Can a car last 500 000 miles

Have you heard of Irv Gordon? He is a retired science teacher who owns a red 1966 Volvo P1800. He had bought the car for about $4,150 and is driving around in it for nearly 40 years. Recently, Gordon’s car clocked 3 million miles on the odometer (yes, you read that right), and yet, the vehicle runs like a beauty. He just spends $1,000 on maintenance each year and plans to drive the coupe for a few more years.

Now, when you compare a 500,000-mile used car with Gordon’s vehicle, you can say that – sure, you can buy it. But just because Gordon could reach the 3 million mark, it does not mean that you can as well. You have to consider a few factors before looking at 500,000 miles used cars and used trucks in Anderson, SC.

Yes, you can buy a 500,000-mile used car, provided…

The car was well maintained during its previous ownership. The current quality of high-mileage used cars ultimately comes down to its maintenance. A 500,000-mile used car or truck has obviously seen its fair share of wear and tear but if the damages wear repaired immediately and the parts were changed when they were supposed to, the vehicle is bound to survive long. Even when it comes to your ownership, you have to maintain the maintenance routine. Read the owner’s manual, stick to the servicing schedule, check your driving habits, and you can drive a modern used car or truck of a further 500,000 miles.

Look at the cost of ownership

Almost all modern vehicles have a similar cost of ownership for the first 100,000-200,000 miles. The expensive repairs kick in after that. While buying a 500,000-mile used car from any of the top used car dealerships in Anderson, SC, you need to check how expensive will the vehicle be to own every year? For instance, Consumer Reports recently revealed that the cost of ownership of a Ford Ranger is surprisingly low. You need to look at such models while purchasing ultra-high mileage vehicles. But you cannot expect the same from a GMC Sierra or a Nissan Titan. The initial low price of a 500,000-mile vehicle can be intriguing but factoring in the repair expenses is important.

Think about the outdated safety and technology specs

Irv Gordon’s 1966 P1800 naturally does not have any of the latest safety or tech specs and he is fine with it. But you may want your vehicle to have ABS or traction control or even parking assist. Unless you are buying a rental used car, you will run the risk of not having the latest safety features in a 500,000-mile used car. But if the dealership’s inventory is large enough, as is the case in Family Auto, you may find a high-mileage vehicle that is not that old and carries the basic safety and tech features. Plus, Family Auto cars come with a flat warranty of 2 years/36,000 miles. So, even if you are buying a high-mileage vehicle, know that the underlying quality is assured both by the warranty and the dealership’s reputation.

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Can a car last 500 000 miles

Depending on how well you treat your car, you could potentially reach over 500,000 miles. In fact, there’s a driver whose car reached even more than that. Check out this short video to take a look!

Hyundai Million Mile car video

Take a look at this short video to see how a woman got her Hyundai to reach a million miles. That’s right folks, one million miles. Check it out!

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Vehicle service & maintenance in Ardmore, OK

Come on over to your friendly Carter County Hyundai and find a qualified and knowledgeable service team. They can help you keep your car in the best condition possible. Who knows? Maybe your car is the one who’ll reach 1 million miles next! Either way, keeping up on service & maintenance is an excellent way to extend the life of your car. Don’t forget to check out the service specials we have available this fall!

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Can a car last 500 thousand miles?

Depending on how well you treat your car, you could potentially reach over 500,000 miles. In fact, there's a driver whose car reached even more than that.

What is the highest mileage a car can reach?

With proper maintenance, cars can have a life expectancy of about 200,000 miles.

Can a car reach 400 000 miles?

THERE is no one secret to getting your car to live to a ripe old odometer reading. Luck could get you there, but it is no surprise that many vehicles that have reached 200,000, 400,000 and even 500,000 miles have received extraordinary care and maintenance, often with the owners doing the routine work themselves.

Is it normal for cars to have 500 miles?

Though the break-in period of a new car varies depending on the make and model. However, the first 500 miles is considered to be a sufficient break-in period. According to the experts, following proper break-in procedures when getting a new car allows the piston rings to seal properly against the cylinder bores.