Mine has the last revision of the classic 350. At least the engine has been bulletproof!
What's the most reliable vehicle you've owned?
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Mine has the last revision of the classic 350. At least the engine has been bulletproof!
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MOONDAWG
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In 2005 bought a brand new Chevy Silverado LS extended cab.
Put over 280,000 miles on it with no problems.
Besides new tires and batteries as needed, I replaced 1 alternator.
It still had the factory original spark
️ plugs.
Keeping the oil and filters changed and not abusing it made for an enjoyable experience.
Put over 280,000 miles on it with no problems.
Besides new tires and batteries as needed, I replaced 1 alternator.
It still had the factory original spark
️ plugs. Keeping the oil and filters changed and not abusing it made for an enjoyable experience.
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Well it's certainly NOT my 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo with only 85,000 miles on the clock which has failed Body Control Module (BCM) and can't be fixed because one, the part is no longer available, and two, the dealer informs me that their scanner can't read the codes or program anything older than ten years.
So, the most reliable has to be my Toyota RAV4 with the same miles, and has only required regular annual service...
So, the most reliable has to be my Toyota RAV4 with the same miles, and has only required regular annual service...
Subaru. Always Subaru.
We have an ‘11 Camaro (only one radio failure and one AC failure in 110000 miles), a ‘07 Wrangler (only one complete engine failure at 60,000 miles), and an ‘87 Econoline van that has only stranded me once.
Our two Subarus, however, always work. One for her and one for me.
We have an ‘11 Camaro (only one radio failure and one AC failure in 110000 miles), a ‘07 Wrangler (only one complete engine failure at 60,000 miles), and an ‘87 Econoline van that has only stranded me once.
Our two Subarus, however, always work. One for her and one for me.
I've had great luck with Subaru (only vehicle brand my wife can't destroy), Toyota and VW.
Still kick myself for not keeping my 2010 Jetta TDI 2.0L. I opted for the buyback.... Owned it for 7 years, put 112k miles on it and they cut me a check for almost $15k (paid $25k new out the door with 0% interest). That thing had torque like a V8 and consistently got 40+ mpg.
Still kick myself for not keeping my 2010 Jetta TDI 2.0L. I opted for the buyback.... Owned it for 7 years, put 112k miles on it and they cut me a check for almost $15k (paid $25k new out the door with 0% interest). That thing had torque like a V8 and consistently got 40+ mpg.
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I had a 1998 F150 with over 100,000 miles before having any problems. I now have a 2014 Tacoma with 80,000 and not a single issue.
2009 Lexus LX land cruiser sold it at 19 years, out side of maintenance had one out of pocket repair about $600.00. Sold it for $8,000.00 with about 200,000 miles on it.
2011 FJ Cruiser sold it just shy of 10 years with 105k miles no repairs only maintenance expense sold for $28,000 paid $32,000 new.
2011 FJ Cruiser sold it just shy of 10 years with 105k miles no repairs only maintenance expense sold for $28,000 paid $32,000 new.
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Mazda 2x, most underrated brand,imo.
I bought a Used 2006 Saturn Vue that had 34K miles on it for $11,500 out the door, drove that bad boy until 2023 it had 170K on it.
other then a wheel bearing and the AC condenser, it was a great vehicle. very reliable, had a Honda V6 motor and transmission. I guy I work with found and bought it on auction after I traded it in, replaced the wheel bearing and his Sister In Law drives it.
other then a wheel bearing and the AC condenser, it was a great vehicle. very reliable, had a Honda V6 motor and transmission. I guy I work with found and bought it on auction after I traded it in, replaced the wheel bearing and his Sister In Law drives it.
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'64 Chevy Short-bed stepside 292cu.in. Powerglide factory. Had just over 100,00 on it when I bought it. 292 was "clapped out" so bought another and swapped it out. Rebuilt front end& put 300,000 miles on it over a 7-8 year period. Original drive train&tranny. Changed oil every 3,000 miles but only changed trans filter once.
hardknocks
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1985 to 1995 volvo engines go many miles and outlast the rest of the car. My family had many.
1982 toyota pickup 22R motor drove 11 yrs not one single issue (except rust)
Any other toyota or honda I owned have been great.
1982 toyota pickup 22R motor drove 11 yrs not one single issue (except rust)
Any other toyota or honda I owned have been great.
