Brazilians have a love affair with cars.

There are few nations as passionate about automobiles as Brazilians.

Although many people choose to change vehicles frequently, there are models that remain with their first owners for quite some time.

While citizens of other nationalities keep their cars for long periods, Brazilians generally opt to buy brand new vehicles. 

Just for the sake of curiosity, Americans keep a vehicle for an average of 7 years before selling it.

Here in Brazil, a similar search The study, conducted in 2014, indicated that Brazilians at the time were changing cars every 1.7 years.

In the United Kingdom, the period is slightly longer, averaging 3.5 years. 

Thinking about the subject after a rather curious survey, we at Senhor Carros have come up with a list showing cars that have stayed or stayed for a while with their first owners in Brazil.

To find out what they are, just keep reading today's article. 

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Check out the 10 cars that currently stay with their first owners for the longest period of time.

The list contains a number of surprises. 

The Picanto was a pioneer among flex-fuel cars with a 3-cylinder engine in Brazil, but ended up suffering from import taxes and a lack of planning on Kia's part. 

Although it was a pleasant surprise in terms of quality, the model had low sales, and many people ended up keeping it for a long time due to its depreciation and its attributes. 

Today it is possible to find good examples of the Kia Picanto in the R$ 30 thousand range.

At the time of its launch, the C4 Lounge was one of the best mid-size sedans available on the Brazilian market in terms of price and standard equipment. 

However, Citroen's reputation for poor after-sales service and the famous competitors of the time – the Corolla and Civic – ended up undermining the car, which quickly lost resale value. 

Because of this, it's quite remarkable that its owners still have the model today, since it's a very good car and relatively inexpensive for what it offers. 

Nowadays, a used C4 Lounge in excellent condition can be bought for around R$ 40 thousand. 

Okay… A lot of people don't like Chery, but in some situations you need to evaluate the product as a whole.

The Celer offered a good package for its segment. Ample interior space combined with a 1.5 Flex engine capable of delivering up to 133 horsepower with ethanol.

The price was also quite attractive.

But due to a lack of marketing efforts from the brand and the natural prejudice against it, sales never took off. 

This naturally caused, and still causes, the model to remain with its original owners for a while.

Today it is possible to find good examples of the Celer in the R$ 28 thousand range. 

The Renault Fluence is another great vehicle option, but unfortunately it never took off in sales. 

The French automaker's model has always had ample space, good performance, and standard equipment. But this is yet another case of a vehicle swallowed up by the competition, in addition to the fear that the brand's revisions caused among Brazilians. 

The model that was once an example of cost-effectiveness is now relegated to its first owners. If you're looking for a quality used sedan, the Fluence is a great choice, with good examples available in the R$ range for around 45,000.

Another example of a perfect match for the vehicle is the Citroen C4 Picasso. 

We at Senhor Carros are fair and speak the truth when it needs to be told. Starting in 2017, the C4 Picasso literally went from bad to good. 

The model was packed with technology, ample interior space, and great comfort. But it ended up suffering due to limited import quotas and the chronic problems of the previous generation, which featured a weak engine and a poor transmission.

Thus, the model stalled in sales, and those who bought it will have to keep it for many years if they don't want to lose money. The vehicle is currently valued in the range of R$ 75 thousand. 

The arrival of SUVs cemented the sales of the famous and beloved station wagons, and one of the most classic examples is that of... Volkswagen Golf Variant. 

This model is yet another one that nobody wants to see again, even with versions boasting the incredible 1.4 turbo flex TSI engine under the hood.

The Golf Variant station wagon was decimated by the arrival of SUVs in mid-2016 and by its price at the time, which exceeded R$100,000. Those who bought one certainly still have it in their garage.

Even nearly new models are expensive, and can be found in the R$ range of 85 thousand.  

The Jac T5 was the hope of Chinese automaker In Brazil, the model, while beautiful, comfortable, spacious, and packed with technology, had and still has two problems: a large number of competitors and Brazilians' distrust of the brand. 

The car is good and, according to owners, has no flaws or problems. Unfortunately, it's another model that will remain with its first owners for quite some time. 

It is possible to find examples from the years 2015 or 2016 in the R$ 50,000 range. 

The Peugeot 2008 is another classic case, very similar to what happened and still happens with the Citroen C4 Picasso. 

It's a comprehensive and technologically advanced model, but completely hampered by its problematic past and the wide range of competitors. 

Today there are many SUV options on the market that stand out more than the French model. Thus, it is yet another chronic case of cars that owners end up getting married to soon after purchasing them. 

However, like the models we've shown here, the Peugeot 2008 boasts quality in terms of mechanics and standard equipment. Today, it's possible to find examples from 2017 onwards for prices in the range of R$ 50 thousand. 

The Mercedes CLA was produced to compete with luxury sedans as is the case with the Audi A3 sedan, for example. 

With a wide range of engine options and unique design, the model, which isn't cheap, ultimately failed to catch on. The obvious reason: its price.

Many people, instead of paying the prices demanded by the German automaker, end up opting for quality sedans that are cheaper, such as the Civic, Corolla, Cruze, Jetta, and even its "main" competitor, the A3 Sedan.

But that doesn't mean the model is bad. Quite the contrary. However, the high price, even for older models, in the R$ range of 150,000, scares many people, even those accustomed to luxury cars.

Updated in 2016, the eighth generation of the Volkswagen Passat sought an aesthetic improvement that pleased many people. 

However, the model sold far less than the manufacturer expected. If you pay close attention, it's relatively rare to come across one on the streets. 

Even with autonomous assistance and many standard features, it's difficult to compete with the competition due to high prices. Generally, buyers keep these models for a long time before switching to other options. 

Today, specimens aged 3 to 4 years old are sold for around 120,000 R$. Expensive, isn't it?

Staying with the first owners for a long time doesn't necessarily mean the car is bad. Most of the time, this is due to a number of nuances that we'll discuss in today's article. 

In your opinion, was there a model missing? If so, which model is it? Leave a comment telling us. 

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