They say nothing lasts forever. Clearly, ‘they’ never owned a Toyota with regular oil changes. While some vehicles age like bananas in the sun, others just keep on truckin’, racking up miles, carrying on with rattles and charm, and refusing to retire. Here are the top 20 cars that have earned a reputation for doing marathon mileage without crying uncle.
Toyota Land Cruiser
It is not a car. It is a myth. The Toyota Land Cruiser was forged in the fires of global adventure and sent to Earth to embarrass lesser vehicles. These things have crossed deserts, jungles, and the occasional Starbucks parking lot — often on the same set of tires. Even the dashboard lights refuse to fail out of sheer respect. Need to reach 250,000 miles? You’ll probably be halfway there before you finish this sentence.
Honda Accord
This is the automotive equivalent of that friend who never gets sick, never ages, and always offers to drive. The Accord does not complain. It just gets you there. Honda engineers must have made a deal with the devil because these things are virtually immortal. Add a manual transmission and the 2.4-litre engine, and you have a car that might outlast the pavement it drives on.
Toyota Sequoia
Big, bold, and built to last longer than the average marriage, the Sequoia is the family SUV that thinks it’s a Tundra. Underneath its plush exterior is a durable truck frame with components designed to carry soccer gear and dreams for decades. The V8 engine is relaxed and understressed, sipping fuel at a glacial pace but never breaking a sweat. A Sequoia with 250,000 miles is just getting its second wind.
Subaru Outback
It may smell of wet dog and camping gear, but this car is beloved by outdoor people everywhere for a reason. Outbacks haul gear, eat up snowy roads, and have enough headroom for a yoga instructor in a beanie. With a loyal community of DIYers and surprisingly rugged engines, Subarus survive where lesser cars spin out and give up. Just watch those head gaskets. Seriously.
Toyota Prius
It looks like a science fair project, and it drives like one, too. But the Prius is sneaky tough. Taxi fleets love them, and they have proven to be nearly indestructible with basic maintenance. The hybrid system is engineered with the kind of caution usually reserved for airline safety protocols. Sure, it won’t win any beauty contests, but it will win every cost-per-mile race.
Honda CR-V
The CR-V is the practical choice for anyone who values function over flair. Its cabin is boring, its dashboard is filled with hard plastics, and the seats feel like they came from an orthopedic waiting room. But guess what? It works. Year after year. Mile after mile. Older CR-Vs have an almost cult-like following, especially the ones built before touchscreens became mandatory.
Ford F-150 (V8 models)
There are two kinds of people in Canada: those who have owned an F-150, and those who will. The naturally aspirated V8 models are especially robust. They sound like an old dog snoring and last just as long. These trucks have been driven into lakes, rolled down hills, and still somehow make it to 250,000 miles like it was just a scenic detour.
Toyota Tacoma
You can shoot a Tacoma into orbit, and it would probably just keep going. These trucks are invincible in a Mad Max kind of way. They rust slower than most and can be fixed with a hammer and duct tape. Enthusiasts will pay ludicrous amounts for high mileage ones because, to them, mileage just means “seasoned.” They are also the official vehicle of the zombie apocalypse.
Lexus LS 400
A Lexus that costs less than a used lawnmower but drives like a private jet? That’s the LS 400. These sedans were built to embarrass the Germans, and they did. The engine is smoother than a Sinatra ballad, and the transmission shifts with all the urgency of a monk in a hammock. They cruise past 250,000 miles like they are out on an evening stroll.
Chevrolet Suburban
The Suburban is the vehicle of choice for anyone who thinks parallel parking is a myth. With V8 power and an interior big enough to host a sleepover, these SUVs are meant to endure family chaos and road trips to infinity. They haul trailers, teenagers, and tantrums without complaint. Most are still on the road long after their original owners have moved on to minivans and midlife crises.
Toyota 4Runner
Equal parts SUV and anvil, the 4Runner keeps marching long after its contemporaries have retired to junkyard retirement homes. It may not have the softest ride or the latest tech, but it is honest and unkillable. If your life involves rocks, snow, or questionable weather, this is your ride. 4Runners wear dents like battle scars and get better with age, kind of like Clint Eastwood.
Acura MDX
The MDX is like your reliable cousin who shows up to every event with snacks and jumper cables. It’s more refined than a Pilot but shares the same dependability. As long as you keep up with fluids and do not try to launch it off curbs, the MDX will keep cruising into old age with dignity. Plus, you get leather seats and a sound system that still slaps in 2025.
Honda Odyssey
This minivan has carried more children, groceries, and golden retrievers than we can count. It may not have swagger, but it’s built like a family fortress. The V6 engine is solid, the chassis is stiff, and the rear seats fold down like origami. If you need a car that will last until your kids are grown and gone, the Odyssey is a no brainer.
Toyota Highlander
Somewhere between the minivan and off-roader lives the Highlander. It’s the sensible shoes of the SUV world, not flashy, but dependable as sunrise. With a proven powertrain, strong resale value, and zero drama on the road, it just works. Look up high-mileage listings and you’ll find Highlanders still pushing strong after a quarter million miles of soccer runs and summer road trips.
GMC Yukon
Yukons are popular with people who need to tow a boat and still make it to church on Sunday. They have presence, power, and the mechanical reliability of a stone axe. Pair it with a 5.3 V8 and a good maintenance history, and you’ll likely pass the 250,000 mile mark without incident, unless fuel prices scare you first.
Lexus GX 470
The GX 470 is the quiet beast of the Lexus family. A refined SUV with global off road DNA, it’s been adopted by overlanders and reliability junkies alike. Inside, you get all the comforts of a luxury cabin. Underneath, you get a Land Cruiser in disguise. Many are still used for serious off roading with odometers rolling past 300,000 miles like it’s a Sunday drive.
Toyota Avalon
The Avalon is like a Camry that read a book on elegance. Big, quiet, and smoother than your grandpa’s jazz collection, it also happens to be one of Toyota’s most durable sedans. While your friends worry about turbocharger failures, your Avalon will be eating up miles in quiet confidence with only the occasional oil change.
Chevrolet Tahoe
If the Suburban is the big brother, the Tahoe is the cool cousin. It has all the toughness and none of the size anxiety. Go for the 5.3-litre V8, and you get an engine that feels like it belongs in a powerboat. They work hard, live long, and will get you to 250,000 miles with enough room left for camping gear and optimism.
Ford Expedition
Expeditions are the lumbering giants of the SUV world. But beneath all that metal is a surprisingly dependable machine. Thanks to shared parts with the F series trucks, the Expedition is built with serious durability. Maintenance is straightforward, the engines are known for longevity, and it has the kind of utility that makes 250,000 miles seem like a warm up.
Honda Pilot
It’s not exciting. It’s not sporty. But it might be one of the smartest cars you can own if you hate visiting repair shops. The Pilot does everything quietly and competently, racking up miles without drawing attention to itself. You’ll forget you even own it until you realize it is still running like new at 270,000 miles.
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