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Let s you want to buy a new car and keep it well beyond the last payment of the loan, you'll be pleased to know a new study by automotive research site identified the most original owners models keep 10 years before selling a man holding his Dodge Charger in 46 years recently learned he might be worth more than 1 million as it is one of only 503 made the model.
The list is dominated by SUVs and minivans - only two sedans made in the top 10 among the vehicles that made the list of 10, about a quarter of 2005 took place the models recently sold for 10 years by a single owner .
To determine which ones were most keen to, watched all 2005 models sold in the first half of this year, it then examined for cars one owner using Carfax data, which traces the history of individual vehicles the researchers then screened these 400,000 vehicles to see which models were usually held by an owner for 10 years.
The predominance of SUVs and minivans suggests more families cling to their vehicles It is essentially the vehicle of the family, and it could be that the buyers originally researched to find something reliable and long term, CEO Phong Ly said.
Toyota and Honda models also predominate among these most inmates vehicles It is not surprising that Toyota and Honda have made the list, because they base their reputation on reliability, Phong said.
--Toyota Prius ranks No. 2 on the list despite previous concerns about battery life in hybrid electric gas would last.
--No model national brand made the top 10, who all had 23 percent or more owners hold them for 10 years two big SUVs Detroit have finished just above the average of 13 5 percent of the long holders term Chevrolet Suburban with 14 3 percent and GMC Yukon with September 14 Silverado pickup's Chevrolet was just below average with 13 1 percent.
--Luxury cars like the BMW5 series came near the bottom on the list of long-term holders because these vehicles are usually leased for three years or if the popular national models with high sales of commercial fleets and Car rental companies also ranked low on the list included Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler Sebring and Ford Taurus.
Read on for a look at the current models of the 10 cars usually held for 10 years.
The CR-V was named 2015 Best Compact SUV for families by US News Best Cars This website, which brings together a wide range of automotive testing, cited the CR-V security and reliability ratings, and spacious interior have said that more spacious rear seats that many competitors and a spacious cargo area as well.
The CR-V has a transmission updated to 2015, coupled to a 2 4 liter four-cylinder delivers about 27 MPG in town, 34 on the highway the CR-V comes with a rearview camera - an element List price crucial safety equipment range from 23,445 for the base model up to 32895.
Despite initial questions about the longevity of electric batteries in the gas-electric hybrid 28 5 percent of all the cars sold had been held by the owner for 10 years It just lacks 0 1 percent tops the list and Consumer Reports a few years ago tested a Prius aged 10 years and found no loss of battery life or power.
However, the 2015 Prius, like its predecessors, is described as having a slow acceleration and not very responsive handling But the owners who love their Prius purchased for fuel economy a whopping 51 MPG city and 48 mpg it shines on highway discussion forums on plenty of Prius owners speak go 100,000 miles and heading to 200,000, said iSeeCars Phong.
longtime rival to the Honda CR-V, RAV4 combines passenger room, a large space for loading and standard equipment make it an attractive package Reviewers praised the Entune audio system with a touch screen that is easier to use as many others as they also precise steering and comfortable highway cruising RAV4.
However, they note that RAV4 fell behind the CR-V and other competitors fuel consumption of its four-cylinder engine, rated at 23 MPG city and 30 on the list price of the highway on the beach RAV4 of 23680-29850.
Highlander was named the 2015 Best 3 rows Midsize SUV for families by compiling comments to US News Best Cars have said a spacious cabin and a quieter ride combine with spacious seats in the first two rows and a room for children third.
The base model with a four-cylinder engine is rated for 20 MPG city, 25 road test drivers preferred the extra horsepower V-6 option, which has a very similar note MPG 19 MPG city, 25 highway List price for the Highlander range of 29675-44140.
Long ranked as the best minivan, the Odyssey's interior, comfortable ride expected spacious, but it also runs exceptionally well for a vehicle this big, responsive steering and powerful brakes.
Its six-cylinder engine with good acceleration is evaluated for 19 MPG city, 28 on the road list price on the Odyssey goes 28995-44600.
Sienna ranks as the No. 2 behind Honda Odyssey minivan in calculations by U S News examiners as its interior with easy to use controls and a responsive touch screen music system and a cell phone.
Sienna V-6 engine with a strong acceleration is evaluated for 18 MPG city, 25 on the road list price for the Sienna goes 28700-46250.
The Camry is the best selling sedan in the United States in the reviewers praise for driving calm sweetness, and the spacious rear seats The climate controls and audio heating are well located and easy to adjust while driving standard features include a Camry eight's seat adjustable driver means and a reversing camera.
The base four-cylinder engine is rated for 25 MPG in the city and 35 on the highway, a bit lower than some competitors list price on the Camry ranges from 22790 to 31370 in 2015.
The Avalon is a large, comfortable sedan with a few luxury touches borrowed from the Lexus division of Toyota's attractive, well comfy seats inside and makes a soothing ride.
But Avalon has power when you need it, with a 3 5-liter V-6 engine rated 21 mpg in town, 31 on the list of road price for the Avalon racing 32285-39080.
The 2016 version of the driver, who has been selling since the beginning of this year, ranks No. 1 for the midsize SUV affordable in the compilation of auditors New US praises comfortable seating, even with the third row spacious enough for adults on short trips and drivers boasting a comfortable ride and responsive steering.
The powerful 3 May liter V-6 engine is rated for 20 MPG in the city and 27 on the road list price for the pilot is from 29995-46420.
The only entry in the top 10 who is not a Honda or Toyota, the Forester was named best small SUV for 2015 by Consumer Reports magazine praised its combination of high safety ratings, spacious interior and reasonable prices Like all Subarus, Forester has all-wheel drive.
Its base four-cylinder engine is designed for 24 MPG in the city and 32 on the price of the list of roads for Forester ranges from 2015 to 22195 33095.
View all articles by Jerry Edgerton on CBS MoneyWatch Jerry Edgerton, author of Car Shopping Made Easy covered the pace of the car since Detroit companies dominated the US market The former columnist for Money magazine and matching Washington Business Week, Edgerton specializes in finding the best deals on wheels and offering advice to your last car.
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