I'm surprised not to see the Tacoma on that list. People that own them don't sell them, unless they actually need a bigger truck. My 2004 Tacoma has 183,000 on the clock, and I just dropped about $1000-1200 on this rig in new parts. Stuff like new front and rear bumpers(front was chipped up, rear had a dent), new headlights(old ones were clouded over), new radio with bluetooth streaming music and bluetooth calling, new stereo speakers for the doors and behind the cab, and a lot more sound insulation(required removing the seat and all the interior trim pieces, but well worth it).

I didn't have to do any of those upgrades, mechanically it is perfect. I just like the truck and plan to drive the wheels off it. Might as well take some pride in it, make it look nice and make it a place where I want to spend time in it. I obviously have confidence that even with the 183,000 on the clock, it isn't anywhere near worn out, hell the interior still looks like new and doesn't rattle, something I can't say about GM/Ford/Dodge trucks of this vintage/miles.

 

Survey says info collected from Original owners who sold their cars, but what about some original owners who haven't sold their cars yet?

 

I'm surprised those numbers are so low, I've definitely seen a lot of Japanese cars much older. My BMW 335 is 11, and my Nissan Maxima is going on 20. The LS430 is 11 (although I've had it 1 year as I'm not the original owner). My wife's car is going on 6. Even if I were wealthy, I wouldn't have gotten rid of any of these cars.

 

I thought I would see the Tacoma on this list for sure.

 

I'm not sure I understand you on that one, bit. Isn't that at least partly how cars BECOME ancient?....owners keeping them 20 or 30 years? In Virginia, where I live, a vehicle (if still in good running condition that will pass state inspection), is legally considered an ancient vehicle when it is 25 model years old....and, in some cases, can get special license plates at low or no cost. I suspect, where you live in Florida, there is a similar law.

(Not trying to question your ruling here...just to clarify it)

You are probably most likely to see that on farms. Farmers are (often) known for buying a truck and keeping it forever.

 

Agreed, F150 are turned over way more than people would think. Lots of contractors and fleet sales.

 

I've had Toyota Rav 4 2002 and just recently sold it. I had that car since 2002 and bought it brand new. I must say I got emotionally attached to that car. It ran great like a champ. Never gave me any issues. Did regular oil changes/breaks/tires etc other than that no issues what so ever. Not even electrical issues I miss that car a lot. I am also very surprised at the customer service I received at local Toyota shop at Toyota dealership. They surpassed my expectations and always were ontime and honest with my car. Gonna miss those guys at that shop

 

Contractors, though, and construction-companies are generally more likely to use the heavier-duty F-250 and F-350 than the basic half-ton 150.

 

No. They use F-150 more.

 

I agree....

 

Thanks....

 

Obviously, without hard numbers, it's guesswork either way...but, in general, 150s won't carry the loads that 250s and 350s will....especially the diesel dual-rear-wheel 350s.