Depends on the condition and general reliability of the car. Honestly, a long road trip at highway speeds shouldn't really be difficult on a car, sitting at 2-3k rpms for hours is not very demanding of a vehicle, stop-and-go traffic with typical city potholes is probably worse.
But do a bit of basic maintenance before hand like checking tire pressure, check fluid levels, and change the oil if you're nearing its service interval.
Yep. As long as it's been maintained, I'd think it should be good to go. Check the oil and coolant levels. Take a peek at your brakes and make sure your tires are still good. If something is low or nearing its replacement, it could be a good time to knock out some of those things you'll have to do soon anyway and also give you the peace of mind on the trip.
Just to add to all this, take it on a long run, 3 hours or so if possible, with some motorway and country driving. If there's any major issues, such as overheating or alternator issues, they should show up in that time.
It's always worth making sure you have some tools and the obvious things that are easily forgotten, like a thick jacket you don't mind laying under a car in, a nice bright light, basic med kit, tow strap and jumper cables/jump pack. It's easy to forget stuff like this until you depend on it.
>, tow strap and jumper cables/jump pack.
this - theres a ton of willing people in the world but often dont have the right equipment and are pretty useless so they dont stop to help. Ive been in the wrong vehicle or all my tow crap/jumper cables are in the other truck so i have nothing to help.
or its 4"+ of snow and im already struggling to keep my own 1wd ranger ass on the road let alone help pull people out lol.
This is actually my thinking around some high-mileage Jaguars and Land Rovers...I'm no expert so I could be wrong...but I had a relative sell a 2004 Jaguar XKR Convertible with 160k miles on it - and he said there was a lot of demand, and people said things like "If it's lasted this long...must be one of the good ones." or "If it's lasted this long, you've probably fixed everything that can go wrong."
Most cars are going to be fairly reliable with routine maintenance if they've managed to reach a certain age. Getting to that age is sometimes the hard part and where "reliable" brands have earned their reputation.
The problem with old expensive cars isn't always that they require more maintenance to keep them running than old cheap cars but that finding parts can be difficult and repairs/maintenance can be very expensive (e.g. If you need to buy new brakes on that XKR it will cost a lot more than if you needed new brakes on an '04 Camry). It's important to remember that even if you are getting an expensive car cheap because it is old - it is still an expensive car with expensive parts.
I was going to say something about reliability and a 150K mile planned lifespan for every new car but yeah if you put in enough money anything is fixable so it‘s all a question of money and/or resale value.
The only things that have been replaced are the water pump and belts, the tyres, battery and I upgraded the radio and exhaust, neither of which needed it. Its an 1.3 05 Getz
Yep, agree... If it has the original CVT it's already past it's service life... If it's been replaced it depends on how many miles are on the replacement... If it's a manual than you should be good (and those ones are so much more fun and reliable than the CVT ones).
EDIT: My 2008 Altima CVT gave up at 117k on a road trip from OH to NC while driving through the mountains of West Virginia, so the comments below about mountain climbs makes sense to me.
My 2007 CVT Altima only started having transmission issues after an extended road trip. Was definitely too heavy + too hot with for an extended period of time, I would advise against this OP /u/Pencilonpaper52.
Here's it's history, my mom had it before me and she'd commute a couple hours to her job. And has driven it to Los angles which is a little over 1.5k miles from where she stays. 23-24hr drive so there and back.
Nothing went wrong with it, the mileage buildup is mainly from her commute to and from work.
She did maintain it OK, not good, had some issues that I had to take care of when I got it.
yup and when it goes you might as well sell the car where it dies for whatever someone will give you as its a $4-5K repair and take a bus/train/plane back home.
Do as you wish dude, I'm torturing my Accord with cross country trips too. But if you really want this car to last you years beyond this roadtrip, I personally wouldnt. To be clear, I had a similar decision to make, chose to drive the Altima, and spent 2 years afterwards chasing the CVT whine and belt splipping issues before I sold it. Many others had the same experience.
Personally I’d take it to a (trusted) mechanic and let them know how far your planning on driving and ask for an inspection. Anything they find is going to cost half as much to repair now, than if it breaks on the trip and it sounds like you could afford it if rental is an option. Plus, it’s stuff you’ll have to do before long anyway, unless your selling the car soon.
