While some people like to trade in their vehicle every few years and get a new one with the latest features and technology, others prefer to keep their cars for as long as possible. If you are one of those drivers who hang on to a vehicle for years and years, you'll most likely rack up many miles. You'll need a vehicle with a track record for reliability even after hundreds of thousands of miles appear on the odometer. Take a look at some of the top high-mileage car brands and models.
Chevy Silverado 1500
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You can easily locate a Chevy Silverado 1500 with 300,000 miles or more. Designed to tackle rough terrain and handle the big jobs, the Silverado also provides its owners with reliability and durability. Depending on the trim level, the Chevy Silverado 1500 has the basics in the cabin, or it can serve as a luxury hauling vehicle.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 has a few engine options, including a turbo-diesel engine, and it comes with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
Honda Accord
Honda has a reputation for manufacturing vehicles that last a long time, and the Accord is one of the best sedans you can get. The Honda Accord is a family-friendly vehicle that will serve families and commuters for many years, and it will remain reliable for hundreds of thousands of miles. You'll find many Honda Accord vehicles on the road with more than 200,000 miles on the odometer.
Look for used Accords at affordable prices. Even if they have 100,000 miles or more on the odometer, you can feel confident that this vehicle will get you where you need to go.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is excellent when you want a small vehicle that will last for many years and take you well over 100,000 miles. Depending on the model year, the Honda Civic offers drivers an option between a sedan and coupe body style that is affordable to buy, maintain, and drive.
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wranglers will last a long time and thousands of miles. These off-road SUVs will perform both on and off the road for over 15 years, and they can easily reach 280,000 miles before any significant problems start to arise. Find a well-maintained Jeep Wrangler, and you can count on it to go for much longer.
Lexus ES 350
The Lexus ES 350 is a full-size sedan with room for five. This luxury sedan is an exception to the rule that upscale cars have high maintenance costs if you want to keep them on the road for a long time. This model will keep going.
The Lexus ES 350 offers passengers a smooth and comfortable ride for thousands of miles. The 2016 generation model comes standard with LED headlights, heated and power-adjustable side exterior mirrors, a sunroof, and automatic dual-zone climate control. You can also get this sedan with upscale leather upholstery, a premium stereo system, a power trunk lid, and a 7-inch infotainment screen.
Power for the Lexus ES 350 comes from a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that puts out 268 horsepower.
Subaru Outback
Subaru is another brand with an excellent reputation for producing reliable cars that last for a long time. The Outback is one of this automaker's most popular crossovers and offers drivers a vehicle that will take them thousands of miles and transport them safely over rough terrain. This vehicle comes standard with all-wheel drive and has traction control, hill-descent control, and a large cargo area.
The average Subaru Outback will last well over 300,000 miles with regular maintenance, and it consistently rates as one of the more reliable cars on the road. It's not uncommon to find a 15-year-old Outback still going strong.
Toyota Avalon
Toyota's full-size Avalon sedan is spacious, robust, and reliable. The 2016 model is an excellent all-around car with lots of standard features. When you inspect this vehicle, you'll discover alloy wheels, LED taillights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 7-inch touch screen. Some trim levels have an 11-speaker JBL stereo system and wireless phone charging.
Power for the Toyota Avalon comes from a 3.5-liter V-6 gas engine, and you can expect to get up to 30 mpg when driving on the highway. Avalons will run for well over 200,000 miles if properly maintained. These vehicle models consistently rank at the top of their class for reliability. You also have the added benefit of a vehicle that doesn't cost a lot to maintain and is comfortable to drive.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is another reliable sedan that will remain reliable with high mileage. Drivers in Framingham who want a car with a proven track record should look at the Camry. The midsize sedan has a spacious cabin and room for up to five.
Find older models with heated power-adjustable side mirrors, a backup camera, and a 6.1-inch display screen for the infotainment system. The base trims have a four-cylinder engine that provides plenty of power and fuel efficiency.
Toyota Corolla
You can easily keep a Toyota Corolla on the road for over 300,000 miles with the proper maintenance. It's no accident that the Toyota Corolla is one of the bestselling vehicles. Enjoy durability, low maintenance costs, a reputation for reliability, and driving delight.
The compact Toyota Corolla has room for five. Depending on the model year, you can get it with heated seats, a power moonroof, and tech features such as navigation. The 2016 model receives power from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gas engine that delivers 132 horsepower, which is plenty for the small sedan. This Toyota vehicle uses a continuously variable transmission instead of a standard transmission, which also helps it to last longer and requires less maintenance.
Are you looking for a used vehicle that will last you many years? You can find good quality used cars and trucks at CarSmart of Farmington. We have reliable high-mileage used vehicles that you can count on and late-model used cars that you can drive until the odometer records over 200,000 miles.
