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New Cars That Will Last 250K Miles
September 24, 2015
If you're the type of person who buys a new car and drives it until the wheels fall off, then this is for you. Forbes recently released a list of what they consider the 10 most-likely vehicles that will keep on running for over 250,000 miles.
Forbes analyzed reliability ratings and looked into common problem areas on vehicles 10 years old and newer. Vehicles on the list include the Scion xB, Toyota Camry, Subaru Forester, and Mazda Mazda6. Below is the full list.
And if you're considering any of these long-lasting vehicles, don't forget to use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect
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New Cars That Will Go the Distance
| Rank | Vehicle | Consumer Reports Reliability Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scion xB | 81% |
| 2 | Toyota Camry/Camry Hybrid | 66% |
| 3 | Lexus ES 350/450h | 63% |
| 4 | Toyota Prius/Plug-In Prius | 63% |
| 5 | Subaru Forester | 62% |
| 6 | Audi Allroad | 61% |
| 7 | Volkswagen Passat | 59% |
| 8 | Mazda Mazda6 | 57% |
| 9 | Lexus RX 350/450h | 57% |
| 10 | Toyota Sienna | 55% |
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