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ileus

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42. If you want it to last 20 years, better go with anything Honda or Toyota.

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 07:10 AM

Jun 2016

Especially if you want routine maintenance that's easy and somewhat cheap. There's absolutely zero way I'd be considering a Volvo or VW unless I had an unlimited maintenance budget, and didn't mind the higher risk of getting a 20 year lemon that needs continuous maintenance once you hit 150k.

The Subaru....the only issue I know with their owners is sometime sketchy tire wear. Is it because of the owners? Or the AWD system? I tend to avoid complicated drivetrains once high mileage comes into play (10+ years)

Consider buying a 20yo pickup or something in the 2500 buck range as a second "work / play" vehicle.

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