Driving in and around El Paso places very specific demands on a vehicle. Border runs often involve long stretches of highway, extreme heat, stop-and-go congestion near checkpoints, extended idling, and repeated short-to-medium distance trips that quickly add up over days or weeks.
Unlike purely urban driving or occasional road trips, this kind of use exposes weaknesses in cooling systems, transmissions, suspension comfort, and overall mechanical durability.
Cars that work well for El Paso border runs must be stable at highway speeds, comfortable for extended seat time, and mechanically robust enough to handle desert temperatures without complaint…