The 250,000-Mile Club Is 100% Japanese, But Most Of The Cars Are Made In America

Have you ever heard of Captain Samuel Vimes’ ‘Boots’ theory? Basically, better boots last longer, meaning that they cost you less in the long run, even if they cost you more up front. To put this in car terms, a 2012 Ford Focus with a CVT might be dirt-cheap, but that transmission is a ticking time bomb. Longevity is absolutely a chief consideration when looking at the overall cost of car ownership.