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[@dogcowrph]

I bought a new Accord in 1990. It lasted ten years, had 325,000 miles. It couldn’t be killed. While I merged to get on the Pennsylvania Turnpike an eighteen wheeler totaled it. I walked away so I’m happy. Honda’s are great cars.

[@petescarport]

And it’s probably still running somewhere with a rebuilt title. Lol

[@kaoe145]

I had a 93 Accord with about the same amount of miles I loved that car it was still running when I got rid of it I left the windows down by mistake and was gone for a few days it rained filling the bottom of the car with water and it started to grew mold so I got rid of it a bought a new Accord

[@tony64t]

They'll always pay you back too. As they hold their value better than their competitors, finance companies will refinance your Honda mid-loan. If you should suddenly find yourself in need of an extra thousand or two.

[@ruined_accord_]

I love my accord glad to hear you didn’t get hurt

[@solo187kingalldayz]

😁Woow I remember my dad's old 1989 honda accord 5spd flip lights tht car run forever 🤣🤣

[@wisepanda8512]

1. 2:04 Lexus LS400 2. 3:33 Ford Crown Victoria 3. 5:19 Toyota Pickup 4. 6:06 1997-2001 Toyota Camry 5. 7:07 Lexus ES300 6. 8:20 Old Volvos 7. 9:35 2002-2007 Honda Accord 8. Lexus RX300/330/350

[@ChannelDiesel]

THANK YOU

[@sumbascreativemediahouse1669]

On it

[@eski_truv]

You’re the 🐐

[@billlincolnmd9159]

The 97-2001 Camry was the last cast iron block Camry series. Know as the" legend" by Toyota mechanics.

[@kroliks]

Ty

[@FlamingChris]

Toyota and Honda are the top dawgs for reliability. I’m very happy with my Corolla. I feel like the car takes care of me. It breaks my heart thinking of selling the car because of how well I’ve maintained it and all the money it saved me. It’s honestly one of the best cars I’ve ever had. It has a freezing A/C and a hot heater. I’m always taken care of. Especially since I’m a Dad. Cold nights or hot days are never a problem when I have my Corolla

[@muddyriverdogz]

I dont know how a top 10 list can be legit without Corolla being on it.

[@markdavis3539]

Had an '04 Corolla that I bought used (slightly wrecked) with 77K. It just turned over 300k (odo stopped at 299,999) and I gave it to my granddaughter. It still runs great, and averages about 35 mpg! I also have an '01 Sienna with 150k+ and an '02 4Runner with 107k, both running like brand new. Oh! What a feeling! Toyota!

[@robertcamble3543]

@Henry Rollin these 93 - 97 corollas are bulletproof. I had one & sold it with heavy heart

[@hemetsonshine]

@@muddyriverdogz Agree. My 1995 Toyota Corolla was over 382,000 miles when it was totaled two weeks ago.

[@hazmania4794]

@@hemetsonshine Glad you’re okay to be here and tell us!

[@ineedandrenaline]

As a Crown Victoria P7B owner, I can confidently say it's one of my favorite cars that I have driven, nothing else compares. Parts are cheap, will last forever with basic maintenance, trunk and interior is huuuuggggeee, and it has a mean presence.

[@Momo-zs7nl]

My 2011 P7B is the best purchase I ever made

[@anetajohnson8446]

The ford mercury Grand Marque is the same as the Crown VIC! minor cosmedics.

[@Momo-zs7nl]

@@anetajohnson8446 exactly they are literally the same car with minor cosmetic differences and you can even convert a grand Marquis into a crown victoria

[@waterheaterservices]

No freak wheel drive and has a full frame, best!

[@KirklandWilliamsWorkout3000]

Yeah it looks like a police car 😂

[@clintthesb4968]

ever heard of Toyota land cruiser? here in Zambia they're a government standard for everything from urban outreach to remote places with miles of bad roads. I've never seen a land cruiser break down on the side of the road

[@J.B.1982]

Bro, those are expensive cars. lol. And yeah, they're great

[@robm4469]

Also I heard the Toyota 4 runner is very reliable too.

[@damilolaakanni]

Those are in such high demand that they're no longer cheap. The same goes for all toyota trucks.

[@Sonder-t8m]

I have one had a radiator leak unknown messed up the original engine. Original engine was at 337,000 miles. Replaced the motor for $13,000. So still running great onto 600,000 miles we go

[@targetglen]

On Top Gear, there was an attempt to kill a Landcruiser by dynamite, by dropping it from a great height, and by other means of destruction. It continued to work and became a decorative item enshrined in the Top Gear studio.

[@mikeharrison124]

I actually have a 1991 Chevy Caprice Classic. It has a million miles. Runs like a sewing machine. One of the best cars I have owned.

[@muddyriverdogz]

How many times was the engine and trans rebuilt ?

[@mikeharrison124]

@@muddyriverdogz Engine rebuilt at 200K miles. Transmission replaced at 150K. I used to pull a trailer and a car to auto shows. I took the heads off about 4 years ago to do a valve job. Car runs great still. Always used Mobile 1 synthetic oil.

[@godivagirl227]

My husband calls the engine in my 2000 Camry a sewing machine 🤣I hate when he does that! Lol.. I guess it's a compliment. 🙄

[@david-ts6hj]

@@mikeharrison124 not trying to offend or anything but you're telling me a GM product has a million miles and the engine was only replaced once at 200,000 miles a GM made it to 200,000 miles on one engine? And the transmission was only replaced once and it made it 150,000 miles a GM transmission that lasted 150,000 miles. Sorry but this is totally unbelievable. It's hard to get a GM product to make it to 100,000

[@mikeharrison124]

@@david-ts6hj Well Sir, sorry to disappoint you but I actually have almost 1-million miles on my 1991 Chevy Caprice Classic. I rebuilt the engine at just over 150k and I removed the heads about 5-years ago and refurbished. The car runs real good. It does have mechanical issues off on and on but the car is still running. I just stay on the maintenance. The 1991 Caprice is the only year with the flat rear wheel well...You did not offend me Sir. It is what it is!

