Most Reliable Cars That Owners Keep Forever || Here Is Why!

[@Jayson-ly6ni]

13: Subaru Forester 12: Honda Ridgeline 11: Toyota Tundra 10: Nissan Versa 9: Lexus IS 8: Toyota RAV4 7: Ford Escape 6: Honda CRV 5: Toyota Prius 4: Toyota Tacoma 3: Toyota Highlander 2: Toyota Camry 1: Toyota Highlander Hybrid

[@Plugonetwo]

Thank you!

[@wholeNwon]

26 yrs. with my Lexus LS400 and it's still a joy to own and drive.

[@Gopinathk17]

Wow

[@Gopinathk17]

What was the price when you bought it 26 years ago?

[@wholeNwon]

@@Gopinathk17 $61K as I recall.

[@lydellleopold5884]

What’s the most biggest/major repair you had to encounter with your LS??

[@wholeNwon]

@@lydellleopold5884 I replaced a leaking cam phaser

[@Ela-cw7fi]

I still own my very first car purchased. A 2001 Honda Accord, Sedan, V6. It will be 25 years old in May.

[@thesultan4030]

I've been a taxi driver for nearly 20 years. When I started , the fleet of 100 cars was fully comprised of domestic vehicles, Impala,Malibu, Crown Vic, Caravan, all the GM mini vans,Lumina,etc. Shortly thereafter owners started switching to Toyota and Honda and quickly noticed maintenance costs were cut by a full 50%. These days, we have a couple of Malibus and a dozen Caravans. The rest of the fleet is a mix of non big 3 vehicles. Even Kia and Hyundai can outlast any of the domestics.

[@LarryHopper]

My 2003 Honda CR-V with 236K miles is still going. I am not my 1997 Miata's original owner, but have had it for 20 years. Keep up the good work, Shari.

[@stockey]

They don't make them like yours anymore, unfortunately.

[@bobbyb1607]

2004 Tacoma, bought it new. 210000 miles. Still runs and drives like it did when I first bought it. Plan on keeping it another 10 yrs then one of the grandkids will get it

[@charlesdudek7713]

My wife has had two Honda Accords that she kept for 15 years and when it came time to sell them she got a good price for them.

[@oreally8605]

As so she should. Her husband is looking out for her too!

[@steveziminsky583]

For me, it's a 2014 Forester and 2008 Yaris. Very satisfied with both. 👍

[@oreally8605]

That Yaris is also the 2004-2007 Scion xB motor 😊

[@WilliamK-e1j]

I’m thinking about Forester too, so what mileage do you have on it so far?

[@steveziminsky583]

@WilliamK-e1j Almost 74k.

[@WilliamK-e1j]

@@steveziminsky583 Good for you 👍

[@abdulazizabdullah6497]

I own 3 toyotas for about 15, 8 and 7 years old. I live a happy life 😅

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

I've owned my 2008 Toyota SR5 RWD V6 4Runner for 16 years with no problems at all. Everything still looks and drives like new, not a squeak. Iowa winters are no problem. All I did was get normal dealer servicing and tires. I get 20.3 mpg in town and think it is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I think it will go for another 16 years.

[@RBB52]

I am always amused by the Japanese car brand haters comments on this channel. I was a loyal consumer of American brands for most of my adult life until I got tired of the frequency of repair bills and finally (and somewhat reluctantly) purchased my first Honda 17 years ago. That put a stop to the repair bills. I now have very little desire to consider any other brand as I have been very happy with the two Honda Ridgeline's I have purchased new over the past 17 years.

[@gilbertoarizona305]

I bought my 1999 Toyota Camry brand new - it has 400K miles on it now - It has never let me down - I've just done regular maintenance and take care of it - No Rust (Arizona Car) , no oil leaks, no dash lights, it is a 6 cyl - 5 speed manual (I've never owned an automatic trans car). It isn't pretty - but it is so fricking reliable - I'd buy another one if anything ever happen to my baby.

[@josecubela9642]

My parents still drive their 1999 Toyota Camry. Love it!

[@batfury9319]

I bought my 2000 Honda Accord EX with the V- 6 engine in November of 1999 and it still looks good and runs like new. I love the way it drives the car has been very reliable and I just can’t give it up for what’s out there today. Sure, it’s not like today’s cars with all the bells and whistles but the wife and I are very happy with our Accord. Other than the Accord which is our main cruiser I have a 2002 Honda Civic Si hatchback which is not as powerful as today’s Civic Si but I really enjoy it and then there’s my 1989 Toyota extended cab pickup with a four cylinder automatic and A/C, no power windows or doors just a basic reliable little pickup truck that’s been more than reliable and never let me down. Why should I buy a new car or truck today that are too damn expensive and I’m sure hard to work on, unlike my three vehicles. Probably for sure something will go wrong with the new Tundra or Tacoma and will cost a lot to fix once the warranty is up. No, I’ll just hold on to my vehicles for now. But I will say there is one new truck out there that I like and it still has a regular V-6 engine with no turbo and that’s the current Nissan Frontier King Cab. But for now I’ll probably just keep my old Toyota pickup.

