Best Cars

Lexus LS 430

• Daily driver cars can last about 40-50 years with proper maintenance.
• Many rubber parts in cars start to deteriorate around 30 years.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

• Comfy, elegant, easy to work on, and extremely reliable.
• Can run on biodiesel.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

• Body on frame construction, hybrid powertrain, 27 mpg, 3 row seating.

Toyota Rav4

• Reliable, low maintenance, high mileage vehicles.

VW Jetta (turbo diesel pre-emissions scandal)

• Reliable vehicle, high mileage, good gas mileage.

Toyota Camry

• Older models may not be as cost-effective due to fuel economy considerations and safety features.

Land Cruiser/Land Cruiser Prado and GMT400 GMC Sierra

• Known for long-term reliability and high mileage.

Ford Crown Victoria

• Known for reliability.

W123 diesel Mercedes

• Known for reliability.

Subaru Forester

• Good for longevity, snow driving, lower-end fuel economy.

Mazda CX-5

• Good value for style, reliability, and sportiness.

Reddit Comments on Best Cars

• Toyota/Lexus are known for reliability.
• Honda/Acura/Mazda are reliable and fun.
• Germans offer luxury but at a higher cost.
• Hyundai/Kia/Genesis provide good features at better prices.
• American cars like Corvette Z06 show impressive features.
• Porsche and supercars are highly regarded but cost-prohibitive.
• Mazda stands out for value, reliability, and sportiness.
• Toyota 2000 GT and Mazda CX5 are recommended for their performance.
• BYD, Wu Ling, Li Xiang, Aito, Geely, Aion are noteworthy Chinese EV brands.
• DS-E, Elise, Bmw i8, Honda Civic are recommended for different vehicle classes.
• Europe's automotive industry is perceived as lagging in EV technology compared to China.
• China's EV market dominance is attributed to cost, subsidies, and low battery prices.