CARS.COM — They may be gas-guzzlers — but they’ll just keep on guzzlin’. SUVs are generally gonna cost you significantly more in gas over their lifespan, but then again, according to a new study by automotive research firm iSeeCars.com, they’re also more likely to run for 200,000 miles or more.
The study analyzed more than 13 million used cars sold in 2016 from the 1981-2017 model years and found that of the top 14 longest-lasting vehicles, SUVs accounted for half. The Ford Expedition ranks No. 1, with nearly 6 percent making it to the 200,000-mile mark compared with the 1.3 percent average for all models. Domestic brands made a strong showing, as well, with Ford and GM accounting for eight of the top 14, as did pickup trucks, accounting for four.
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