[@earthoid]

I have no plans to ever get rid of my 2012 Toyota RAV4 V6. Nothing has broken on it yet so the only costs have been normal maintenance (fluid changes), gas, and tires. I'm very happy with it.

[@ozarklife9996]

Had an 07 civic that had 255,550 miles when i was rearended on the highway. 2 door coupe withe a stick shift. No cracked engine on mine. Now i have a 22 accord 2.0 turbo. And my x wife's 97 avalon. We have had it since 2004. Best car value i think i will ever have. 252,000 and counting.

[@kevinbmx98]

I agree ☝️. I have 2007 Lexus is 250. I’m at not the original owner, but I absolutely love this car. 200k miles and still runs. I don’t see myself selling this anytime soon.

[@thisisme1999]

I had a 1990 Nissan Kingcab for 20 years and it did not start having any real problems until its last two years. I replaced it with a four year old Toyota Tacoma which I have had for almost 15 years and I am now looking for a small Toyota car to replace it.

[@mapsoup]

Great insight! Already have two RAV4s (his and hers) and love them.

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

I would add to this list Mazda 6. I am the original owner of mine that I bought brand new back in 2014 and I am planning to beat the all time record by driving it half a million miles!

[@oreally8605]

I knew the Prius would be on that list. Anything Toyota or Honda for the most part.

[@Nepalisentu]

Based on your recommendation, I bought 2022 Toyota hybrid highlander and I couldn’t be more happier with my pick. We absolutely love this vehicle. No recall nonsense, no major maintenance issue yet except for timely oil change and I get the best mileage when driving.

[@Doc1855]

I bought a new 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the premium and technology pkgs. I’m almost 60 years old and plan on keeping it until I die. I’m quite sure that my wife will still be driving it until she passes away too. I drive only 8-10K miles per year, so I’m 20 years it’ll only have about 225K miles on it.

[@EFIL4NAISREP]

This probably sounds surprising, but I've held on to my 2011 Mustang V6 since 2011! The only problem I've had with it is the fuel efficiency has gone down. Otherwise, I've never had any problems with it whatsoever.

[@chantaljacques7664]

Good review! I have a Grey Honda Civic 2006 manual that I bought in 2005. Only 155,000km still love it and rarely have any issue with it except regular maintenance. The flaky paint is the only disapointment and I noticed that this is not an uncommon issue for that car

[@lmfinato]

Currently for quite some time have only bought Toyota. Most recently a new 2020 RAV4 Hybrid in August of 2020, and then in September of this year sold my long time fav car (a 2011 Highlander SE) to my best friend and got a brand new 24 BZ4X Limited AWD. If I were to buy any other brand it would likely be something from Honda. But honestly we love the 2 Toyota we currently have.

[@timmytwodogs]

We bought a new Ford Escape in 2016 before they messed up the engine. We have to 1.6 liter Ecoboost SE version with 4 wheel drive. I definitely recommend the Escapes with the 1.6 liter turbo. In 8 years we have had zero problems with the Escape and it's our go to vehicle for holiday trips.

[@leonardlugo7878]

Lord-willing I'll have to look into a Ford Escape or Fusion. With all due respect, I disagree on maintainence and repair on foreign cars, as I have a Camry 02, (am having to replace it)have had other foreign cars, in regard to costs, for some $2000 to $4000 repair costs,not necessarily a issue, whereas, to others, that kind of cost causes a hardship. Maintainence costs vary, though many disagree, domestic vehicles are lower maintainence and repair. With good maintenance will last, on both sides depends on driving habits and conditions, year of vehicle. Here, used car-lots sadly scam you,are crooked, have friends who bought vehicles and it was a nightmare! New car dealerships will vary, new cars are made out of light metal, fiberglass, pretty, but,not safe,outrageously high. Just be careful, a good idea,take a mechanic check it out, to get a dependable vehicle, 🙏 😊

[@nguyendl4477]

Excellent infos on reliable cars

[@robertgreendyk275]

2005 VW Jetta TDI 1.9 liter. Bought new in 2005; it now has 365,000 miles, original motor, trans, clutch, burns zero oil, still gets 45 mpg. Can't beat that!

