How long can you realistically expect a new car to last?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoping ours holds out for 12 years. I believe that's the average on the road right now. Toyotas with regular maintenance can probably go 15-20, depending on mileage.

Yes, 12 years is average in US.

European luxury cars have had finicky electronics for decades. Many brands have been really expensive to fix for decades. No new news here.

The BMW that had trouble at 10 years probably could have been repaired to working order. But it would have been spendy.

Maybe Americans don't know how to maintain German cars? Or maybe our roads are bad? Or maybe the German are only sending cars that fail quality control to the US? There are many Mercedes and BMW in Germany and they last forever. In fact they even outlast the Japanese brands over there. Many Mercedes on the road as Taxi running strong with hundred of thousands of miles.

[Anonymous]

The planned obsolescence makes me sick. Its all so wasteful.

[Anonymous]

My Honda ran and ran, but I can't say it didn't have issues nor need major repairs.

The A/C died three times, and each breakdown needed a full replacement to the tune of thousands each time. There was a class action lawsuit for this issue and I believe we probably could have sued Honda for the repair bills, but I was too busy to focus on that.

The computer system for the engine malfunctioned continuously. Because of this, the auto couldn't pass the biannual emission test. Another issue where I spent thousands trying to repair, not to mention the aggravation.

These are just a couple of the several major issues the vehicle had. Despite all of this the vehicle was very practical, the engine ran like a top, and it suited our needs perfectly.

[Anonymous]

In HS I bought a 1963 Dart I totaled at 163,000 miles. It was a 60 mph hit and somehow still ran but not worth fixing.

I had all receipts since new. Including my own.

But here is interesting part it made it that far without a single trip to mechanic. Other owner changed own oil and had a tire mount.

I also changed oil. Things I did like replacing motor mount cost $5 dollars and could do a car Jack and wrench, brakes I could buy pads for $10 bucks and put then on between classes.

Todays cars don’t last as long as so expensive to fix as they age. And owners cant fix themselves.

What was once 79 cents to buy a tail light bulb and pop it in in some models that will cost $500

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My Acura is 17 years old and has 260K miles. Still kicking’. We’ve had to replace some parts due to normal wear but still cheaper than buying a new car.

My Acura is 14 years old and non major issues at all. I want a new car, but can’t seem to justify it.

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I have a 15 year old Lexus with about 120000 miles, still going strong. I’d love to upgrade for more modern electronics but can’t really justify it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dh just paid 7k to fix stuff on his 2017 traverse with 2400 in deferred work (on electronics). I'm guess we'll get three more years.

Buy a Toyota

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My Honda ran and ran, but I can't say it didn't have issues nor need major repairs.

The A/C died three times, and each breakdown needed a full replacement to the tune of thousands each time. There was a class action lawsuit for this issue and I believe we probably could have sued Honda for the repair bills, but I was too busy to focus on that.

The computer system for the engine malfunctioned continuously. Because of this, the auto couldn't pass the biannual emission test. Another issue where I spent thousands trying to repair, not to mention the aggravation.

These are just a couple of the several major issues the vehicle had. Despite all of this the vehicle was very practical, the engine ran like a top, and it suited our needs perfectly.

Buy Toyota, always

[Anonymous]

I’ve found that you have 8-10 years before you have to start putting money into them. Hondas, Toyotas, etc. should last longer. Even DH’s Tahoe started getting expensive around 8 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My Honda ran and ran, but I can't say it didn't have issues nor need major repairs.

The A/C died three times, and each breakdown needed a full replacement to the tune of thousands each time. There was a class action lawsuit for this issue and I believe we probably could have sued Honda for the repair bills, but I was too busy to focus on that.

The computer system for the engine malfunctioned continuously. Because of this, the auto couldn't pass the biannual emission test. Another issue where I spent thousands trying to repair, not to mention the aggravation.

These are just a couple of the several major issues the vehicle had. Despite all of this the vehicle was very practical, the engine ran like a top, and it suited our needs perfectly.

Buy Toyota, always

I'm a PP with 19 and 14 year old Japanese cars. If I wanted an upgrade to my very basic cars, is Lexus as reliable and low-maintenance as Toyota?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hoping ours holds out for 12 years. I believe that's the average on the road right now. Toyotas with regular maintenance can probably go 15-20, depending on mileage.

Yes, 12 years is average in US.

European luxury cars have had finicky electronics for decades. Many brands have been really expensive to fix for decades. No new news here.

The BMW that had trouble at 10 years probably could have been repaired to working order. But it would have been spendy.

Maybe Americans don't know how to maintain German cars? Or maybe our roads are bad? Or maybe the German are only sending cars that fail quality control to the US? There are many Mercedes and BMW in Germany and they last forever. In fact they even outlast the Japanese brands over there. Many Mercedes on the road as Taxi running strong with hundred of thousands of miles.

My Mercedes is 12 years old and approaching 100K miles. It's been amazing, has needed very little. At least since I stopped going to that crooked operation known as Euro Motors!

[Anonymous]

^^oh and I bought it when I lived in Germany.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My Honda ran and ran, but I can't say it didn't have issues nor need major repairs.

The A/C died three times, and each breakdown needed a full replacement to the tune of thousands each time. There was a class action lawsuit for this issue and I believe we probably could have sued Honda for the repair bills, but I was too busy to focus on that.

The computer system for the engine malfunctioned continuously. Because of this, the auto couldn't pass the biannual emission test. Another issue where I spent thousands trying to repair, not to mention the aggravation.

These are just a couple of the several major issues the vehicle had. Despite all of this the vehicle was very practical, the engine ran like a top, and it suited our needs perfectly.

Buy Toyota, always

I'm a PP with 19 and 14 year old Japanese cars. If I wanted an upgrade to my very basic cars, is Lexus as reliable and low-maintenance as Toyota?

Not quite. They are Toyotas with more bells and whistles. The more bells and whistles, the more likely something will break.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My Honda ran and ran, but I can't say it didn't have issues nor need major repairs.

The A/C died three times, and each breakdown needed a full replacement to the tune of thousands each time. There was a class action lawsuit for this issue and I believe we probably could have sued Honda for the repair bills, but I was too busy to focus on that.

The computer system for the engine malfunctioned continuously. Because of this, the auto couldn't pass the biannual emission test. Another issue where I spent thousands trying to repair, not to mention the aggravation.

These are just a couple of the several major issues the vehicle had. Despite all of this the vehicle was very practical, the engine ran like a top, and it suited our needs perfectly.

Buy Toyota, always

I'm a PP with 19 and 14 year old Japanese cars. If I wanted an upgrade to my very basic cars, is Lexus as reliable and low-maintenance as Toyota?

Nope, they have more luxury items and parts. They are less reliable than Toyotas. Maintenance and repairs are more expensive.

[Anonymous]

Older cars were better made; it’s just true. I had a 2006 Lexus that JUST bit the dust at the end of 2022. We got a 2023 Telluride and I think it will probably stay good through 2033: we’ll give it to our daughter when she starts driving (in 2030) and get a new car then.