The most durable cars in the world

Durability is always one of the most important criteria when buying a car around the world, because a durable car will help users not have to worry about irregular repair. Here are the endurance cars with the longest running distances in the world, from 1 million miles (1.6 million km), due to Carbuzz and Hotcars In total, the number of kilometers by the end of the second half of 2021.

The number of 1.6 million km is unthinkable for most drivers. Assuming that a person moves 100 km daily, it also takes 44 years to complete 1.6 million km. The most durable car on the list is Volvo’s with over 5 million km.

Porsche 356C 1964 – 1,577,157 km

Guy Newmark was given a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe as a graduation gift and has been using it ever since. After more than 50 years, Newmark works hard to properly maintain the Porsche every 5,000 km. As of 2013, the odometer shows 1,577,157 km.

2007 Toyota Tundra – 1,609,344 km

Vehicle was purchased new by one owner, Vic Sheppard of Louisiana in 2007. Vic always maintains the vehicle at the dealership. Despite damage to the instrument panel from time to time, the pickup was in top condition as the gauges turned seven digits.

When Toyota learned of this, he gave him a brand new Tundra in exchange for an old Tundra.

Lexus LS 400 “Lexus Million Mile” 1996 – 1,609,344 km

This is the Lexus with the longest travel distance in the world. The car is owned by Matt Farah, a California auto journalist who bought the car in Florida after it nearly hit the 1,447,000 km (90,000 miles) mark, with the intention of taking it to a million miles (1,609 miles) .000 km).

Dodge Ram 2500 1996 – over 1,609,344 km

The 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 ran more than 1,609,344 km in 2010. Dan Edelman – owner – also owns a 1994 Plymouth Voyager with 997,793 km. The secret to keeping the car rolling for so long is regular maintenance. The pickup also received a new radiator, starter, alternator and pump. Edelman also believes the truck lasts so long thanks to mostly mechanical details. Even the fuel injectors and pumps are mechanical.

Saab 900 SPG 1989 – 1,611,573 km

Peter Gilbert, a resident of Wisconsin, chose a 1989 Saab 900 SPG for traveling sales. During use, Gilbert always properly maintained after each trip about 322,000 km. In total, he changed the tires 88 times, helping the car roll for about 1,611,573 km.

In 2014, Gilbert donated the Saab to the Wisconsin auto museum. Saab gave Gilbert a new Aero 9-5. However, two years later, Saab ceased operations.

Honda Accord EX 1990 – 1,866,893 km

Joe Lociero drove a 1990 Accord for two decades before Honda decided to give him a 2012 Accord sedan in late 2011. He nicknamed the Accord “True Blue” for its light blue exterior paint. , and Joe himself is nicknamed “Million-Mile Joe”. And in particular, Joe doesn’t live in a warm, sunny climate like Southern California, but rather in Maine, where the Accord has endured harsh winters. After two decades, the car has an odo of about 1,866,893 km.

Ford F-250 2006 – 1,931,213 km

The owner used the car for deliveries across the US. He drove 322,000 km per year, but the engine failed after 643,000 km. Fortunately, an engine taken from the scrap yard helped the car run 1,300,000 km. The last time someone discovered, the F-250 was still in use, most likely the car has now traveled more than 3 million km.

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Heavy Duty 2006 – 1,963,400 km

The pickup attracted attention when in only 6 years, it reached an odo of 1,963,400 km. Owners Hugh and Tammy Pennington of Delton, Michigan bought the new pickup in 2006 while the couple lived in Georgia. Hugh and Tammy say that the secret to prolonging the life of a car is to change the oil properly every 8,000 km and wash the car every long way to prevent rust.

Mercedes-Benz 250SE 1966 – 2,059,960 km

Cars like the 1966 250SE were produced and used reliably with mostly mechanical components, not as much electronics as today’s Mercedes. The owner of the Mercedes drove a total of 1,411,395 km before his death. His son drove about 563,270 km before selling it to a new owner. The car has been certified by Mercedes with a “million-mile” badge on the grille.

Chevrolet C1500 1991 – 2,076,054 km

General Motors’ pickup trucks of the early ’90s were among the final products of the utilitarian pickup truck era. The owner of the C1500 transports seafood from Wisconsin to Illinois every day, and the secret to prolonging the car’s life is regular anti-rust for the chassis and careful care and maintenance.

Lincoln Town Car 1983 – 2,092,147 km

Chet Belisle has driven the car more than 2,092,147 km from coast to coast and he is confident the car is never damaged by regular engine checks and gearbox maintenance. He also takes advantage of a lifetime warranty on car parts at any dealership.

Volkswagen Beetle 1963 – 2,591,044 km

The classic Beetle is known for its simplicity and ease of handling. Among them is a remarkable Beetle with a rolling distance of nearly 2.6 million km. However, it is not easy to achieve that, the owner of the car said that he replaced 7 engines for $ 1.61 million and reached nearly 2.6 million km in 1987.

Volvo 245 GL 1979 – 2,623,231 km

The Volvo 245 GL sold between 1979 and 1993, did not change the design, only upgraded some fuel-saving and safety features. With adequate care and maintenance, the vehicle can maintain and use millions of kilometers without any problems. Among them, one has traveled more than 2,600,000 km, used by a company in Finland.

Mercedes Benz 240D 1976 – 4,586,630 km

The 240D is owned by a Greek taxi driver, with a mileage of 4,586,630 km in 2004. Mercedes recognized it as the longest running car in its history and gifted the owner with one. The all-new C-Class works as a taxi, in exchange for putting the driver’s 240D into its own museum.

Volvo P1800S 1966 – 5,230.368 km

The car that holds the Guinness record for the longest distance is a Volvo P1800 owned by Irv Gordon. Irv Gordon used the car for the purpose of driving on roads across America. It is estimated that each year he drives 160,000 km to visit car shows.

The car hit 4,834,469 km in 2014. He changed the engine oil every 5,000 km and the transmission oil every 40,000 km. Irv continued to drive the Volvo until his death in 2018 at the age of 78, and the car covered 5,230.368 km, which is almost 130 times around the world or 2 trips from the moon and back.

Minh Quan