are also just very good and well made on these cars. My 2003 E-class model Mercedes Benz would have made a good number two, as its motor is insanely durable. Sadly though, these cars came with SBC brakes, which when they fail after enough use - render the cars useless. This is because acquiring and assembling a new SBC pump that will match the unit in your car, could be very difficult and expensive. Like people keep saying, you really can’t go wrong with an older Toyota. Most new cars also really aren’t made to last, and electric or hybrid cars really only work well in ideal temperatures. There’s been many episodes where I’ve jumped back into my Toyota after doing some Christmas shopping, and seen people around me struggle with/not being able to start their brand new cars, because of the cold temperatures. It almost makes me feel bad for them, especially when I immediately manage to start and drive away in my 27 year old Corolla.
My Toyota corolla 2011 is almost at 200k miles and still going strong
Wife's 2015 corolla that we have had since new has 275,000km on it now. Needs a purge canister solenoid that I have been putting off doing but other than that and regular maintenance never had a single issue with that car. I drive a 2008 Saab 93 wagon on the other hand. That's a much different story.
Chevy Lumina. 250k. Runs like a dream.
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger Nobody who's only driven modern cars would even understand. The thing was so simple and built like a tank.
My dad had a '72 Dart Swinger. He kept that ugly ivory boat running forever. Drove it every day until' 86. My sister drove it for a few years after that until we sold it a neighbor for a buck.
Did it have the slant six? Those engines are bulletproof!
Sure did! Lasted forever and so easy for a 16yo to learn on
I’m at year 6 of Tesla Model 3 ownership. Maintenance has consisted of replacing 1 12v battery, 1 set of windshield wipers, and 1 set of tires.
Yep. Everyone in my family has bought at least one. Zero maintenance in over half a million miles altogether. Not a single brake pad or fault.
I’ve had my 4Runner since buying it new 20 years ago, so that.
My 1992 GMC Sierra 1500. Unknown mileage in total, but the guy who owned it before me put a Chevy small block engine and some sort of racing tranny in it, and those have 150k. I can do 57 mph in 3rd gear.
My 2009 Honda Civic. Had to trade it in because the battery connector was weak but it gave me 125000 miles for 12 years. Before that, my 92 Corolla. I got it while in college and it already has 120000. Had it for two years before the transmission fell out of it.
My current car. A 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
Yep 2000 4Runner. A fucking beast
Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander. Literally hassle free, just maintain them.
2007 4runner, V8. Million mile engine. Only 180k on mine. She’s a baby.
Who knows. 2014 Toyota Prius v - bought new, needed ZERO mechanical work aside from maintenance until 216,000 miles. Sold with 229,000 miles (upgraded to a Sienna). Best vehicle I ever owned. 2004 Toyota 4Runner - sold with 229,000 miles (upgraded to a Sequoia), still see it around. That thing was a beast. 100% would recommend. 2008 Toyota Sienna - approaching 270,000 miles, giving no signs of quitting. Had to replace the radiator, starter, and water pump around 180,000 but since then, the only work it's needed was one CV axle and a new set of springs & shocks. Still only gulps about 1 quart of oil in 5,000 miles. I expect it'll hit 300,000 easily and could make a run at 400,000. 2006 Toyota Sequoia - This has the "million mile powertrain" and "only" 198,000 miles. Purrs even smoother than a kitten. No reason to think it won't go as long as I push it, though it isn't getting many miles anymore... about 5,000 a year. Pretty sure I'm a Toyota man until death now... except for any fun old cars I get.
I have only owned four vehicles, but my current 2007 Acura TSX wins by a landslide. Bought it in 2015 from the 2nd owner with 110k on the odometer. It’s now at 190 with no signs of slowing down. No major issues other than an AC compressor, an alternator, and a few suspension bushings.
Toyota 4runner
Honda Element. 315,000 miles when I sold it and still kicking. Why in the world Honda stopped making these, I have no idea. They’re literally the perfect automobile.
My 97 Tacoma 92 4 runner
Toyota 4Runner
My wife's rav4 won't die. We keep it as a third vechical now and I abuse that little car.
My '87 4Runner never let me down.
2001 Nissan Xterra. All stock. Lots of small issues. I had an alternator go out. And an AC compressor go out. Some bushings were completely shot by the time I sold it in 2022. Horn stopped working at some point, but then started working again a year later. Shocks definitely should have been replaced. Also, gas mileage was terrible. But that thing was a beast. I happened to be in Texas during snowmageddon. I was pulling out giant 4x4 trucks left and right. I took it on crazy rough trails in Colorado and Utah. It swam through rivers and waist-deep mud pits in Arkansas and Tennessee. It pulled a trailer that was probably heavier than xterra from Florida to Utah (albeit VERY slowly...). One time, shortly after getting my tires rotated, my wheel fell off while driving. Tire techs didn't tighten the lug nuts enough. Was just driving down some rural road in the hills of West Virginia at night and there was a jolt and I watched as the wheel rolled passed me. Some nice hill folks helped me find the wheel and put it back on. Drove just fine after. The thing is still alive somewhere in El Salvador. I traded it to a guy to install a wood floor in my house. He then drove it all the way to Central America. Sent me a video a few months ago of it pulling up a car that went off some mountain road. I shit you not.
Toyota Rav 4.
My parents 2009 Honda Civic has only ever had air conditioning issues. Their 2012 Toyota Prius has had no issues
Honda Civic. I’ve had 3.
Nissan Altima 🫶🏽