The 15 cars owners keep the longest in the US are almost all made by Toyota and Honda
Get the Full StoryToyotaAutomotive research firm iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of cars original owners keep for over 15 years and found that all of the vehicles are made by Japanese automakers: Toyota, Subaru, and Honda.
The Toyota Highlander, which tops the list, is kept over 15 years by 18.3 of its original owners.
The types of vehicles on the list are diverse, but SUVs frequent it the most, taking seven of the spots.
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Automotive research firm iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of cars original owners keep for at least 15 years and found that all of the vehicles are made by Japanese automakers: Toyota, Subaru, and Honda.
On average, 7.7 of all vehicles purchased new are kept for over 15 years. However, the Toyota Highlander, which tops the list, is kept over 15 years by 18.3 of its original owners. This is 2.4 times above the average.
Of the 15 vehicles on the list, 10 of them are made by Toyota.
"Japanese vehicles, especially Toyota and Honda, are known for their reliability and durability," iSeeCars CEO Phong Ly said in a statement. "Owners are more likely to hold onto cars that are still dependable and don't require a great deal of expensive maintenance."
The types of vehicles on the list are diverse, but SUVs frequent it the most, taking seven of the spots. Ly claims this is because SUVs are dependable and have a good reputation.
The firm analyzed over 350,000 used cars made during the 1981 to 2004 model years that were sold by its original owners in 2019 to determine which cars were retained the longest.
Keep scrolling to see which cars are kept the longest, and the percentage of owners who keep the vehicles for over 15 years.15. Toyota Land Cruiser keep for 15 years or longer by 10.6 of owners
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"Also known as a reliable vehicle, the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser is among the most expensive vehicles in its class and its current generation has only received a mild refresh since it was introduced in 2007, so owners may hold onto it since it's expensive to replace and doesn't appear dated," Ly said.
14. Honda Civic keep for 15 years or longer by 11 of owners
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13. Toyota Camry keep for 15 years or longer by 11 of owners
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