[@stefano3124]

Lexus and Toyota dominate this list. What a surprise. 😎 Edit: Many clowns like to point out that these brands are from the same manufacturer. Everyone knows this. You're not smarter than anyone else. You still call a Toyota a Toyota and a Lexus a Lexus, even if the engine etc is made by Toyota. There are still many features that differentiate these brands from one another. Or should we call the iPhone a Samsung 'cause its displays are made by Samsung? Should we call a Lamborghini a Volkswagen because Volkswagen owns Lamborghini and many other german brands? 🤡

[@albertatundra]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@rhoshod7419]

Everytime he makes a list value changes I swear

[@robertcohen8554]

How many miles on your Toyota?

[@stefano3124]

@@robertcohen8554 710k miles

[@robertcohen8554]

@@stefano3124 I have 773,000 on my Pontiac

[@peterkwok9608]

I am a Toyota and Lexus fan for life. I have a 2003 Toyota Camry LE with over 324,000 miles on it and still runs great. Just brought my wife a 2004 Lexus RX 330 with 150,00 miles on it. Looking forward to a long life with both of these cars 😎😎👍👍

[@OtakuRealm]

I love my 01 es300. Currently at 255k and still rides smooth. The most reliable car I've ever owned. I highly recommend it, picked mine up for 1,200 and fixed her up. The only Cons of the car to me is that it feels small but im 6'2. Also the cup holders are awful.

[@udivesh]

What gas mileage do you get on it?

[@elijahelliott1994]

I got mine with 279k and still runs smooth got mine for 700 and only has s few problems

[@OtakuRealm]

@@udivesh honestly I don't know seems to get like 19-25. Gas hasn't been is issues for me.

[@Swagama]

I got that model… seeing 14-16 mpg recent , may need a tune up but i am a pretty heavy foot

[@piusdrozario2044]

Did you have to spend a lot to keep it running ? I’m looking at one with 255K kMs in Canada, and I’m scared about the mileage and what maintenances might be needed to keep it running.

[@Cocytus]

Volvo 200 series. That's a worthy mention. I had an '82 Volvo 242 GLT with a swapped in from an '84 Turbo 4 that had nearly 350k miles and it started up like new every time. It had a bunch of upgrades from IPD and I sold it for a profit to a younger enthusiast that still today is using it on the race track as a dedicated racecar. DO NOT SLEEP ON OLD VOLVOS! They are insane. BELIEVE ME!

[@olivernorth1993]

My mom had an 82 240 DL. I was 11 years old when she got it. I was 26 years old and finished grad school when she decided to get rid of it. Old Volvos are definitely worth mentioning.

[@donhoover23]

The mid 80s Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo, bro. Many of them have went over 1 million miles, and one guy took his over 2 million. The w124s are unbreakable with proper TLC. Not fast, but a tank that oozes sophistication.

[@flix8743]

I mean we’re are you going to find a diesel in America if it was in Europe or something it’s a different story

[@FredoNavajas92]

@@flix8743 there’s is some here in America, my buddy had one lol

[@wannagobowling8846]

@@flix8743 there are plenty in America

[@waterheaterservices]

@@flix8743 My brother has one in USA, it's still going at nearly 40 years old. May out last him and me.

[@SuaveCityGear]

@@flix8743 I have a 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI that takes diesel

[@shaneducholke364]

I out 1 million miles on a 1996 Saturn over 8 years. Because the body is basically plastic, it was in perfect body condition. I traded it in to a Saturn dealership straight across for an Ion Redline, which was a quick little car. I told the owner of the dealership that putting a car out front with a sign saying 1,000,000 miles that it will draw attention and increase sales ams he agreed. His sales increased by about 25% and became the highest selling dealership in Western Canada. Big win/win

[@schm147]

How the hell did you put that many miles in only 8 years? That's like 5 hours a day on the highway.

[@shaneducholke364]

@@schm147 out of town sales across Western Canada. In correction it was 1.2 million km and I gave it to our youth pastor and he drove it for 4 more years and over 1.3million km until he was in an accident and the insurance company wrote it off with only $1800 damage.

[@eddiethetruhead]

Just bought a 2000 LS with 147k miles a couple months ago. Love it and never gonna sell it. Aiming for a million. 1UZ for life!!!🔥

[@markmanzo2488]

My 2000 has 260k and it goes almost like new. It runs better than it did 5 years ago when I bought it with 137k. I learned to do all my own maintenance so I've replaced almost the whole front end, all new bushings, timing belt, starter, all the hard stuff done. I'm pretty sure it will last to a million, but I'm already 55, so I need to keep at it if I want to do it. I do drive across country with it a lot. but I'll still have to live to about 80 to do it lol. Great car. You made a good choice.

[@angacamthehobbit3668]

Here's a blast from the past. The 1973 Chrysler Gold Duster with the Slant 6 engine. Built like a tank and ran. No Luxury options, except Am radio Fm was extra, basic options but it ran and ran. I put over 375,000 on it. My mechanic bought it gave to his Daughter and she put over 200k from highschool thru collage. Now that's an old time built to last car. Just my 2 cents

[@Evillt1]

Slant 6 225! Best engine EVER!

[@robm4469]

1979-1990 Volvo 740 turbo and non turbo wagon and sedan. Drove my 1990 740 turbo wagon to 850k miles had it for 8 years and sold it for what I paid for it and it ran perfect the way I bought it. That car exceeded all maintenance requirements. All i did was change the tires and battery and it never ever broke down on me. Best and most reliable car I ever had both mechanically and cosmetically. It was solid comfortable and built well. It was even fast too it was fun to see the faces when I beat jaguars Harleys and most sports cars at the lights in an old station wagon. I mean I would fly over speed bumps like I was in a monster truck and the suspension never showed any sighns of wear down at all. When I was helping a friend move his bed did not fit in fit in his van but yet it fit in my volvo I regret selling it biggest mistake I ever made. The crown vic I also agree with. My grandfather bought one new and had it till he died it was fast brisk smooth and solid.

