Unsurprising, Montanans Get The Most Out of Their Vehicles

In Montana we rely on our vehicles. We use them to work and to travel this expansive state. Having the 4th biggest state in the nation adds the miles to get around. In Montana we also have a tendency to hang onto our vehicles longer than most. According to ValuePenguin, Montana ranks as the 7th state with the oldest vehicles.

Montana Buys Older Used Vehicles

Also according to their report, Montana ranks as one of the top 10 states that purchase older used vehicles. I have never purchased a brand new car in my life, every car I have ever owned has been used. I have tried to take care of them, but the older they get the more difficult it is to keep them on the road.

My Montana Rig Has over 230k

My oldest vehicle is a 2003 Toyota Sienna mini-van. No need to judge, I am aware of what I drive. The odometer has 239116 miles on it and this summer the AC went out. It continues to run and it will be interesting to see how many Montana miles I can put on that thing before it finally dies.

We Asked How Many Miles Do You Have On Your Rig?

We wanted to know how many miles you have on your Montana vehicles, so we asked and you answered. There are a lot Montana miles on your vehicles.

Jon- 260,000
Jason- 97 Ford Explorer 267000
Dewey- 202,000-06 Impala,194,000-11 Fusion 140,000-16 suburban ???,???-89 Chevy Scottsdale
Dawn- 312,500 2004 Duramax
Libby- 170,000 and 91,000
Jennifer- 370500, 225750, 165250
Rainy- My car is at 230k and my husband's truck is almost 400k
Ryan- 130k
Richard- 300000
Katie- About 16. but my last was pushing 200k when it got totaled in an accident.
Jana- 163,000
Kim- 205k
Chelsea- 268k
Leah- 185k on the Tahoe and 220k on the Accura
Jana- 163,000
Jon- 322k
Dustin- 200,000
Brandi- 201,000
Jesse- 450k
Ashley- Just over 200k
Kevin- 233k
John- 287k
Alex- 264k 2000 Dakota!
Kevin- 280k
Toshanna- 454k on my ‘78 Corolla, 223k on my ‘01 CR-V, 46k on my ‘91 Beat
Tanner- 253k and runnin' strong. Yota power.
Steven- 97 Ford f150 with 262,000
Francesco- 125k
Paul- 220,000
Steven- 131k, 137k, 257k
Crystal- 315k
Mary- 310k
Randy- 374,988
Shawn- 185k, 240k,107k
Ty- 148,000. 2003 Nissan
Bert- 96 GMC Sierra. 500k. Instrument cluster failed so we have a book with last known mileage. + 375k.
Nick- 2003 f150 Super Crew. Gas. 225,000 no motor work done.
Caitlyn- 274,000 on one and 175,000 on the other!
Ashleigh- 204,000. It's a 2002.
Jessica- 2003 highlander has around 225,000 I think.
Bruce- 270,000. 96 Powerstroke.
Jason- 97 Ford Explorer 267000
Kelly- 2001 Ford Ranger 369,567
Colleen- 157k on a 2018
Doug- 276k
Season- 380,000
Caitlin- 280,000. 2008 Ford Fusion
Jo- 164,000. A 2012 vehicle.
Jaynea- 110,000
Mary- 172,000
Mike- 354k 1999 Ford f150
Aron- 147k 2018 Chevy Sliverado
Darcy- 150k 2007 Dodge Ram. Had 97k on it when I got it 7 years ago. Haven't been too far for awhile but far enough to see some beautiful country and make some wonderful memories.
Leslie- 147k and some change on 06 Tahoe
Roy- 238,523 Ford 7.3 power stroke
Bob- 100k