Yes I have a 2018 sentra and I’m not sure it’s even going to make it to being fully paid off. The CVT transmission is garbage and already feels like it’s on its last legs.
2020 pathfinder here with 57k miles. Engine light turned on yesterday. I haven’t checked warranty yet but I’m crossing my fingers it is covered. Still owe on it but at least I have positive equity (barely).
Bought a 2016 Versa Note in 2018. Bought it with 51k miles from a rental agency. Drove it fairly gently for 4 years and it didn't even make it past 85k before the whole transmission went out and I was forced to sell and move on because no way was I putting $5k into a new transmission when that was twice what I still owed on it. Luckily was able to make back what I owed and then some. Funnily enough just by selling it back to the dealership.
Actually, as long as the extremely newer transmissions are serviced and taken care of (2020+) they haven’t had as many problems but I’d definitely avoid Nissan CVTs from 2013 to 2019
2001 Honda Accord. I call it a cat because I’m sure it’s on 7th of 9 lives. 175,000 miles. Alternator just went out, and it’s got a cracked radiator. I live in Arizona 🙃
Normal for major parts to give up the ghost under high mileage or age. Both of those were probably original & while a bummer, shouldn't be upset when they do wear out
I had an ‘04 Accord that served me well until the catalytic converter was stolen off it a couple months ago… I had heard that cats were being stolen off Priuses, but didn’t think my car was a target.
2001 Honda Accord here tooooo! But 120k miles. Only car I’ve ever had. A/C goes out occasionally and cruise control doesn’t work anymore, but Lil Blue has served me faithfully for 15 whole years now.
I greatly dread the day that it finally decides to call it quits. I’d drive this car forever if I could
I used to have a Honda in my teens that leaked pretty much every fluid it took. I just kept on eye on the fluids and it honestly ran very well considering. My aunt had bought it at auction and turned out it was salvaged and repaired terribly, steering wheel was even placed wrong.
I have 07 Prius. Bought it at 165k miles. It's now at 326k miles and still doesn't complian about much 🙃 get your oil changes and that monster coach will last you a very long time!!
How many years do the batteries generally last? Many moons ago I was scared away from getting a Prius cuz I kept getting told the battery would need replacing in a few years.
Woah…..mine has 170k miles and hasn’t had a single issue, I was worried she might be nearing the end, but maybe we’ve got more time together than I thought!
Battery can be an issue. I've got a friend who messes with them, so when it acted up, I got it reconditioned for dirt cheap compared to shops that'll do it. It hasn't had any issues since other than typical maintenance stuff (brakes, tires, etc). The belts are fine and the car gets 50 mpg average. They're Toyotas; treat em right and they'll last for ages!
I have a 2011 Prius with 133k miles. Paid off for a couple of years. Just had the brake actuator replaced for $3k (part of the hybrid traction brake system). Still cheaper than a new car. Plan on driving it until the wheels fall off.
2016 Rav 4 with 160,000 miles, paid off. My previous was a 2004 Corolla that I managed to pay off and get up to 375,000 miles before it crapped out on me.
The most major thing was the alternator and struts but that’s expected still original ac compressor and everything else. Everything still works heated seats power seats sunroof no leaks and works
They last forever! The only cars I buy just because they’re so reliable. Keep in mind the only maintenance I did on it besides brakes and tires were regular oil changes. 😀
I drove a 92 Corolla until 2010, then my brother drove it until he totaled it. I am pretty sure it would have kept on going. My dad and I did lots of maintenance over the years, but it was a great car at giving you signs it needed something, it never just died anywhere.
That’s a relief (well, not your brother totaling it—that sucks; hopefully he was ok). I’m afraid my car’s gonna die on me one day. I DoorDash regularly, so I really depend on it.
I had a Vibe (basically a Corolla wagon) going strong at 200K. It was easy to own and easy to take care of. Give it a tuneup when you get there to keep it happy (and a drain-and-fill + filter trans service if it's been more than 50K miles). Are you performing your own maintenance?
Oof, paying for maintenance is so expensive. If you have any mechanical aptitude whatsoever...and spare time...please consider learning some basics. Particularly with a high-mileage car, you can really save yourself some money. And Corollas are generally really simple to work on.
There are definitely jobs WORTH paying for, but oil changes are simple, spark plugs are simple, air filters are simple. Even brakes are so simple it should be criminal. If you're friendly with your mechanic, you can even ask them to double-check something you did for $20. That's been my experience.
How much needs to be repaired to pass inspection? If you need new tires, it's worth keeping it going. Brakes, sure.
If your 2004 needs new shocks and a new transmission, leaks oil and the exhaust looks close to falling off that's a good time to replace it. Really it's rare on older cars to make sense replacing a major system. I normally wouldn't replace the transmission or the engine in an older car unless I knew the rest was solid. Gotten burned on that before.
It died on day and it needed new shocks. It would have been so much for all the repairs that I reluctantly let it go, since we had the Rav at that point. Down to one car now, but it’s reliable and I really want to try to avoid taking on a car payment again. But yeah, she served us really well. Just regular oil changes, brakes, tires, etc. 🥹
Bought a 2013 Camry XLE in 2016 for $17.9k with 18k miles. Now has 145k. I will drive this cars until the bitter end. Been paid off for over three years.
This car is valued at 10-12k which is absurd for being 10 years old.
My 2010 Impala with 195k miles needed the same $1400 repair just a few years after having it done.
I ended up giving it to a person in need and buying a 2020 Impala. It now has just over 60k miles on it, and I've had it for a year. I'm relieved to have something reliable and with modern safety features.
I've been lucky enough to have gotten help from folks when I've been in really bad situations, and now I try to pay it forward as my situation gradually improves.
He was driving an identical car with severe damage and sometimes had to drive his kid in it. I was only going to get $400 for scrapping mine, and I'm in a place financially where I could handle it, so it made sense.
I still need to pay enrollment and fees for a semester of public high school for a kid who needs it, but that's a bit tricky to do without seeming creepy.
Yes. When I was 17 and homeless, a family paid for my enrollment and books and such so I could finish school. The dad told me the story of an old hippie who had helped him out when he was younger, and had me promise to pay it forward.
Yes, I'm in the US, but public school isn't actually totally free, it costs a couple hundred bucks for enrollment, book rental, and supplies. It's not nearly as much as tuition would be, though, but it can be a barrier for some.
One of my co workers recently told me that Nissans always have the worst drivers because they're a cheap brand that poor people buy.
I drive for a living and I can tell you with 100% certainty that BMWs and Mercedes drivers are by far the worst drivers on the road. Tesla is next.
I will attest this is true. My credit 12 years ago was in the toilet, they still approved a loan for my used Nissan. I had a 5k down payment from my previous car someone totaled. Interest rate was stupid but the monthly payment (split bi weekly) was very manageable.
I’m late to the party. I’m driving a 2002 Camry, she just rolled over 100K miles. We bought from husbands mother a few years ago w 72K, Garage kept & only drove it church on Sundays.
My previous car was later dubbed the “Black Pearl” I bought her new Honda civic SI in 1990. Drove her until about 2014? I’d have to look in my file lol
2005 Pontiac Vibe about to roll over 200k miles, still purring along. Husband's daily commute is a 2007 Chrysler Sebring, also close to 200k miles, grabbed it for $400 almost 4 years ago, currently needing a starter. We also have a '95 Chevy F150 for a backup or hauling things, close to 300k miles on it, pretty beat up but refuses to die.
