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My '85 '300D was a tank and I ran into the next owner from time to time until he retired 5 years ago.

I've had good luck with domestics. Other than tires, batteries, brakes, and fluids:

-My 2007 Silverado 1500 needed two airbag sensors (one on each side), an AC hose, and a ball joint over 12 years.

-My 2000 Pontiac Grand Am needed nothing aside from normal maintenance over 4 years.

-My '97 F150 died because of an oil pressure problem in 2007. The particular engine was known to have main bearing issues.

-Wife's 2002 Pontiac Sunfire required a new steering rack after 80,000 miles, but it was a known weak point and it was like $400 installed (rebuilt unit).

-My 2016 Mustang has required nothing, but I don't put a lot of miles on it.

-Wife's 2012 Dodge Caravan has required nothing other than paint, as people seem to like to scrape it when parked and it has been rear-ended twice. Also a sideview mirror when my wife decided to take it off with the side of the garage.