Consumer Reports: 12 Long-Lasting Cars Proven to Get to 200,000 Miles and Beyond

[zipnzap]

Outside of the inclusion of trucks and SUV's, list is about what I expected. Nice to see a Ford here, though.

 

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-best-cars-to-get-to-200000-miles-and-beyond-a1051079155/

 

(Only non-paywalled version I could find);

 

https://www.resetera.com/threads/12-long-lasting-cars-proven-to-get-to-200-000-miles-and-beyond-consumer-reports.909327/

[Andrew L]

Only the F150 made the list which is a shame.  I am surprised Expedition isn't on there, I consistently see them with over 200k on marketplace. 

[atomcat68]

Early Escapes, and Rangers are trucks I regularly see with 200k+ miles. A family friend has 3 Escapes with over 250k with a hybrid approaching 300k.

[Schpark]

I have a 2008 Focus Manual with 210k miles and original clutch.  Never have had to add oil either.  Rust will lead to its eventual demise.

[DeluxeStang]

18 hours ago, atomcat68 said:

A family friend has 3 Escapes with over 250k with a hybrid approaching 300k.

Same powertrain the maverick hybrid has I believe.

[RedHoncho01]

Consider the source, Consumer Reports, which has always been biased toward Toyota and Honda.  They have completely lost credibility now with their product reviews being linked to "where to buy it".  They used to be a respected source of consumer information but no longer.

[morgan20]

1 hour ago, RedHoncho01 said:

Consider the source, Consumer Reports, which has always been biased toward Toyota and Honda.

 

The source left out HD pickup trucks. That's why there are so few Ford, Mopar, and GM models on that list.

 

No matter what the source, Honda and Toyota are way ahead of everyone else for long lasting sedans, minivans, etc. while Ford, Mopar, and GM have long lasting trucks especially HD.

 

Another source of long lasting cars and trucks, not Consumer Reports, has this list:

 

Cars Most Likely to Last 250,000+ Miles – iSeeCars.com Study
Rank	Model	% Chance of Lasting 250,000+ Miles	Compared to Average
1	Ford F-350 Super Duty	49.1%	4.2x
2	Toyota Land Cruiser	47.9%	4.1x
3	Toyota Tundra	47.9%	4.1x
4	Toyota Sequoia	47.1%	4.0x
5	Ford F-250 Super Duty	43.6%	3.7x
6	Honda Pilot	42.7%	3.6x
7	Toyota Tacoma	41.7%	3.5x
8	GMC Sierra 2500HD	41.3%	3.5x
9	Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	41.2%	3.5x
10	Toyota 4Runner	41.0%	3.5x
11	Toyota Avalon	33.1%	2.8x
12	Chevrolet Silverado 1500	31.0%	2.6x
13	Acura MDX	29.2%	2.5x
14	Honda Element	27.8%	2.4x
15	Honda CR-V	27.5%	2.3x
16	Honda Accord	27.1%	2.3x
17	Chevrolet Avalanche	26.7%	2.3x
18	Ram 2500	26.3%	2.2x
19	Ram 3500	24.3%	2.1x
20	Toyota Sienna	23.3%	2.0x
21	Subaru Outback	22.3%	1.9x
22	GMC Yukon XL	21.3%	1.8x
23	Toyota Camry	20.4%	1.7x
Overall Average		11.8%	–

[Joe771476]

I've got news for you. My parents and I have had Fords all our lives. The first Ford that I was aware of when I was young was a 1953 Ford Custom. Then we/I had a 1968 Torino, 1977 Granada, 1985 Ford LTD wagon, 1974 Lincoln Mark IV, 2002 Taurus. I inherited a 1985 Cadillac that I never would have bought since I knew about the dual metal 4.1L engines that would warp. Some of these were owned simultaneously. I'm 73 and on all the vehicles that I owned, I probably did a total of 10 oil changes! I just kept the oil full and coolant full with proper mixture/protection. I have gotten 12 to 19 years vehicle life and 250K  to 480K miles of use! Oh I replaced a heater core here, a water pump there. I only had to replace an exhaust system twice. I have never blown an engine except for that darn 4.1L Caddy, and that wasn't until after 185K miles. I drove that 1953 Ford to the junkyard with 350K miles on it.  If you don't beat the vehicle it will last a long time. None of these vehicles were gotten rid of because of too costly breakdowns. Life changes dictated purchasing a replacement vehicle, either used or new.

[Captainp4]

~380k on the GOAT 7.3/zf5. Still pick it to drive over anything else in the driveway most days.

[DeluxeStang]

1 hour ago, Captainp4 said:

~380k on the GOAT 7.3/zf5. Still pick it to drive over anything else in the driveway most days.

