So you need a car that will last. It's on most car shoppers' lists. However, no two models are the same. Still, his iSeeCars picks for the best cars of the last decade, like the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, can stack the odds in your favor.
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Honda Civic Coupe
Kia Sedona
toyota avalon
What is the lifespan of an impala?
A Chevrolet Impala can go 200,000 to 300,000 miles with proper care and maintenance. According to iSeeCars, the 10-year-old's Impala has a life expectancy of about 230,343 miles, but that's not the limit of how far a Chevy sedan can go. What's more, according to iSeeCars, the then Chevrolet Impala has about 48.6% life left.
2012 Chevrolet Impala | General Motors
The results also suggest that the Chevrolet Impala is the only popular vehicle rated under $100 per 1,000 miles owned by iSeeCars. Specifically, the Impala's price averages $87 per 1,000 miles on his, which is considerably cheaper than the nearest vehicle. What's more, the average purchase price of his Impala ten years ago was about $9,706, making it one of his most cost-effective options among the five best cars.
What was the Prius worth 10 years ago?
The average used price of a 2012 Toyota Prius is about $13,878. That makes it more expensive than a comparable Chevrolet Impala, but still a bargain. For example, the Prius has a potential lifespan of about 250,601 miles with a remaining lifespan of 51.7%. That ratio makes the Prius one of the longest lasting cars on the list.
The Honda Civic is a long-lasting car, especially the now-discontinued two-door coupe variant. The 10-year-old Honda Civic Coupe has a potential lifespan of about 226,120 miles, with 52.1% of his remaining lifespan. As a result, an owner can expect a Civic to last his 300,000 miles with proper maintenance.
The Kia Sedona is a minivan with a high longevity score and a low average price for a decade-old example. As a result, the Kia Sedona is a good car. For example, the average price of a 2012 or equivalent model year Sedona is $9,640. In addition, Sedona has an average life expectancy of about 208,615, which is many miles ahead.
Kia Sedona | Christopher Evans, MediaNews Group, Boston Herald via Getty Images
Which is the better car, the Toyota Avalon or the Lexus ES 350?
The Toyota Avalon is comparable to the Lexus ES 350, but the Avalon outperforms the ES 350 in value and longevity. For example, a 10-year-old Avalon has an average price of about $15,818 and a potential lifespan of about 245,710 miles. That makes Avalon a solid prospect for used car shoppers.
Additionally, Avalon's longevity figures place the Toyota sedan at the top of the sedan and hatchback segments. The Lexus ES 350 earned his 8th place on the list with 204,642 miles. So in terms of longevity and used car prices, the Avalon is the better choice.