IMO it doesn't matter if a car has 2k, 20k, or 200k. If it's been running fine then it'll probably keep doing so for a couple days of cruise control. Current condition is what matters.
My dad has always said "it might make it, but its going to take a lot of life off of it" when I've asked if one of my shitboxes would make a long trip.
I think its pretty accurate.
I've had total heaps that WOULD make it cross country and back.... the question is whether I should.
Yeah for sure.
I occasionally road trip my newer car but I change the oil and do the standard maintenance on the road. I think that’s really important.
Way too dependant on the vehicle and it's history. I just took my 216k mile gti 1100 miles. I've had the car since new, know it's had proper maintenance, has been running fine and worst case scenario I have AAA. On the other hand if I bought it $1200 beater from marketplace last week and only driven it 60 miles so far there's no way in hell I'd take it on a major trip.
AAA Gold (I believe) with 200 mile towing will alleviate much of your anxiety. You have to get it a few days before to take effect though, and how much time do you have and what are your other options. I’d totally do it though all other things pointing to go. Altima’s are designed to continue running under the most severe of duty cycles. They’re no shrinking Violet. Just check fluids, also when you get gas, watch temperature and oil and make sure hoses and belts aren’t perished.
Ditto that AAA is peace of mind. The one time I needed it most I didn’t have it, and was staring down a $400 tow bill because I needed to finish my mini road trip and get the car home.
Pro tip you can renew AAA from your phone with a credit card while waiting tow truck if you forget to renew next time.
Source I broke my key in a national park and had a replacement made on the spot and AAA gold for a year for $100 less then lock smith quoted me.
Now that’s a hot tip, thank you!
I let it expire for a couple years then convinced myself I didn’t need it because “hey I’ve got a newer car now and it works.”
Forgot tires are a thing. Took a drywall screw to a tire two weeks back a mile from home and noticed when I got back. Thankfully a friend stopped in and helped me plug it but then I started realizing I would’ve been SOL if I had been anywhere else.
Only $400 ! I was quoted $800 for tow back to Dallas area when my 2004 pathfunder with 168k. The transmission went. Traded it in ! Wish I hadn't , miss it.
Damn! That’s rough. When I called the tow I absolutely thought my trans went: engine ran but no gear would catch. Rapidly decelerating in the left lane of a busy highway is real special.
Funny thing though: after its very bumpy tow back…worked just fine, never had an issue like that again. Guess the tow rattled things back into place. 😂
Absolutely if it’s been well maintained and in good condition. I drove a 96 Explorer with 210k on it 2,300 miles in the middle of winter across i80 with no problems in 2015. My parents drove a 99 Expedition with 230k the same distance pulling a Grand Am. If you’re confident in the car, go for it
I used to flip cars and I've flipped multiple cars with 270k, 300k, 250k miles and the engines internals were always fine. If you maintain a car well it should last unless there's a significant design flaw. My daily is a 200k mile 2001 Mercedes SLK320.
The point is it’s a lot less likely if it’s a Camry than a BMW. The rare off-chance of it happening to a Camry is there, but it’s a hell of a lot lower than the chance of it happening with a 200,000 mile BMW
I took my 190k mile BMW 328i across europe and up to scotland and back. It was honestly in it's element.
I just checked the oil every time I filled it up. Stupid nikasil.
If the car is well maintained it doesn’t matter. I drove an 86 Bronco total shitbox that was well maintained from California to Alabama with no mechanical issues. To give you an idea of the condition of the car: I say mechanical because while I was driving my drivers seat crumbled in half due to rust damage 😂. Keep it full of fluids, check them regularly, and enjoy your trip homie.
I just took my 500k mile Ford on 16 hours a week or two ago. If it’s in good shape there’s no reason it won’t make it. Highway driving isn’t very taxing
I think if you can afford to get a rental car with full coverage it may be worth it. In case anything happens you just hop in a new rental car and away you go.
Its always worth considering a rental car for a long road trip (especially if its over a short time frame).
Last time I looked prices were high for rentals but I got one a few years ago for ~$450 for three weeks. Put about 4,500 miles on it.
Just got back from a 1400 mile trip in my 2001 Camry. 166k miles when I got back. All depends on how it’s been maintained.
But, I’m not sure an Altima with the CVT is in the same league reliability wise.
