I spent enough years behind a service counter to know people often reveal their whole automotive worldview in a single sentence. Now I help moderate MotorBiscuit’s Facebook page, and when we asked whether folks preferred Ford, Chevy, or Toyota, 450 replies came in fast. 

Patterns formed. Strict loyalties surfaced. And plenty of hard-earned experience shaped the answers…but some might be based on old information (or gripes that never died). Here’s what readers kept bringing up.

Toyota reliability keeps dominating

Interestingly, Toyota was the clear winner on this one, with many drivers pointed straight to longevity.

One driver wrote that their family has owned “six or seven over 200,000 with just basic maintenance.”

Another pointed out that the brand has “the most products that have crossed the 1 million mile mark,” adding that Toyota models “hold together way better than the other two.”

Owners who’ve tried all three brands often landed in the same place. One replied that after three decades of switching around, there are “only Toyotas in my driveway now.”

Others praised older models, saying pre-2019 cars and trucks feel like long-term bets. One Tundra owner said they “never worry doing long trips” in theirs.

Mileage numbers kept piling up. One commenter rattled off a Toyota pickup with 300,000 miles, another with more than 400,000, and an FJ Cruiser sitting at 354,000 miles “and counting,” with only oil and brakes along the way.

Another joked that a Toyota would still be running “20 years after the Ford and Chebbie have gone to the crusher.”

Some did add caveats. A few readers questioned newer turbo engines and whether they’ll age as gracefully. And one longtime Toyota fan admitted the vehicles are reliable but “completely boring,” though still worth owning.

Ford loyalty runs deep

Plenty of Ford drivers made their case, often leaning on service experiences and old-school durability.

One said Ford took care of customers “long after the sale,” and that their last two trucks went past 300,000 miles and still serve their new owners.

Another respected Ford for avoiding a government bailout in 2008, though they still admitted Toyota builds better vehicles.

Others mentioned dependability in simpler terms, including one who wrote simply “To answer the question a FORD.”

Truck buyers often split their loyalties by vehicle type. One commenter said that for cars and SUVs they’d choose Toyota, but “for a truck, Ford all the way,” noting Toyota doesn’t sell heavy-duty pickups.

Classic Ford fans also chimed in. A few praised older straight-six F150s, arguing those workhorses “will outlive me.”

Chevy gets credit for heritage and habit

Chevrolet didn’t take the crown in comment volume, but longtime owners stood by the bowtie. 

One wrote, “Chevrolet because it’s what I’ve always done.” Others leaned on identity and history. Another argued that “Chevy, Ford built America not Toyota.”

Some critiques surfaced too. Several commenters said Chevy’s modern electrical issues have “always plagued them,” a real-world pain point that matches what many independent shops see.

And then there are the outliers

A handful of Mopar loyalists jumped in with “Mopar or no car.”

A Dodge 3500 owner described rescuing horses from fire zones and needing a truck they trusted with their life.

Others drifted toward Mazda for simplicity or toward older diesel Dodges for pre-smog durability in California.

Drivers mostly answered from experience, not brand marketing

There are no “right” answers, in my mind. Creating a great ownership experience is always a balance between budget, needs, and wants. And no car is perfect, but it sure is possible to love one enough to buy it again.

Toyota earned the bulk of praise for longevity, though some questioned newer engines. Ford owners leaned on loyalty, service, and truck strength. Chevy supporters mostly leaned on tradition, long familiarity, and the sense that sticking with what already works is reason enough. 

And several drivers avoided the three entirely, choosing whatever has proven itself in their own lives.

That’s the car world in a nutshell. People remember what lasted, what broke, and who treated them right when it came to buying and maintaining.