We bought two rental cars...but that was 30 years ago. They were fine. I almost forgot about them. It was so long ago.

I'm convinced that if you get regular check-ups, oil changes, filters, etc., cars last long. Ignore the check-ups, and you invite trouble. I've been guilty of it.

I bought my first new car in 2008, and I make sure it's maintained. It certainly has been better that any used car I ever had. No problems at all. Around 98,000 miles on it now. Not one problem. RAV 4. I love it.