A car is a major investment, especially these days with not just car prices at all time highs but also interest rates, so you’ll likely want one that will last for as long as possible. While the average vehicle has only an 11.8% chance of lasting 250,000 miles, some cars have a much greater chance of reaching this milestone.
20. Toyota Sienna
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 23.3%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2x
- MSRP: starts at $35,385
19. Ram 3500
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 24.3%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.1x
- MSRP: starts at $43,245
18. Ram 2500
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 26.3%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.2x
- MSRP: starts at $46,050
17. Chevrolet Avalanche
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 26.7%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.3x
- MSRP: estimated to start at $30,000
16. Honda Accord
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 27.1%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.3x
- MSRP: starts at $27,295
15. Honda CR-V
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 27.5%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.3x
- MSRP: starts at $28,410
14. Honda Element
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 27.8%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.4x
- MSRP: starts at $24,185 for a used model (Honda has not confirmed if they will be bringing this model back)
13. Acura MDX
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 29.2%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.5x
- MSRP: starts at $49,550
12. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 31%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.6x
- MSRP: starts at $36,300
11. Toyota Avalon
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 33.1%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 2.8x
- MSRP: starts at $37,850
10. Toyota 4Runner
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 41%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 3.5x
- MSRP: starts at $40,155
9. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 41.2%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 3.5x
- MSRP: starts at $41,500
8. GMC Sierra 2500HD
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 41.3%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 3.5x
- MSRP: starts at $42,200
7. Toyota Tacoma
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 41.7%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 3.5x
- MSRP: starts at $28,250
6. Honda Pilot
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 42.7%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 3.6x
- MSRP: starts at $36,300
5. Ford F-250 Super Duty
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 43.6%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 3.7x
- MSRP: starts at $43,970
4. Toyota Sequoia
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 47.1%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 4x
- MSRP: starts at $59,865
3. Toyota Tundra
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 47.9%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 4.1x
- MSRP: starts at $38,965
2. Toyota Land Cruiser
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 47.9%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 4.1x
- MSRP: starts at $89,181
1. Ford F-350 Super Duty
- % chance of lasting 250,000+ miles: 49.1%
- Likeliness of reaching 250,000+ miles compared to the average vehicle: 4.2x
- MSRP: starts at $43,970
Best Ways To Keep Your Car Looking New
Best Protection Option: Paint Protection Film
Paint protection film, also known as PPF or clear bra, is a flexible but durable polyurethane film that is applied to the painted surfaces of the vehicle. We use the Xpel Ultimate Plus line of ppf, which has a 10-year warranty against cracking, peeling, fading, and yellowing in addition to the long warranty, the ppf also has self-healing properties to remove swirl marks from the film’s surface.
Clear bra protects your vehicle from rock chips and other impact-related damage that can occur with everyday driving. Making it the ultimate way of protecting your paint. If you’re a commuter doing a lot of driving, live in an area where a lot of construction is going on or there is a lot of debris in the roads, you care about not getting rock chips, your vehicle maintaining its look and finish matters, or you want to keep the paint in good condition for when you plan to sell it, then paint protection film is the right option.
There are two finish options when it comes to a clear bra, satin or gloss. The gloss clear bra will not affect the look of your vehicle. A satin clear bra will turn the color of the vehicle to a satin, or semi-gloss, finish. So if your vehicle is a gloss pearl white, then wrapping it in a satin clear bra will make it satin pearl white. Get a Paint Protection Film Quote
Second Best Protection Option: Ceramic Coating
The ceramic coating utilizes nanotechnology to provide a completely invisible layer of protection. Nanoparticles, when applied to the surface, seal all the pores in the clear coat making the surface stronger, hydrophobic, and UV resistant. All while making the surface more resistant to swirl marks, etching, and water spots.
The nano-coating forms a semi-permanent bond with the surface of your vehicle’s paint, resulting in a “sacrificial” layer over the factory paint. So if the car does need some kind of paint correction you would be working on the ceramic coating and not your vehicle’s clear coat. Ceramic coating provides protection from contaminants as well as providing a deeply shiny, and glossy finish to your vehicle by bonding to the clear.
These products are called permanent because they can be removed only through polishing or lack of maintenance. Learn more about the Benefits of Ceramic Coat here!
Keep Your Interior Cooler and Protected From UV Damage: Window Tinting
Ceramic window tint can offer more benefits than just darkening your windows. It also offers UV rejection, up to 62% depending on the shade(s) chosen.