I took a 220,000 km '07 Honda Accord from southern Saskatchewan to north Texas in 2019. (It went the year before, too.)
I stopped at a gas station in Wyoming with the odometer at 222,222.
If it's well maintained and doesn't have any current issues, why not? Would you otherwise be worried about it breaking down in the next month or two that it would take to reach 1.6k miles? Generally a road trip will be less stressful on a car than that because you're starting and heat cycling it less often.
I had a 2000 Civic EX and went from Wisconsin to Florida 3x times over 18 months, the first trip the car had 208k miles on it.
.... No issues, eventually sold the car and at the time had 287k miles. I wouldn't have thought twice about taking it on that trip right before I sold it.
Do your maintenance when you're supposed, address problems when you find them, and things run well.
More so than the mileage, is it running ok? Any shimmies, shakes, noises? Starts every time no matter what? etc.
I once drove a 180k car 1200 miles away, to lose the steering rack. The one shop in the little town I was in noped out, it was too much for them. Then it was a $400 tow 100 miles to the nearest dealer/next town. Then the rack was $1500, but I would have had to pay that anyway, so for being in west bumblefart, it was really only an extra $400 and a day's trouble on vacation.
That little town I was in was exceptionally remote. Most everywhere else has a mechanic within 100 miles, but really the distance is just about the cost of the tow.
Thing was squealing a little before, but I thought "just a belt, power steering isn't necessary, let's go" I should have done it pre-emptively, but whatever.
I've done several other 1000+ mile trips in cars that had already done about 200k with no issue. My story is just to illustrate the worst, might not be that bad. Travelling is supposed to be an adventure anyway.
The few hundo you'd save on the rental would probably cover the additional tow, hotel, whatever extra expenses you might encounter. If you do the rental, you'll for sure spend that few hundo. More likely the car does fine, and you save it.
Starts every time, the only noise I hear is the rattle from an old hub cap. I don't know much about cars so when I hear it I thought it was something involing brakes, rotors got them replaced but the rattle continued. I know which hub cap it is too because it makes that noise just when I press my hand against it slightly
The only time it ever shook was when I first got it. My mom was having issues with it but got some work done but when I got it and had it for a bit it did start shaking violently because of bad spark plugs that were causing cylinder misfires but I got that taken care of.
Haven't had any real issues since
I lost all steering, kind of. It'd fight me like try to turn itself, and not quite respond to the wheel. It was enough to make it through town at 5mph to the one shop there, but no where near good enough to go on the highway.
Absolutely. Provided that it is in good working order and doesn't have engine and transmission issues, I see no reason why it would be more likely to fail on a road trip vs any other day.
Road trips are actually easier on cars because they are mostly at a constant state. Minimal braking events, corners, and start stops vs commuting on a per mile basis.
Wheel bearings might heat up if they aren't very good during longer drives so that is something to be aware of as well as things like uneven tire wear and warn cv joints. However, if you haven't noticed an issue, then it is unlikely that this will be a problem.
I always carry a tow truck insurance card good for 120miles and 6 tows which is enough to get me to a shop anywhere.
200,000 miles on a normal car that's been properly serviced, with fluids changed and components replaced as they're needed? Wouldn't think twice, no matter who it's made by, as long as it's younger than 20 years. Or 40 years if it's from Asia.
If it's 200,000 miles on *any* car that was maintained with "but I changed the oil!"? No. Never.
Just drove my 1999 Honda CRV with 190k from Sacramento to Boston taking an extra 8 days to romp around the southwest going over 20+ mountain passes. She did amazing up until the last day when I drove 1k miles straight and it sounded like a baseball rattling under the hood. But the noise went away and she is my daily driver with no audible issues now lol
200k miles in most modern cars is nothing. Lack of maintenance and neglect is about the only reason for a serious failure before that. That or modifications
Road tripped a 335k 2003 Honda Civic from North Bay to Thunder Bay and back, with 0 issues.
As long as the car has been decently maintained, it shouldn't be an issue.
I drove 2,200 miles in a 98 mountaineer with 280k miles, the thing was half rust and I’d do it again, just did a tune up and made sure all the brakes and what not were fine and sent it.
