Buying a used car is always a big risk: it is impossible to know reliably how it was used, what parts were installed by the previous owner and where the car was serviced. Of course, each car is an individual case, but we still turn to statistics, choosing the 10 most reliable cars over 10 years old using the rating of the German expert organization TUV.
10th place - Audi A2
There is practically no steel part in the body of this car. On the one hand, this is very good - a solid gain in weight. The car turned out to be light (895 kg) and economical. In addition, aluminum does not rust, and elements made of this metal absorb impact energy well. But there is also back side - body repair: qualitatively restore aluminum body Audi A2 will not be able to any "garage", however, most of the service stations are also not capable of this - on each body there are 1800 rivets, 17 meters of MIG-welding seams (Maschinelles Inertgas-Schweissen, "automatic welding in inert gas") and 30 meters of laser welding. Among the inconveniences, one can also note the low ground clearance and a small trunk - only 390 liters.
But, if you nevertheless decided to buy, take a car with diesel engine, preferably with a volume of 1.4 liters. IN mixed cycle it only consumes 4.2 l / 100 km. The petrol 1.6 FSI is capricious and demanding on fuel.
The price of a 10-11-year-old A2 in Belarus is $ 9-10 thousand.
9th place - Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf IV needs no introduction: a solid, reliable car that does not present big surprises to its owner. The most common and most reliable engines are an 8-valve 1.6-liter with 100 hp. and a 105 hp variant with 16 valves. They can cover more than 300 thousand km without any problems. The main thing is not to forget to service it in time, monitor the amount of oil and not overheat the engine.
Antifreeze leakage from the cracked plastic pipes of the cooling system and the thermostat housing is a "disease" of this model, which refers to minor inconveniences.
There are no special problems either: it happens that the motor of the rear "wiper" breaks down, the trapezium of the front wiper may sour, the brake light switch located in the pedal assembly may still fail. The suspension of the car is simple: in the front "MacPherson", in the back, in front-wheel drive versions, a simple H-shaped beam, in all-wheel drive - a multi-link. The service life of the undercarriage directly depends on the speed of passing the holes.
The price in Belarus for a 10-11-year-old Golf is $ 7-10 thousand.
8th place - Suzuki Jimny
The Jimny kid is not as simple as it seems - this is a real frame rogue that will easily give odds to many SUVs. The design of the jeep is extremely simple: a ladder-type frame made of a closed welded profile with tubular cross-members, continuous bridges, two-stage transfer case, which is connected to a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed through an intermediate cardan shaft, reliable three-link spring suspension.
The car body is thoroughly phosphated, protected from all sides by plastic shields from mechanical damage, and the bottom is covered with anti-gravel.
The design of the car is very strong: the suspension will not disturb the owner of 150 thousand kilometers.
As for the engine, after 2001, a 1298 cc unit is installed on the car. cm, 80 hp. - almost eternal, it will easily cover 300 thousand km without major repairs.
The price of a 10-11-year-old Jimny is $ 7-10 thousand.
7th place - Mazda MX-5
From the Belarusian point of view, this car is very impractical: a tiny glove compartment, a small luggage compartmentwhich holds two small bags. In addition, the contents of the trunk easily heat up from a nearby exhaust pipe... But this is a car for one or two people who have a minimum of luggage and problems. The simplest and most reliable in the engine lineup is a 1.6-liter engine, but there will be no special dynamics with it: it accelerates to the first "hundred" in 10.6 seconds. Therefore, you should pay attention to the 1.8 turbo and 2.0 liter engines.
Since the start of production, the Mazda MX-5 has been awarded more than 170 awards and titles, and has sold 870,000 copies. The car is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling 2-seater sports car.
6th place - Toyota Avensis
It is expensive, it loses in price slowly - this wording can be used to equip almost any model under toyota brand... And Avensis is no exception. The car practically does not rust if it has not been in an accident, the electrical equipment is reliable, and the motors are durable, but not all.