[@silenthill1035]

This list seems very trustable. I have owned a 1997 Lexus ES 300. Purchased it with 127,000 miles on it. Then kept it for 6 years, drove through 200,000 miles. Did required maintenance such as timing belt, rotors, battery, front and rear shocks, oxygen sensors, etc. The car would have easily lasted with me for another 6 years, but I had to let it go as I was leaving the country.

[@jagriv5659]

Did you ever had to change the Power steering pump and hose, the hose was $625.00 and $424.00 to change it, fixed it and sold it for $2500.00

[@silenthill1035]

@@jagriv5659 My power steering used to make a vibrating sound when turned to max when I purchased the car. But the mechanic who did pre-purchase inspection told me that I should not try to get it fixed, so I didn't. Gave me no trouble other than that sound.

[@val3nt358]

is it expensive to maintain and how the mpg

[@silenthill1035]

@@val3nt358 MPG was not good inside the city, but on highway MPG was very good. I do not have exact numbers but I did the calculation several times when I had the car. As far as maintenance cost is concerned, it was the same as maintaining a Toyota Corolla.

[@kennethrobinson1672]

Had a 1998 Chevy s 10. 291,00miles 4.3 engine it still ran perfectly when I sold it..plus I drove it 9yrs and sold it for what I paid for it

[@anetajohnson8446]

Scotty Killmere said if you can find a used Lexus with low miles, "buy it!" Quality craftmanship. you wont regret it!

[@matrox]

Scotty Kilmere is so FOS...I have found so many dumb statements by him.

[@richardlux2477]

@@matrox Care to name some of them? If any.

[@rogerdsmith]

@@richardlux2477 Scotty has lied, and I mean factually lied, about batteries in Teslas. This is verifiable. Beyond that, he’s such a crank, that the TV station in Houston that hired him to do occasional spots, fired his ass.

[@zarni000]

@@rogerdsmith lied what exsctly?

[@zarni000]

@@rogerdsmith Doubt he cares that he not doing spots there. His channel doing great. He probably making 100x what he could with that station

[@SteveLowtwait]

Diesel Mercedes from the 1970s and 80s should be on the list. Ultra reliable cars built at the highest of standards. They're not as inexpensive as they used to be. But like some of your examples, higher mileage ones can still be found at very reasonable prices. Also, I own a Volvo 1800ES (wagon version of P1800) and it's also dead reliable.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

My nephew's turbocharger blew up at 175000 miles on a 2.2 diesel Merc. The Maruti Suzuki 800cc wee vans however go on and on in India

[@ambienceization]

Ive had my 5.3 V8 chevy truck for just over 12 years. Didn't even buy it new but it still runs like a top. Only the most basic maintenance items needed attention. I'm convinced if you properly maintain and don't beat the snot out of your vehicle it can last a long time.

[@brentwendt2249]

That's true, Americans aren't the nicest to their cars, most cars can last awhile if treated and maintained right...I'm still a Toyota guy, on my 3rd 4th gen Camry, gave 1 away and still drive the other 2, 1 during winter and one in summer

[@danielbryant1539]

I have always taken good care. Of any vehicle I've owned. And rarely run them hard. And they have all been reliable. But the most I ever got out of one. Is the 1994 Toyota Celica my brother now owns. Had 340000 when he bought it 15 years ago. Over half a million now. He changes the oil every 3000 miles. And it runs like it did with 85000 when I bought it. Basically a bullet proof old drive train. The body is a very different story. Was parked because it wouldn't pass inspection.

[@darwinskeeper421]

That makes me feel better. I'm having one put in my 1972 Buick Skylark. I'm keeping the engine stock for low end torque and fuel economy. It would be nice if it was reliable as well.

[@donc6781]

Mid 90’s Ford F 150 with a 4.9 L - with a manual trans is a million mile combination. Those motors were indestructible.

[@h8troodoh]

They seem to live forever, I always liked working on the i6,be it gm,Ford,Mopar, so easy to access everything..

[@joelstatosky1817]

In my opinion the ls400 is probably the best choice, not to mention it is the most popular VIP style car

[@FlapJacks7]

And it drifts most excellently. Fact

[@bennyhucksen9928]

I first had 1980 ltd crown Vic demo 1900 miles trouble from start, now own 1996 volvo 2nd rebuilt engine due to time belt loose then pulley broke, best ,,1985 5th Ave, V8 ran beautiful lasted over 300,000 miles,

[@theheirofgrace8095]

I literally drove my 1990 LS 400 that I bought a few months after my son was born, until June of 2021 when all of the plastic parts began to disintegrate. 318,000 miles. Also had a 96 ES 300 until last week, traded it for a '96 Q45t special edition. Handles better... combination of luxury and an '06 G35.

[@billymasoner3735]

The first and last Gen Chevy Cavaliers really deserve to be on this list. With just regular maintenance I got 500,000 miles on my 2003 Cav. It was a great car, still ran fine when I got rear ended and the insurance totaled it.

[@fredpeters2862]

My dad had a 1992 nissan pickup, and that thing almost clocked 2million miles on the clock. But stupid young me, not so bright teenager crashed it into the back of a semi-truck. But when my dad had it that truck was dead reliable, my mom and I made bets to see if my dad's truck would leave him stranded on his trip from California to Washington, that was when it clocked over 1million miles on the clock. RIP little truck!

[@reapersouls9269]

How did you get your license lol cereal box

[@californiausa7622]

The 1990s Nissan Hard body's are incredible reliable

[@h8troodoh]

@@reapersouls9269 😆😅🤣

[@lishakalijee1190]

Toyota sprinter AE92 1987 can handle a high mileage. My mother's car has now been passed down to my sister and it has 400,00 km mileage on it. And the engine had like 2 servicing it its life and its still running smooth

[@aestheticswim3397]

I can’t believe you got this for the 86

[@darrellclark9596]

I drove a Crown Victoria for a cab company, it still had the "police interceptor" badge on it..I loved that thing!

