Ford Explorer
A perennial Ford sales star, the Ford Explorer is one of those rides people are slow to part with. There is a particular love for the SUVs made between the 2005 update and the 2011 switch to a car frame.
The older, truck frame models have serious cargo and towing capabilities. Truck owners who need to haul more than four people find those attractive attributes. Less than stellar fuel efficiency does not keep owners from hanging on to them for 8.9 years.
Mercedes-Benz SLK Class
Who wouldn’t want to keep this classic-looking convertible with the disappearing hardtop? A sleek exterior, stunning interior and enthusiast inspired performance (there’s an AMG model) make this ride a real keeper.
Minimal design updates keep the older SLKs looking contemporary. When you’ve got a smart looking luxury car that can pass as a coupe or a convertible, you keep it for 9 years.
Ford Expedition
In today’s market big SUVs have given up ground to smaller versions and crossover wannabes. The need for truck-like capabilities still exists. There is a market for an eightf passenger, heavy towing, big cargo vehicle and the Ford Expedition fills the bill. And fills it and fills it.
Data from iSeeCars.com reveals that no SUV had more models with over 200,000 on them than the Expedition. Built on the F150 platform, the Expedition is a tough, 5,500 pound mover of people and cargo. On average these SUVs stay with the same owner for nine years.
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