SPOKANE, Wash. - According to a new analysis from online loan marketplace LendingTree, Spokane buyers ranked #1 in the United States for the oldest used car purchases.

According to the report, Spokane buyers seek used cars averaging 6.7 years old, which is the highest of any other major metro area in the country.

The average used car lifespan sought across Washington was 5.8, and 5.5 years nationally.

LendingTree noted that several western states such as Oregon and Idaho also ranked near the older-end for used car purchases, at 6.1 and 6.4 years, respectively.

Idaho was ranked #1 for oldest used car purchases overall. Despite Spokane's influence, Washington state tied for 12th place with Alaska and Michigan.

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