Scotty, I'm a huge fan. Thanks for the opportunity to ask this question. I have a 2015 Chevy Traverse. I have sincerely babied this car and drove it gently since mile 1. I have followed recommended service frequencies on all aspects of the vehicle, transmission, differential, oil changes etc. I watched one of your videos that said this vehicle was one of the worst used cars to purchase. I was hoping to pay this off ($5k left) and drive it for years to come with no car payment. What do you think, should I dump it and buy a used Toyota or is it worth keeping this since I have treated it well?
@mnastasi
I would keep the car as long as there is no serious problems take it to a good mechanic and let them look at it if they say it is just fine I would keep it for a little longer but not much longer.
@mnastasi
My parents have a 2012 Traverse with 240,000km/150,000 miles on it (FWD), i have replaced the typical (thermostat, water pump, spark plugs) which are not really outrageous IMO given the mileage and the fact any vehicle needs new spark plugs eventually. The only MAJOR thing that was replaced was the ball joints, which given they live in Southern Ontario where the highways are pretty much swiss cheese with potholes by end of winter due to all the salt use, is no surprise (i know LOTS of Toyota owners who have had to get theirs replaced too LOL).
If you have taken care of it well, i say keep it, i know Chevy gets a bad rap from Scotty, but i have been lucky personally (i live in a GM town, so i buy Chevy to support my neighbours who are all GM employees) in not having lemons. I think people who regularly buy Toyotas are also more likely to be good about maintaining their vehicles. I know a few "domestic" vehicle owners who I'm not sure if "oil change" is even in their vocabulary 🙂
if it drives well and you have no problems, keep it.
It is your car and since you babied from the beginning, it can last some time.
Keep driving gently and changing the fluids regularly as Scotty recommends.
When it will eventually start break down in the future, do not put too much money on it in the repairs.
I agree with the above responses stating you should keep it. You know you have taken care of it - that is the biggest thing. After it is paid off, then you think about replacing it if something major happens, or if the thing start having many small things go - you know - the dumb repairs that are $200 to $500 that just come from out of nowhere.