There are certain complaints about the 1.8-liter engine of the 1ZZ-F series, which suffers from insufficient oil drainage and ineffective piston crown cooling. As a result, the oil scraper rings of these motors lose their mobility in the piston groove even at low mileage. If you start the process, the car will "please" with an oil consumption of about 1 l / 1000 km, as well as increased noise in operation. The cure is known: piston replacement and piston rings or replacement of the "short block" assembly.
Diesel operators should be warned against buying an Avensis equipped with a 2.2-liter Clean Power diesel engine, which is very demanding on the quality of diesel fuel.
Transmissions - both automatic and "mechanics" - can boast of a huge resource, what can I say, even if the clutch of the manual transmission can last all 200 thousand km.
As for the suspension, it is not uncommon for buyers of used Avensis with a range of more than 120 thousand km to receive a car with all the native suspension elements.
Price 10-11 year old Toyota Avensis - $ 7-13 thousand
5th place - Toyota Yaris
Not the most popular car in our country - it costs almost like a Corolla, and is much smaller in size. Nevertheless, passengers even in the rear seats are quite comfortable: all thanks to a little trick - the ability to adjust the second row of seats in length. True, if two tall adults sit in the back, the trunk will decrease to an obscenely small size - 205 liters. All engines, ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 liters, are very reliable. In a car with a mileage of 100 thousand km, there will be no questions about the engine, after 200 thousand km you will only change the timing chain.
There are no complaints about the 5-speed manual transmission, even the clutch changes after 200 thousand km, but its brother is mechanical box with an automatic clutch release system called Freetronic - not happy with reliability, thinks for a long time and often jerks the car. It is best to take a car with a 4-speed automatic, but such cars are quite rare - they were produced only for the American and Japanese markets.
Well, in the Yaris suspension with a mileage of 100 thousand km, you usually do not need to change anything.
The price of a 10-11-year-old Toyota Yaris is $ 6-8 thousand.
4th place - Toyota Corolla [^]
Ninth generation Toyota Corolla - not those million-strong cars that were before, but the car still pleases with its reliability. Interior materials are unexpectedly high quality and even after a run of 100 thousand km are not overwritten.
The engines are still reliable, but with caveats. For motors of the ZZ series increased consumption oils for waste, diesel motors marked D4D differ expensive repairs, and the 1.4-liter diesel, on top of that, is afraid of overheating.
The mechanical box has retained its reliability, but the "robot" is no different. M-MT owners should be prepared for an expensive replacement electronic unit control, along with which the clutch is usually changed.
As a result, compared to classmates, the car differs only in the absence of problems with the electrics.
The price of a 10-11-year-old Toyota is $ 7-11 thousand.
3rd place - Mercedes-Benz SLK
Not the most correct representative of the Mercedes family - the box pleases with the clarity of gear shifting, just like in BMW, low seating position, good handling. Not knowing what it is Mercedes-Benz SLK, it is difficult to determine which sports car you are in. However, luxurious interior decoration difficult to name, it is restrained in a European way. There are no special problems with spare parts, most of the parts fit from 124, 202, 210 and 140 bodies, the maximum similarity with the 202nd - for example, most of the suspension and even the steering rack.
The price of a 10-11-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK is $ 11-13 thousand.
2nd place - Toyota RAV4
This car has, probably, only one significant drawback - it is still "female". Although this car has no equal in terms of reliability and unpretentiousness in its class. If "rafik" was even a little more brutal, the male half would have doted on him. As such, there are no complaints about the reliability of the car, although especially the "raffics" of American origin can throw up a lot of reasons for concern. For example, they periodically light up Check Engine, but this does not mean a serious malfunction - all costs, basically, come down to paying for the service station to put out the light bulb.
The automatic and rare "mechanics" are also reliable, and the engine itself is often to blame for many automatic transmission problems: the motor control unit is combined with the gearbox control unit, as a result of errors in the engine block affect the operation of the gearbox.
The price of a 10-11-year-old Toyota RAV4 is $ 10-16 thousand.
