Toyota Avalon
Speaking of reliability, Toyota’s full-size sedan earns high ratings year after year. A high mileage life and low maintenance costs makes this a favorite among drivers concerned with reliable transportation.
Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft have made the Avalon a favorite for their drivers. Competition is stiff for a used Avalon with owners keeping them an average of 8.8 years.
Chevrolet Corvette
The only surprising thing about the Corvette being on this list is that owners only keep them for 8.7 years. The Vette is truly an enthusiast’s car. For many, buying a Corvette is a “bucket list” item to be given up only when you get so old you can’t pass the DMV eye test.
On the other hand, Haggerty claims there are several model years and engines that are better investments than the stock market. Flipping and cashing in may account for the relatively short hold time by some Corvette owners.
Toyota Sequoia
Yet another Toyota makes the list of cars people keep the longest. This time it is the full-sized Sequoia SUV that competes with the likes of Suburban, Ford Expedition and the Chevy Tahoe. It is a big, three row, eight passenger vehicle that can tow 10,000 lbs. The interior can quickly be converted to flat storage space making it an ideal hauler.
With the optional V8 it has plenty of power and makes a great road trip ride. Sequoia owners keep their big SUVs 8.9 years before trading them in.
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