Feb 13 2023, 04:49 PM
QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Feb 12 2023, 02:41 PM)
Attempting to pluck experiences from people who have bought high mileage used cars. I'm referring to good condition used cars and not cars where metallic paint shows rust and doors about to fall off etc.
Usually at what mileage can a car last if it's well taken care of with scheduled servicing all carried out regularly? I'm aware that if parts such as suspension, engine mount get worn and need replacement, these are normal and not an issue. Or the steering rack needs replacement, not an issue too if parts are available. What I'm concerned is at what point if judging on the mileage, the car will be close to its lifespan and will not fit to be driven anymore. In other words, what do people mean when they talk about the "lifespan" of a car.
A quick search on the Internet showed this :-
In the past, the average lifespan of a car was significantly lower than it is today. Now, you can expect a standard car to last around 12 years or about 200,000 miles. More advanced vehicles like electric cars can go even longer, up to 300,000 miles.
200,000 miles is about 320,000 km. So, say the vehicle is close to 300km, it has seemingly reached its lifespan. What does this mean? If replacement spare parts are still available even at 300,000 km, can the car continued to be driven? Or perhaps the performance of the engine or transmission may have gone down with wear and tear as the power or acceleration is not as good when compared to new. In this case is it possible to restore the performance of the car to original new condition and if yes is it worth it.
Any thoughts appreciated.
addressing your questions directly:Usually at what mileage can a car last if it's well taken care of with scheduled servicing all carried out regularly? I'm aware that if parts such as suspension, engine mount get worn and need replacement, these are normal and not an issue. Or the steering rack needs replacement, not an issue too if parts are available. What I'm concerned is at what point if judging on the mileage, the car will be close to its lifespan and will not fit to be driven anymore. In other words, what do people mean when they talk about the "lifespan" of a car.
A quick search on the Internet showed this :-
In the past, the average lifespan of a car was significantly lower than it is today. Now, you can expect a standard car to last around 12 years or about 200,000 miles. More advanced vehicles like electric cars can go even longer, up to 300,000 miles.
200,000 miles is about 320,000 km. So, say the vehicle is close to 300km, it has seemingly reached its lifespan. What does this mean? If replacement spare parts are still available even at 300,000 km, can the car continued to be driven? Or perhaps the performance of the engine or transmission may have gone down with wear and tear as the power or acceleration is not as good when compared to new. In this case is it possible to restore the performance of the car to original new condition and if yes is it worth it.
Any thoughts appreciated.
1) High Mileage Used Car Good Idea?
no. however, in general, it depends.
in an ideal world, you get what you paid for. more mileage/older cars = cheaper in cost, but you pay in wear and tear/maintenance/replacements etc.
2) Usually at what mileage can a car last if it's well taken care of with scheduled servicing all carried out regularly?
too vast of a variable to give a solid answer.
brand, model/make, year, which generation, what engine/transmission/drive train is being used, the environment it is driven at, country, what conditions (traffic jam? only highway? refer to recent honda oil life reminder, that is a VERY GOOD calculation/algorithm for majority of layman) owner usage etc.
owner can pamper it best best, regular wash, give it the best lubricants, all servicing tip top.
but if its being used for taxi, daily Touge and/or Sepang runs, that car is probably worse than a daily beater only being washed once a month or few times a year, sometimes overshoot maintenance or even so called "life time fluids" like BMW/Mazda
3) it has seemingly reached its lifespan. What does this mean?
no meaning, that is defined by seller/buyer/owner etc.
4) If replacement spare parts are still available even at 300,000 km, can the car continued to be driven?
why not?
5) In this case is it possible to restore the performance of the car to original new condition
why not? so long you got money, just about anything is possible.
6)and if yes is it worth it.
that is up to an individual like yourself to determine if it is worth it.
one can never justify sentimental value and/or preference, hobbies etc.
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