This is the most reliable vintage truck I have now. Have had this truck for about 15 years. Purchased from Government Liquidation at the local base. Hauled lots of yard waste, rock/dirt, scrap metal with this truck. Have done vehicle shows and parades with this truck. It does very well to be a 1967/1968. It did go through a depot rebuild while in military service.
Every single car I have owned fit your question. Gas, oil, and routine maintenance resulted in NEVER having a single problem with any. I am talking about a 1963 Chevy 409 Super Sport, 1969 Pontiac Tempest, 1973 Dodge Charger, 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1981 Plymouth Horizon, 1986 Chrysler Laser XT, 1991 Jeep Cherokee, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Dodge Charger. I liked some better, but no mechanical problems with any of them. You will notice the last 4 were Jeeps which I found to offer everything needed for northern winters and reliability has been 100% and NO rust which is amazing with out winter salt use. They build them much better than the old times in my opinion.
I can tell you that all cars have wear features that limit the amount of miles driven before needing repair/replacement parts. For that reason, I will never drive anything 100,000 miles. If one trades every 80,000 miles, you avoid almost all issues with any major brand plus gain all the new safety feature when you buy the next one. I refuse to put myself or my wife on the side of the road with a broken car. Saving a few bucks is not the issue when your family safety is most important. I know of lots of people who buy the cheapest used car or truck the can and end up with a roadside problem and in a repair shop several times a year. One friend's drive shaft just fell out of his truck and ended up going through the bed of the pickup at highway speeds after 185,000 miles.
I can tell you that all cars have wear features that limit the amount of miles driven before needing repair/replacement parts. For that reason, I will never drive anything 100,000 miles. If one trades every 80,000 miles, you avoid almost all issues with any major brand plus gain all the new safety feature when you buy the next one. I refuse to put myself or my wife on the side of the road with a broken car. Saving a few bucks is not the issue when your family safety is most important. I know of lots of people who buy the cheapest used car or truck the can and end up with a roadside problem and in a repair shop several times a year. One friend's drive shaft just fell out of his truck and ended up going through the bed of the pickup at highway speeds after 185,000 miles.
'86 F150 6cyl 4 speed 200000 sold it because it was just sitting in the driveway. Only a rebuilt carb and a motor mount from overloading it. Saw it several times years later.
97 Grand Marquis 250000? should have kept it. Wife wanted something sportier.
'03 F250 the dreaded 6'0L. 320000 with fuel pump and ball joints. Oh and a ICP
'05 Sport Trac 320000 with thermostat housing replaced tires and brakes. Sold to friend at work.
Son had 99 Ranger V6 300000? finally wrecked it
Other son '04 Ranger 2.3 4cyl same thing both held up under much teenage abuse.
Worst, '71 MGB no telling what might break.
79 Corolla, 1200cc 4cyl manual 5speed transmission had poor shaft hardening. Replaced after 2 warranty replacements with junkyard 4 speed. Air cond compressor went out, rear end whining finally traded off after replacing head gasket. No more Toyota's for me.
97 Grand Marquis 250000? should have kept it. Wife wanted something sportier.
'03 F250 the dreaded 6'0L. 320000 with fuel pump and ball joints. Oh and a ICP
'05 Sport Trac 320000 with thermostat housing replaced tires and brakes. Sold to friend at work.
Son had 99 Ranger V6 300000? finally wrecked it
Other son '04 Ranger 2.3 4cyl same thing both held up under much teenage abuse.
Worst, '71 MGB no telling what might break.
79 Corolla, 1200cc 4cyl manual 5speed transmission had poor shaft hardening. Replaced after 2 warranty replacements with junkyard 4 speed. Air cond compressor went out, rear end whining finally traded off after replacing head gasket. No more Toyota's for me.
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2005 Toyota 4Runner, 4.0 v6 engine. Bought it new, still have it with 362,000 miles on it. Replaced radiator, alternator, hoses, brakes, ,calipers, rotors (wife doesn't know how to derive a car and never will, goes speed limit up to a red light and stands on the brakes. Drives me nuts.) Regular maintenance every 5000 miles, always use a Toyota oil filter and gets 20-21 miles to the gallon. Had one set of Toyo tires that I got 106,000 miles out of them. Uses no oil and not one leak on the car. Replaced a blend door actuator last year. Most dependable reliable car I've ever owned. Wouldn't be afraid to drive it across country today.
Revelation
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