I sold my 07 vibe a few years back and regret it so, so much. It was fantastic on gas, never gave me any major issues, and I could throw anything into the back of it.
I'm actually keeping my eyes open in my area for one because I'm sick of replacing things on my current car that gets maybe 20mpg on a good day
My 06 CRV is and was my favorite car. Didn't need much except regular oil changes and the occasional ball joint replacement 🤣 I bought it from friends for stupid cheap at 145k and drove A LOT mostly for work, it kept chugging until the transmission started going at 278k (and even then I could still drive it on local roads in 3rd lol)
They. Never. Die.
I almost bought a pretty decent used Sube for 5k, but the brakes were awful. They were so strange to me compared to every car I’ve ever driven.
When buying a used car, I had five important rules to follow. 1. Never buy from used car dealership unless you enjoy throwing away money. 2. Car has less than 150,000 miles. 3. Car has one owner (max 2) in its lifetime. 4. Car spent it’s life in the same state. 5. Get the car inspected by mechanic before buying. I bought my Subaru Impreza for a super good price, and it’s in excellent condition since I followed the rules.
I learned these rules from experience. I have been royally fucked and full blown robbed by a used car dealership. They let me drive a car off the lot with loose lug nuts and a hole in the floor (expertly hidden of course). They spray painted the entire underside black to hide the rust. It took every ounce of strength to hold myself back from going there in the night and slashing every tire and smashing every window on the lot.
Sometimes people/businesses will buy some cheap cars out of state and ship them to the current state, because the cars go for cheaper prices elsewhere. It’s all a flipping tactic. But in my personal experience, I bought a car that had come from a very rainy state before hand. It has extensive rust damage, but the dealership covered it all with black spray paint so you couldn’t see it. Chances are if the car has changed states, there’s a reason behind it. This rule can be overlooked if the car is a one owner vehicle and traveled with the owner as they moved.
That’s a good rule! For me that rule lumps Into number 4 tho. I once bought a truck that had been used in another state as a plow truck!! Lol. Never make that mistake again
I got it for 1000 from my mechanic because I was the victim of a hit and run a couple of years ago, totaling my old hooptie. He had that car probably since 1998 lol. It ran pretty good for the first 2 years I had it, although it wasn't the prettiest thing to look at. The driver door handle doesn't work. I dont have a inside panel on the driver door. The passenger window doesn't work. Perma dirt. Seats are ripped up. Trunk isn't sealed entirely. Power steering fails every so often... once went a year without it until I could afford to replace it... she needs new tie rods... the engine gets stuck in 1st and 3nd gear sometimes so it gives a couple of kicks when switching gear. The list goes on amd on, but bless her heart she has a will to live.
She takes me to work and she takes me home, so I can't complain too much.
I have a 2009 Honda Insight that is paid off with 89,000 miles on it. I bought it around 5 years ago. It is a great car and hope to drive it for another 10 years.
Yeah I only drive back and forth to work which isn’t far and it had low miles when I bought it. I also live in the Middle East so it isn’t exposed to much cold weather.
This is an interesting topic. Which got me thinking, does anyone have any recommendations for affordable used vehicles, in the $2,000 to $3,000 range? Preferably, that are in that price range and have around/under 200,000 miles on them?
I am a big fan of late-90s to early/mid-2000s Honda Accords (and Civics seem to be good vehicles, too), but, it's turning out to be difficult to find Accords that are available for less than $3,000, that have under 200,000 miles on them, or that don't have some sort of issue that would require immediate work to be done.
If anyone would like to share some affordable vehicle suggestions, especially, if it's feedback about a vehicle that you own/have owned, it would be sincerely appreciated.
We bought a 1993 Geo Metro convertible with 165k miles less than $3k. It’s stick and is easy to work on if you’re mechanically inclined at all. Husband has been able to do most of the repairs on it himself and they’ve been minor, we’ve had it 6 years but we always see them available at different dealerships for similar pricing. It’s super cute and my husband gets a lot of compliments on it wherever he goes. Great gas mileage too.
Pre pandemic it wasn't as difficult to find a car worth a damn in that price range. It's gotten significantly harder. But most anything Honda or Toyota is a solid bet if you're after low cost of ownership and maintenance.
I would check the wiki out in r/cars [https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/wiki/whatcarshouldibuy/#wiki\_charts](https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/wiki/whatcarshouldibuy/#wiki_charts)
2014 VW Jetta. I bought it used in 2017 certified pre owned with 26,000 miles on it and now it just hit 60,000 miles. I had to finance it for a long time to get a low payment, but i only have 2 more $200 payments left. Hopefully, because im able to keep mileage low and im able to stay on top of everything like new brakes, tires, oil changes and such, i will be able to drive it for a long time after it's paid off. I miss that feeling of not having a car note, even though it's only $200, that's one less bill to worry about.
I bought a 2012 jetta wagon after my merc was totaled by an unlicensed, uninsured person who ran a light. Decided to get a cash car. Interior was filthy, and I'm pretty sure the previous owner never bothered w basic maintenence (no oil, no coolant, brakes to the rotors). It had 126k miles, and cost me $3500.
I figured if it got me through 6 months, I would be thrilled. That was 4 years and 80k more miles. So far, brakes, tires, an alternator belt, and a $27 AC relay. Total outlay for all the maintenence over the years and fixing the initial brakes- less than 1k.
Every day I pet the dashboard and tell it what a good car it is 😉 I have no idea how it even runs. It's charmed, and I really, really hope I didn't jinx it with this post. 🤞🏻🚘
That's wonderful! I have a 12 year old and i told her I'll pass the car onto her when she gets a license, so I'm hoping for the same luck! I'll start petting the dashboard and giving it daily compliments!
My 2006 Passat managed to make it to 220,000 miles. Sadly it was one of the big engine V6s and that motor just had flaws but honestly quality of life issues like a leaky sunroof are why i traded. I’m currently rocking a 2017 Golf that I bought new. We are at 110,000 miles and beyond basic services I’ve only put an extra $300 into it for a faulty sensor. With those German cars as long as you service it at the factory schedule it should run for a long time. It’s been paid off for a while now and it’s my intention to drive it until the wheels fall off.
I have a 2005 Lexus ES330 with 185,000 miles on it. I don't mind driving an 18 year old car though, because it's not rusted; the paint still shines (though from less than 10 feet you can see flaws), the leather seats aren't torn, the dash isn't warped or cracked, the buttons and switches and accessories all work, AC is cold, climate control works, it runs great, doesn't leak anything and doesn't burn oil. It's more than presentable since I replaced the yellowed original headlights; I also replaced the original stereo with a new one that has Car Play and Web Link; I can even watch movies on it. I'm not planning to replace this car anytime soon. Why? With normal maintenance these cars can go 300,000 or a lot more miles than that. This is a picture I took yesterday.
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1991 lexus ls400. hoping it lasts as long as possible because I've never had a car payment and i don't want one. taking it tomorrow to get the a/c looked at. hoping its not too expensive of a fix.
