I've been driving the same Dodge Dakota since November of 1996, over 210,000 miles. Other than normal maintenance, it's had a new fuel pump, water pump, heater core and...........well, three sets of ball joints and a set of rod ends.
But, it runs as strong as it ever did.
Of course it helps that I'm a mechanic with a garage full of tools.
My '09 Challenger has 32,000 miles and has required exactly.....one new tire in unscheduled maintenance.
Dave