But when it come to the long-mileage derby, the car you choose can make a big difference on whether you'll hit the magic 200,000-mile mark.
In its June issue, Consumer Reports looked at the models that hold the greatest likelihood of turning over 200,000 miles. Five are Toyotas. Five are Hondas. No other cars or brands make the list.
Consumer Reports says the choices are based on results of its annual research survey, which encompasses responses on 1.1-million vehicles. The high-mileage cars are all plain-Janes — no luxury models. Even the fancier versions of the models listed sometimes got them booted from the list.
Picking the right car is only half the battle. The rest depends on how well you maintain it. Even missing a single oil change can prematurely kill a car, the magazine says.
And maybe killing the car isn't such a bad thing. The magazine points out that modern cars have so many amenities, especially when it comes to advanced safety, that it may make sense to part with a clunker.
Here's the list of cars most likely to hit 200,000 miles:
•Toyota Prius
•Toyota Camry, with a four-cylinder engine
• Honda Odyssey
• Honda Pilot
•Toyota Corolla
• Honda Accord sedan, also with a four-cylinder engine
• Honda CR-V
•Toyota Sienna
•Toyota Highlander
• Honda Civic, but not the hybrid, Si or GX