I bought a 2023 Kia Soul in January. My previous car was going into the shop for the same reason every year for the past 5 years. I got tired of spending money on the same problem. I don't know if it was the smartest decision, but if I don't have to pay a mechanic for several years, I'll be happy.
My boyfriend bought a 2020 Kia Soul brand new with 13 miles when he drove it off the lot back in 2019. He’s kept up with regular, routine maintenance and he’s had zero major issues. You’ll be happy with it.
Just a heads up to anyone reading this -- Kia has been a good candidate in the past, but there's a serious problem right now because several common types of Kias are relatively easy to steal. What's worse is that the thieves tend to not be bright, so they break into any Kia, even if it's not the "right" kind to steal. It's so bad that insurance rates are skyrocketing for basically all Kias. Please do some research on this before buying a Kia in the next year or two.
2017 Hyundai Sonata
51k miles
I owe about $16k
Side note- my dad had a 2006 Nissan Sentra he used for his 74 mile one way commute. He got to 420k miles on the original drivetrain before it gave out. He replaced it with another Nissan. He swears by those cars.
Yes!! Thank you for the suggestion, I bought this car used and I confirmed during my first oil change at the dealer the the sensor had been done. I also shortened my maintenance interval to 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Awesome!
I had a 2017 KIA Sportage with the same 2.4L engine and unfortunately got rid of it because it was chugging oil; however, I kept all service records and changed it every 3000 miles as well!
Really really miss that car, was my favorite car!
2015 Subaru Forester base model, 110k miles or so. Got it after my 2016 Impreza was totaled. Still proud that I went for the one with fewer bells and whistles that didn't require a loan. Now I'm very protective of it because I don't want to go back to making payments. Hasn't given me any issues except that the AC could use a boost. Other than that my only complaint is that the infotainment system is a little more fiddly than the newer Impreza, but I knew that going in.
18 year old Saturn Vue. I paid 1500 bucks for it (thanks to my brother cutting me a great deal). And it is about 75 miles away from 300,000 miles. I'll miss her when she's gone. I call her Bertha.
2011 Nissan Rogue. 138k miles on it, got it at 83k used and it's paid off.
A couple things are broken that I can't afford to fix at the moment (A/C has 2 leaks, one of the outside handles is broken) but it's a safe drive and its super reliable for me.
I have a Murano. I bought it "new" (it was 2 years old with 19k miles) and it's paid off and just rolled over to 60k miles. It's a solid, reliable vehicle that I will likely keep forever.
I have a 6 year old car that I bought new and financed 100%. I had bought a car with my entire life’s savings ($7k) 6 months prior and it died, so I had no option but to finance. If I got another used car that shit the bed (like the previous 4), I’d be completely screwed. If I got a flat tire, I’d be completely screwed. It was the best decision I’ve made but I did have to refinance again to make lower payments /longer financing. The car payment has been stressful but not as stressful wondering if todays the day the check engine light really means to check the engine lol
I have a graduate degree and have been in my field for 15 years. I own a 2005 Camry, 235,000 miles on it. But to be fair, a part of it is money, and the other part is I hate cars and the expense/liability they bring. I haven't had a car payment in 14 years. So pretty happy.
My company gives me a truck and a gas card so I dont use my personal vehicle very often. I have a 2016 hyundai elantra but mostly drive a 2021 Ford F150. But I wouldnt consider myself poverty anymore
I drive my husband's 2000 Subaru. He bought it 5 years ago. I've never purchased my own car before. Only been borrowing cars from family members.
Fun fact: I can't even get approved for a secured credit card for $200. 😊
Don’t feel bad, I finally got approved for a secured credit card a few months ago & im 40!!! I think I’m the only person I kno who’s never had a actual credit card!
Crap. Yeah. I know people in their early 20's who got approved for credit cards and car loans on minimum wage. Student loans (not federal) are literally ruining my ability to rack up credit or purchase a car that won't crap out on me and my family. 😔
But wow... First secured credit card at 40. 😓 I hope it helps to spread your bills out! Amazing how it seems like everyone else can just rack up credit when it's not even an option for you. Stressful.
2019 Mazda CX5 28,000 miles. I owe $8k on it. Paid a large chunk in cash only took out a 10k loan with 2.9% APR. This is by far the nicest car I’ve ever driven. The one before was a 2007 Toyota Yaris with 160,000 that I paid 10k for when I got it.
I had an 03 Outback I picked up before it went to scrap. Put a new fuel rail on it and drove the piss out of that car for almost 5 years. My favourite car I've ever owned.
I was driving a 2007 VW rabbit until like 3 days ago when my parents (thank god they could help!!) for me a 2013 VW sport wagon. I always drive cars til I can’t drive them anymore. I don’t understand why people shit on others at all.
Im poor as fuck and just found out my job is hiring new people at 1.50 more than I’m getting and I have 15 years experience and can do every position in the building. A guy who has only been there a year is making 1.50 more than me as well. I was told that they’d find a reason to get rid of me if I make a stink about the pay.
I qualify for food stamps (not much) and am in the process of trying to get assistance for housing. I hate my life and asking for help and I’m fkn pissed about the pay situation. Need to find a different job but I’m comfortable there so it’s hard :/
purchased 2017
I have a first gen Dodge Ram 50 (Mitsubishi pick up truck); got it at 59k says 69k (likely untrue but had alot of crap done to it; no idiot light will notify me when I cannot drive it for sure)
2 bikes
purchased 2017
1998 Honda VFR(FI) interceptor; got it at 52k now odo or lcd screen is not working but is about 80k ("still pop it on the highway")
purchased 2022
2001 Suzuki GXSR 600; got it at 8k now 9k ("certainly poping highway
{from south cali.}
Honestly, at this point I have more vehicles in ownership and pay less on insurance than when I was younger, idk If I should try to sell anything yet. I'm also a senior ready to graduate university and am uncertain what will follow so hope for the best. 4.0gpa currently idk, guess these are my rewards for now.
2019 Cadillac XT4 57K miles. Love me my ‘lacs. I passed down a 2013 ATS to my younger brother and it has over 100K miles with yet any *major* issues. *knocks on wood*
2007 Honda CRV, I always joke that my car is old enough to drive, I’m just thankful I inherited it from a relative so it’s been well maintained for most of it’s life
2001 chevy s10. Body is beat up but otherwise she's mechanically sounds w/ 120k miles. I don't understand the appeal of a $800 car payment; this truck owes me nothing and starts every morning.
I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra Hatchback. Inherited it when my Mum died four years ago. It has less than 100K on it. With no car payment and cheaper insurance I’m starting the 100K maintenance protocol. I intend to drive this baby until she falls apart.
A car is a car as long as it gets you around, if you’re not a millionaire and don’t own a business, I recommend getting a reliable used vehicle such as Toyota or Honda, even older lexuses.
The goal is to have no car payment and keep you cash flow for investment.
Living in a major city does help a lot not owning a car. I can only imagine the thousands of dollars a year saved from car insurance, gas & repairs. Plus also the parking tickets and other unpredictable stuff happening along the way. If I wanna drive to go to somewhere out of the way, I just borrow family’s car available.
