Common questions

Is 200 miles of range enough?

Is 200 miles of range enough?

A 200+ mile range should be good for 90%+ of people (if you live far enough away from work to need to recharge, you’ll probably pass a supercharger…) Most normal cars have a much greater range. 500 miles is typical. Even with 300 miles it’s not comparable, because the time to refill is so much faster.

How many miles does it take for a car to start having problems?

Generally, vehicles are likely to start experiencing problems after the 100,000-mile mark. Also, in most cases, they no longer have a valid manufacturer’s warranty, meaning you have to pay for repairs out of your own pocket when something goes wrong.

How many miles should you drive without stopping?

You should not drive for more than 9 hours a day, excluding breaks. For every 4.5 hours driving you should take breaks amounting to 45 minutes. For long-distance driving, this means you can drive around 500 miles safely in a day.

Are there any cars that can last over 250, 000 miles?

It’s another Toyota on our list of cars that you can expect to still be driving beyond 250,000 miles.

How many miles can you Drive in one day?

So if you don’t encounter heavy traffic, you should be able to do 600 miles per day. Just make sure you get plenty of rest before you drive. Regarding the car, highway miles cause less wear to the car than stop and go traffic.

Should I bother having my car serviced with such little miles?

Brake discs can also suffer from rust on low millage cars as well a the brake pads or callipers sticking/seizing. A service can spot these sort of things due to uneven disc/pad wear. The garage should also do things like lubricate the handbrake mechanism on lots of other little jobs.

How long could you drive the car continuously?

It was 1,500 miles there and 1,500 miles back with no stops in between except for fuel and food. Agree with Whitey; highway miles are easy on the car, and only the driver’s endurance wlimits how far you can drive.

What should I know about a car with 200, 000 miles?

The previous owner’s bad habits can show up here, indicating a car which hasn’t had its oil changed in a while, or is burning oil. Interior wear and tear will also likely be an issue on a 200,000 mile. With a car this old and used it’s likely things aren’t going to be perfect.

How many miles do I need to drive to?

Hold a steady speed of 88km/hr (55mph) for 3 minutes. During this time the O2 response, air Intrusive, EGR, Purge, Misfire, and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed. Decelerate. Let off the accelerator pedal.

Is it a Lost Cause to buy a high mileage car?

Not every high-mileage car is a lost cause though, as Trottier explains that some previous owners have reasons for putting such high-mileage on their car, and what it means to the next owner. “There are times when a newer car is owned by someone who drives a lot, like a salesman who has a large territory to cover,” says Trottier.

Brake discs can also suffer from rust on low millage cars as well a the brake pads or callipers sticking/seizing. A service can spot these sort of things due to uneven disc/pad wear. The garage should also do things like lubricate the handbrake mechanism on lots of other little jobs.

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Ruth Doyle