Is 300hp a lot for a car?
Yes. Of course it all depends on how heavy of a vehicle you are driving. But for an average car, 300 is quite a good amount of power. I’ll give you an example: the 1980 Camaro Z28 came with a 5. L 350 cu in V8. It had an output of 190 hp. In short, 300 hp guarantees a car can be fast both within a closed-track environment and in an everyday road situation.Realistically, 120-300hp is more than enough power for most people’s road needs – hence why most everyday cars, of all sizes, will be in this power bracket. Anything above 300hp is still a lot, with internal combustion supercars these days needing 700-800hp to stand clear of the field.Remember 200hp can beat 300hp if it weighs less so it really comes down to weight.
Is 300,000 km too much for a car?
Some cars may be at the end of their useful life due to poor servicing and questionable build quality at 160,000kms – others might still be going strong at 300,000kms. Make sure you fully evaluate the condition and service history of the car before you buy it if it has done more than around 160,000kms. When it comes to determining how many miles are too many for a used car, there isn’t a hard-and-fast rule.A reasonable mileage is around 20,000 km per year. For example, a 5-year-old car with 80,000–100,000 km is within the expected range. If a car significantly exceeds this, ensure it has a strong service history to justify its resale potential.But with consistent maintenance, careful driving, and some attention to detail, 200,000 miles or even more is totally achievable. It might even be possible to get beyond 500,000 miles. Cars today are better than ever at going the distance.These days, most 7-year-old cars are almost as good as new. The average 7-year-old car these days has under 90,000 miles on it, while having an expected lifetime of over 250,000 miles. If you change your oil and do all of the other routine maintenance on a car, you should expect to get 20+ years out of it.
What is the best km to buy a used car?
A reasonably good mileage on a used car should be about 15,000 km—20,000 km per year. For example, a three-year-old car should have used around 45,000 km to 65,000 km, and a five-year-old should have used around 75,000 km to 100,000 km. What matters more, age or mileage? This depends on your budget, preference, and intended use, but if a car has high mileage, the wear-and-tear could cause bigger problems than a well-maintained, low-mileage car. Not all cases are the same, but mileage is a bigger factor to consider than age.