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The Top 25 of Auto on Info's High Mileage Rosters
by James Bleeker
The following table should provide some guide as to what you
may anticipate from both a manufacturer and a model with regard
to frequency and likelihood of enduring performance. Note
Toyota Motor Corporation's overwhelming dominance of high
mileage vehicles, accounting for 15 of the top 25.
| Year |
Model |
Cybernym of Owner and Location |
Mileage and Last Update |
Original Engine |
Original Transmission |
Original Air Conditioner |
| 1987 |
Honda Accord LX |
Roger of Illinois,
U.S.A. |
633,256 on
2007-02-20 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| 1989 |
Volvo 740DL |
DES of Massachusetts, U.S.A. |
601,000 on 2006-01-11 |
No |
No |
Yes |
| 1996 |
Toyota Tacoma pickup |
Magic Man Rod of California, U.S.A. |
577,300 on 2008-09-28 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1983 |
Toyota Celica ST |
otex4731 of Wisconsin, U.S.A. |
571,913 on
2006-09-23 |
Yes |
Yes |
None |
| 1978 |
Toyota Celica GT |
unspecified01 of Virginia, U.S.A. |
553,264 on
2003-01-23 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1984 |
Toyota Corolla |
jbleeker of Minnesota, U.S.A. |
544,204 on
2010-08-04 |
Yes |
No2 |
Yes |
| 1993 |
General Motors' GMC
Safari |
boofman4 of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
529,193 on
2004-11-03 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 1998 |
Toyota Avalon |
Ed of Connecticut, U.S.A. |
515,8293 on
2008-09-15 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1990 |
Toyota 4Runner |
deadbeatdad of California, U.S.A. |
510,0004 on
2006-01-01 |
Yes |
Yes |
No4 |
| 1983 |
Toyota Camry |
unspecified02 of Missouri, U.S.A. |
500,536 on
2004-01-07 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1990 |
Honda's Acura Integra |
Nancy of North
Carolina, U.S.A. |
500,167 on
2004-06-27 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| 1991 |
Toyota Previa
minivan |
flowers5 of California, U.S.A. |
467,241 on
2006-01-29 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1986 |
Toyota Camry |
Totster of Manitoba, Canada |
462,425 on
2007-05-01 |
Yes |
Yes |
None |
| 1980 |
Mercedes-Benz 300SD |
MAC
of Florida, U.S.A. |
453,987 on
2003-11-03 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1986 |
Toyota pickup |
Rosco of Massachusetts, U.S.A. |
453,000 on 2005-01-11 |
Yes |
Yes |
None |
| 1996 |
Ford Explorer |
squirrelmaster of Michigan, U.S.A. |
444,156 on
2008-11-16 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1996 |
Toyota Previa
minivan |
rlawyer6
of Kentucky, U.S.A. |
443,800 on
2006-01-19 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1986 |
Toyota pickup |
billis77 of Nevada, U.S.A. |
440,209 on 2002-11-29 |
Yes |
Rebuilt |
None |
| 1993 |
Volvo 940 |
lane
of South Carolina, U.S.A. |
428,475 on 2003-02-03 |
Yes |
No7 |
Yes |
| 1987 |
Toyota 4Runner |
jrod88k (no address
provided) |
425,811 on 2005-01-03 |
Yes |
No |
No |
| 1988 |
Honda Accord |
Matt of California, U.S.A. |
420,746 on
2005-01-07 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1987 |
Toyota pickup |
spray of South Dakota, U.S.A. |
417,300 on 2003-03-05 |
Unknown |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1985 |
Mercedes-Benz 300TD |
hyrax of Oregon, U.S.A. |
417,000 on
2007-10-17 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1987 |
Toyota pickup |
Tim of Louisiana, U.S.A. |
413,397 on 2003-04-03 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1985 |
BMW 325e |
Lotus-14 of California, U.S.A. |
410,833 on 2004-07-16 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1
Respondent's original
comments: Still original engine, transmission and
clutch. Original hoses too!!! I recently did my 100th
oil change on this car. People ask me if I use any
special kind of oil, and I tell them that I do. I only
buy oil that comes with a rebate. It is a great car to
drive.... She runs like brand new.
Respondent's final
comments: Car officially retired and scrapped due to
head gasket problems. This was the first (and last)
mechanical problem in 23 years. It never left me
stranded. Thank you Toyota. |
2
Comments: The torque converter of
the original automatic transmission expired at 478,943
miles and 21 years 1 month, on June 20, 2005.
Some component of the fourth piston broke in mid-March
2010 at about 542,500 miles. This resulted in reduction
of pressure in the fourth piston to 50 psi and
effectively the 4-cylinder vehicle is now a 3-cylinder
vehicle. However, save for rougher idling and slower
acceleration from stop, there appears to be little or no
change. |
| 3
Respondent's comments:
Mobil 1 oil changes every 5K. Try to do most of the work
myself. Changed 4 struts, wheel bearings and front hubs.
It will need a new timing belt soon. It just keeps
running. |
| 4
Respondent's comments: I
love this truck. It is the only vehicle I have ever
bought new and at this rate it might be the only car I
ever own. It has had the heads done once (dealer recall)
and had one clutch installed about a year ago. Replaced
distributor and AC compressor a little while ago, but
aside from that it has been normal maintenance. No major
repairs of any kind. The speedo cable broke almost a
year ago and I have not had it replaced yet so
consequently the odometer stopped working and I am
guessing about where I am mileagewise. Should be pretty
close to 510K based on my normal driving. An amazing
car. I was pleased to see the gentleman here with 800K
on his Toyota truck. I thought I was the only one.
People ask me, "Are you STILL driving that truck?" and I
tell them, "When it breaks I'll get a new one!" So far,
knock on Japanese plastic...it starts every morning.
Never let me down. Had to pull a guy out of the snow
while I was on vacation last year. That made me feel
good. He had a new Ford and he let out a good chuckle
when I told him how many miles the truck had on it.... |
| 5
Respondent's comments: I
am a florist, so I need a van that is dependable, and
lasts a long time. |
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6
Respondent's comments: I absolutely love the quality,
craftsmanship, mechanical aspects, visual aspects,
dependability and reliability of my Previa soon
approaching 444,444. |
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7
Respondent reported that the transmission was replaced at 412,000
miles. |
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Caution |
Reliability is
an important consideration when examining age and
mileage for assessing durability. Some visitors have
commented that parts replacements in a Big Three vehicle
may keep it running longer than would be financially
affordable for many. |
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Disclosure |
Site manager is currently a
very small shareholder of Ford Motor Company (2010-04-27). I am not,
and have not been, a
shareholder of any other motor vehicle manufacturer. |
Auto on Info maintained a high mileage roster
from 2001 to early 2009. The rosters are no longer online (save
for the above roster of the top 25) and updates are no longer
made.
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