Foreign cars top list of those likely to last 200000 miles - WRAL.com
But then again, who wants the payment that comes with it. Cars are lasting longer than ever, and it's not uncommon to pass 200,000 miles. The average age of a car on a U. S. road is now more than 11 years. Many new cars are on the road, but there are plenty of relics too. "I do an oil change every 5,000 miles,” Mather said. “I make sure the air pressure of the tires is good and I keep looking out for it. ". Consumer Reports surveyed readers to find out which models most often made it to 200,000 miles. An interesting find: the top 10 were either Toyotas or Hondas. Those owners spent an average of $550 on maintenance and repairs last year on items such as brakes, shocks and timing belts. According to Consumer Reports, by the time a car hits that stage, you should think about replacing it. "By 200,000 miles, most cars' hard life on the road has begun to take a toll on the structure and key components," Jim Travers of Consumer... "Consumer Reports surveyed readers to find out which models most often made it to 200,000 miles. An interesting find: the top 10 were either Toyotas or. Source: www.wral.com