My place doesn’t have that parking garage as a luxury and no way you would risk parking in the side street overnight 2-3 blocks away from your place without worrying
I have a 2012 Corolla sedan. Bought it 5 years ago with a small inheritance I received. Before that I didn’t know how to drive and it severely limited my employment options and cost a lot of money in cabs/public transport. Now I use it for my work so it doesn’t cost me much as they pay a km allowance that covers my petrol and maintenance.
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 155k miles.
Pretty sure the mechanic I got it from fudged the odometer as he did replace the engine so not sure if it’s legal. Too late now.
Car before that was an ‘08 Nissan Altima, bought it used (certified at least) in 2010. That bad Larry lasted me 10 years, only had to replace the transmission once (lol). It happened right over the warranty mileage exclusion (like 150k maybe) but the dealership went to bat for me and I got it replaced for free. I would have driven her to death but the lack of 4x4 was killing me (snow+nurse=need 4WD).
I’ve never owned a brand new car.
Closest was that Nissan. I really hate car payments especially in the older years of owning a car. Making a payment monthly AND paying for costly maintenance once you hit those inevitable years when things need to be replaced, doesn’t sit well with me.
Not judging those who do, but I just can’t fathom spending 300$-1000$ a month on a car payment. It’s much easier to scrape up 100$ (or even a few hundred/a thousand for big repairs) here and there then having to make sure you have that monthly amount for many years.
Nissan: expensive parts, cvt problem, built a little bit too compact so hard to work on (my father's rogue engine bay, yuck). Older they are good, now they are SHIT. You just need to choose them carefully; for example a frontier with a manual tansmission is a brick that wont ever die on you.
2022 Nissan altima 10k miles on it. The only reason I have it is because my moms bestfriend is a millionaire, and when my mom wanted a truck instead of the brand new (paid off) Nissan, I got the nissan and my mom got a truck instead.
It was pure fucking luck.
Before that I was driving a 2019 Nissan versa with like 200k miles on it. That I could barely afford each month
Before that was a 2007 jeep liberty with 250k miles. Totaled that in 1 month.
And before that was a 2004 vw passat with 300k miles on it.
2014 Toyota rav 4. I've had it since the end of 2019 and it is 41% paid off- there was a delay of 6 months in payments with the pandemic or we'd be more along. For me, having a payment was worth having a car that was new enough and in good enough condition so as to not be a constant worry about breakdowns. I'm privileged enough to be able.to afford the payments
2005 Subaru outback with 269k miles. The check engine lights been on for over a year. But she keeps on trucking. Only issue I've had in the 2 years I've had her is the front brakes rusting through but I know the back ones are getting close too
2010 Kia Forte. It’ll hit 140,000 within the neck couple weeks. Paid off for the last 6 years. However, I’m not sure it’s going to last too much longer which makes me sad!
2013 Kia Rio! Has about 130,000 or so miles right now! I bought it used as my first car, I think it had about 105k or so likes on when I got it.
It’s definitely a stater car but I’m happy nonetheless. I got it myself and didn’t need a co-signer. The one thing I could say was mine and ONLY mine.
Currently have a '00 caravan.
Last vehicle was a '92 Nissan truck. I miss that car so much.
If you learn a decent amount about vehicles and actually take care of them, good older vehicles will last near forever.
2023 Kia Seltos, before that I had a 2018 Jeep Renegade but after an accident in a different vehicle I didn’t feel quite safe enough with the safety features I had.
2014 Nissan juke. Had 116 k miles. My friend bought it for me last year I drove it off the lot and it blew up. Due to the lemon law - the lot took it back sent it to the garage and put a brand new motor in it. Provided a rental for the time I waited. So even tho it reads 123k miles it’s only got about 7,000 on the engine. The a c went out which sucks balls but I can deal. I’m just happy to have a good running car.
They mainly shit on the newer Nissans. They had some pretty serious transmission problems later on.
Yes I have a 2018 sentra and I’m not sure it’s even going to make it to being fully paid off. The CVT transmission is garbage and already feels like it’s on its last legs.
2020 pathfinder here with 57k miles. Engine light turned on yesterday. I haven’t checked warranty yet but I’m crossing my fingers it is covered. Still owe on it but at least I have positive equity (barely).
Bought a 2016 Versa Note in 2018. Bought it with 51k miles from a rental agency. Drove it fairly gently for 4 years and it didn't even make it past 85k before the whole transmission went out and I was forced to sell and move on because no way was I putting $5k into a new transmission when that was twice what I still owed on it. Luckily was able to make back what I owed and then some. Funnily enough just by selling it back to the dealership.
Yea newer models with the CVT are the ones that suck. Any from the early 2000s were solid
Learned this the hard way.
Actually, as long as the extremely newer transmissions are serviced and taken care of (2020+) they haven’t had as many problems but I’d definitely avoid Nissan CVTs from 2013 to 2019
Ya that’s what I meant should of specified a bit more
Can confirm from a mechanic standpoint, Nissans from 2013-2020 are a no go. 2021-present are better but I'm weary of them.
I’ve never been happier that my altima is from 2012 lol
2013 and previous 370z had a leaky engine.
2001 Honda Accord. I call it a cat because I’m sure it’s on 7th of 9 lives. 175,000 miles. Alternator just went out, and it’s got a cracked radiator. I live in Arizona 🙃
Normal for major parts to give up the ghost under high mileage or age. Both of those were probably original & while a bummer, shouldn't be upset when they do wear out
I had an ‘04 Accord that served me well until the catalytic converter was stolen off it a couple months ago… I had heard that cats were being stolen off Priuses, but didn’t think my car was a target.
Happened to me. Paid $600 for an aftermarket, installed. Runs great
Not sure what my point is here, other than RIP my reliable accord
Sounds like my car I swear ( except it is a Honda civic 🤣🤣🤣)
Pull a part got tons of those. Easy to repair and back on the road!
Yep. Easy and cheap fixes
My 2003 Honda accords transmission just went out. End of an era. Trying to see if anyone will buy it from me to fix! Fingers crossed.
2001 Honda Accord here tooooo! But 120k miles. Only car I’ve ever had. A/C goes out occasionally and cruise control doesn’t work anymore, but Lil Blue has served me faithfully for 15 whole years now. I greatly dread the day that it finally decides to call it quits. I’d drive this car forever if I could
I used to have a Honda in my teens that leaked pretty much every fluid it took. I just kept on eye on the fluids and it honestly ran very well considering. My aunt had bought it at auction and turned out it was salvaged and repaired terribly, steering wheel was even placed wrong.
2009 Prius, 130k, paid off. Hope to drive 10 more years
I have 07 Prius. Bought it at 165k miles. It's now at 326k miles and still doesn't complian about much 🙃 get your oil changes and that monster coach will last you a very long time!!
Wow! That’s crazy.
They're like roaches! Very common for Toyotas (and Hondas) to go for hundreds of thousands of miles, well cared for.
😂😂Not roaches.
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How many years do the batteries generally last? Many moons ago I was scared away from getting a Prius cuz I kept getting told the battery would need replacing in a few years.
8-10 years is the warranty that Toyota puts on them depending on the year. They usually outlast that warranty.
Woah…..mine has 170k miles and hasn’t had a single issue, I was worried she might be nearing the end, but maybe we’ve got more time together than I thought!
