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re: The average car on the road is now nearly 13 years old, a record.

Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:14 am to
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53974 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:14 am to
I saw one at a grocery store in Central maybe a year ago. It was even the 2 toned brown and tan with a big lift. I had one of those trucks in high school (different color) but sadly didn't keep it.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
185648 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:15 am to
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Checks out.



She drives a Prius now
Posted by kjp811
Denver, CO
Member since Apr 2017
1177 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:16 am to
Car #1 - 14 Years Old - 145K Miles
Car #2 - 22 Years Old - 123K Miles
Car #3 - 2 Years Old - 15K Miles
Posted by iwyLSUiwy
I'm your huckleberry
Member since Apr 2008
44179 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:16 am to
Mine: 2023
Wifey: 2026
Work: 2019, 2020 x2, 2024 (all but the 24 is paid off)

Spending $2500+ a month of work truck gas right now. That's more frustrating that the price of the trucks.
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
18205 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:21 am to
My (small) truck: 5 years old
My wife's crossover: 1.5 years old

Our previous vehicles were both over 10 years old when we replaced them. We are still paying for hers, mine is paid off. Hopefully my truck lasts another 5-8 years. I'll keep it until I'm worried that I'll be stranded in north BR again.
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
13304 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:21 am to
My oldest is 40 years old. Youngest is 19. Have multiple ones in between.

I can repair just about anything on any of them.

Only new car I will ever buy again is a Tesla.
This post was edited on 10/20/26 at 11:23 am
Posted by dakarx
Member since Sep 2018
8693 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:25 am to
My truck 2014
Wife van 2015

Both around 140K on the clock.

Going to drive the wheels off, fix and drive some more..... i don't want any rolling spyware built to resist DIY service/repairs.
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
15351 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:28 am to
Car 1: 2015 BMW 435i, 153K miles
Car 2: 2006 Honda Civic Si, 219K miles.

There is just no value to having a new car anymore. I can fix both of mine on my own relatively inexpensively.
This post was edited on 10/20/26 at 11:29 am
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78539 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:29 am to
Mine is from 2022, fully paid off.

Wife’s is from 2024. Not paid off yet.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
17544 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:29 am to
2013 Tundra
Posted by JudgeHolden
Gila River
Member since Jan 2008
19458 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:30 am to
Until recently, 9 years old. Just bought a replacement.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
118555 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:34 am to
Until I replaced in earlier this year, my ride was 13 years old.
Posted by Bow08tie
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
4623 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:37 am to
Own and drive two vehicles that are 15+ years old.
Maintenance and replace a part when needed - keep on rollin
Posted by T1gerNate
Member since Feb 2020
4833 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:39 am to
Unfortunately what the auto manufacturers are going to do is collude to make their cars shittier and break down sooner (normal mechanics already won't frick with them because of all the dumb arse tech in them) so you have no choice but to buy a new one every 10 years.
Posted by DellTronJon
Member since Feb 2010
1790 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:40 am to
Car 1 - 2024
Car 2 - 2019
Car 3 - 1994
Posted by IS_IT_GAMEDAY
Member since Aug 2018
1975 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:40 am to
2014 Honda Accord
Posted by jfw3535
South of Bunkie
Member since Mar 2008
5663 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:41 am to
So you’re telling me that people financing their $75,000 SUV or truck for 72 months isn’t working out for them? Shocked, I am. Who could have seen this coming?
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
35456 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:46 am to
I personally still drive my 2015 Silverado.
Wife still driving her 2019 Traverse.
Daughter has a 2016 Camry with 120K miles on it... Still in great shape.
Son just got his grandmothers 2016 GMC Terrain with less than 15K miles on it...

I'll probably be in the market for a new truck in 2028...
Posted by RolltidePA
North Carolina
Member since Dec 2010
5942 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:46 am to
Truck - 2020 with about 110,000 miles
Small SUV - 2025 with 16,000 miles
Fun third car - 2024 with 3,000 miles

Only have a payment on the 2025 because Mazda was offering 0.9% financing. I fear when it's time to replace the truck. My wife mostly drives it because she's a contractor that owns a design / renovation business and usually needs it for projects.

Posted by Demonbengal
Ruston
Member since May 2015
6135 posts
Posted on 10/20/26 at 11:53 am to
My truck is a 2009. I have a work vehicle provided as well so no real need to upgrade for weekend use only. Wife has a 2024 paid for, and kid has a 2019 paid for. Constant car loans ruin retirement for a lot of people. I knew a couple that had two car loans totaling about $1,500 mo they with a $1,400 house note. They would constantly complain about the house note, and eventually sold to move into a trailer. They never saw the vehicles as a problem.
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