Ever wonder what Americans consider as tough cars? The ones that don’t just die even though they’ve aged so much! iSeeCars.com lists ten of the most enduring cars on the road that people are still driving. The data is based on 30 million used cars listed on the website, the models ranging between 1981 – 2010 as well as those with over 200 thousand miles record in the odometer. This list comes with photos from MSN Autos.
10: Dodge Durango, Toyota Tacoma, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Avalon
These cars make up 1.5% of vehicles that have over 200 thousand miles spent on the road. The Dodge Durango is a sport utility vehicle produced by Dodge. Its first two generations both featured construction that is body-on-frame which was produced in Newark, Delaware. The first generation, however, was classified as mid-size SUV while the following generation was a full-size SUV. Meanwhile, the Subaru Legacy is manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Subaru since 1989 and its flagship car. It is a mid-size car that offers competitive performance against Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Alfa Romero 159. Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Avalon are both manufactured by the Japanese brand Toyota. The first was manufactured in 1995 and was named Truck of the Year in 2005 by Motor Trend Magazine. The second is the flagship sedan of Toyota in the U.S., Canada, Middle East, and Puerto Rico.
? 1998 Dodge Durango
? 2000 Subaru Legacy
? 1999 Toyota Tacoma
? 2000 Toyota Avalon
9: GMC Sierra 1500, Honda Accord, GMC Yukon
1.6% of vehicles with more than 200 thousand miles on the road. The GMC Sierra was redesigned six years ago with new core strengths and solidity for a full-size pickup. The GMC Yukon was first introduced in the early 1990s as a 2-door 4×4 and changed since then to a 4-door SUV. Since 1976, the Honda Accord is manufactured by Honda and a best-selling car in the United States.
? 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
? 1998 GMC Yukon
? 1997 Honda Accord
8: Toyota Sequoia
The Toyota Sequoia is durable that hits 1.7% for more than 200 thousand miles on the road. It is a full-size SUV derived from Toyota’s Tundra pickup truck and introduced in 2000 in Princeton. It is the first Japanese vehicle that entered mainstream SUV market in North America.
? 2001 Toyota Sequoia
7: GMC Yukon XL
1.9% of vehicles with over 200 thousand miles on the road which is a stretched version of the Yukon SUV, making room for extra storage at the back. The GMC Yukon XL, formerly known as the GMC Suburban, is among the longest-running models in the United States. It was first introduced in 1936 as a truck-based station wagon meant for either rural or commercial use. Since then, this popular SUV has become the number one choice for families and needs for solid towing capability.
? 2002 GMC Yukon XL
6: Chevrolet Tahoe
2.1% of vehicles with over 200 thousand miles on the road since 1992 and looks like a clone of the GMC Yukon. The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV from General Motors. Both GMC Yukon and Chevrolet are sold at two different sizes of SUVs in early 1990s but later changed when GMC Yukon was rebadged into full-size.
? 1999 Chevy Tahoe
5: GMC Sierra 2500 HD
2.7% of vehicles with over 200 thousand miles on the road is built to withstand everyday use. The GMC Sierra was originally used by small business owners, farmers, and construction workers and was tagged as GMC’s hauler because of its durability and reliability. Recently, GMC has adopted the name Sierra to market a full-size truck with different body styles, trim levels, and power trains. The HD or Heavy Duty has just been adopted to become a pop-culture concept “HD” but not for high definition.
? 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
4: Ford Expedition
3% of vehicles with over 200 thousand miles on the road. The Ford Expedition is full-sized pickup truck circulating around the market since 1996. The Ford Expedition was initially a replacement for the Ford Bronco and is now Ford’s largest truck-based, tow-capable sport utility vehicle.
? 1997 Ford Expedition
3: Toyota 4Runner
3.5% of vehicles with over 200,000 miles on the road and is supposedly designed for off-road use and eventually for the long haul on the road. The Toyota 4Runner still has body-on-frame construction that has 2-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive).
? 1998 Toyota 4Runner
2: Chevrolet Suburban, Silverado 2500 HD
3.6% of vehicles with over 200,000 miles on the road which is based on GM’s full-sized monster truck. Both manufactured by GMC, the Suburban and Silverado are part of a series of truck-based vehicles.
? 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
? 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
And the super car is…
1: Ford F-250 Super Duty
4.3% of vehicles with over 200,000 miles on the road. The Ford F-250 Super Duty is the number one. It’s no surprise since this vehicle was deliberately made heavy-duty by its manufacturer. The Ford F-250 Super Duty is part of a series of trucks introduced by Ford in 1998. The F-250 until F-550 models are assembled in Louisville, Kentucky.
? 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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