I own 3 Toyotas--2001 4Runner, 2003 Sequoia, 2007 Camry Hybrid (it burns about 1 qt of oil per 1000 miles). Each has 145K-160K miles. Each has been maintained meticulously at the local Toyota dealer every 3000 miles, including two timing belt changes each of the SUVs. I got them because I did not want a lot of mechanical breakdowns, and they have lived up to my expectations. I would like to continue to take some more long distance, out-of-state trips using these vehicles. These vehicles run extremely well and have been very reliable as daily drivers, but they are older. Do you have a guideline about how many miles and years old vehicles like mine should be before they would be pushing limits on reliability? I am not against renting a car or flying in lieu of driving my vehicles to distant destinations. However, I do not prefer to have a breakdown on the road, possibly get ripped off, and have to await parts. I also do not prefer to have to depend on a non-Toyota trained mechanic.
I wouldn't hesitate taking any of them.
If you want take it slow and enjoy trip then drive.
If you want to just get there then fly.
I appreciate your thoughts, MountainManJoe.
Most impressive, Kaizen. Thanks.
Just drove my 178k scion 300 miles out of town yesterday. My friend who got my former CRV with 190k miles drove from Texas to Wyoming (1,000 miles) with zero issues
I was driving my 2004 Prius long distances for the past 300,000+ miles. As long as everything checks out, you should be fine. You haven’t even cracked 200,000 miles.
Long as your vehicle has been well maintained there is no reason not to trust the vehicle for a longer trip.