[@andgate2000]

My golf this lasted 60k.

[@craignovy2090]

The usual great information filled video. I am a happy Toyota driver for 20 years. Thanks for your repeated warnings about turbos. Know people who have taken a hit on them in the 50 to 60k mile range.

[@cicada9471]

I inherited my family's 2014 Lexus ES 350 and I'm going to keep it. It had 79000mi 2 years ago and I put 6000mi on it. So far, so good.

[@area859]

2010 Honda Civic Coupe Lx...bought with 52k miles ..i now have 277k miles...and going strong.

[@PrepperDawg]

2004 Toyota Tacoma here. 260,000 miles

[@gordon3988]

For me I would add my 2013 Nissan Xterra…largely bullet proof, literally no issues, although not the best fuel economy and our 2011 Acura CSX…a Civic with a bit more horsepower, a sportier suspension and deluxe interior. It just runs and is fun to drive too! Only complaint..the date on the digital clock rolled back to 2002 and we can’t change it. Time is fine.

[@SwordFishRiver]

15 years with original ownership is a good measurement but the data might be skewed. A lot of people ditch their car after 10 years not because of poor performance but for various other reasons like taking advantage of the high resale value or they want a next level upgrade even though there's nothing wrong with their current car. In any case, great video! Thanks.

[@qwerther44]

Previous 2 new vehicles I did that... 9-10yr mark. Nothing was wrong with them. This time will be different, I'll be (hopefully!) keeping my earthdreams 2.5L 2015 CR-V for at least another 5yr. I can afford it... just now a bit more frugal with an eye down the line maybe a retirement... one day.

[@babylonsinner]

2011 V6 RAV4 owner here. Damn I still love that thing, best car I've ever own and it's kind of quick with 269 hp! Oh,and I forgot, I've never seen a ''check engine'' light yet...

[@williamrossetter9430]

We own a 2005 Toyota Rav4 with 149k miles. We have it as our around the twn car. No issues, of course!

[@Tigerroux]

2006 Mazda 3 hatchback has been a great reliable car. Mine is about 19 yrs. - runs great.

[@craigo2142]

I have a 2005 Acura TSX. Have loved the vehicle from the start. Had an Accord for 12 yrs. before that. I am beginning to look around and want to check out the new ADX when it hits the market. Maybe???

[@islanddon865]

I had one of those. My 1972 Javelin AMX, bought in 1972 and traded it in 1986 with just over 175,000 miles. Nothing serious failed on that car.

[@indycharlie]

Crazy . I bought a Gremlin X new in 72 , 308 manual ...

[@danielboyd9380]

Love the clips...I had a Toyota Venza, 2011, 370,000 V6 that seemed to have lots of life left . We sold it to our nephew. He has no way to plug in. It has started in minus thirties outside. Still no problems.. We traded it for a 4 cylinder Rat 4. I have a Lexus with a V6..We predict barring an accident they should both run a very long time.

[@Dave-cn2fo]

Viva la Rat4! Lol I have two of them, used to have 3 but one had to retire at over 500000km!

[@bho6486]

I kept my Mazda 121 for 10 years and my Mazda Protege for 17 years (until it was totalled in an accident). I would have kept it much longer. Every time I took it to my mechanic, he would say there is nothing wrong with it and it would run for many more years. Now switched to a Toyota Venza Hybrid. It ranks high on Consumer Reports so hopefully we will have it for many years to come.

[@ztekz]

Not surprised the top 5 are all Toyotas!

[@margaretWestminster]

I'm very happy with my little 2007 Honda Fit, manufactured in Japan. I really think its wonderful It's a shame America stoppeð selling it last year.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

In my case, Corolla and Yaris.

[@MrHugemoth]

I bought a new base model Toyota Pickup in 1993 and still own it. 31 years so far, still on the road with well over 300,000 miles. I also bought a new base model Nissan Versa in 2018. It has the 5 speed manual rather than the infamous CVT. Good reliable cheap car that cost $11,500 out the door.

[@cageordie]

This is good information for many years ago. Not so good for today when CVTs and bad engines are found in many formerly reliable models.

[@michaelhatzigeorgiou470]

2002 Toyota Sienna 250.000 miles.

[@Glenn-gd9iu]

My 2007 Toyota Matrix 1.8L 146,000kms still runs like new.

[@mikej238]

geez I hope so, you never drive it

[@jeffreyprice1804]

I love my 2007 Matrix as well! I bought it 6 months ago. Great car!

