If you’re going to spend thousands of dollars on anything, you’ll want to invest in something that will last.

This is especially true of vehicles. According to modern statistics, the average driver keeps their vehicle for about 6 years. Meanwhile, the average new home owner will stay in their first house for 3-5 years. That’s right, statistics show that you’ll actually own a car longer than your first house. And if you play your cards right, you could wind up owning a new vehicle for a lot longer than that too.

If you buy a new vehicle today, how long should you expect it to last? Well, how does over a decade sound?