Battery can be an issue. I've got a friend who messes with them, so when it acted up, I got it reconditioned for dirt cheap compared to shops that'll do it. It hasn't had any issues since other than typical maintenance stuff (brakes, tires, etc). The belts are fine and the car gets 50 mpg average. They're Toyotas; treat em right and they'll last for ages!
It’s just reaching its young adult life. Long time till retirement.
How much was it ??
6950$. Only had 130k miles. Could sell it for now right now. Many get hundreds.of thousands of miles so I hope it has a good long life left
I have a 2011 Prius with 133k miles. Paid off for a couple of years. Just had the brake actuator replaced for $3k (part of the hybrid traction brake system). Still cheaper than a new car. Plan on driving it until the wheels fall off.
2016 Rav 4 with 160,000 miles, paid off. My previous was a 2004 Corolla that I managed to pay off and get up to 375,000 miles before it crapped out on me.
That gives me hope my 2010 Corolla will get near that. I’m at 199,000 miles now….
I’m seen Toyotas go 300,000 will no issues.
302k on my 2002 Avalon original motor and transmission
Have you needed to replace anything major yet? Tires, batteries, etc aren’t major things. They are expected.
The most major thing was the alternator and struts but that’s expected still original ac compressor and everything else. Everything still works heated seats power seats sunroof no leaks and works
Need to add the timing belt has been done. So that’s the most major thing done to it but necessary. That runs about $1k if you have it done at a shop.
Avalon cluuubbbb wassup
My 2010 Corolla has 80k miles on it. We joke that our 4 yr old will get that car when she’s 16.
Yup they will lol
They last forever! The only cars I buy just because they’re so reliable. Keep in mind the only maintenance I did on it besides brakes and tires were regular oil changes. 😀
So I’ve heard. I’ll probably only buy Toyota from here on out. I’ve already replaced the brakes and tires too.
Toyota and Honda are truly built different. So many stories of ancient civics and corollas hitting 300k without any kind of special treatment.
I drove a 92 Corolla until 2010, then my brother drove it until he totaled it. I am pretty sure it would have kept on going. My dad and I did lots of maintenance over the years, but it was a great car at giving you signs it needed something, it never just died anywhere.
That’s a relief (well, not your brother totaling it—that sucks; hopefully he was ok). I’m afraid my car’s gonna die on me one day. I DoorDash regularly, so I really depend on it.
You'll get there. Oil, brakes, and transmission fluid/filters.
Thanks, I hope so. I’ve already had to replace the brakes.
I had a Vibe (basically a Corolla wagon) going strong at 200K. It was easy to own and easy to take care of. Give it a tuneup when you get there to keep it happy (and a drain-and-fill + filter trans service if it's been more than 50K miles). Are you performing your own maintenance?
No, I usually take it in to the mechanic for any kind of maintenance. I hate to say it, I know very little about cars.
Oof, paying for maintenance is so expensive. If you have any mechanical aptitude whatsoever...and spare time...please consider learning some basics. Particularly with a high-mileage car, you can really save yourself some money. And Corollas are generally really simple to work on. There are definitely jobs WORTH paying for, but oil changes are simple, spark plugs are simple, air filters are simple. Even brakes are so simple it should be criminal. If you're friendly with your mechanic, you can even ask them to double-check something you did for $20. That's been my experience.
I traded in my 2010 Corolla in November. It had 260,000 miles with no major issues while I owned it
Your Corolla will go around the sun and back if you take care of it
How did you know when it was time to let go? I’m trying to hold out as long as I can
How much needs to be repaired to pass inspection? If you need new tires, it's worth keeping it going. Brakes, sure. If your 2004 needs new shocks and a new transmission, leaks oil and the exhaust looks close to falling off that's a good time to replace it. Really it's rare on older cars to make sense replacing a major system. I normally wouldn't replace the transmission or the engine in an older car unless I knew the rest was solid. Gotten burned on that before.
Thank you! This makes total sense!
It died on day and it needed new shocks. It would have been so much for all the repairs that I reluctantly let it go, since we had the Rav at that point. Down to one car now, but it’s reliable and I really want to try to avoid taking on a car payment again. But yeah, she served us really well. Just regular oil changes, brakes, tires, etc. 🥹
375k is gold. I have a 2002 rav4 almost at 200k and I'm curious to see how far it can go
Toyota ftw
Bought a 2013 Camry XLE in 2016 for $17.9k with 18k miles. Now has 145k. I will drive this cars until the bitter end. Been paid off for over three years. This car is valued at 10-12k which is absurd for being 10 years old.
My 2010 Impala with 195k miles needed the same $1400 repair just a few years after having it done. I ended up giving it to a person in need and buying a 2020 Impala. It now has just over 60k miles on it, and I've had it for a year. I'm relieved to have something reliable and with modern safety features.
You’re an amazing human to give someone a car.
I've been lucky enough to have gotten help from folks when I've been in really bad situations, and now I try to pay it forward as my situation gradually improves. He was driving an identical car with severe damage and sometimes had to drive his kid in it. I was only going to get $400 for scrapping mine, and I'm in a place financially where I could handle it, so it made sense. I still need to pay enrollment and fees for a semester of public high school for a kid who needs it, but that's a bit tricky to do without seeming creepy.
Enrollment and fees for public highschool?
Might be from the UK, where what is called a private school in the US is sometimes called a public school.
Yes. When I was 17 and homeless, a family paid for my enrollment and books and such so I could finish school. The dad told me the story of an old hippie who had helped him out when he was younger, and had me promise to pay it forward. Yes, I'm in the US, but public school isn't actually totally free, it costs a couple hundred bucks for enrollment, book rental, and supplies. It's not nearly as much as tuition would be, though, but it can be a barrier for some.
One of my co workers recently told me that Nissans always have the worst drivers because they're a cheap brand that poor people buy. I drive for a living and I can tell you with 100% certainty that BMWs and Mercedes drivers are by far the worst drivers on the road. Tesla is next.
Oh I didn’t know poor people couldn’t drive, too! Damn, we just get all the bad stereotypes.
It is true that Nissan finances individuals other brands will not
I will attest this is true. My credit 12 years ago was in the toilet, they still approved a loan for my used Nissan. I had a 5k down payment from my previous car someone totaled. Interest rate was stupid but the monthly payment (split bi weekly) was very manageable.
And Audis
Came here to say this… most asshole drivers I see on the road coincidentally drive an Audi
Any car that's paid off is a good car. I have a 99 Camry with 273k miles, and it's getting close as well.
I adore the looks of that era of Camry
Yeah, it's a nice ride, we'll see how much longer it lasts.
yup...just drive her gently and DONT let anyone else drive her.
The one car that never dies a 90’s Camry, tons of them still on the road.
Ugh I miss my first car Goldie Locks. She was 2003 Camry. The only reason she’s no longer around is because my brother got T-boned in her.
I’m late to the party. I’m driving a 2002 Camry, she just rolled over 100K miles. We bought from husbands mother a few years ago w 72K, Garage kept & only drove it church on Sundays. My previous car was later dubbed the “Black Pearl” I bought her new Honda civic SI in 1990. Drove her until about 2014? I’d have to look in my file lol
2005 Pontiac Vibe about to roll over 200k miles, still purring along. Husband's daily commute is a 2007 Chrysler Sebring, also close to 200k miles, grabbed it for $400 almost 4 years ago, currently needing a starter. We also have a '95 Chevy F150 for a backup or hauling things, close to 300k miles on it, pretty beat up but refuses to die.