[@luiscardozo0000]

i keep my toyota fj cruiser till i found something better ...but nothing better till now

[@albertthomas9475]

My 2010 matrix, no problem, change brake twice, and tires, I'm going to run it to the ground 😀

[@markcompton6750]

Volvo XC60 D5 👍

[@tims4777]

Still driving my 2005 Honda Pilot.

[@duett445]

In our family we have Volvo V70, 2001 with 450,000Km and a Volvo V70 2003 with 230,00 km both going strong with minimal repair costs.

[@Intrepid175a]

I wouldn't have thought Toyota had been selling the Highlander in Hybrid form for 15 years yet.

[@andrewgage6942]

I've owned my Smart ForTwo diesel for over 13 years, covered close to 160,000 miles, extremely economical, very cheap to maintain, it's ideal for me as someone who lives in the centre of town here in the UK

[@wassimakkire7004]

My nissan tiida 2008 still with me 😊

[@MyViewToronto]

I literally see like 20 RAV4's at every intersection I come up to. I don[t see any other model of car more than the RAV4.

[@lordmaster5522]

I still have my 1995 Toyota MR2 which is coming up 30 years.

[@indridcold4210]

I'm surprised that the Corolla isn't on the list.

[@expsterm1]

I own a 2008 Honda Fit and a 2015 Subaru Forester, both great cars. Just bought wife a Porsche Macan for our 10-year anniversary, but that's for fun. The Macan is not on the list, hahahahh

[@ronripley9197]

We are the original owner of a 2007 Honda Fit. 5 spd manual and just turned 175,000 km. Only major repair was a clutch replacement in 2013. Going to drive it until it doesn't go any longer!!

[@expsterm1]

@@ronripley9197 My Fit is also manual, actually really fun to drive, has about 163,000 miles. We use miles in the States.

[@MH-fb5kr]

i have a 2009 toyota camry hybrid… still going strong at 155k miles with minimum $$$ for maintenance and/or repairs

[@Dave-cn2fo]

A local taxi fleet in OZ replaced their ford falcons with hybrid camrys. After 220000km they did their first disc pad replacement on a camry. It was every 20,000km for new disc pads on the ford falcon! Over the years I have had 17 Ford Falcon, Fairmont, Fairlanes but now have Rav4's instead!

[@davcuts2897]

I think a lot of people keep their cars for 15 years or longer because the new ones have become so expensive. I know a lot of people who would love to trade their old clunker on a new car, but can't afford to do so.

[@tyeohno]

Original owner of a 2005 Honda CR-V--still kept looking and running like new at 220,000 miles.

[@gervonniejones4045]

Personally I think the new verses with the cvt aren’t that bad plus the previous gen kicks used the same engine an transmission plus the cvt an manual should be good, plus it’s cvt is probably less problematic since it is a smaller car an cvt are made for smaller vehicles not large vehicles

[@frankbazan3587]

Mine. 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500. Original owner. 279 k mi. Still going.

[@carlovanrijk4039]

If I got a Versa, it would have to be a manual.

[@MrHugemoth]

I did my homework before buying a new Versa in 2018, a 5 speed manual. One rear wheel bearing was the only failure, fixed it myself for $30. Averages 41 mpg.

[@caim5468]

I’m driving nissan 370MT. And looking for this 2024-2025 nissan versa for daily drive. But have you heard rumors that the Nissan brand will be gone soon? My concern is if that happens Nissan car is under warranty, where they gonna go for maintenance or recalls etc🤔

[@carlovanrijk4039]

@@caim5468 well now there are rumors of Nissan merging with Honda. It’s in the works but nothing definitive yet.

[@wildemath]

While all these cars are reliable, it's important to note that you really don't see older models of these models rusting out.

[@AudiophileTubes]

22 years now on my 2003 GTI VR6 (6-speed manual)! This car has pleasantly surprised me in every way, and has been more reliable than a Toyota! It still has the original timing chains! I just can't kill it! I put LiquiMoly synthetic in it every 5000 to 7500 miles, and it keeps on going! Built like a German Panzer tank! Probably VW's best, most reliable engine ever!

[@Mabeylater293]

How many miles?

[@walterivanfairview]

People who buy these models usually see cars as appliances like washing machines or fridges.

[@Dave-cn2fo]

Lol but I love my 1960's Toastermatics!

[@markmuch1295]

My 1996 Saturn SL will be 29 years old next May and is still going strong. Why sell it? The paint and upholstery look new and it runs great.

[@kevinc7756]

Is CPO hyundai/genesis worth buying? They have long warranty.

[@Terry151151]

I still have my 2000 Honda CRV sports.

