Just found out that my current car will die any day now due to a known defect. It’s out of warranty and I have no money to replace it right now.

I’ve been cursed with car problems my whole life, no matter how well I take care of them, I keep getting screwed.

All of the cars have been Fords because I always heard they were generally dependable and cheap to repair/upkeep, but so far they have all failed me.

What cars do y’all recommend? What cars do you have that just won’t give up the ghost no matter how old/beat up they get? If your life depended on your car lasting as long as possible, what car would you drive?

I want whatever car I get next to last me 10-20 years. I want to be that person posting a picture of the odometer hitting 300k miles. I also don’t care much about features, reliability is key.

  • nottheengineer@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Then toyota and honda are your best bet. Change the oil a little earlier than recommended and they will last 300k miles.

  • PlexSheep@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Depending on where you live, you might be able to consider not getting a replacement. Public transportation and cycling is vastly superior if the infrastructure is available. Costs less, keeps you healthier, better for the environment, less noisy cities, more flexible, etc etc.

  • Pantherina@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    I am not native and wanted to say I always swear on SUVs, Pickups and unnecessarily loud or stupid cars.

    Dont get one of those, please.