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This was an increase of two months from the year prior and an all-time high.

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What does this mean for auto owners?

Americans are keeping their cars for longer than ever before.

The average annual mileage in the United States in 2021 was 12,300 miles.

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Over 12.2 years, this adds up to 150,060 miles.

There are several possible reasons why Americans might be keeping their cars longer than ever.

Global microchip shortages, supply chain and inventory issues,inflationand other monetary factors could all play a part.

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What cars tend to last the longest?

If you want an American-made car, some makes and models will last longer than others.

Here are five Americancars that will outlastthe average imported car.

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Chevrolet Suburban

The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV that has been around since 1935.

In a study byiSeeCars, it ranked third out of 20 cars for the greatest lifespan.

The only vehicles with higher potential longevity were two Toyota vehicles.

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This makes the Chevy Suburban the longest-lasting American car.

According toTheStreet, it has a potential lifespan of 265,732 miles.

Additionally, itspowerful and efficient enginescontribute to its longevity.

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Ford Expedition

The Ford Expedition is a three-row SUV and the largest SUV from Ford.

According to TheStreet, it has a potential lifespan of 250,338 miles.

It outlasts most of the competition.

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The Tahoe has stood up to hard use andrough driving conditions.

Musson explained that the average driver can expect the same level of reliability.

So, the products they produce tend to be among the best in the market.

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Chevrolet, Ford and GMC make some of thelongest-lasting American cars.

Purchasing a foreign, imported car is unnecessary if you want a long-lasting car.

Many American vehicles can last 250,000 miles or more.

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