What are these things like to live with? I'm not gonna lie, someone down my street has a four door, lifted with some gear in the back. I usually can't stand lifted trucks, but theirs is almost, dare I say, tasteful, as is yours. I've thought about making an offer on it, it appears to be in really good shape, the exterior looks basically flawless. 

[Captainp4]

8 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said:

What are these things like to live with? I'm not gonna lie, someone down my street has a four door, lifted with some gear in the back. I usually can't stand lifted trucks, but theirs is almost, dare I say, tasteful, as is yours. I've thought about making an offer on it, it appears to be in really good shape, the exterior looks basically flawless. 

If you build it right they ride pretty decent. It's not going to handle like a sports car, but it's comfortable. There's not much lift on this one, it might be 1-2" above stock.  The 7.3 psd is indestructible. I think this year of truck looks perfect with a 37" tire so that's what I have on it. This body style is a 27-32 year old truck at this point, so problem solving and mechanical ability are recommended if you want to rely on one for a daily driver... but it's cheap and simple when something goes wrong.

[akirby]

1 hour ago, Captainp4 said:

If you build it right they ride pretty decent. It's not going to handle like a sports car, but it's comfortable. There's not much lift on this one, it might be 1-2" above stock.  The 7.3 psd is indestructible. I think this year of truck looks perfect with a 37" tire so that's what I have on it. This body style is a 27-32 year old truck at this point, so problem solving and mechanical ability are recommended if you want to rely on one for a daily driver... but it's cheap and simple when something goes wrong.

I would love a resto mod 77 f100 Ranger XLT SWB with a coyote and 10 speed.  

[tbone]

10 hours ago, Captainp4 said:

~380k on the GOAT 7.3/zf5. Still pick it to drive over anything else in the driveway most days.

Love your truck.  One of my favorite generations.  Once I stop paying for all my kids, I plan to buy a 92-97 F250 to restore.  Growing up, my friend’s dad had a 92 regular cab, two tone gray with black through the middle, like the one pictured, that I always loved.  I basically want a replica of that truck.  

[Captainp4]

9 hours ago, tbone said:

Love your truck.  One of my favorite generations.  Once I stop paying for all my kids, I plan to buy a 92-97 F250 to restore.  Growing up, my friend’s dad had a 92 regular cab, two tone gray with black through the middle, like the one pictured, that I always loved.  I basically want a replica of that truck.  

Thanks, that was my original plan for paint when I bought it ~12 years ago, but the brandywine kandy swayed me lol

 

17 hours ago, akirby said:

I would love a resto mod 77 f100 Ranger XLT SWB with a coyote and 10 speed.  

I'm slowly gathering parts for one of them. I keep going back and forth between doing the new 7.3 godzilla or the PI head 460 I already have sitting in the shed for it. Plan on doing crown vic front suspension and going pretty crazy with building 4 link/cantilevered/coilover suspension in the rear.

[tbone]

1 hour ago, Captainp4 said:

Thanks, that was my original plan for paint when I bought it ~12 years ago, but the brandywine kandy swayed me lol

 

I'm slowly gathering parts for one of them. I keep going back and forth between doing the new 7.3 godzilla or the PI head 460 I already have sitting in the shed for it. Plan on doing crown vic front suspension and going pretty crazy with building 4 link/cantilevered/coilover suspension in the rear.

It sounds like you have a lot more mechanical talent than I do!

[Captainp4]

41 minutes ago, tbone said:

It sounds like you have a lot more mechanical talent than I do!

Just takes time and patience, I used to own a custom shop so already have most of the tools and it keeps me occupied. Expensive hobby, but a fun one. This is what it looked like before we started on it about a year ago. Also helps to have a good friend that as an awesome painter and hooks you up!

[tbone]

On 6/29/2024 at 11:59 AM, Captainp4 said:

Just takes time and patience, I used to own a custom shop so already have most of the tools and it keeps me occupied. Expensive hobby, but a fun one. This is what it looked like before we started on it about a year ago. Also helps to have a good friend that as an awesome painter and hooks you up!

Whatever I start with will likely look like something like that.  I like projects and learning how to do things.  I’m mechanical but not very good at electrical for some reason. I know quite a few people who have skills far beyond me so if I get in a pickle they will certainly help.  I hope to find a truck from the south or west coast when the time is right since most of the trucks in the Midwest turn into rust buckets.  

[Captainp4]

19 hours ago, tbone said:

Whatever I start with will likely look like something like that.  I like projects and learning how to do things.  I’m mechanical but not very good at electrical for some reason. I know quite a few people who have skills far beyond me so if I get in a pickle they will certainly help.  I hope to find a truck from the south or west coast when the time is right since most of the trucks in the Midwest turn into rust buckets.  

Prices are starting to come back down on these things, keep an eye out on marketplace and you can probably find a pretty good one for a decent price. Things got out of hand during covid.