Cars that have clocked millions of miles without significant maintenance include models from brands like Lexus and Hyundai.
Top Indestructible Cars Covering Over a Million Kilometers
In the world of automotive endurance, certain vehicles stand out for their exceptional durability and ability to cover vast distances with minimal engine intervention. Here are some of the most notable examples, as confirmed by recent and credible sources.
Firstly, the Škoda Octavia (first generation) has proven itself to be a reliable workhorse. Icelandic sheep farmer Jómundur Ólason drove his Octavia over one million kilometers with very low maintenance, demonstrating the model's exceptional durability.
Another contender is the BMW E39 5 Series. One owner achieved over one million kilometers on the original inline-six engine without major mechanical failure, underscoring the car's reliability.
Toyota's 2UZ V8 engine, popular in trucks and SUVs, is also well-known for surpassing one million kilometers reliably. This engine has been favored in markets like Nigeria. The 3UR, a modern workhorse V8 used in larger Toyota SUVs and trucks, is also known for high-mileage durability with minimal major engine work.
A 1991 Chevrolet Silverado covered 1,500,000 km in just 12 years. Its longevity can be attributed to regular maintenance, timely oil changes, and careful driving.
Notably, a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D has covered nearly 2,000,000 km. The truck, which averaged around 129,000 km annually while towing heavy trailers, required only a new clutch and starter for maintenance.
The 1996 Lexus LS 400, with a 4-liter V8 engine from Toyota, has covered 1,600,000 km (999,999 miles) with minimal engine intervention. Automotive journalist Matt Farah is the current owner of this impressive vehicle.
A 1990 BMW 325i covered a million kilometers in a research center, while a 1990 Honda Accord (fourth generation) has surpassed 1,500,000 km. Mobil Oil purchased the Honda Accord for testing and it is still operational today, with oil changes performed every 12,000 km without engine complaints.
Lastly, a 1989 Saab 900 SPG, which covered 1,500,000 km, is now on display at the Wisconsin Automobile Museum.
While these examples represent the top known "indestructible" high-mileage vehicles with minimal engine intervention documented most recently and reliably, other vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz W123 diesel, Volvo 240, and certain Land Cruisers might be included in a broader list if more historical or anecdotal information from other sources is considered. However, they were not confirmed in the provided sources.
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