It’s tougher for us who live in the salt belt. I am the kind of person who prefers to keep a car a long time, but it was rust that forced me to get rid of my 2002 Chrysler Voyager in 2016.
My 2014 Chrysler T&C now has rust bubbles in the dogleg that I’ll pacify for a couple of years, but rust will be why I get rid of it, not desire for a new car. I also am holding out longer due to our younger three kids not understanding the van isn’t their garbage can. Once we get past that, I’ll be more interested in a replacement as well.
Funny how my 09 Camry with 238k miles has only a trace of rust on the lower door edges that is easily kept at bay. That was my car and is now my daughters. I’ve debated about that car getting a new engine or transmission should that need arise, as the body is in great shape.
Long story as to why I have the 19 Rogue, but that will be around a very long time, unless rust takes it away. My 2016 had no rust issues when it met it’s maker earlier this year. That was the first vehicle I started using Fluid Film on.
Rust is generally why I change vehicles.