[@Joe_Blo]

The 4th generation Maxima is a top ten. The only repair mine needed was the belt tensioner at 150k. Then a coil at 160k. The brakes lasted 190k. No repairs, just replacement of common wear items.

[@FabienTeulieres93]

I agree with you. The A32 and A33 platforms are amazing and very durable without breaking the bank. Not Camry-cheap, but pretty close (I speak from extensive experience with both chassis).

[@nissan2829]

Had a 97 max I got off my uncle, lasted 170k before I hydro locked the engine and it was still running strong beforehand

[@To_Dah_Tee]

Your brakes lasted how long???? Lmfao ohh noo I'd be too afraid I don't have any

[@nissan2829]

@@To_Dah_Tee 170k on mine and the brakes were still in perfect condition

[@Joe_Blo]

@@To_Dah_Tee I changed the original iridium spark plugs at 220,000, but they were clean and really didn't need it. I could have gapped them and put them back in. I replaced the shocks & struts at 210,000. They were shot. But delaying replacement paid off because all 4 Monroe OE Spectrums were only $55 total on clearance. My left CV axle was only $28. The boot was split for 13 years, so I just packed grease in it every oil change. The bearing didn't fail but the damper rotted & it developed bad torque steer, so I replaced it last year. One of the benefits of owning a vehicle long term from new is you get to experiment on things to see how long they'll last. The Maxima has been a fantastically reliable car. Too bad Nissan quality went downhill in the mid 2000s. I bought my 1986 S10 4wd truck new too, and it's been a good truck, but nowhere near the quality of the Maxima.

[@NOLATechy]

I'm currently driving my 2010 Honda Accord EXL. I only have 78,000 miles on it and the car is in GREAT condition. I'm not selling it (dispite many high priced offers), I'm just proud of this car! I have never had ANY mechanical issues with this car since I bought it new with 6 miles on the odometer. The only major work I've had done so far; new tires, replaced brake pads and added a little freon to the A/C last month. Hopefully, I'll be driving this car for another 30 years!

[@saifrahman4948]

A corolla can also reach a million miles, if taken care of, plus they aren't very expensive. So, why it was excluded from the list?

[@jonathangibson4778]

Who here wants A Corolla is my question

[@Spiritual_DriverAE101]

@@jonathangibson4778 whats wrong with a rolla?

[@nzwotb2525]

@@jonathangibson4778 get a gt corolla

[@soscary2200]

Everyone knows corollas are great. That would make a boring video.

[@Spiritual_DriverAE101]

@@soscary2200 agreed

[@krazyblasian]

Kid me: when I'm rich my dream car is a [insert super car name here]. Teenage me: I want S13 w/engine swap Young adult me: i want a BMW e92 or 69 Camaro Now me: my dream car is something that never breaks or require maintenance, Idgaf what it looks like. Then the rest of my garage will contain the dream cars of my younger self.

[@MarksterC]

yep pretty much a daily that works

[@tyasturner]

Lincoln town car, mine has 335k miles and still running strong with no issues and I’ve drove it soooo much and so far out of town multiple times with no issues and it takes flex fuel which is good for these crazy high gas prices rn, it’s a V8, SUPER smooth driving, heated seats, sunroof, a middle seat in the front so seats 6, the biggest trunk in a car EVER, and the most comfortable car I’ve ever sat in except Tesla. I got the 2011 version the last year it was made. Can get one for 2500-19,000 but average around 3500-6000

[@shanevanc]

My 2003 accord has over 300k and is reliable. But you forgot to mention that the 5 SPD accord 4 cyl VTEC is a little sleeper. It handles like a dream and when you get the revs up (sorry autoboxers you can't) it's a screaming demon. Love laying in 2nd gear on the on ramp and taking it to the redline as I merge. Also loves the twisties. Paid $1500

[@tracyedwards3922]

I have a 2000 Lexus ES 300 with 230,000 miles on it and it runs like a dream. Bought it 5 years ago for $2,500 and it is the best bargain of a car I have ever bought. General upkeep is minimal and gas mileage is great on the highway. I was going to buy a GS 350 but I may keep it a little while longer because it just makes sense.

[@user-Dr.]

In my lifetime as a mechanic, I have seen in real life 6 vehicles with over a million miles on them, 4 were GM trucks, 2 were GM cars, I owned one of them, 93 Olds Cutlass Supreme, one million three hundred thousand plus, the world record holder, documented, is a 70 Camaro, today the known best vehicle ever built is the 96, 97 and 98 full size Chevy trucks, will run the most miles with the least maintenance.

[@charlottewest9647]

What about a Chevy beauville van?

[@velvetbear7184]

Funny I’m a mechanic also and have seen all these cars constantly failing at 60k!?!?

[@charlottewest9647]

@@velvetbear7184 Chevy beauville a good van?

[@matrox]

@@velvetbear7184 Thats because you worked on them.

[@schm147]

@@matrox how do you figure that?

[@middleclassg2911]

2001 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L bought with 65k miles in 2006. Still driving every day with 311k. Regular maintenance, oil change every 4k miles. Runs like a champ.

[@V1Zach]

Chevy suburban my parents had a 1993 chevy suburban with 500k miles on it original motor trans and everything ended up selling it to a friend around 600k back in 2012 and he's still driving it today idk how many miles are on it now we moved away but that thing was a tank

[@bobkaloki]

Crown Vic anytime any day. But I would go for the civilian ones or Grand Marquis. They have creature comforts & less abused compared to the police & fleet/cab ones.

[@ineedandrenaline]

Police Interceptor is better overall

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

The Crown Vic was probably the best used car I test drove, but when I turned a corner it felt like I driving a boat!

[@waterheaterservices]

Garage kept, grandma owned low mile Grand Marquis. Throw some police package parts on it.