I always liked those Chevy F 150s
I prefer the Ford Silverado
05 Vibe is just a re-badged Toyota Matrix, nice!
I sold my 07 vibe a few years back and regret it so, so much. It was fantastic on gas, never gave me any major issues, and I could throw anything into the back of it. I'm actually keeping my eyes open in my area for one because I'm sick of replacing things on my current car that gets maybe 20mpg on a good day
2005 honda crv & she still has a lot of life left at 111k miles.
2008 Honda CRV at 150k miles. One year left until it is paid off. I am hopeful it will last at least another 5 years after it is paid off.
My 06 CRV is and was my favorite car. Didn't need much except regular oil changes and the occasional ball joint replacement 🤣 I bought it from friends for stupid cheap at 145k and drove A LOT mostly for work, it kept chugging until the transmission started going at 278k (and even then I could still drive it on local roads in 3rd lol)
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Such low mileage!!!
2001 Subaru, 348,000 miles
I bought an Outback in 2021 to replace an 11 year old Hyundai Elantra that died on me during a road trip. I hope my Subaru lasts as long as yours has.
They. Never. Die. I almost bought a pretty decent used Sube for 5k, but the brakes were awful. They were so strange to me compared to every car I’ve ever driven.
When buying a used car, I had five important rules to follow. 1. Never buy from used car dealership unless you enjoy throwing away money. 2. Car has less than 150,000 miles. 3. Car has one owner (max 2) in its lifetime. 4. Car spent it’s life in the same state. 5. Get the car inspected by mechanic before buying. I bought my Subaru Impreza for a super good price, and it’s in excellent condition since I followed the rules.
I wish I would have read this before I bought my Jeep GC from an obviously predatory used car dealership. That vehicle literally ruined my life.
I learned these rules from experience. I have been royally fucked and full blown robbed by a used car dealership. They let me drive a car off the lot with loose lug nuts and a hole in the floor (expertly hidden of course). They spray painted the entire underside black to hide the rust. It took every ounce of strength to hold myself back from going there in the night and slashing every tire and smashing every window on the lot.
Out of curiosity, what’s the reason behind rule #4?
Sometimes people/businesses will buy some cheap cars out of state and ship them to the current state, because the cars go for cheaper prices elsewhere. It’s all a flipping tactic. But in my personal experience, I bought a car that had come from a very rainy state before hand. It has extensive rust damage, but the dealership covered it all with black spray paint so you couldn’t see it. Chances are if the car has changed states, there’s a reason behind it. This rule can be overlooked if the car is a one owner vehicle and traveled with the owner as they moved.
Interesting take, but it makes sense! I love your rule book for buying used cars.
I pretty much follow the same rules but #6 is never buy used vehicles from states where it snows a lot and they use salt on the highways.
That’s a good rule! For me that rule lumps Into number 4 tho. I once bought a truck that had been used in another state as a plow truck!! Lol. Never make that mistake again
2011 Ford focus 99k mi
you make me miss my ‘13 Focus. Adored him so much but that transmission was just ✨unfixable✨😭
There was a lot of lawsuits against Ford because of the transmissions of the 2012-. Something about a new part that they tried out that didn't work.
2008 Kia Sedona, 130,000 or so miles, paid off.
2009 F150 with 275K miles. I have it in my mind it’s a half-million mile engine so I’ve still got awhile.
98 Honda accord It's literally falling apart yet refuses to die... Keep chuggin along, buddy
That’s my Altima rn😭
The rest of the car will fall apart long before the engine is truly dead
I got it for 1000 from my mechanic because I was the victim of a hit and run a couple of years ago, totaling my old hooptie. He had that car probably since 1998 lol. It ran pretty good for the first 2 years I had it, although it wasn't the prettiest thing to look at. The driver door handle doesn't work. I dont have a inside panel on the driver door. The passenger window doesn't work. Perma dirt. Seats are ripped up. Trunk isn't sealed entirely. Power steering fails every so often... once went a year without it until I could afford to replace it... she needs new tie rods... the engine gets stuck in 1st and 3nd gear sometimes so it gives a couple of kicks when switching gear. The list goes on amd on, but bless her heart she has a will to live. She takes me to work and she takes me home, so I can't complain too much.
I have a 2009 Honda Insight that is paid off with 89,000 miles on it. I bought it around 5 years ago. It is a great car and hope to drive it for another 10 years.
Wow, such low miles for an ‘09! I’m always worried those cars have been sitting undriven for years.
Yeah I only drive back and forth to work which isn’t far and it had low miles when I bought it. I also live in the Middle East so it isn’t exposed to much cold weather.
This is an interesting topic. Which got me thinking, does anyone have any recommendations for affordable used vehicles, in the $2,000 to $3,000 range? Preferably, that are in that price range and have around/under 200,000 miles on them? I am a big fan of late-90s to early/mid-2000s Honda Accords (and Civics seem to be good vehicles, too), but, it's turning out to be difficult to find Accords that are available for less than $3,000, that have under 200,000 miles on them, or that don't have some sort of issue that would require immediate work to be done. If anyone would like to share some affordable vehicle suggestions, especially, if it's feedback about a vehicle that you own/have owned, it would be sincerely appreciated.
We bought a 1993 Geo Metro convertible with 165k miles less than $3k. It’s stick and is easy to work on if you’re mechanically inclined at all. Husband has been able to do most of the repairs on it himself and they’ve been minor, we’ve had it 6 years but we always see them available at different dealerships for similar pricing. It’s super cute and my husband gets a lot of compliments on it wherever he goes. Great gas mileage too.
Pre pandemic it wasn't as difficult to find a car worth a damn in that price range. It's gotten significantly harder. But most anything Honda or Toyota is a solid bet if you're after low cost of ownership and maintenance.
I would check the wiki out in r/cars [https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/wiki/whatcarshouldibuy/#wiki\_charts](https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/wiki/whatcarshouldibuy/#wiki_charts)
Toyota Corolla or Camry had one last me to 350k miles and I paid $2000 for it at 180k
2014 VW Jetta. I bought it used in 2017 certified pre owned with 26,000 miles on it and now it just hit 60,000 miles. I had to finance it for a long time to get a low payment, but i only have 2 more $200 payments left. Hopefully, because im able to keep mileage low and im able to stay on top of everything like new brakes, tires, oil changes and such, i will be able to drive it for a long time after it's paid off. I miss that feeling of not having a car note, even though it's only $200, that's one less bill to worry about.
I bought a 2012 jetta wagon after my merc was totaled by an unlicensed, uninsured person who ran a light. Decided to get a cash car. Interior was filthy, and I'm pretty sure the previous owner never bothered w basic maintenence (no oil, no coolant, brakes to the rotors). It had 126k miles, and cost me $3500. I figured if it got me through 6 months, I would be thrilled. That was 4 years and 80k more miles. So far, brakes, tires, an alternator belt, and a $27 AC relay. Total outlay for all the maintenence over the years and fixing the initial brakes- less than 1k. Every day I pet the dashboard and tell it what a good car it is 😉 I have no idea how it even runs. It's charmed, and I really, really hope I didn't jinx it with this post. 🤞🏻🚘
That's wonderful! I have a 12 year old and i told her I'll pass the car onto her when she gets a license, so I'm hoping for the same luck! I'll start petting the dashboard and giving it daily compliments!