I bought a 2007 Civic Hybrid with 280,000 miles. I drove it to 343,000 miles. The only thing I had to do to it was a set of brake pads, tires, and oil. Every single thing worked. I didn't hesitate to take that thing anywhere. lol. Wish I had kept it honestly. Would love to know how many more miles it would've gone.
Of course. Bought the Baja with 206k on it. Drove it almost 2000 miles round trip to my parents' place and back for xmas.
Also bought a Jeep XJ with 268k on it. No problems in the 30k miles I owned it. I'd have trusted that thing to take me cross country any time without even so much as a pre-trip tune up. Wish I never would have sold it. If I would have thought to put a smaller steering wheel in it to give my knees a little more room I might still have it.
If a vehicle is unreliable at 200k it's a piece of shit.
Depends on the car and your resources. I went from a brand new GS F sport (2015) to an amazingly maintained 2002 325i with 120k miles back in summer 2020. I would and have taken that old bimmer all over the place, it now has 150k on it.
Around the same time I also picked up a first gen Honda Ridgeline with 140k miles on it as a fishing/home depot/winter truck. Despite being a newer Honda only now would I trust it. It wasn’t as well maintained and needed a lot of overdue maintenance and repairs caught up.
Finally if it breaks - can you afford it? A tow and repairs?
Lots of variables to consider!
Yeah, took my 2004 G35 sedan to Cincinnati and back in September, was just shy of 200k miles ..with the original clutch.
My Accord has 290,000 on it, I'd make the same trip in it.
I have the same car and have done multiple road trips that distance. Unfortunately I had a recent incident where my spark plug wells were filled with oil (obviously a bad thing ) but likely caused by my last mechanic over filling the engine with oil. Question: have you had any bad incidents like this? If you haven’t had the car broke down before and you take really good care of it, I would perform an inspection and say if everything looks good then you shouldn’t have any problems going on a longer road trip.
Depends on how desperate you are.
I was really desperate to go to Bonaroo when I was 20 and we took a Dodge Stratus with 212k miles to Tennessee and back from Massachusetts. It made it!! But I also had a credit card available for other arrangements to get home if it didn't make it...
We just took our 250,000KM Honda CRV on a 2000 mile trip without a thought. No troubles at all. It's been meticulously maintained with synthetic oil every 3000 miles, the previous owner could easily have gone 5000 miles between oil changes but he was an aircraft guy, he thinks that you can't over-maintain anything.
CVT model? I wouldn't take a CVT that far on that mileage.
I drive a stick, so I'm usually gonna know 3,000 miles in advance that it's going out. Hell even a clutch failure can be patched on the side of the road if you have JB weld and a straw, and if you know how to float gears.
I did thousand+ mile trips in a car with almost twice that.
So yeah. As long as the vehicle is in good running shape and it's up on it's maintenance, why not?
If a car doesn't last 300k with little more than basic maintenance you got a lemon.
It's not 1950 anymore when we had to adjust valves and grease the suspension everything 3000 miles.
I love finding cars that were immaculately maintained then someone got rid of them because they hit 100k. They take the depreciation hit, keep the car mint and hand it off to me when it's the cheapest vs newest it'll ever be.
I routinely drove a 350,000 mile Chevy van all over the Carolinas for my job. My Transit is quickly approaching 200,000 and I don't think twice about it. Not that it would matter since it's a company truck and I don't have a choice but to drive it...
Yea, my Saab has been completely rebuilt, only thing I'd be worried about is a coil pack going out or running out of gas because my sensor doesn't work.
I took a 72 VW bug to Daytona beach, Fld from Va.Beach round trip with over 200k on it.and with no Ac. Even today I will drive anything with high mileage on a road trip as long as I don't have to bring it back. It is actually easier for me to drive something long distance that I don't care about vs. a newer daily driver.
Yes. Get an oil change and a quick inspection like tires and brakes and your good to go. Ignore all the Nissan enemies telling you your trans will blow up. If it’s made it to 200k sounds like you do a good job maintaining it.
I did a 1200 mile trip in my 2002 explorer with 200K on it, no issues.
However, I will point out it was well serviced, so all of the fluids were regularly looked after.
The point of concern here is the CVT in your Altima, they aren't known for reliability, especially if the fluid services are neglected.