[@paulclark3361]

I have a 1996 Grand Marquis too. Its a tank. U know if they gave kept the same 4.6 l engine for 15-20 years in a row its a keeper. Only problem with most are replacing ball joints after 200,000 miles. My speed ometer broke after 150,000. That was 4 years ago. Definitely over 300 or 400,000 miles and still going strong. There a great buy if u can afford the extra gas. Thanks

[@rainfieldmusic]

I have to add Buick Lacrosse w 3rd gen 3.8. I think only about 2005 - 2009. I've got a couple with 300k+. Just a little maintenance and good to go

[@bostjules6176]

Hey Bud, I definitely agree with you when it comes to the Buicks with the 3.8 engines. My brother has a 2005 Buick Allure with the 3.8 and the thing just went over 300.000 miles. No problems other than brake work, exhaust work and a used replacement starter. I myself have owned an 84 Buick LeSabre and an 81 Buick Park Avenue, both with 8 cylinder 307's. I always remember thinking that Buick had great cars.

[@aldenconsolver3428]

If you can put your hands on a Crown Vic that PI that has not been beat up its a real gem. comfortable drive, firm seats and suspension quiet inside and reasonable gas mileage. I'm looking for another one right now.

[@dpb5802]

You have not mentioned the luxury lincoln town car 1989 to 1997/8 before they changed the model. I had 4 of them I bought with 40 to 80 thousand miles that saw the other side of 300,000 miles and then sold them. Drove like a boat but so comfortable and reliable.

[@madeirafonseca6383]

I sat in the back seat of an old Towncar, and it was like sitting in a Lazyboy.

[@jayparker96]

We had a Lincoln town car and a Lincoln continental growing up early 2000s.. i remember how spacious the back was and watching my video now player on the fold out seat tray lol

[@PapaP86]

Not sure why the 4Runner isn't on here. Statistically I believe it's the #1 rated SUV to make it to both 300k and 400k miles. Any vehicle lasting 1,000,000 is going to be very unlikely without an engine and/or transmission replacement. Yes, I'm sure there are a handful that make it, but definitely going to be the exception rather than the rule.

[@aitoluxd]

Yea those 97-01 Toyota Camrys were built tough. At one point when I was in secondary school* more than half of the school teachers who owned cars owned one. It was crazy!

[@lukemothug]

Like the person from Mumbai says "Camrys are very reliable!" And like Russell Peters says "Proud to be Cheap!" Quote-Unquote.

[@lexuses3942]

I’ve owned many of them. All 2000s. Both the 4 banger and the 3.0 6. Best cars ever made and I’m not kidding

[@lukemothug]

@@lexuses3942 I had owned two Camrys one V6 camry I blew up the engine two times.

[@lexuses3942]

@@lukemothug That sucks

[@cherkas009]

I had one it kept blowing the head gasket

[@wyattlamson7475]

You missed the Ford Festiva 1993..., 267,000 miles and STILL GETS 48 mpg. 46 with the A/C running... At a traffic light I can always out pace any full size truck not matter the amount of smoke rolling out of both their pipes..., my personal goal is to pass the 100 MPH barrier..., 96 is the best she's in the course of her life so far..., perhaps some 185R13's will do that for me...??? She's stock but well cared for.

[@ZoSkiLuv]

There is a 1974 Mercedes 240d diesel in Dubai that has more than 3 million miles on it. The driver uses it as a taxi and it gets hundreds of miles on the clock per day. Much more than the Volvo. I have also heard of a Peugeot diesel somewhere in the Middle East with a similar story. The LS400 remains an obvious choice for an older car that is unkillable..

[@waterheaterservices]

I owned a couple of French cars 40 years ago. I am still mad at France 🤣

[@lnsuvasquez2466]

I was looking at those old beasts. however, parts are hard to come by in the US so I passed on them. defi a fan favorite!

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

@@waterheaterservices My sis had a Citröen XM turbo did 250k...I've got a ZX diesel coming up 29yo, only 100k so should go another 30-odd years at least! Great over bumps. Still does 105 like it says in the manual. No rust whatsoever.

[@edwardprice140]

Just leased a 2023 KIA Forte for $310 a month , $22000 MSRP. 36 months.

[@benzcrazy]

I had a 91 S-10 with the 4.3 engine that had almost 600,000 basically trouble free miles when it was stolen and wrecked so there are a quite few American cars that last as well .

[@waterheaterservices]

I may become the third owner my 66 Cadillac outlives.

[@kennethrobinson1672]

I just sold one with 291, 000 miles

[@thsarethbreaks]

I have a 92' s10 4.3 w/240k miles ori the original engine and transmission.The engine has never been open up.Only things i've replaced are maintenence parts,

[@aaronneher4860]

I had a ‘95 4.3 S-10 with 325,000 on it when I sold it. Still miss that old truck because it was a short bed regular cab with a 5 speed. Just an absolute joy to drive

[@jjmccurry8357]

If you think about it, 4.3 L is a large engine for a small truck. So I would think that part of it success is that the engine was never stressed too much.

[@Erik-kp1ux]

My daily is a 04 honda pilot with 312k miles. My 00 buick regal that runs 12s at the friday night drags has 255k miles. 87 Volkswagen golf odometer stopped working at 330k miles. I've owned mostly gm vehicles and all made it to atleast 225k miles. Helps being a mechanic.

[@matrox]

My mother's Toyota Camry didn't even make it to 85k miles before issues. It nickeled and dimed her and stayed in the shop with cut off issues. Dealers and independent shops couldn't fix that crap. She ended up selling it to a mechanic. She then got a 2000 Saturn which she still drives today.

[@violabrown1459]

Wow, I had no problems with my camary, 2014. Now with 161000 miles still runs perfectly fine.

[@zarni000]

2000 Toyota 260k no issues. Drives as new

[@edwinroyal9734]

Bummer. My 2006 Camry has 329,000 miles.

