What is the most reliable car/SUV?

[champion221elite]

Not my 2004 Chevy Tahoe 4x4. If I didn't already own it before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, I would have figured it got flooded in the storm surge and was then sold at auction.

The Tahoe is my daily driver and is used to pull my boat. I don't take it off road, or abuse it. I've gone through more ABS and ride height sensors than I can even count. It eats brakes and rotors like they're candy. I've replaced wheel bearings, U-Joints, Hydroboost brake booster and numerous other little things.

I bought the Tahoe with 30,000 miles and now it has around 82,000 miles. I can't wait to get rid of it next year and get something more reliable.

 

[wolfc70]

My moms Honda odyssey. Bought brand new in '05. Now has 210k miles and had nothing but routine maintenance done. Never thrown a code or anything. Also tows a jet ski and motorcycles regularly. It's an incredibly reliable vehicle.

My 06 Nissan xterra has done me great as well. Only 51k miles right now though.

That is really impressive! Most Odyssey's are know for very weak and problematic transmissions. A friend went through 3 in 120K miles.

 

[Humperdinkel]

My Hyundai Tucson V6.... Bought new in 2005 now has 148000k's on the clock & has never missed a beat :thumbup: 5 litres of oil goes in , 5 litres comes out & its pretty much stays the same colour..... Only thing we have done is replaced the front brake rotors about 10000k's ago :rockon:

This cars spends time in the mud , on the beach & tows boats/trailers all the time :thumbup:..... It is soon to be traded though... On a new gen Hyundai i30 :cheer:

 

[FIZZER6]

It is no suprise that many FZ6 owners are also Japanese car converts!

My most reliable car is my current beater car: 1992 Honda civic 5 speed manual. I have 171K miles on it. This car is on second clutch, original engine. I've had the car for the past 60,000 miles and the only parts I replaced since I started driving it was the original alternator at 145K miles.

My 2000 Toyota Tacoma V6 has one of the most bulletproof V6 motors ever created. TONs of Tacoma owners have well over 300,000 miles on their original engines.

 

[FinalImpact]

It is no suprise that many FZ6 owners are also Japanese car converts!

My 2000 Toyota Tacoma V6 has one of the most bulletproof V6 motors ever created. TONs of Tacoma owners have well over 300,000 miles on their original engines.

Yoder designs stuff well and makes them to last via material choice and design. The 6 you reference here came from the 1MZ-FE all aluminum block, beefed it for truck use. Change the oil and its near bullet prof. What's funny is the 1MZ-FE engine had to be detuned as it whooped on the Lexus 3.0. Like the R6 to the FZ6, a cam swap and the ECM knocked 50hp off for the Camry line in 94.
I have no doubt the engine in my Camry would go 350,000 miles.

 

[FIZZER6]

Yoder designs stuff well and makes them to last via material choice and design. The 6 you reference here came from the 1MZ-FE all aluminum block, beefed it for truck use. Change the oil and its near bullet prof. What's funny is the 1MZ-FE engine had to be detuned as it whooped on the Lexus 3.0. Like the R6 to the FZ6, a cam swap and the ECM knocked 50hp off for the Camry line in 94.
I have no doubt the engine in my Camry would go 350,000 miles.

No doubt in my mind. Another tank is the 2.2 L I-4 Camry engine, iron block...that thing is the heaviest I-4 I've ever messed with.

I much prefer working on Honda I4's due to their light weight aluminum blocks and much simpler valve train but my money would be on Toyota's running longer, if for no other reason than the iron block and fact that they are Non-Interference engines.

 

[FinalImpact]

No doubt in my mind. Another tank is the 2.2 L I-4 Camry engine, iron block...that thing is the heaviest I-4 I've ever messed with.

I much prefer working on Honda I4's due to their light weight aluminum blocks and much simpler valve train but my money would be on Toyota's running longer, if for no other reason than the iron block and fact that they are Non-Interference engines.

I was referring to the V6 which is DOHC like our bike with cam over tappet - direct. It doesn't get any simpler - vTech valve train, not simple at all.

This was in April

 

[Dave.TX]

I'd have to say all of my Chevy/GMC trucks.

1991 GMC Sierra, sold it with 188,000 with original engine/trans and no maintenance.

2000 GMC Sierra Z71, sold it with 150,000 miles and only replaced the radiator.

2007 Chevy Silverado (current). Has 85,000 on it and only oil changes, new tires and new battery.

I will never buy a new GM until the government sells off all of their shares and interest in them.

I've had other veh's in the past but didn't have them long enough. 82 Mazda GLC, 84 Ford Escort, 87 Dodge Ram 50 (built by Mitsubishi) and 84 Chevy Suburban. The Suburban did have the carb rebuilt and it blew a head gasket. Other than that it ran solid for the few years I had it. 07 Subaru Outback, only a CV boot replacement under warranty. Had it 3 years and no problems.

 

[dpaul007]

Most reliable for me was the late-80s Buicks. Had a 1989 Buick Park Avenue, rode like a dream and they are built to last! Had the V6 3800 engine, which are easy to work on and can go the distance. My dad was a mechanic and still loves them!

 

[Dave.TX]

Most reliable for me was the late-80s Buicks. Had a 1989 Buick Park Avenue, rode like a dream and they are built to last! Had the V6 3800 engine, which are easy to work on and can go the distance. My dad was a mechanic and still loves them!

Those 3.8L motors are great. Much like the Ford 2.3L they last and last.

 

[FIZZER6]

I was referring to the V6 which is DOHC like our bike with cam over tappet - direct. It doesn't get any simpler - vTech valve train, not simple at all.

What I like more about Honda valve design is the ease of adjusting the valve clearances. With Honda you simple loosen a lock nut and turn the adjuster in or out with a screwdriver. On a Toyota if the valves get out of clearance spec you have to shim them, what a PITA. Granted I've never had to shim a Toyota yet but I'm sure as the miles rack up it becomes necessary.