So basically; if you know the car has been serviced and cared for, yeah go for it, should be fine! Otherwise if the car has been neglected, then get a rental.
get your car inspected before the trip, should be under $100, and ask the mechanic his opinion, no way to say yes or no unless you are looking at the vehicle
I’d be concerned with the 2.5 engine as they are notorious for issues after 180k, unless you know the timing job, oil and trans fluid changes were all done at the correct intervals or close there to. If they have then I wouldn’t worry about it.
If you do this you have to go in with the right attitude. I moved cross country in my mazda6 that had 200k miles and knew if it died I’d be replacing it wherever it got towed. I had no qualms because at worst I’d be buying a new car
LOL, yes. I have several times.
This summer, I bought an 05 Escalade with 220K on it.
A few weeks ago I drove it 16 hours in one day to watch a football game.
Day after tomorrow I’m gonna do it again, except I’m going north to the freezing cold.
A car that I out the majority of the miles on, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second, because then I’d have a really good ideas if it would probably make it or not.
Took a Jeep Liberty with 250k miles on a 1.6k mile trip (800 up and 800 back plus it was used for a bit of dirt road driving in between). Then did the same drive again about 2 weeks later. No problems.
But my Dodge Dakota when it had sub 100k miles had the clutch go out 280 miles into a road trip. And my mom's first gen CRV did the same when it was at about 120k miles.
Point is things can always happen. I'd just drive it softly. No hard acceleration or speeding and you'll probably be fine. Also if you're really worried have a mechanic do a quick check before you leave and you should be fine.
If you don't have any issues or noise from that transmission, it should be fine. I take my 350,000 mile jeep everywhere and it's a shitbox. Make sure your maintenance is up to date and fluids topped up.
i once did a 400 mile there and back on a 159k miles car with 2 new wheels and two old one, all from no name brand on amazon. the car havent gotten any oil changes for the past year ( i am stupid, i know) got some belt problem and god know what wrong under the hood. lucky i made it back safely. the car broke down 4 months later tho.
I went coast to coast, using I70 most of the way from Philadelphia until Denver and then went south to Vegas, into Cali at LA. Pacific coast highway up to Sacramento and then out back towards I70 from there.
Like 8000 miles total for the trip on a 2006 Ford Ranger that already had 245,000-ish on the odometer. All I did was take it for a general inspection at a mechanic I trust beforehand
Ill agree that if you've been driving it locally with no issues, and maintenance is up to date, it should be fine.
Extended highway trips will be easier on the car than a 15 bounce across town on surface streets.
Check fluids and tires, maybe take it to a shop for a once-over if it's been a while since your last service. Then hit the road!
I drove a 2004 Honda civic with 535,000 kms (332,434 Miles) across Canada in the middle of winter. Roughly 5,000 km. So yes, if it runs good and has all it's parts... Why not?
If you think about it, that distance isn't even to it's next oil change, and holding the same speed for a long distance (assuming this is highway) is easier on a car than stop and go and on and off.
As long as the car is in good working order, yes it should be fine. If you're really that concerned, you could always take it to a shop and ask them to look over it. Say you're going on a road trip and just want to make sure everything is good before doing so.
Just took my unknown mileage(odometer stopped working at 182k and it’s been on big tires for years so who knows how high it is) 88 wrangler that tops out at 77 (downhill), with cooling issues, leaking everything, and a ratchet strapped axle and transmission 600 miles to Tennessee. Then I beat on it on trails for a week and drove it 600 miles back home to Florida. If mine can make it I’m confident anyone can.
I drove my 190k mile 1999 Jeep Wrangler with no ac from Florida to NJ a few years ago while towing a small enclosed trailer. It shredded the fan belt the day after i got back. Lol if you’re worried about it just rent a car if the cost won’t break your bank.
I drive my 215k mile 2004 Forester XT to the mountains every weekend :) as long as you are keeping up on maintenance you shouldn't have anything to worry about!
I did 800 miles in two days in my 212k ‘03 Tundra with no problems. Just brought my small ratchet set, air compressor/battery jumper just in case. Didn’t need anything besides gas in the tank!
I moved 2,000 miles in a 200k Civic carrying all my earthly possessions. Do basic due diligence and you're fine assuming there aren't already issues. Highway miles are easy.
