Refugio Gastineau: Volvo and Subaru are EXCELLENT, as are Mercedes
Irma Poiter: Honda would be my first buy, followed closely by Toyota. If you want a high mileage car that can still run decent, go with Honda, a replacement of the timing belt will get you that extra 100,000. If you are unsure if the timing belt has been replaced, replace it, while the mechanic is there, there are a couple hoses in that area that could get replaced, as well. Might as well take care of things that have to be moved to get to the belt, it will save you hundreds in the long run. My Honda currently has 215,000, and the only thing I've had to replace was the timing belt, it didn't break, I chose to replace it. The other makes you listed just don't stand up to the imports, sad but true....Show more
Joie Kemmis: Most cars can run until they have more than 200k with proper care. I have seen Fords and Chevy's with more than 200k and still running.Usually the engine can run pretty well, ! but the problem is that the electric, plastics and upholstery can break.
Joaquin Dronko: definately toyota
Brock Anwar: Your question is hard to answer without verifing a few things. First, your budget: Let's use $10k as an example. You mention the usual suspects when you talk about wanting an import. But, when you do some shopping you find that a $10K Toyota already has 100,000+ miles and you cant touch a $10k Honda without getting close to 150,000 miles. Meanwhile you mention some American cars, but only in passing. What your finding though, is that you can pick up a four door Chevy Cavalier LS with around 40,000 miles on it for that same $10k!Next, your driving habits: How many miles do you drive per year and how long do you plan on needing this car for? Let's say you drive the average 15000 miles per year and based on your funds you need a car that will last for five years. Based on the math alone, that rules out the $10k imports.So the math leads ! us back to the $10k Cavalier. If your looking for a car that ! will last 200,000 miles, the Cavalier will work. Not just the Cavalier though, most cars today will last to 200,000 without any major service issues. I'm not endorsing a Cavalier, just pointing out that most of todays cars will do the job for you. American and imports will provide you with good service as long you follow the maintenance schedule. Good luck!...Show more
Roni Kurz: Honestly, I think that any car will last as long as you maintain it. In terms of durability obviously there is Toyota, but I think that GM vehicles most notably Chevrolet are really well built. My current truck is a 1995 Suburban with 256,000+ mile and it's all on original transmission/engine and performance is still very good. And let me tell you I haven't been religious about the maintenance. My sister also has a 1994 Suburban with 234,000+ mile and it is still going strong. Though I still believe that what it all comes down to is abuse and maintenance. I'm sure that you could take ! any American car and have it last just as long as any import car if you had them serviced by the book. (with the exception of lemon cars which ALL manuufacturers make. And for those who talk religiously about Toyota durability, while I don't doubt that they are good cars, I've driven behind a relatively new Tundra Pickup that was spewing black smoke out of it's tail pipe, and my family has had it's fair share of Toyota's that haven't lived up to the name....Show more
Rick Duchane: The average lifespan of a car, when you take all of the brands together, is 9-13 years. Remember, this is an average, so some are less and some are more. Toyotas and Honda tend to run the longest with less issues (my Honda ran to 160,000 and then died). Volvos run the longest and the most miles. Their lifespan average is 18.6 years! You'll also see many Volvos with little medallions on them showing off how many 100s of thousands of miles they've traveled so far. But you have to find a! good one and keep it up. So...mileage winner = Volvo. Cost of owners! hip winner = Honda or Toyota....Show more
Lady Laflin: stick with toyota or honda! you may pay alittle more but its well worth it in the long run.their quality is by far better than the others.they can see 400,000 miles with low maintenence!i have seen several traded in with 400,000 miles plus and re sold them with out any worrys.
Betsey Muehlbach: I think nowadays most any car will last if you take care of it. Make sure to get the regular oil changes etc. My top three choices are Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi. I have a 2006 Mitsibushi Galant right now and I love it!
Brian Marquina: I don't know about performance or how comfortable they are but if you are worried about them being safe, they are. They did better than cars twice as big as them, not as good as a suv or something but comparable to a focus. Plus i love that you can change the color of them anytime you want.
Justin Casten: toyota, anything foreign because of the different engine designs! . get a volvo if you can, my friend has one that is over 300,000 miles and it still is working perfectly
Jayson Brod: any car that has been properly maintained will easily go 200000 miles. usually Toyotas and Hondas are known for their reliability... The longest overall would be a deisel, but they cost more to buy
Bud Espenshade: The truth is a car is only as good as how its previous owner took care of it. It has nothing to do with American or Foreign, People who automatically assume foreign cars (or American)are better don't know much about cars. They may have had a good experience with a particular model, which they took care of. A Ford will break down just as fast as a Honda will if the previous owner neglected it. All cars break down.. I mean why does Honda, Toyota, GM, Ford, and every other auto manufacturer even have a service department if their cars are so perfect?Use a mechanic or an evaluation system before you buy any car to make sure it was well ta! ken care of. Good luck....Show more
Fritz Hawkey: I say Hyundais,! Hondas, or Toyotas are the way to go. I know many people that have trucks from Ford that they have put on over 150,000 miles on so far and they are still going well.
Thomas Riner: I would suggest a Honda or Toyota. Check Kelly's Blue Book for more into.
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