1st place - Porsche 911
Rare enough in Belarus, the Porsche 911 is one of those cars that are not purchased to take children to school or go shopping to the store. The element of such a car is speed, so serious diagnostics before purchasing will not hurt. The body of the sports car has a double galvanized coating, the metal is used of high quality and durable, the electrician does not cause problems.
According to TUV experts, this is the most trouble-free 10-year-old car, but it also has serious malfunctions.
So, the owners must change the candles in a timely manner - if you delay with this procedure, then the engine may malfunction, which will entail high repair costs. There are no complaints about the 6-speed "mechanics", but the 5-speed automatic transmission "Tiptronic" from ZF does not shine with reliability - it will have to be repaired every 50-70 thousand km and is not cheap. The price of a 10-11-year-old Porsche 911 is $ 24-30 thousand. ...
Despite the already quite large share of foreign cars in the Russian vehicle fleet and, accordingly, a fair amount of experience in their mass operation, most compatriots groundlessly hope for the durability of modern cars.
This conclusion suggests itself from the annual report ford with an analysis of key consumer trends and a forecast for 2016. The research was conducted all over the world and therefore most of it is not about us. However, we just could not get past one of the numbers contained in it. It turns out that 56% of Russians believe that the new car will last at least 10 years! The childishly naive and touching belief in the 10-year reliability of a new car can be justified only on one condition: if the car travels no more than 10,000 km. in year. That is, it will be used exclusively for weekly trips for groceries to the nearest supermarket and summer weekend trips to a dacha located near the city. The more you exceed the specified mileage limit per year, the unrealizable the dream of 10-year reliability.
Apparently, the myth of the 10-year resource new car - a kind of belch from the last century, when the family saved up for a long, long time for the coveted Zhiguli, and then exploited them to the grave of the aging father of the family. The “our brand” approach to car ownership in Russia is partly explainable. Still, 45% of the country's vehicle fleet is accounted for by cars of domestic brands. And their average age is 16 years! This is despite the fact that foreign cars make up 55% of the park and their average age is 9 years. It would seem: buy a foreign car and live "with her in an embrace" happily ever after. But it will not work even when buying a brand new car in a car dealer's salon! Gone are the days when automakers tried to make their products as reliable as possible. Already ten years ago, carmakers began to implement the principle of "disposability" of their cars.
What is the point of making a car almost eternal so that people can safely drive it for decades and not change it? And who will sell vehicles in the future? Therefore, for some time now, cars are calculated in such a way that they could only leave without problems warranty period - 3 years. And then their owners have to either repair the car for an expensive, changing the used parts, or sell it. That is, in principle, there is no talk of a problem-free drive for 10 years after buying a car. A great example of this is Volkswagen's famous robotic transmissions, the DSG. They are compact, and quickly change gears, and save fuel ... It's all true. But with only one caveat - when the car has run less than 100-150,000 km. Further, the nodes of the vaunted DSG fail due to resource depletion. And it is treated only by replacing it with a new CP. And Ford's PowerShift has reliability issues. And I don’t want to talk about other variators and robots ...
Exactly the same "song" applies to low-volume, but powerful gasoline enginesinstalled now on almost all modern models... With the help of turbocharging, amazing levels of energy are squeezed out of them. But miracles do not happen: this is done due to a sharp decrease in the resource of the units. And if the usual aspirated engine can still be “capitalized” and it will be as good as new again, then low-volume “turbo buzzers” are often not repairable and simply require replacement.
In the second month of 2016, experts in the automotive industry decided to make new rating most reliable and long-lived machines. In our review of a dozen cars, the owners of which can be sure that at the station maintenance they will be an infrequent guest, and such cars will serve faithfully for many years.
1st place - Subaru Forester
Subaru forester
The best small SUV of the past year, which made it into the top 10 of almost all prominent foreign specialists, is the Subaru Forester. High safety is what makes this car what it is. In addition to this, the car has all-wheel drive. Subaru Forester costs from 22 to 33 thousand American dollars.
2nd place - Honda CR-V
Honda cr-v
The Honda CR-V has been named Best Compact Family SUV of 2015 in the United States. The car has a fairly wide range of side functions and runs on a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. It is perfect for both the city and the highway. The cost of CR-V ranges between 23.4 thousand and 32.8 thousand US dollars.
