If you want to keep your car well past the pay-off date, follow the recommended maintenance schedule. If you want to keep it until it's an antique, buy a car that lasts.
In 1970, owners kept a car for about 5.7 years and 10,000 miles, according to Forbes. Today the average passenger car is a comparatively ancient 12.5 years old.
According to Consumer Reports, some cars, if maintained properly, can last well over 200,000 miles and, according to iSeeCars.com, there are 10 models that stand out for achieving high mileage and long lifespans
* Toyota Sequoia: 296,509 miles
* Toyota Land Cruiser: 280,236
* Chevrolet Suburban: 265,732
* Toyota Tundra: 256,022
* GMC Yukon XL: 252,360
* Toyota Prius: 250,601
* Chevrolet Tahoe: 250,338
* Honda Ridgeline: 248,669
* Toyota Avalon: 245,710
* Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 244,994
