How New Is a Car with 30,000 Kilometers?
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30% new. There is no unified standard for judging how new a used car is. It can only be considered based on factors such as the car's purchase age, mileage, engine condition, and overall maintenance. A car that is 80% new typically has a purchase age of 2-3 years, with a household mileage of 30,000-50,000 kilometers, no major engine overhauls, and good overall maintenance. There are a total of 24 detailed evaluation indicators for used cars, divided into two major categories: 1. Basic information indicators, including 7 items: vehicle type, specified service life, cumulative mileage, maintenance condition, manufacturing quality, work nature, and working conditions; 2. Current technical indicators, including 17 items: exterior condition, interior, chassis, engine, steering system, driving system, clutch condition, suspension system, lubrication system, transmission, braking system, cooling system, number of major overhauls, emission indicators, ride smoothness, handling stability, and acceleration performance.
Our car has just hit 30,000 kilometers, and I feel it's at least 80% as good as new—practically no different from a brand-new car. My experience tells me that mileage isn't everything; maintenance is the real key. I change the oil every 5,000 kilometers, check the brake pads and tires, and there's not a single strange noise when driving. If the car is relatively new, say one or two years old, it feels even closer to new. Some people focus solely on mileage when buying used cars, but I'd suggest paying more attention to maintenance records and usage patterns—like highway driving causing less wear and tear, while city traffic leads to more. In short, a well-maintained 30,000-kilometer car retains high value and runs super smoothly. Never skip regular inspections—chassis and engine health are crucial.
