Could my 2012 Corolla CE manual be a 20 year car?

[William]

I bought the 2012 Corolla new. I use it for deliveries in the city so there's a fair amount
of stop-and-go, and I drive about 13,000 miles per year altogether. I also take it to Krown
Rust Control every year. I hand wax the car two-three times a year. I change
the oil every 5,000 miles. I take care of the car, drive in gently. Could the
car make it to 260,000 miles, 20 years, if my math is correct? Or would the
stop-and-go be too much for the car, and would it be wiser to only keep it 10 years?

Thank you for your comments and answers.

 

[CorollaKid]

William,

If you take good care of the car and don't drive it like you stole it, I don't see any reason that you won't get 20 years out of it.

However, even the best made car will cost some money in maintenence, repairs and replacement parts over a 20 year journey.... It will come down to how much money you will be willing to put into it in order to keep it running.