3rd place - Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander
Another SUV that was voted the best for 2015 by some experts is the Toyota Highlander. Among its other advantages, it is the size and comfort of the cabin that should be separately highlighted. It is convenient for both the driver and passengers to be in the car. At the same time, the car cannot boast of a super roomy trunk. Toyota Highlander costs up to 44 thousand dollars.
4th place - Honda Pilot
Another car that primarily boasted of its comfort is the Honda Pilot. In addition to comfortable seats and air conditioning, the Honda Pilot can also offer a 3.5-liter V6 engine and an amazing steering... In addition to this, the machine is relatively unpretentious and easy to operate. It costs up to 46 thousand dollars.
5th place - Honda Odyssey
Honda odyssey
For an amount of up to 44 thousand dollars, you can buy another, very comfortable car. This time it's a Honda Odyssey minivan. The car runs on a six-cylinder engine and has a very good economical consumption fuel, both on the highway and in the city. The car is ideal for family trips.
6th place - Toyota Rav4
Toyota Rav4
The Toyota Rav4 has a very attractive package of features, enough spacious salon and a trunk, making it one of the best in its class. The machine features high-precision steering, making it ideal for any type of terrain. Many Rav4 owners separately note the quality of the car audio system. This car costs 23.6-29.8 thousand dollars.
7th place - Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry
There are many of them and they are in incredible demand. Today Toyota Camry is a real bestseller for US motorists. This car is quite reliable and comfortable, has a good audio system and is easy to use. The standard package provides 8 variations of the driver's seat adjustment! The car costs from 22 to 31 thousand dollars.
8th place - Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Despite the rise in popularity, a lot of technical controversy continues around electric vehicles. One of the most popular debates is how durable batteries are. Hybrid gas-electric toyota car Prius released back in 1997 has successfully served its owners for 10 years. At the same time, the machine did not require replacement of any functional parts in the field of power supply.
9th place - Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna
In his toyota class Sienna, in 2015, was recognized as the second best car in the USA. The experts noted good fuel consumption, good steering and overall reliability of the car. Ease of use deserved special praise, in particular - toyota repair Sienna. The car costs from 28 to 46 thousand dollars.
10th place - Toyota Avalon
Toyota Avalon. 
Toyota Avalon
Large, comfortable and even a little luxurious toyota sedan The Avalon will definitely be able to serve its owner for 10 years. It goes without saying with proper handling. The Toyota Avalon is very comfortable to drive, this is facilitated primarily by the excellent insulation of the cabin, and secondly by the comfortable seats. The car costs 32-39 thousand dollars.
---
Even more interesting things in our communities
Every vehicle needs from time to time. It includes planned replacement parts and unplanned repair of breakdowns - including those obtained as a result of an accident. At the same time, the resistance to malfunctions is different for each car, from which it follows that certain models can do without repair longer. Besides, reliable machines are generally able to serve the driver for a longer amount of time, as they withstand numerous repairs. The more the car is resistant to breakdowns, the more profitable its operation is. Considering that cars are purchased for more than one year, we can talk about hundreds of thousands of rubles. That is why it is important to choose a model that will retain its performance as much as possible after 5-10 years of use.
Thus, the parameters of vehicle reliability include the following qualities:
- Reliability during operation. It depends on this property of the machine how long it remains operational, without needing serious repairs.
- Life time. How long the car can serve the owner. At the same time, it is considered that the vehicle receives the necessary timely service.
- Maintainability. The property is responsible for the possibility of repairing the car after the next breakdown - minor or serious.
- Efficiency. The parameter determines the correspondence of the actual period of use of the car to the specified by the manufacturer.
How is the degree of vehicle reliability determined?
