Should I replace by 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser or keep it?

I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible with 90k (bought about 3 years ago). They are claimed to be reliable am I better holding on to it and 'running it into the ground' or should I regularly trade in and renew? I could never afford a new one so it would only be buying a newer one.

What is the logic of buying a super reliable car if you just replace it every three years? I use it off road and it is used as a workhorse as would any replacements so their trade in value isn't going to be 'top end'.

My concern is I feel it is trade it in now or hold in for the long term. I do about 12k a year in it.

Asked on 19 May 2023 by Rob Evans

Answered by Andrew Brady

If you're happy with the car, hold onto it. Land Cruisers aren't really typical three-year PCP fodder - most people buy them and keep them for a long time. It should prove to be reliable in the long-term, provided you don't scrimp on servicing. It might be worth investing in some extra rust protection if you're planning to keep it long-term - especially as you use it off road.

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