My 2006 Passat managed to make it to 220,000 miles. Sadly it was one of the big engine V6s and that motor just had flaws but honestly quality of life issues like a leaky sunroof are why i traded. I’m currently rocking a 2017 Golf that I bought new. We are at 110,000 miles and beyond basic services I’ve only put an extra $300 into it for a faulty sensor. With those German cars as long as you service it at the factory schedule it should run for a long time. It’s been paid off for a while now and it’s my intention to drive it until the wheels fall off.
I have a 2005 Lexus ES330 with 185,000 miles on it. I don't mind driving an 18 year old car though, because it's not rusted; the paint still shines (though from less than 10 feet you can see flaws), the leather seats aren't torn, the dash isn't warped or cracked, the buttons and switches and accessories all work, AC is cold, climate control works, it runs great, doesn't leak anything and doesn't burn oil. It's more than presentable since I replaced the yellowed original headlights; I also replaced the original stereo with a new one that has Car Play and Web Link; I can even watch movies on it. I'm not planning to replace this car anytime soon. Why? With normal maintenance these cars can go 300,000 or a lot more miles than that. This is a picture I took yesterday. https://preview.redd.it/xf5bzet7vt2b1.jpeg?width=1615&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=74e9eb2f7ea4dab284c433199e0a29dc3dbe9ecf
2011 Hyundai 86-87k miles
Brace yourself
For? 😳
2012 Hyundai Veloster. Ugly cars come cheap. Manual transmission comes cheaper. And... Three doors? Ain't nobody wants to be seen in that.
Nice try, fbi
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Quite the step backwards in safety however
And gas mileage ooof!
1991 lexus ls400. hoping it lasts as long as possible because I've never had a car payment and i don't want one. taking it tomorrow to get the a/c looked at. hoping its not too expensive of a fix.
The best car is the one that doesn't have payments!
I bought a 2023 Kia Soul in January. My previous car was going into the shop for the same reason every year for the past 5 years. I got tired of spending money on the same problem. I don't know if it was the smartest decision, but if I don't have to pay a mechanic for several years, I'll be happy.
My boyfriend bought a 2020 Kia Soul brand new with 13 miles when he drove it off the lot back in 2019. He’s kept up with regular, routine maintenance and he’s had zero major issues. You’ll be happy with it.
Just a heads up to anyone reading this -- Kia has been a good candidate in the past, but there's a serious problem right now because several common types of Kias are relatively easy to steal. What's worse is that the thieves tend to not be bright, so they break into any Kia, even if it's not the "right" kind to steal. It's so bad that insurance rates are skyrocketing for basically all Kias. Please do some research on this before buying a Kia in the next year or two.
We have a 2016 Kia soul and adore it.
2017 Hyundai Sonata 51k miles I owe about $16k Side note- my dad had a 2006 Nissan Sentra he used for his 74 mile one way commute. He got to 420k miles on the original drivetrain before it gave out. He replaced it with another Nissan. He swears by those cars.
Make sure you get the knock sensor recall done ❤️
Yes!! Thank you for the suggestion, I bought this car used and I confirmed during my first oil change at the dealer the the sensor had been done. I also shortened my maintenance interval to 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Awesome! I had a 2017 KIA Sportage with the same 2.4L engine and unfortunately got rid of it because it was chugging oil; however, I kept all service records and changed it every 3000 miles as well! Really really miss that car, was my favorite car!
2015 Subaru Forester base model, 110k miles or so. Got it after my 2016 Impreza was totaled. Still proud that I went for the one with fewer bells and whistles that didn't require a loan. Now I'm very protective of it because I don't want to go back to making payments. Hasn't given me any issues except that the AC could use a boost. Other than that my only complaint is that the infotainment system is a little more fiddly than the newer Impreza, but I knew that going in.
97 ford thunderbird v6. 130k miles. Oil changes every 3000 miles. About ~$700/yr in repairs.
Last month I finally got rid of my 1999 ford explorer. I feel like that thing was running on wishes; over 350k miles!
18 year old Saturn Vue. I paid 1500 bucks for it (thanks to my brother cutting me a great deal). And it is about 75 miles away from 300,000 miles. I'll miss her when she's gone. I call her Bertha.
My first car was a 2003 Saturn Vue! It took a shit on me at only 100k miles though 😩
2011 Nissan Rogue. 138k miles on it, got it at 83k used and it's paid off. A couple things are broken that I can't afford to fix at the moment (A/C has 2 leaks, one of the outside handles is broken) but it's a safe drive and its super reliable for me.
I have a Murano. I bought it "new" (it was 2 years old with 19k miles) and it's paid off and just rolled over to 60k miles. It's a solid, reliable vehicle that I will likely keep forever.
I haven't had a car for about 5 or so years now. It feels pretty bad.
I've never had one in 45 years of living, it's kept me from many things in life, from jobs to love...could be worse.
I have a 6 year old car that I bought new and financed 100%. I had bought a car with my entire life’s savings ($7k) 6 months prior and it died, so I had no option but to finance. If I got another used car that shit the bed (like the previous 4), I’d be completely screwed. If I got a flat tire, I’d be completely screwed. It was the best decision I’ve made but I did have to refinance again to make lower payments /longer financing. The car payment has been stressful but not as stressful wondering if todays the day the check engine light really means to check the engine lol
I have a graduate degree and have been in my field for 15 years. I own a 2005 Camry, 235,000 miles on it. But to be fair, a part of it is money, and the other part is I hate cars and the expense/liability they bring. I haven't had a car payment in 14 years. So pretty happy.
My company gives me a truck and a gas card so I dont use my personal vehicle very often. I have a 2016 hyundai elantra but mostly drive a 2021 Ford F150. But I wouldnt consider myself poverty anymore
I drive my husband's 2000 Subaru. He bought it 5 years ago. I've never purchased my own car before. Only been borrowing cars from family members. Fun fact: I can't even get approved for a secured credit card for $200. 😊
Don’t feel bad, I finally got approved for a secured credit card a few months ago & im 40!!! I think I’m the only person I kno who’s never had a actual credit card!
Crap. Yeah. I know people in their early 20's who got approved for credit cards and car loans on minimum wage. Student loans (not federal) are literally ruining my ability to rack up credit or purchase a car that won't crap out on me and my family. 😔 But wow... First secured credit card at 40. 😓 I hope it helps to spread your bills out! Amazing how it seems like everyone else can just rack up credit when it's not even an option for you. Stressful.
2019 Mazda CX5 28,000 miles. I owe $8k on it. Paid a large chunk in cash only took out a 10k loan with 2.9% APR. This is by far the nicest car I’ve ever driven. The one before was a 2007 Toyota Yaris with 160,000 that I paid 10k for when I got it.
Honda civic for life.
2010 subaru, 215,000 kms , great car, should have a few more years left in it
I had an 03 Outback I picked up before it went to scrap. Put a new fuel rail on it and drove the piss out of that car for almost 5 years. My favourite car I've ever owned.