[@silversurfergw]

Still have my 2004 lexus rx 330.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I'm never selling my Lexus GS 350 with 192k miles. It drives and looks like a new car back then . I bought it with 187k miles, and it drove like a new car. That's why I paid $13k a year ago. I also bought a 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 hatchback with 151k miles with the regular automatic transmissions. No issues. If you change the CVT fluid after 30k miles, it will last long term. I wouldn't buy one of those with CVT unless it has 30k or less. Or brand new. I know people with the CVT transmission and they give it maintanace. No issues.

[@ajithvappala385]

Hello sir can you recommend one car with good reliability and ground clearance

[@ChunwunB]

Im surprised to not see the corolla on this list

[@EFIL4NAISREP]

The IS keeps its standing from the 2006 IS 350. Otherwise, they haven't really updated that car much since.

[@Doc1855]

We keep our vehicles for 15-20 years or 250K to 300K miles. Why get rid of a vehicle when they continue to stay reliable?

[@dmimcg]

I have a net worth over a million. I drive a 2005 Toyota Solara and will keep it forever.

[@noblekishor]

Honda crv 2.4 vtec lifer❤

[@matreyia]

Honda Element.

[@MartinezFAMHawaii]

Missing in the list are Toyota 4Runner and Corolla, Honda Civic

[@grahamkearnon6682]

Say no to any turbo, cvt, damaged vehicle, there I just saved you 70% of car problems!

[@mostafamortazavi2024]

Where are Corolla and Mazda 3? 😮

[@mostafamortazavi2024]

Even the Civic!

[@alanclarkeau]

I suspect that the cheaper the vehicle, the more likely it'll be affordable to update more often.

[@din-pal]

Yap

[@Puppathepup]

@@mostafamortazavi2024I was surprised civic wasn’t there. I still have my 2010 civic 150k miles

[@4ft3rburn3r]

I drive a 2005 Lexus GX470 that I bought new.

[@g-mang-man7924]

No way would I consider selling my 04 Lexus ES330. Maybe if someone offered stupid money for it. I will continue to enjoy it until it either rusts away, or stolen by a crash. I'm the second owner that had to sell it because of failing eyesight.

[@scottluthy5828]

Lexus, Toyotas are the best in my experience.

[@achelosb5073]

The old ones with naturally aspirated engines. It isn't applicable for the new ones, I owned the old and new RX, I see a big difference...

[@ZuMi_rcf]

#1 would've been higher % if they did not keep getting stolen.

[@Dave-cn2fo]

Lol gotta have a reliable getaway car . . .

[@achelosb5073]

This review is biased and isn't supported by statistical data... Many cars in your review aren't reliable at all due to new turbo engines and problematic CVT. As per my experience, there is a big difference between the new and old generations of Toyota/Lexus... Before I owned Lexus RX with 3.5L V6 for 10 years without any major issues, however, after getting a new RX with 2.4 turbo engine, I visited 3 times within 2 years my dealership to fix some engine related problems. So, after 2 years, I decided that enough was enough and purchased Acura MDX with reliable 3.5L V6 and "normal" automatic gearbox. I have been driving my MDX for 3 years and have no issues... Frankly, I don't understand all modern trends with replacing naturally aspirated engines with downsized small turbo engines, replacing "normal" automatic gearbox with unreliable quasi-automatic robots and CVT ones. In addition, hybrid technology is promising but so expensive due to the cost of the main battery (requires replacement after 5-8 years), and many car technicians aren't capable of fixing this type of car. My relative owned Toyota Camry hybrid; one day, he visited Toyota dealership for replacement of regular battery....but Toyota technicians didn't know that the regular battery for hybrid model isn't the same as for standard gasoline Toyota Camry. The hybrid cars aren't accelerating very well, and it can cost your life when you need rapid acceleration to avoid a potential collision. Saving money with a hybrid car is a myth... think twice before buying it.

[@accord50]

What happened to the Toyota 4Runner ?

[@dannyjepson1987]

04 Toyota Highlander is still dependable.

[@bojogf571]

I'm surprised honda pilot is not the list.

[@deepcow]

The Lexus RX 350.

[@SliderFury1]

Inexpensive Reliable Fast Pick two.

[@pvdp2]

If a vehicle is more than 15 years without engine issues regardless of brand and mileage, keep it.

[@brainholeski]

In my case Forester 2014

[@vicp8772]

Honda bring back the fit

[@Brandon-yq1tm]

There's a very good reason why you will see tye used market on craigslist flooded with Kias and Hyundais, no one likes them and at 60-70k their engine is primed to blow

[@gautamvishwanatham7512]

no corollary?