What SUV will last the longest?

[Anonymous]

Looking for a new SUV that won't need major repairs for at least 100k miles. I'm sick of planned obsolesce. Is Toyota the way to go?

[Anonymous]

Most brands these days are quite reliable. Rather than any inherent issues which are design or assembly related, plan to maintain the vehicle diligently using high quality lubricants and replacement parts, and don't abuse it. Keep it garaged to protect the paint and the interior from sun and heat damage. Don't try to extend component life beyond design limitations, replace tires, shocks, all filters and fluids, etc at mfg. recommended intervals.

A few brands are notorious for quality issues, e.g., Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, Jaguar, but apart from those any issues are more likely to be due to individual sample variances than to any inherent differences. BMW is presently at the top of the reliability charts, but you'd be fine with other brands, too.

[Anonymous]

I’m no expert, but moving from a Ford Explorer to a Honda CRV was wild. The Ford was always in the shop. I was there so much I knew the manager’s life story. I loved the Explorer because it was comfortable, but switched to a Honda when it was 10 years old.

Now the Honda is 14 years old and is humming along. All I’ve ever done is gotten oil changes, had the tires rotated, and bought new tires when needed. It had one recall for a seat belt thing.

I want a new car, but it’s really hard to justify getting rid of a car that’s still great.

[Anonymous]

I loved my Honda Pilot and now love my Honda CRV. It has 85k now and no issues. I do oil changes as instructed but no other maintenance. Have done tires/brakes obviously but no mechanical breakdowns/issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m no expert, but moving from a Ford Explorer to a Honda CRV was wild. The Ford was always in the shop. I was there so much I knew the manager’s life story. I loved the Explorer because it was comfortable, but switched to a Honda when it was 10 years old.

Now the Honda is 14 years old and is humming along. All I’ve ever done is gotten oil changes, had the tires rotated, and bought new tires when needed. It had one recall for a seat belt thing.

I want a new car, but it’s really hard to justify getting rid of a car that’s still great.

My again. I lied. I’ve had to change the battery a few times and got some spark plugs at some point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most brands these days are quite reliable. Rather than any inherent issues which are design or assembly related, plan to maintain the vehicle diligently using high quality lubricants and replacement parts, and don't abuse it. Keep it garaged to protect the paint and the interior from sun and heat damage. Don't try to extend component life beyond design limitations, replace tires, shocks, all filters and fluids, etc at mfg. recommended intervals.

A few brands are notorious for quality issues, e.g., Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, Jaguar, but apart from those any issues are more likely to be due to individual sample variances than to any inherent differences. BMW is presently at the top of the reliability charts, but you'd be fine with other brands, too.

My x5 has been awful. 4 years old and constantly breaking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m no expert, but moving from a Ford Explorer to a Honda CRV was wild. The Ford was always in the shop. I was there so much I knew the manager’s life story. I loved the Explorer because it was comfortable, but switched to a Honda when it was 10 years old.

Now the Honda is 14 years old and is humming along. All I’ve ever done is gotten oil changes, had the tires rotated, and bought new tires when needed. It had one recall for a seat belt thing.

I want a new car, but it’s really hard to justify getting rid of a car that’s still great.

God bless Hondas.

[Anonymous]

Yes, my Toyota would not quit. I traded my in because it was so old and ugly, but that thing was a beast.

[Anonymous]

Toyota Highlander

[Anonymous]

My uncle drives a 20 year old Toyota Highlander. It's in amazing shape with only routine maintenance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Toyota Highlander

Yep. Agree with these PP’s.

[Anonymous]

Lexus

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Toyota Highlander

Yep. Agree with these PP’s.

Yep, we almost bought the extended warranty and luckily thought the better of it because it's over 10 years old and has never needed more than oil changes and routine maintenance (knock wood!)

[Anonymous]

I think the Porsche suv is the worst for maintenance costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m no expert, but moving from a Ford Explorer to a Honda CRV was wild. The Ford was always in the shop. I was there so much I knew the manager’s life story. I loved the Explorer because it was comfortable, but switched to a Honda when it was 10 years old.

Now the Honda is 14 years old and is humming along. All I’ve ever done is gotten oil changes, had the tires rotated, and bought new tires when needed. It had one recall for a seat belt thing.

I want a new car, but it’s really hard to justify getting rid of a car that’s still great.

I've got a 2016 Ford Explorer. It had a water pump problem once, but other than that, nothing to make me regret buying it. Tires, batteries, basic maintenance etc.. is all that I do to it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.