Consumer Reports top 10 cars for making it to 200k

[ls1mike]

I hope you don't think I am upset that my cars are not there.
That is not what I am posting about.

I think they miss a lot of good data by only pool subscribers.

I have to tell you, If you have not figured it out yet. I am different than someone who read CR. There are plenty more out there like me. Just saying it is very unscientific.

But again, what would the internet be without some banter?

Don't take everything I say seriously. I wish, just sometimes, some of you guys could peer inside a Submarine and see what down time consist of...

 

[super20dan]

i used to trust cu till i bought a 2002 subaru. they said the cars were fine and didnt catch the headgasket issues so wide sperad in that model.

 

[dishdude]

Originally Posted By: surfstar
Originally Posted By: Clevy
What an utter joke.
It's funny. I only own domestics and no one of them has less than 200k except my charger.


What year did Canada start producing Chargers?

'eh


I think the LX platform is assembled in Canada!

 

[Leo99]

Originally Posted By: ls1mike
Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
I would have liked to see this list include trucks to see how they stack up. My understanding is that if trucks are included they would take the top spots.


There are a lot of American trucks with high mileage comparable to Japanese cars. I don't if it's because they are built better than the American cars or because making the repairs on the trucks makes better fiscal sense than fixing the cars.

I don't buy that one bit. Out of all the vehicles I have owned my trucks have needed the least repairs and have been the cheapest to fix.


Then the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than American cars.

 

[ls1mike]

Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: ls1mike
Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
I would have liked to see this list include trucks to see how they stack up. My understanding is that if trucks are included they would take the top spots.


There are a lot of American trucks with high mileage comparable to Japanese cars. I don't if it's because they are built better than the American cars or because making the repairs on the trucks makes better fiscal sense than fixing the cars.

I don't buy that one bit. Out of all the vehicles I have owned my trucks have needed the least repairs and have been the cheapest to fix.


Then the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than American cars.

True, but also better than the Nissan Sentra, VW Jetta TDI and Honda Accord I owned.

 

[Nate1979]

Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

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[grampi]

I doubt there are many vehicles made these days that won't go 200K as long as they aren't abused and are reasonably maintained...

 

[grampi]

Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


I'm not buying that notion...

 

[rjundi]

Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


Based on personal experience with family's trucks(Ford 150) and full frame SUV's(Suburban) they seem to really last into 200k range without serious hiccups nor expensive repairs on the way. However you get the weekly sting at the fuel pump and throughout its life especially when you drive around carrying a bed of air.

 

[Mykl]

I was under the impression that domestic full size trucks were basically over-engineered and very durable.

 

[dishdude]

Even the little domestic trucks run forever too. I can't tell you how many 200k and 300k plus Rangers and S-10s I have seen.

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


I'm not buying that notion...



I'll buy in to that notion in respect to trucks are body on frame vehicles. Something Americans know how to build very well.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: rjundi
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


Based on personal experience with family's trucks(Ford 150) and full frame SUV's(Suburban) they seem to really last into 200k range without serious hiccups nor expensive repairs on the way. However you get the weekly sting at the fuel pump and throughout its life especially when you drive around carrying a bed of air.


My truck handles poorly compared to my cars, but if it wasn't for the mpg issue I would be content with it for a daily driver.

 

[firemachine69]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: wkcars
Only Honda or Toyota in the top 10. Thoughts on the selections?

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/03/ten-for-the-long-haul/index.htm


I expected Camry and Corolla. Those two are a no brainer.



I recall V6's blowing up at an alarming rate in 2004-2007 Camry's... Of course, the koolaid drinkers will gladly overlook that fact...

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: supton
Originally Posted By: rjundi
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


Based on personal experience with family's trucks(Ford 150) and full frame SUV's(Suburban) they seem to really last into 200k range without serious hiccups nor expensive repairs on the way. However you get the weekly sting at the fuel pump and throughout its life especially when you drive around carrying a bed of air.


My truck handles poorly compared to my cars, but if it wasn't for the mpg issue I would be content with it for a daily driver.


You really can't compare a body on frame with a FWD uni body car, very different animals.

 

[supton]

No, but I drive a lot of miles per year. So my desire for long lasting vehicle runs up against the desire for high mpg, and low running cost.

 

[grampi]

Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


I'm not buying that notion...



I'll buy in to that notion in respect to trucks are body on frame vehicles. Something Americans know how to build very well.


True, but that doesn't make the engines and transmissions last any longer, and that's usually what determines how long a vehicle lasts...

 

[Mykl]

Originally Posted By: firemachine69
I recall V6's blowing up at an alarming rate in 2004-2007 Camry's... Of course, the koolaid drinkers will gladly overlook that fact...

Maybe the 2006 models, not the 2007. The 2GR-FE is about as reliable as engines get.

 

[ls1mike]

Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Nate1979
Actually the conclusion is that American trucks are built better than all cars

.


I'm not buying that notion...



I'll buy in to that notion in respect to trucks are body on frame vehicles. Something Americans know how to build very well.


True, but that doesn't make the engines and transmissions last any longer, and that's usually what determines how long a vehicle lasts...

But duty cycle does, look at trucks usage with 200,000 miles vs any cars usage at 200,000 miles. I generally more impressed when I go camping and see gasser truck that have towed there whole life with and are still humming along with 0ver 200,000 miles on them.

 

[whip]

Originally Posted By: grampi
True, but that doesn't make the engines and transmissions last any longer, and that's usually what determines how long a vehicle lasts...

I've got rid of a few high mileage vehicles, and rust was the problem. The engines and transmissions were fine.