How long does car last before you have to get new car?

[Bubble99]

How long does car last before you have to get new car?

I’m sure people in Phoenix probably don’t need new car for long time sense cars don’t rust there.

 

[Nermal]

I typically keep them until they're about 25 years old.

 

[Mrbobb]

If you are a Jones Chaser, 3 years.
If you don't sneeze at Japanese, 20 years.
If you love europeans, as soon as the warranty runs out.

 

[1st-alex]

It depends.

 

[dwsolberg]

It really depends on the quality of the car, how you maintain it, and how you drive. On average, cars will last at least 10 years / 100,000 mi with basic maintenance and oil changes. A well-maintained, quality car should last at least 20 years / 200,000 or more with good maintenance. A poorly maintained, low quality car that's driven roughly can be at the junk yard in 5 years.

I had a new Jetta that was in the repair shop 10 times in two years, including a long tow after an engine failure. I also had a new Honda CRV for 10 years that never needed a repair.

 

[Mousse]

I still use my '99 Tacoma for moving 💩 and buying building material for home maintenance. The mileage sucks, so it's no longer my daily driver. It was for 15 years. My current commuter car is a 2018 Prius Prime with 162K on the odometer. It's as reliable as the sunrise. I expect to log another 150K before getting a replacement.

 

[1rottenapple]

I think I was averaging 5 years honestly. But right now I have a model 3 that I've had for 7 years, and I am generally happy with it. It has 196k miles and still going strong. Car still looks brand new since I take care of it minus the 3 door dings; I do DIY ceramic coating every 1-2 years, and clear PPF in the front (this needs to be change). I don't plan on getting rid for it for another 3-4 years. I might hold on to it longer, maybe push 15 years (so 8 more years to go). I hope to get 400-500k miles on it hopefully with the original battery.

I kinda wish it had more room for my future dog, and I would like an SUV or cross over EV, but for now its still one of the most efficient cars on the road and cost me a few bucks to drive 90 miles to work.

 

[Genelec8341]

How long does car last before you have to get new car?

I’m sure people in Phoenix probably don’t need new car for long time sense cars don’t rust there.

They don't rust in Phoenix but they do bake. Plastics and rubber (not just the tires) get brittle in the dry heat.
It's brutal on the electronics too.

 

[boswald]

When they die!

 

[Apple fanboy]

So I never buy new. But 1-3 years old.
Switched to EV’s with my last purchase so I expect it will last a couple of decades if not longer. But at some point I might trade it in.

Rusty cars I rarely see these days (unlike in my youth). Mine is especially unlikely to as it’s mostly made of carbon fibre, aluminium and plastic.

I guess my average over my life is around 8 years of ownership.

 

[Herdfan]

How long does car last before you have to get new car?

I’m sure people in Phoenix probably don’t need new car for long time sense cars don’t rust there.

No rust, but the heat kills lots of other things in them, especially batteries.

Also, I am a Service Advisor and I see a lot of vehicles in just about every condition. One thing the nicer ones have in common is they are maintained. And I don't mean just changing the oil when the dash light comes on, but every 5000 miles. And any other lubricating fluids at half the recommended interval. I don't get all excited about brake fluid and coolant changes before recommended, but pan down on a transmission, front rear diffs and transfer case. Do them all and you vehicle will thank you.

Also, if something breaks, fix it. It may not mean anything to how your car operates, but it can mean how you think about your vehicle and the pride you have in it. The more pride, the better you will take care of it in all respects.

 

[Gregg2]

Living in the Upper Midwest, I have kept all of my new cars for ten years or more. I'm currently driving a 2011 and a 2024. I think all cars will eventually start needing to have oil added between oil changes. That is one thing that prompts me to trade one in. And no, you don't have to change the oil as frequently as the manufacturer recommends. By the time my cars start needing oil added, they're looking dated and have a little rust on them, so I'm ready for something new anyway.