[@jasonn4597]

Damn that’s really odd. What year was the Camry? Because usually Camrys are really reliable

[@matrox]

@@jasonn4597 1983....Toyotas are hyped. Go into any Toyota dealership, all the bays are full, they have engines and transmissions out and torn down being worked on like any other car.

[@joeyscars4947]

My father has a 1998 Camry with the four cylinder. The struts are shot. The driver's side window motor is dead. The stereo works, but only one speaker actually will produce any audio and the head unit is a cassette deck. Other than those issue (all fixable), it is a great car with reasonable power for it's size. It has been used for everything from a main family car to hauling gardening supplies with minimal maintenance. Only about 175,000 miles, so it may last a lot longer. Thanks for the video!

[@rafx300]

I have a 1998 Lexus ES300. My parents bought it back in 2003 and they passed it on to me when I got my license. Absolutely love it! And the fact that I recognized most of the ES300 clips in this video probably say something about how much research I've done on this car and how much I love it!

[@noble20xx56]

It's a chill ride for sure. Plus it can cruise on the highway very well!

[@GalenlevyPhoto]

I had a 2000 Honda Civic with 233k miles but most of its life was in lot of city commuting so it was hard on the car. It blew head gasket and other issues so I had to junk the car. We currently have a 2011 Toyota Sienna with 211k miles. Still runs great and feels like it will reach 300k miles no problem. Of course almost any car can last with proper maintenance. Toyota and Hondas generally are the top dogs when it comes to reliability.

[@evoman44]

From what I have heard most head gaskets go on Hondas go around 200k if the coolant was not flushed at regular intervals of every 30k or two years. I had the head gasket go on my 95 Integra at 200k. But it only cost me $800 to get it replaced. It now has 276k. So it was definitely worth it. And if fails again I am just going to rebuild it and do and LS VTEC conversion.

[@GalenlevyPhoto]

@@evoman44 interesting. Thank you for ur input.

[@420manonthemoon16]

I bought a 2000 Lexus es300 in mint condition with just 82k miles on it a year ago. Just a few days ago I broke into 100,000 miles. It was an emotional moment. I hope to drive it to 1,000,000 miles and pass it on to my future kid.

[@TheRagingPlatypus]

Yes, we had a Volvo 240DL. It was a tank. We had about 500k on it. It was parked out front of our house and a drunk girl plowed into the rear end at what the cops estimated was 80mph in a 25 zone. It spun the car around and slammed it into a telephone pole. It was smashed on every single panel and monetarily totalled but still drivable.

[@halfpeltalt]

Toyota Avalon. Almost a Lexus but at a Toyota price. Same engine as the RS300.

[@hippieJOSH420]

And same as es and Camry

[@JohnRendNYC]

unfortonetly this (2021) is the last year Toyota is making the Avalon

[@bbhoustontx]

@@hippieJOSH420 bigger and quieter than a Camry and smoother riding.

[@glockumollie1230]

The one I purchased is the Crown Victoria P71 Interceptor. I love the fact that it has additional coolers on the motor, transmission, radiator and a heavy duty generator. It also has a very good safety record. It is known to be able to survive a rear end collision from a 55MPH HIT. The 2011 comes with a 4.6 liter V8 that produces 250HP.

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

You missed the 3.8 liter GM engines of 1996 to 1999...I have a 1998 Lumina still running mint, over 350k miles, engine has never been opened up.

[@thyslop1737]

Yeah, there is a bigtime mechanic (viewership wise) who swears by them on KZbin. I think he is called the Wizard.

[@markmeador1137]

My choice is my 2000 Toyota Corolla, 1.8. 4 banger and 5 speed manual trans. I currently have 450k on it and it went over 200k before I had to replace the clutch. I had to rebuild the drivers seat twice. I bought this car for $1500 with 185k on the clock as a beater to get back and forth to work.

[@leejyaj95]

HELL YEAH! MY CAMRY 99 IS AT 415,000 MILES ATM! LOVE THE FACT THAT IT IS MENTIONED!

[@playboysosexy1]

My dad has the 98 one keeps getting a check engine lite think catalyst still runs ok has 240k miles on it

[@FreggMan]

honestly, i think you forgot the toyota sienna from 2012, my dad drive it every day for now like 11 years and he is always working, and we made 240 000 km since we got it update: we unfortunately needed to sell it because of costs of fixing it, but we sold it back to where we bought it at Toyota Montmagny (Québec) and it got now to another person thta we wish they will love it as we did, rest in peace sienna 💔

[@lgz2006]

I have an idea for another video, how about best rear wheel drive coupés for under 15k?

[@TheWilferch]

2005 Scion xA now over 272,000 trouble free miles. Now here's the kicker.....exterior / interior and how it drives......you'd think it was a 2 year old car. Drives and looks like new. Hint....almost *any Toyota*, and get one that is a non-interference engine and even better, one with a chain cam drive instead of toothed belt drive. Maintain it well and change ALL fluids once in a while...like every 100,000 miles or so.

[@jayhockley8841]

Nice video ! I had a 95 ES300 and a 92 SC400 ( v8 ) . both were Great cars. The V6 Hondas and Acuras from late 90s with an automatic transmission had lots of problems up until about 2005 . now Ive got an 05 Acura tl with the 6 speed . I love it . Ive had several Corollas and Camrys . Its a great choice for a 1st car . The 2.2 liter motors are excellent .

[@Ian-bq7gp]

You are right. The Mazda MX-5 seem to last and the manual is far better than the auto.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

Mazda's however are killed by rust but are way better than the old fiats . The 1300 TC motors flew but you would feel like Fred Flintstone with your feet through the floor pushing it along. So much for the fiat multipla also but the Ducati vans and the mercedes diesel vans also rusted really badly especially those made in Italy and Spain where the lottery of quality would depend on what day of the week it was made and Monday and Friday would be the worst. Can't beat Japanese quality but even those need Waxoll wax treatment and galvanising paint protectio in order to last. Those old Toyota Hilux and Hiace vans from the early 1980s went on a long time even well overloaded in Pakistan Hindu Kush mountains in wintertime. Even the old ford transits of that age were still going. They just patch and weld them up.

