Would you buy a car that has done 200,000kms

**primouomo** · 17-07-2009 06:24 PM

I've always been told to pretty much disregard any cars that have done 200,000+ kms unless they're quite cheap - by my dad, mechanics and car dealers.. Just wanted to get a general consensus of this forum..

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 17-07-2009 06:28 PM

I'd do it.

KM's aren't something to worry about, the general condition of the car is something to be concerned with.

If you have all appropriate tests done before purchase you won't get any nasty supprises.

**Red_EG4** · 17-07-2009 06:28 PM

In the old days this was a reasonable thing.
The way modern cars are, you can get one every now and then over 200,000 kms and it's in great condition.
All depends on price, condition and if the service history is consistent.

**dc2dc2dc2** · 17-07-2009 06:30 PM

200,000 kmz is normal

then again u can't complaim obviously because ur budget can only get ur something from the 90's which has 200,000kmz on the clock.

cars these days drive to 300-400 with no major issues if its been looked after

**ekvtec** · 17-07-2009 08:35 PM

honda engine are super reliable even til 300+

**aaronng** · 17-07-2009 08:40 PM

Depends on the condition of the engine.

**moogle** · 17-07-2009 08:45 PM

i want to get rid of my car which done 200000kms =[!car is perfect condition! im just scared to buy a new 2nd hand car cause it might break down! also should I just get a new engine? or rebuild my current one?

any ideas guys!

**aaronng** · 17-07-2009 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by moogle

i want to get rid of my car which done 200000kms =[!car is perfect condition! im just scared to buy a new 2nd hand car cause it might break down! also should I just get a new engine? or rebuild my current one?

any ideas guys!

Up to you. Why do you want to sell it if it is in perfect condition?

**moogle** · 17-07-2009 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Up to you. Why do you want to sell it if it is in perfect condition?

because uni is getting harder now and i wont be able to pay for it anymore =[ its such a good car and im selling it in a reasonable price as i have to pay my loan right away when payment is gone through!

i cant put it up here since im a newcomer lol

**aaronng** · 17-07-2009 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by moogle

because uni is getting harder now and i wont be able to pay for it anymore =[ its such a good car and im selling it in a reasonable price as i have to pay my loan right away when payment is gone through!

i cant put it up here since im a newcomer lol

Then don't get another car if you have to sell this one. Take public transport until you finish uni and get a job. Then get any car you want after getting a permanent job (hopefully the economic crisis will be over by then).

If you manage your expenses well, you probably won't even have to sell your car. I went through 8 months of unemployment without cash from parents and kept my car.

**moogle** · 17-07-2009 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Then don't get another car if you have to sell this one. Take public transport until you finish uni and get a job. Then get any car you want after getting a permanent job (hopefully the economic crisis will be over by then).

oh im not planning on to get a new car..since i cant pay for rego anymore. ive done the major service for it last week and just looking for a buyer now lol

haha yeah ill just wait til i finish uni and buy a dc5r yummy!

**aaronng** · 17-07-2009 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by moogle

oh im not planning on to get a new car..since i cant pay for rego anymore. ive done the major service for it last week and just looking for a buyer now lol

haha yeah ill just wait til i finish uni and buy a dc5r yummy!

Yeah, I noticed you were shopping for b16a as well. I'd rather postpone or cancel that until you finish uni and get the dc5r. If you get desperate, sell the headers and cannon muffler too.