LIFE & TRENDS Continued from page 67
iSeeCars.com did a study to fi nd
the top 20 models that have the greatest potential lifespan in six categories. The top 20 models with the
greatest potential lifespan include 10 Toyotas and three Hondas, along with two Chevrolets, two GMCs, two Fords, and one Nissan. Trucks are the second-most
common vehicles to achieve over 230,000 miles of potential lifespan. However, despite the dominance
of domestic trucks in annual sales volume, Japanese trucks show the greatest lifespan potential, making up four of the fi ve trucks in the top 20.
Greatest Potential Lifespan SUVs
1 Toyota Sequoia
2 Toyota Land Cruiser 3 Chevrolet Suburban 4 GMC Yukon XL 5 Chevrolet Tahoe
6 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
7 Ford Expedition 8 Toyota 4Runner 9 GMC Yukon 10 Honda Pilot 11 Acura MDX
12 Cadillac Escalade ESV 13 Cadillac Escalade 14 Lincoln Navigator 15 Nissan Armada 16 Toyota Highlander 17 Honda CR-V
18 Lincoln Navigator L 19 Subaru Outback 20 Hyundai Santa Fe
Potential Lifespan
296,509 280,236 265,732 252,360 250,338
244,994 244,682
244,665 238,956 236,807 228,472 228,449 224,782 220,319 220,172 218,075 215,930 214,341
208,298 206,398
Passenger cars, including the Prius,
Avalon, and Camry, earn three slots on the list, while the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey minivans, two more
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A prepurchase inspection by a certifi ed National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence mechanic can spot underbody grime and corrosion, as well as the status of the car battery, tires, and other parts that commonly wear out.
Greatest Potential Lifespan Trucks
1 Toyota Tundra 2 Honda Ridgeline 3 Toyota Tacoma 4 Nissan Titan 5 Ford F-150
6 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
7 GMC Sierra 1500 8 Ford Ranger 9 Nissan Frontier 10 Ram 1500 11 Acura MDX
Potential Lifespan
256,022 248,669 235,070 233,295 232,650
230,515 222,691
220,980 215,775 215,521 228,472
highly utilitarian vehicles, snag two. The average passenger car age
is currently around 12 years in the United States. Routine maintenance, quickly completing small repairs, regular washing, and careful driving habits
Greatest Potential Lifespan Sedans/Hatchbacks (Conventional Fuel)
1 Toyota Avalon 2 Chevrolet Impala 3 Honda Accord 4 Toyota Camry 5 Lexus GS 350 6 Honda Fit 7 Honda Civic 8 Lexus ES 350
Potential Lifespan
245,710 230,343 226,168 223,249 207,794 207,231 205,335 204,642
9 Toyota Corolla 10 Mazda6
204,266 203,154
also make a diff erence to making your car last. Several factors aff ect how long
a car will run. Vehicle technology advancements, including better computers, have also helped improve longevity for newer cars. Driver- assistance and vehicle management systems can extend the car’s life by warning about maintenance issues and helping drivers avoid accidents. Remember that high mileage alone
won’t necessarily cause your car to die. An accident, neglected maintenance, deferred repairs, rust, and corrosion are all more likely to cut your car’s lifespan short. Hard driving, repeated contact with
potholes, and extreme weather can also accelerate wear and tear. If you’re considering buying a high-
mileage vehicle, get a vehicle history report to check for past accidents and identify if any major repairs, including a timing belt replacement or transmission service, have already been performed. A prepurchase inspection by
a certifi ed National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence mechanic can spot underbody grime and corrosion, as well as the status of the car battery, tires, and other parts that commonly wear out. If the check engine light is on, the mechanic can identify the cause and likely provide an estimate to address it.
HAVE A NICE DAY PHOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK
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