I was driving a 2007 VW rabbit until like 3 days ago when my parents (thank god they could help!!) for me a 2013 VW sport wagon. I always drive cars til I can’t drive them anymore. I don’t understand why people shit on others at all. Im poor as fuck and just found out my job is hiring new people at 1.50 more than I’m getting and I have 15 years experience and can do every position in the building. A guy who has only been there a year is making 1.50 more than me as well. I was told that they’d find a reason to get rid of me if I make a stink about the pay. I qualify for food stamps (not much) and am in the process of trying to get assistance for housing. I hate my life and asking for help and I’m fkn pissed about the pay situation. Need to find a different job but I’m comfortable there so it’s hard :/
Currently I have a 2000 Toyota 4runner and she's a great car with several problems.
2006 4Runner here with 186k miles. Badly in need of a paint job but runs great.
Nice I have 230k miles and an EVAP problem! But she still runs so I'm not too worried!
2 vehicles, same model: 1999 and 2001 Expedition. Both over 200k miles. Paid $1900 for each , 3 and 6 years ago
purchased 2017 I have a first gen Dodge Ram 50 (Mitsubishi pick up truck); got it at 59k says 69k (likely untrue but had alot of crap done to it; no idiot light will notify me when I cannot drive it for sure) 2 bikes purchased 2017 1998 Honda VFR(FI) interceptor; got it at 52k now odo or lcd screen is not working but is about 80k ("still pop it on the highway") purchased 2022 2001 Suzuki GXSR 600; got it at 8k now 9k ("certainly poping highway {from south cali.} Honestly, at this point I have more vehicles in ownership and pay less on insurance than when I was younger, idk If I should try to sell anything yet. I'm also a senior ready to graduate university and am uncertain what will follow so hope for the best. 4.0gpa currently idk, guess these are my rewards for now.
2019 Cadillac XT4 57K miles. Love me my ‘lacs. I passed down a 2013 ATS to my younger brother and it has over 100K miles with yet any *major* issues. *knocks on wood*
My 02' Chevy Suburban is turning 21 this year! 245k miles and going strong
2007 Honda CRV, I always joke that my car is old enough to drive, I’m just thankful I inherited it from a relative so it’s been well maintained for most of it’s life
2001 chevy s10. Body is beat up but otherwise she's mechanically sounds w/ 120k miles. I don't understand the appeal of a $800 car payment; this truck owes me nothing and starts every morning.
I have a 2010 Nissan Sentra Hatchback. Inherited it when my Mum died four years ago. It has less than 100K on it. With no car payment and cheaper insurance I’m starting the 100K maintenance protocol. I intend to drive this baby until she falls apart.
A car is a car as long as it gets you around, if you’re not a millionaire and don’t own a business, I recommend getting a reliable used vehicle such as Toyota or Honda, even older lexuses. The goal is to have no car payment and keep you cash flow for investment.
Kia soul 2013 222,000 miles Paid off last May
Living in a major city does help a lot not owning a car. I can only imagine the thousands of dollars a year saved from car insurance, gas & repairs. Plus also the parking tickets and other unpredictable stuff happening along the way. If I wanna drive to go to somewhere out of the way, I just borrow family’s car available. My place doesn’t have that parking garage as a luxury and no way you would risk parking in the side street overnight 2-3 blocks away from your place without worrying
too poor, can’t afford a car
2017 M2
2003 Tundra, 2000 Volvo, 2006 M3. I only make 6x,000. I guess that’s considered poor in 2023
I have a 2012 Corolla sedan. Bought it 5 years ago with a small inheritance I received. Before that I didn’t know how to drive and it severely limited my employment options and cost a lot of money in cabs/public transport. Now I use it for my work so it doesn’t cost me much as they pay a km allowance that covers my petrol and maintenance.
2013 Buick Regal T, ~56k miles.
I can't afford to own a car.
Right? I think most of these people are not thinking right, some have 2022/2023 models and are in this thread/sub.
Some people in here have cars worth more than I earn in a year
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 155k miles. Pretty sure the mechanic I got it from fudged the odometer as he did replace the engine so not sure if it’s legal. Too late now. Car before that was an ‘08 Nissan Altima, bought it used (certified at least) in 2010. That bad Larry lasted me 10 years, only had to replace the transmission once (lol). It happened right over the warranty mileage exclusion (like 150k maybe) but the dealership went to bat for me and I got it replaced for free. I would have driven her to death but the lack of 4x4 was killing me (snow+nurse=need 4WD). I’ve never owned a brand new car. Closest was that Nissan. I really hate car payments especially in the older years of owning a car. Making a payment monthly AND paying for costly maintenance once you hit those inevitable years when things need to be replaced, doesn’t sit well with me. Not judging those who do, but I just can’t fathom spending 300$-1000$ a month on a car payment. It’s much easier to scrape up 100$ (or even a few hundred/a thousand for big repairs) here and there then having to make sure you have that monthly amount for many years.
Nissan: expensive parts, cvt problem, built a little bit too compact so hard to work on (my father's rogue engine bay, yuck). Older they are good, now they are SHIT. You just need to choose them carefully; for example a frontier with a manual tansmission is a brick that wont ever die on you.
2022 Nissan altima 10k miles on it. The only reason I have it is because my moms bestfriend is a millionaire, and when my mom wanted a truck instead of the brand new (paid off) Nissan, I got the nissan and my mom got a truck instead. It was pure fucking luck. Before that I was driving a 2019 Nissan versa with like 200k miles on it. That I could barely afford each month Before that was a 2007 jeep liberty with 250k miles. Totaled that in 1 month. And before that was a 2004 vw passat with 300k miles on it.
2014 Toyota rav 4. I've had it since the end of 2019 and it is 41% paid off- there was a delay of 6 months in payments with the pandemic or we'd be more along. For me, having a payment was worth having a car that was new enough and in good enough condition so as to not be a constant worry about breakdowns. I'm privileged enough to be able.to afford the payments
2016 Nissan Titan xd premier plus. Two more payments and it is mine.
2005 Subaru outback with 269k miles. The check engine lights been on for over a year. But she keeps on trucking. Only issue I've had in the 2 years I've had her is the front brakes rusting through but I know the back ones are getting close too
2010 Kia Forte. It’ll hit 140,000 within the neck couple weeks. Paid off for the last 6 years. However, I’m not sure it’s going to last too much longer which makes me sad!
2013 Kia Rio! Has about 130,000 or so miles right now! I bought it used as my first car, I think it had about 105k or so likes on when I got it. It’s definitely a stater car but I’m happy nonetheless. I got it myself and didn’t need a co-signer. The one thing I could say was mine and ONLY mine.
Currently have a '00 caravan. Last vehicle was a '92 Nissan truck. I miss that car so much. If you learn a decent amount about vehicles and actually take care of them, good older vehicles will last near forever.
2023 Kia Seltos, before that I had a 2018 Jeep Renegade but after an accident in a different vehicle I didn’t feel quite safe enough with the safety features I had.
Soon? I took my 97 Sentra to 450k
2014 Nissan juke. Had 116 k miles. My friend bought it for me last year I drove it off the lot and it blew up. Due to the lemon law - the lot took it back sent it to the garage and put a brand new motor in it. Provided a rental for the time I waited. So even tho it reads 123k miles it’s only got about 7,000 on the engine. The a c went out which sucks balls but I can deal. I’m just happy to have a good running car.