When I bought my 4Runner in 1999, my plan was to drive for many, many years. I paid it off 2 years ago and last night, 4Runner turned 100,000 miles. Here's a picture of the odometer taken from a cell phone while waiting at a stop light. I've tried to take good care of it (all scheduled maintenance, a fresh set of tires, a couple of batteries, and a starter), and it has rewarded me by being reliable and comfortable. It's no mystery why people buy and drive Toyotas.