Is it bad to drive your car a lot of miles?

It’s not bad to put a lot of miles on your car. In fact, the function of your car is to survive as long as possible and be a reliable vehicle for you. If you have a desire to put a lot of miles on your car, there shouldn’t be anything stopping you.

At what mileage should you stay away from a car?

Many cars will have no trouble passing 200,000 miles without any significant issues — while many others still adhere to the 100,000-mile cutoff.

What happens when a car gets over 200000 miles?

To reach 200,000 miles, an engine will burn 8,000-10,000 gallons of fuel. In each fuel injector, a small needle opens and closes millions of times as thousands of gallons of fuel are burned in front of it.

How many miles is too many miles to drive a car?

A car’s life isn’t determined by miles driven. Mileage is just one indicator of a vehicle condition. Theoretically, a vehicle that has covered more miles has more wear and tear, but a car with 60,000 miles on the odometer can easily be in worse shape than one with 120,000 miles.

How many miles does a car need to live?

A car’s life isn’t determined by miles driven. Mileage is just one indicator of a vehicle condition. Theoretically, a vehicle that has covered more miles has more wear and tear, but a car with 60,000 miles on the odometer can easily be in worse shape than one with 120,000 miles. Cars and trucks like to be driven.

What should you consider when buying a high-mileage vehicle?

Another consideration when looking at a high-mileage vehicle is to figure out how many miles are left. For example, if you’re looking at a car with 100,000 miles that’s in good condition and from a brand known for vehicles passing the 200,000-mile mark, the vehicle could easily have a life expectancy of 100,000 more miles.

What happens if I drive more miles than my lease allowance?

If you drive 2000 more miles than your total allowance for the lease, you would be responsible for paying 2000 x $0.15 = $300 at lease-end when you return your car. Here’s a little table that translates annual mileage to monthly mileage.