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Toyota anything. They don't die. My wifes has 260+K on it and runs as good as new.

pythonlover

Yes i agree, i just bought a Toyota Rav4.What a little beauty,so cheap to run on petrol too.

The 10 most reliable cars according to Warranty Direct:

1. Honda Accord - A classy package, well put together and feels more special than the average family car. Superb engines and value for money.
2. Subaru Forester - Not quite an off roader, much more than an estate with a sporty edge, making it the perfect combination. Great all round buy.
3. Mazda MX-5 - Blueprint for the modern roadster with sweet handling and engines to match. Extremely easy to live with.
4. Mitsubishi Carisma - Despite the name, not that interesting to look at or drive, but that's not the point. Here is a no-nonsense hatchback that won't let you down.
5. Toyota Yaris - Superminis don't come better. Bags of room and perky engines. Probably the best small car buy.
6. Honda Civic - Solid build quality and good engines are just part of the appeal, the Civic is one of the most spacious small cars around. Great value.
7. Nissan Almera - A dull package, but that's no reason to dismiss the Almera which is practical and perfect for the smaller family who need a big boot and utter reliability.
8. Honda CR-V - Proof that you don't need an XXXL 4x4. Here is a four-wheel drive estate that is flexible, easy to drive and own.
9. Toyota RAV4 - So few four-wheel drives are fun to drive. This car is suitably sporty, but very practical. Expensive used buy but worth it.
10. Nissan Micra - The driving school favourite. Tough, fairly roomy, but with its light controls is easy to steer around town. http://www.gizmag.com/the-100-most-reliable-cars-of-the-last-decade-in-order/5657/

Many cars are great, but no matter what type you buy, it must be maintained and driven reasonably or it will not last.  I had a VW bug, a 1974, which I put 250,000 miles on.  They were the cheapest cars made available in the US at the time.  I changed oil every 3,000 mi. like clockwork, and did all the needed maintenance as required.  I traded it, and the new owner ran it for several more years.  

MY  personel pick is  1. Toyota 2. Honda  3. VW