What will you be driving 15 years from now?
Get behind the wheel of one of these models and you may have your answer.
Following are the 15 new cars owners are most likely to keep for 15 years or more, according to research – well beyond the seven- to eight-year average.
Fans of Toyota will be spoiled for choice. The Japanese automaker dominates with a broad range of models from its lineup. There are 10 in total, headed by the Highlander SUV and including other utilities, along with pickups, passenger cars and a hybrid.
Two more badges, Honda and Subaru, make this compilation from iSeeCars.com an all-Japanese affair.
Vehicles owners keep for 15 years or more
With percentage of vehicles kept by original owners and model type
- Toyota Highlander, 18.3 percent, midsize SUV
- Toyota Sienna, 15.5 percent, minivan
- Toyota Tacoma, 14.5 percent, midsize truck
- Toyota Tundra, 14.2 percent, full-size truck
- Subaru Forester, 12.8 percent, compact SUV
- Toyota RAV4, 12.7 percent, compact SUV
- Honda Pilot, 12.6 percent, midsize SUV
- Honda CR-V, 12.4 percent, compact SUV
- Toyota Prius, 11.9 percent, hybrid car
- Toyota 4Runner, 11.8 percent, midsize SUV
- Honda Odyssey, 11.6 percent, minivan
- Toyota Corolla, 11.4 percent, compact car
- Toyota Camry, 11 percent, midsize car
- Honda Civic, 11 percent, compact car
- Toyota Land Cruiser, 10.6 percent, luxury full-size SUV
Average for all cars: 7.7 percent
“Japanese vehicles, especially Toyota and Honda, are known for their reliability and durability,” said Phong Ly, CEO of the auto research site. “Owners are more likely to hold onto cars that are still dependable and don’t require a great deal of expensive maintenance.”
When it comes to brand, Korean and U.S. automakers join the mix. Here are the brands with most vehicles kept for 15 years or longer.
Top brands owners keep for 15 years or more
With percentage of vehicles kept by original owners
- Toyota, 12.7 percent
- Subaru, 11 percent
- Honda, 10.6 percent
- Hyundai, 8.3 percent
- Mazda, 7.5 percent
- Lexus, 7.4 percent
- Kia, 7.3 percent
- Nissan, 7.1 percent
- GMC, 7.1 percent
- Chevrolet, 6.9 percent
Average for all cars: 7.7 percent
Keeping your car may help your finances
Besides low-maintenance costs, keeping a reliable car for an extended period may benefit your finances in other ways. It enables you to pay off any financing used for the purchase, ride out depreciation and enjoy full ownership with no payments. Learn more about avoiding an upside-down loan and reaching positive equity on your car.
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Rob Looker is a senior copywriter for RoadLoans, I write about cars, money and their meeting place at the junction of direct auto lending. I’m a huge fan of nice cars, and have plenty of experience with the less than…
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