Does age or mileage matter more?

Even when mileage is low, the older a car gets, the less reliable it becomes. Modern cars are much more reliable, even as they age. Five-year-old cars record what is considered a major problem every three years, while 10-year-old cars are more likely to face a problem every 18 to 20 months.

How many miles should a car have in 10 years?

The average ten-year-old car should have around 120,000 miles on the odometer, anything significantly more or less could indicate trouble brewing.

What is the lifespan of the average car?

A typical passenger car should last 200,000 miles or more, says Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council (which offers a free car care guide). Another way of looking at it: “The average lifespan [of a car] is now almost 12 years,” says Eric Lyman, chief analyst at TrueCar.

What is the average car mileage before it dies?

Consumer Reports (www.consumerreports.org/) says the average life expectancy of a new vehicle these days is around 8 years or 150,000 miles. Of course, some well-built vehicles can go 15 years and 300,000, if properly maintained.

How many miles should a 12 year old car have?

The average car in the U.S. is around 12 years old, which puts the average mileage at approximately 144,000. When you’re deciding whether to purchase a used vehicle, you should evaluate not just its current mileage, but how many more miles you will be able to put on it to reach that 144,000 average.

How many miles does a car age in a year?

A person could drive 30,000 miles a year (the average is 15,000) and rack up miles pretty quickly, but someone who drives very little will still see their car age when the interior fades and rubber parts begin to dry. Plus, certain parts are expected to be replaced over time.

How long do cars last?

Here’s what you need to know. How Long do Cars Last? According to Consumer Reports, the average lifespan of today’s cars is about eight years or 150,000 miles. That’s shorter, however than many well-built cars that are properly maintained.

Will my car last 200 000 miles?

Even if your vehicle doesn’t make it to 200,000 miles, it will definitely last longer with proper ongoing care. Following the maintenance schedule has become easier over the years because longer-lasting components and fluids have increased service intervals.

How many miles will a 100 year old engine last?

After 100 years the engine will only have 10,000 miles on it. This motor may last a few hundred years before it would need rebuilding or replacement. This is why we use mileage to rate how long an engine will last.