Analytical agencies (both independent and representing various brands) make ratings vehicle by various parameters - reliability also belongs to them. TOPs created for a particular category of vehicles, their year of production, properties or sales market simplify the task for drivers who choose a car to buy. So, with a mileage of 5 to 10 years, it includes cars that are best suited for long and profitable operation. They can be repaired many times, which will allow the owner to not think about buying a new car for as long as possible. In addition, as a rule, the most reliable vehicles are not so sensitive to fuel and components. low quality - this makes them very economical.
- Availability of a particular car for purchase in the modern market;
- Date of manufacture of the machine - in this case, those that were released between 2005 and 2010 are taken into account;
- The number of foreseen and unplanned breakdowns that the average driver encounters during its operation - this data, as a rule, comes from maintenance services;
- Testimonies of the owners of a particular car, which is needed in order to draw up an overall picture of operation;
- Results obtained from theoretical comparison of the machine with competitors in terms of reliability and durability;
- Research results in practice - most agencies conduct an independent test drive and inspection to identify weak spots machines.
The position that a particular car occupies in the reliability rating relative to others depends on the combination of several properties. When comparing, to compile the TOP, information is used about the reliability of the machine components, on which its operation depends:
- Chassis. From the reliability of the fuel and brake system, transmission and suspension life of the machine depends. These elements are subject to severe stress and wear and therefore have special requirements. A breakdown of the undercarriage assembly can indirectly harm all road users. It also takes into account the car's ability to work with components (including fuel) of poor quality.
- Body. For durable, and most importantly - safe operation, the machine frame must be strong and resistant to mechanical stress and corrosion. A reliable body is easier to restore. This also applies to all its components, such as glass, plastic inserts and movable elements.
- Items requiring consumable replacement. Depending on the reliability and build quality, the units of a particular machine need to be replaced with components at different intervals. More reliable models are also capable of handling poor quality parts.
- Interior. The durability and stability of the interior coating, functionality and its control systems also affect the overall level of reliability. Special requirements apply to safety devices.
After collecting the results of surveys, comparisons and tests, as well as statistics from car services, the calculation of the results begins. The coefficient calculated during the analysis determines the overall reliability of the machine in operation. It determines the position of the car in the absolute rating among models aged from 5 to 10 years.
Statistics show that during this period of use, vehicles most often face problems:
- Body. Due to prolonged exposure to weather conditions, dirt and moisture, corrosion appears on the surface of the car and comes off paintwork... Frame defects appear, which affect the general condition of the machine.
- Management. The cars of the last decade have been equipped with many electronic and mechanical functions. The driver often encounters breakdowns, even if the components are quite reliable - this is due to their number.
- Salon. 5-10 years after the purchase of the car, the interior coating begins to deteriorate, including the seats and controls.
- Electronics. Lots of modern systems, many of which are experimental, add up to a large number of issues.
Rating of the ten most reliable cars aged 5 to 10 years
TOP 2015 includes cars that were produced from 2005 to 2010. The position in the rating was obtained by cars based on the reliability of the totality of all systems on which operation depends. By choosing among these models, the driver will be able to purchase the most durable and.
In tenth place in the ranking of the most reliable cars with a range of 5 to 10 years, there is a Japanese crossover, which has been produced since 1997. This car is the only one in the top that does not belong to Toyota or Honda. Anyway, they're all released japanese companies, which confirms the theory about the durability and reliability of these machines (despite the fact that brands from all over the world participated in the comparison). According to some analytical agencies, Forester is best crossover 2015 year. Car enthusiasts appreciate it for its high level of safety, spacious interior and reasonable cost. The modern version of the car was released in 2015 and is equipped with a turbocharged diesel or gasoline engine, and also has modern functionality.
In ninth place in the ranking is also the Japanese crossover. It has been produced since 2002. Some experts also consider this car to be one of the best in its class. The owners note that the crossover has comfortable seats - even in the third row an adult can comfortably sit. The Pilot control system also has positive reviews. The vehicle runs smoothly and responds quickly to driver input. The modern version of the Japanese crossover has a 3.5-liter gas engine power 250 horse power, sleek design, climate control, multimedia system and other electronic functions.
