MY list of 10 cars/brands that last 4 ever

[strelnik]

Yes it's biased but closer to the truth. Aside from #1, no particular order

1. Mercedes 123/124/111/121
2. Volvo 1966-89)
3. Ford F-150 (1968-90) truck and associated van
4. Dodge " W " series truck/van (1979 op)
5. Dodge Dart/Plymouth Swinger (1959-72)
6. Dodge/Plymouth K car 1980-93
7. Jeep from 1966-1995 esp 6 cyl/4.0 L engine
8. Buick Roadmaster/Cadillac brougham 1987-90 models
9. Lincoln Continental Mark VII and associated Mercury
10. VW Bug from 1959-1973

Notice I didn't put any Japanese cars here. Their initial quality was good, but lack of rust proofing or galvanizing made most of them melt after 5 years.

They learned fast. And now, their bodies, like most others, are good.

I hasten to add the Dodge P Body, because my little green $$itbox commuter car has over 200,000 miles, still gets 35 mpg and the AC works. 2.5L stick. Just like my 123 240D except the latter is a diesel auto. Still looking for a123 stick, but that may never happen.


I could add the 2CV too