What Cars do You Swear By?

Just found out that my current car will die any day now due to a known defect. It’s out of warranty and I have no money to replace it right now.

I’ve been cursed with car problems my whole life, no matter how well I take care of them, I keep getting screwed.

All of the cars have been Fords because I always heard they were generally dependable and cheap to repair/upkeep, but so far they have all failed me.

What cars do y’all recommend? What cars do you have that just won’t give up the ghost no matter how old/beat up they get? If your life depended on your car lasting as long as possible, what car would you drive?

I want whatever car I get next to last me 10-20 years. I want to be that person posting a picture of the odometer hitting 300k miles. I also don’t care much about features, reliability is key.

BadPoopSmell,

My Toyota ran for 25 years until it got hit N run by a Jeep

someguy3, (edited )

Honda and Toyota sedans are extremely well known for their longevity. Double check their SUVs or minivans if you want that, some were misses. If the model has a CVT (continuously variable transmission) look into the reliability of it.

knotthatone,

I’ve had 2 Chevys 1 Ford & 2 Hondas. I had multiple breakdowns and expensive mechanical issues with Chevy & Ford.

The only thing I ever paid to repair on either Honda was a windshield because a rock hit it.

Leviathan,

A civic. They just don’t break.

ShadowCatEXE,
@ShadowCatEXE@lemmy.world avatar

German cars. Not because they’re great, but because I swear whilst being in the same physical location as them. I’ve owned a handful of VWs/Audis and they are rather annoying vehicles to work on. Though half of them I’ve owned lacked any major issues. Just expensive… Fairly expensive.

Joking aside, Toyota is always a safe bet for reliability.

bradorsomething,

Hondas and Toyotas are expensive but last well. If you’re in the PNW, look at a suburu so you can blend in if you need to commit a crime. Seriously, if the police are looking for a green suburu outback in Washington they might as well be looking for every Starbucks.

owatnext,
@owatnext@lemmy.world avatar

I would recommend pretty much any Japanese vehicle. Look closely at Honda or Toyota. I have had good experiences with Hondas, personally.

I want to be that person posting a picture of the odometer hitting 300k miles.

I am at ~280k in my Honda Insight, my dad is ~320k in his Accord, and my mom is at ~400k in her Odyssey. My husband is at ~186k in his Civic, but he doesn’t drive much.

JokeDeity,

America doesn’t make reliable and dependable. 3 Chevys have taught me that. Go with something from Toyota, Subaru, Honda or Nissan and you will be so glad you did. I’m never buying American again if I can avoid it.

Tikiporch,

Reliability is only part of it, you should also consider maintenance costs. Even if imports are more reliable they often cost more to repair, and if you’re talking luxury models the difference is even greater.

CmdrShepard,

I have a Camry and parts are dirt cheap and its super easy to work on. Domestic manufacturers have all but abandoned cars (sedans/coupes) at this point because Japanese cars have been so good for decades. I will say European cars are going to cost more to work on and often don’t have the long term reliability without deep pockets.

mayonaise_met,

Where I live (we don’t get most US models) Ford isn’t really considered super dependable. Not the worst, but certainly not comparable to Toyota, Honda, Mazda.

Waldemar_Firehammer,

Toyota and Honda are the most depends and reliable. There’s a reason they hold value the way they do. I have a Toyota Highlander and Honda Odyssey both over 250k miles, still running like champs.

Azal,

My mechanic buddies all swear by Toyota, the Prius is rated the kind of car least likely to seen in a shop and pretty much any other Toyota is bullet proof.

Flipside, I will never own a Nissan. Worked at an auto auction for 6 months as an inspector. One thing that was hammered on us is check engine oil even before it went to the auctions mechanic for sludge. The reason it was hammered so hard is because it was a problem. Only with Nissans. In 6 months, hundreds of cars a day, Nissans were the only ones with the engine sludge issue.

Acters,

The new prius body style is better than before. I hated how their previous models look.

I would recommend electric vehicles too. Even a used electric car will likely need the 12v lead acid battery changed. But the whole car is super sound and reliable from less moving parts. The bolt ev is fast, and the range is long enough for most people. I would only suggest an ev if you can keep it plugged in at home, and since most people live in apartments, the prius is the better choice.

bradorsomething,

Oh good point, I have a hybrid and just did a road trip this weekend because I wanted to cycle the gas tank after 3 months driving around town.

Num10ck,

if you’re looking for reliability and repairability and depreciation you simply can’t beat the car that keeps going up in value: the Honda Element

DeathWearsANecktie,

Toyota Yaris, most reliable car ever in my eyes

derocker,

Those things are indestructible

D61,

gigachad-hd

wopazoo,
@wopazoo@hexbear.net avatar

I’ve never been failed by a Toyota Corolla

lightnsfw,

My Honda Civic is 12 years old. I just put new shocks and tires on and it feels like it’s brand new. The thing is rock solid. It’s needed very little work beyond maintenance for normal wear and tear.

Microplasticbrain,

How much were the shocks?

lightnsfw,

~ $200

Microplasticbrain,

Damn i might have to do the same, good price

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