[@cavemanjoe79]

I have a 2000 F350 with the old 7.3 powerstroke, thing has 396,000 miles so far, still starts every time and pulls whatever I need it to.

[@h8troodoh]

Just getting broken in...🙂

[@boogitybear2283]

The 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla will easily go 500k miles. I also highly recommend the Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix. They too will easily go 500k miles.

[@Chuckiemoe]

yes I know alot of Pontiacs that works very well

[@YourDailyBatman]

@@Chuckiemoe I’m so good lkikiliilulkl

[@JohnSmith-qe6fb]

The problem with the Lexus models is that they are complicated to work on. As they age, the electronics start to mess degrade and they are not easy to fix. I had a SC400 w/ over 250k miles. Block and transmission was great, electronic issues killed it though.

[@richardhenry1969]

It's amazing how everyone always talks about Japanese cars. When in fact GM are cheaper to buy parts easier to work on. Nothing worse then a timing chain that also runs the water pump.

[@williamwilkins3084]

I've always believed Toyotas and Hondas were hyped up and overrated. Not only that, but the ones built in Japan are even of better quality and reliability than the ones built here in the U.S.

[@Killuminati-X]

I thought timing chains and waterpumps are good

[@richardhenry1969]

@@Killuminati-X they are good until to change a waterpump you also need to re-time the engine.

[@sneslzorus9978]

Wt about 90s Nissan? Sentra and Sunny? I got a 97 Sunny for 1200 it has 260k km. I only changed the oil, replaced the clutch cable really cheap just 20$ and shock absorbers for 60$. Despite that everything is nice, and I'll fix the AC. Is it worth keeping it ? Are they as reliable as old toyotas ?

[@thomasc5124]

With proper maintenance I think most cars can last decently long.

[@jcool16nykid]

The ES 300 is something you have to be careful with. I bought a used 01 and the transmission went out quick. I found out they had two different types of auto transmissions that were used and I had the faulty one

[@peterdevreter]

The a541e transmission is the one you want :)

[@marcelloramos7993]

Technically that’s not what has happened. Truth is , the owner new the trans was going out. So they had it rigged and then sold it. Unfortunately you are the one who bought it. That sucks.

[@keltecdan]

My 99 es300 transmission went out at around 120k as well. Once I had it fixed I kept it with 375k miles on it until I donated it. She was still running and could’ve made it to 400k with no problems.

[@kenfox22]

Had a 1992 Lexus LS 400. Had all kinds of problems with it starting with the AC

[@diodrip2780]

yo brad, hello again, i forgot to say but can you make a video about cars that can go over 200 mph for cheap? thx! And keep making us proud with your video! : )

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Thanks for the idea!

[@diodrip2780]

@@IdealMediaChannel np!

[@4Give2Be4Given]

2015 Honda Accord LX 2.4l at 250,000 miles as of July 2022 and still a daily driver...

[@YTPlayz331]

Over here in New Zealand we have the Holden Commadore V8 and Ford Falcon XR8 for a cheap V8

[@palenquecat]

BMW's 1988-1992 Great experience with 1991 318i.....keeps running with minimal maintenance .....1988 to 1992 735il's are solid and just keep running...I've been driving a 1989 735il for 17 years going on 300k... it's still a beautiful ride ....also have a 1991 735il

[@reginaldsmith6356]

I'd personally buy the es 300,but u should look into the acura Cl/TL cars. 1998-2004

[@genalouisematos6009]

I took over my gramps Buick la sabre from late 90's and it finally gave out on me a month ago. The car had over 1.4 million miles on it wit no accidents. They def don't make cars like they used to. I don't think I'll b getting another one, but man lemme tell u that car went thru everything and never once let me down. I literally ran it til the brakes blew out and the wheels fell off. I also def drove it wayyyyy passes it's junking day. That's another beast if anyone can still get their hands on one of those...

[@jimsutter2748]

The 3.8 was one of the most reliable engines ever built.

[@michaelmaruska1178]

I had a stick horse...I rode it from Perry ks to Kansas city..when I got to my destination I was as tired as if I walked the entire way myself..

[@karlhanson1229]

I flew the same distance and boy are my arms tired

[@4fingerzdown1up]

I had a an 87 or 89 Volvo 940 definitely reliable great on gas but parts and labor can be costly

[@nynthworld4152]

The Lincoln Town Car has a good reputation for reliability. Same engine and electronics as the Crown V and Grand Marquis I think. But when the air suspension goes on the Town Car, you...are...in... trouble 👍

[@johnbernstein7887]

It's an airbag Suspension. I had mine replaced once. The ride is incredible.

[@californiausa7622]

You just change out the airbags with cheap 125 Dollar springs and your good to go

[@alleykat5188]

These cars give alot of trouble when theres snow and ice.

[@nynthworld4152]

@@alleykat5188 That's true 👍

[@MrLeebooher]

The Notorious Geo Metro 1.0 liter XFI Over 50+ mpg and as long as you change the oil she's running forever !

[@drw6535]

it also depends on where the car was made

[@thepunadude]

HAD A MAZDA B2200 RAN 440,000MILES SOLD IT RAN ANOTHER 200K OIL EVERY 3K/ENGINE RESTORE, THEN MARVLE MYSTERY OIL BOTH CRANKCASE & GAS! ...+ NON ETHANOL GAS! STILL GETTING 30MPG!

[@billdaley3476]

I think you should of mentioned the GM models with the 3800 - six cylinder motor.

[@ljbrizo]

I WILL MENTION IT, GARBAGE COMPARED TO THE OTHER BRANDS

[@vanhasydan4754]

I won't touch a Crown Victoria after learning about the defect in the rear of the chassis. As a "fix" Ford installed a composite blast guard between the fuel tank and under body. They have been known to explode if hit hard into the rear. I discovered this in rhe wake of a police officer killed when his cruiser exploded when rear ended by a distracted driver while monitoring traffic on the side of a highway.