Eighth place is an executive full-size sedan, which has been produced since 1995. It is based on the Toyota Camry and was originally equipped with a 192 horsepower engine, but after that the number increased to 200 and appeared anti-lock braking system... Avalon differs from Camry primarily in its elongated body and appearance... As new generations were released, the car also received a unique interior design and other chassis settings. Modern versions are equipped with a 3.5-liter engine with 272 horsepower, five-speed gearbox gear and electronic "stuffing", including built-in and laptop computers. Avalon has one of the best reliability indicators in its segment.
The seventh place is occupied by the next japanese car - business class sedan, which has been produced since 1982. The Camry is a classic Toyota car and has a large number of generations and models based on its wheelbase. The reason for the demand for the car is its excellent reliability, functionality and comfort, as well as a reasonable cost. The seats are spacious and comfortable, and the ride is quiet and smooth. Modern configurations of Toyota Camry have a luxurious and safe salon with many functions and reliability unchanged for the line.
In sixth place in the ranking of the most reliable cars aged 5 to 10 years is a Japanese minivan. The production of this vehicle began in 1997. Sienna is one of best cars in the classroom in terms of reliability, practicality and convenience - only the Honda Odyssey bypasses it. Nevertheless, the durability and reliability of this machine allows it to take a high place in the world ranking. At the same time, the Sienna is not a boring model - its modern version is equipped with a computer with a monitor, anti-lock braking and stabilization systems. The minivan is equipped with full power accessories, 6 airbags and power steering.
The fifth place in the rating of reliability is occupied by another. Odysseus slightly bypasses the Toyota Sienna in practicality and durability. The car has been produced since 1995 - it was designed from scratch and has a unique body and undercarriage... At the same time, some of the developments were borrowed from the Honda Accord. The minivan comes in four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions and is equipped only automatic boxes gear. Together with the sports suspension, the model has excellent road potential - cross-country ability, speed and smoothness. The cabin is equipped with 3 rows of seats that can accommodate 7 people. This minivan is the most reliable model in the class and is recommended for use in big family because of the economy.
The fourth position of the rating is occupied by an SUV. Toyota has been producing the model since 2000. The Jeep is based on a Camry wheelbase and ranks among the top three most reliable models in its class. The most modern generation of Highlander was introduced in 2015 - the third in a row. The SUV has changed in appearance and became larger. The updated salon can accommodate up to 8 people, which was made possible by expanding the space. The SUV is equipped with a touch screen computer, multimedia system, climate and cruise control, and other modern equipment.
Third place in the reliability rating - compact japanese SUV... The car is a competitor to the Honda CR-V and has been produced since 1994. Both cars have comfortable front and spacious rear seats, as well as excellent equipment in basic configuration... The first generation Toyota RAV4 had front or four-wheel drive and was equipped with a manual transmission or automatic transmission to choose from. The modern version was released in 2012. The fourth generation can be equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, and also has a media system, a rearview camera and 8 airbags. The crossover is in demand because of its reliability and equipment.
In second place among the most reliable cars with mileage from 5 to 10 years is the Japanese hybrid hatchback. The car has been mass-produced since 1997, surprising all lovers of ecology and economy and developing progress in the niche of electric vehicles. Since the first generation, the Prius is equipped with a wide range of functions and has an attractive design. Although the machine uses modern technology, a high level of reliability allows it to safely take second place in the world.
Japanese compact SUV, which ranks first in the reliability rating of machines aged 5-10 years. The crossover is also the best in class according to many experts. The model has been produced since 1995 and is positioned as an SUV for active rest... The modern version of the crossover is equipped with engines of 2 and 2.4 liters with a capacity of 150 and 190 horsepower, respectively. The body has excellent aerodynamics, and the spacious interior has modern equipment. The car competes with several SUVs on the market, including within the company, but has the best level of reliability in the long term.
Outcome
Which will be used for many years, it is important to pay attention to its reliability. The ranking of the most durable machines makes the decision easier.
The best prices and conditions for the purchase of new cars
Credit 6.5% / Installment / Trade-in / 98% of approvals / Gifts in the salonMas Motors
