What is the most durable car ever?

Answer 1

Technically Irv Gordon's 2.6+ million mile Volvo P1800.

As it takes such a long time to accumulate such mileage, it is difficult to compare more modern cars built with more advanced precision machinery to those of old which have proved themselves.

My 1991 Peugeot 205 1124cc carb model has ticked over 150,000 miles this week.

I am going to take off the head and examine the valves and valve stem seals for wear.

Obviously it is impossible to answer this question definitively but the following tips may help you to last your car out for a long time:

Clean the bodywork and examine the underside of the car regularly and clean to avoid salt accumation which causes rust.

Let your car warm for 15 seconds before you drive off. Don't let it get to normal temperature at idle as this is not efficient for the engine.

Have a functional knowledge of how engines work and how your car operates generally. Perform maintenance as instructed by the service manual. Have more complex tasks carried out by a professional if you lack the necessary tools and expertise.

In principle, an engine that operates under favourable conditions such as gentle cruising, and which has its engine oil changed as per the service manual and it is of high quality, should last virtually indefinitely, provided it is inspected and stripped down and rebuilt as soon as any problems are suspected. Sudden major mechanical failures rarely happen in a well maintained vehicle. Most people however will only spend a certain amount of money maintaining and repairing a car which is often based on its value.