[car fanatics]

Polk
Photo credit: Polk
February 21, 2012
By: CF staff

Americans continue to hold on to their cars and trucks longer than ever before. Nearly six years (71 months) among new vehicle owners is the latest trend. New Polk consumer research shows the opportunities for professionals managing OEM aftersales and the automotive aftermarket operations should have a lot to look forward to given this trend. It's about parts and service business, folks. Read more.

[Chevroletguy]

Makes sense, I've had my car for just under 3 years now, and I bought it used. I'll probably hang on to it for at least another year.

[jspookss]

My car is on its 6th year.

I gotta get one of these coolant lines replaced. Its sprung a slow leak right in front of the radiator

[Chevroletguy]

I'll probably replace my car either next year or the year after, with either a Cruze or Sonic.

[jspookss]

I don't want to replace my car damnit.

[SRTChallenger-Man]

My civic is going on 7 years with just one owner, and it will continue to be driven by me for a long time unless I can sell it by fall.

[All-Or-Nothing]

jspookss;182598 Wrote:My car is on its 6th year.

I gotta get one of these coolant lines replaced. Its sprung a slow leak right in front of the radiator

If you're talking about the Aveo SS then I personally would never sell it. Cheap on gas, cheap on insurance, cheap repairs, perfect daily driver that will probably last forever.

Everyone should have a little get around car that will always be available in a pinch.

[Chevroletguy]

All-Or-Nothing;182603 Wrote:

jspookss;182598 Wrote:My car is on its 6th year.

I gotta get one of these coolant lines replaced. Its sprung a slow leak right in front of the radiator

If you're talking about the Aveo SS then I personally would never sell it. Cheap on gas, cheap on insurance, cheap repairs, perfect daily driver that will probably last forever.

Everyone should have a little get around car that will always be available in a pinch.

That's essentially what my grandma's old Cavalier has become for my family.

[redsky]

Its doesnt breakdown..

[All-Or-Nothing]

Chevroletguy;182604 Wrote:That's essentially what my grandma's old Cavalier has become for my family.

I will ALWAYS have a small, cheap little car in my yard. Hell I even have a back-up engine and transmission waiting for the day I abuse my Escort too much and need to make the swap.

[jspookss]

All-Or-Nothing;182603 Wrote:

jspookss;182598 Wrote:My car is on its 6th year.

I gotta get one of these coolant lines replaced. Its sprung a slow leak right in front of the radiator

If you're talking about the Aveo SS then I personally would never sell it. Cheap on gas, cheap on insurance, cheap repairs, perfect daily driver that will probably last forever.

Everyone should have a little get around car that will always be available in a pinch.

6 years and this will be my first repair expense

[Gixser995]

I've had this Blazer twice as long as my last one. (2 years)

Might be replacing it in a few months, though because I want something more fuel efficient, and fun.

[MOPAR74]

Had my Jeep for 4 years, love that damn thing... If I can get away with not trading it in on a new Dart, I dont see myself ever getting rid of it

[nell_z]

My car is nearly 13 years old, and as long as its still going with little to no repair, I don't see why I need to replace my car just yet. So yeah, I fall into that statistic.

Until my slow dying tranny goes out....

[MOPAR74]

You do not!


How many cars have you had in the last 2 years?