[@The-Drone-Hobbyist]

I have a 2010 Toyota Camry and it’s nearing 100k miles. Love that car

[@schm147]

I had one and it started having issues around 170k. Also that 2.4L engine burns oil like a mother.

[@osirian8025]

I own a 1999 Lexus ES300 , been driving it since I bought it in 2002 with 30k on it. It’s odometer now recording 255k. Got hit with hail damage and got totalled but still running, so I am fixing the hail damage, repair few leather cracks , maintain the engine very well and keep it until it becomes an antique. It still quieter than all modern luxury cars. I think you also forgot ES330 and LS430. Old Mercedes S500, S430 from the seventies are also among the most reliable. I tend to like bigger cars, so I would prefer the Crown Victoria and the Lexus all models before 2003. Lexus SC430 is a beautiful sport car that also lasts long.

[@mattperkins9005]

Ya Brad, you missed the Frontier that went over a million.

[@ROB-12013]

A VW TDI (or diesel rabbit) is the only car I have personally seen with over a million miles. It was owned and driven by a series of mechanics, who knew each other, including mine.

[@hell5457]

What year?

[@Kindaquick1]

1983 type 10 cavalier was crazy tuff. I wish I could find a nice one for sale.

[@stevewilliams3850]

My 2011 Crown Victoria already has around 130,000 miles on it. It runs just fine. A friend of mine has a 2004 F-150 with the same motor. He's got around 500,000 miles on that truck and motor. People keep telling me my Crown Vic ain't broke in yet. I may swap it for a Grand Marquis or a Town Car. Of course, I'd be getting basically what I already have. There is not a car...not a car, now, that's built today, that I'd rather have than what I already have. I want a big rear-wheel drive four door sedan. I also want a truck.

[@anafrinil6310]

Only two vehicles I owned past 22 years! Have 01 F150 I bought new with 260, 000 miles without any major problems and 3 years ago picked up a clean 1999 Grand Marquis LS with 60,000 miles for $3,000 that is an absolute dream to drive. The MGMs or Town Cars tend to attract older retired crowd who take better care and drive fewer miles and eventually are sold by their estate who just want to get rid of them which is a good combination of circumstances.

[@homiesenatep]

I have a 03 crown vic that's over 270k miles on it too, it still runs fine. Although my young ass scraped the sides a few times once when I first started driving, I was reckless haha

[@stevewilliams3850]

@@homiesenatep My 2011 Crown Vic has almost 131,000 miles on it. It runs good, but is drinking the gas. I think I need to change the fuel filter. Now my fuel filter is under the car, I believe somewhere near my right back door. I've had both shoulders and both knees replaced. It's getting harder for me to work underneath a car. I'm not elderly yet. Now this coming August 16, I will become elderly when I turn seventy. I'm just old right now. I may just pay someone to replace my fuel filter. Is it hard to do, to change the fuel filter? If the car had been built in the early 1970s, I'd no trouble working on it, but these newer cars...well, that's another story. I change the oil, oil filter, and air filter regularly. I wish the fuel filter was somewhere in the engine compartment. I may see if there is some way I could move the fuel filter to somewhere in the engine compartment.

[@wethefamily2360]

Doesn’t ford stand for “Found On Road Dead”

[@jonathanbuford1793]

Fixed or repaired daily

[@charleschoy2327]

My 2L 4-cylinder Camry lasted 19 years. Will last a few more years to come. Great car!

[@williemcqueen4468]

I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE 382,000miles I paid $1,400 for

[@charleschoy2327]

@@williemcqueen4468 Congratulations!

[@hazmania4794]

Really cool list, with some playa’s I hadn’t considered. I’m having a ‘new found’ love affair and appreciation for my 2000 Honda CRV (bought 7 years ago w/100k, for $5k). Hands down, the most reliable car ever! I swear, for years, my lil ‘AnnaHonda’ chugged along happily on duct tape and prayers. (And I live in the rural mountains, lots of muddy dirt roads, and steep inclines). And when things needed fixing, I didn’t have to take out a second mortgage and sign over my first born! Now, at 170k miles, I’m trying hard to make up for my shameful neglect, and ‘do her right’.

[@danp7463]

The Toyota Camry with the 4 cyl. Non interference engine and easy to find part's for as long as you don't need a steering column.

[@ert-wert]

Yeah I got my 20 year old Lexus and I feel like an absolute king driving this beaut

[@Honest_Grifter]

2005 scion xb... almost 350k miles, all original equipment except belts and starter (tires, windshield, wipers, brake pads, etc...) bulletproof little car, no leaks, squeaks, taps or rattles...

[@stickley9107]

I’ve been itching for a Vic but this really hit it home

[@jonathangibson4778]

A Vic or a Lincoln LS with the v8

[@crossmodulation9730]

@@jonathangibson4778 Or a Grand Marquis

[@jonathangibson4778]

Or a Lincoln Town Car

[@troyhonaker3516]

Please note the Chevy Lumina. I'm driving mom and dad's old one. Over 200 k on the engine, and it's still pretty solid. This model was built different. A number of friends had one, getting high miles.

[@user-Dr.]

There are millions of GM vehicles still on the road, that were produced many years before Lexus even existed.

[@pjrazvoza4343]

I used to be a die-hard GM guy, after the Chevy Cruze 2014 was in the shop 52 times in the first year and they couldn't fix it I replaced it with a 2017 Malibu that was in the shop 24 times and had less than 30,000 mi on it replaced it with an 09 Lexus RX 350 113,000 mi not a problem in the last three years just wiper blades oil gas and tires. Gone are the days of American reliability, even the crown Vic is just a memory now.

[@LBS-qw8gf]

It don't matter I seen them all behind tow trucks. They all make the odd lemon 🍋. My 2011 Impala look new and runs like new. I only put the good oil in it for oil changes. Never had a problem with it.