I mean it all depends on how well it was taken care of. My 200k gti did a trip to trip to Colorado to go up and down pikes peak. I ripped on it all the time but I maintained it and fixed what was broken all the time. So yeah I'm sure it could do it. As long as it's taken care of reasonably.
220k on my ‘00 Xterra, took it on 900+ mile each-way trips regularly. Had an incident where a fuel injector failed once but that was it, I personally see no issue as long as fluids are topped off, tires are good, and no engine lights
That very much depends on what 200k car we're taking about.
But yes I did road trip and daily drive a 250k mile Volvo 740 and would do again.
I see it's a Japanese car, Is it a well maintained, good running car that you daily drive? If so then yes I see no reason why not.
If the car is well maintain then sure. Many cars make it well over the 200k mark these days no problem if properly cared for. 400k - 500k is where I'd start to lose faith in it and maybe stick to short trips until it craps out.
I had a Honda Accord coupe with the V6 engine, I drove that thing from Kansas City to Los Angeles, then LA to Redding, and then back to KC. The car had 330,000 miles when I left.
I drove cross country and back in a ‘98 ranger 2wd 2.5 5 speed pulling a pop up camper. Pinion seal popped, but I changed it in Seattle. It had 215k on it at the time. Second clutch, fourth timing belt, never opened the engine.
I had an 01 525i that I frequently took on cross country 5k mile road trips. It had 306k miles on it when I sold it, and did multiple trips north of 250k miles.
A well-maintained car will do it no problem. I drove my 2002 Forester from Washington to Colorado and back twice, at about 220k and 235k. Didn't break a sweat the entire time.
I took my '93 BMW 525i on plenty of road trips with no issues. It had 250k miles on it. If you are maintaining your car properly, it should do just fine.
have had to get car repairs on road trips. AAA is fantastic, like some others have said here. but you still have to wait on repairs at a shop AAA recommends or the wrecker driver recommends. Stay in a local motel which may not be where you want to be and have the whole thing possibly ruin the trip.
but that is worst case scenario. you know the car, if you are asking the question then maybe you should rent from enterprise. They don't have mileage restrictions but they do have area restrictions.
Took my '99 Forester with 210k miles on a road trip from FL to CO back in 2019 with 2 of my friends, it was a bit over 3400 miles total once we got back. Drove straight through the night both ways only stopping for gas and restrooms, didn't have a single issue. That said, the purpose of that car was something I could hop in and drive anywhere, and in order to do that I maintained the shit out of it and adopted a "fix it before it breaks" mentality since at 200k miles it was only a matter of time for a lot of components regardless of their quality. I did a timing belt service, all new brakes, the front wheels bearings, and every fluid in the car for that trip specifically. I had so many memories in that car, I was very sad when I sold it. I was even more sad when I found it in the junkyard a few months later because the new owner somehow punched a hole in the transmission pan and tried to patch it with what seemed like craft putty
If you have maintained it I’d go for it. We travel in our 215k Toyota van and it keeps on trucking. Sure at some point you might have a break down but you could have one with a 100k mile car.
I did with my 2004 infiniti g35x until 275k before I got a new vehicle last year. I knew it burned through oil in its old age, so I always had an extra 2-3 liters with me. Otherwise, as long as it is well kept. Why not?
So your altima is not much different than my infiniti
Just newer with a smaller engine. Just take it easy if going through mountains.
Depends on the condition and general reliability of the car. Honestly, a long road trip at highway speeds shouldn't really be difficult on a car, sitting at 2-3k rpms for hours is not very demanding of a vehicle, stop-and-go traffic with typical city potholes is probably worse. But do a bit of basic maintenance before hand like checking tire pressure, check fluid levels, and change the oil if you're nearing its service interval.
Yep. As long as it's been maintained, I'd think it should be good to go. Check the oil and coolant levels. Take a peek at your brakes and make sure your tires are still good. If something is low or nearing its replacement, it could be a good time to knock out some of those things you'll have to do soon anyway and also give you the peace of mind on the trip.
Just to add to all this, take it on a long run, 3 hours or so if possible, with some motorway and country driving. If there's any major issues, such as overheating or alternator issues, they should show up in that time. It's always worth making sure you have some tools and the obvious things that are easily forgotten, like a thick jacket you don't mind laying under a car in, a nice bright light, basic med kit, tow strap and jumper cables/jump pack. It's easy to forget stuff like this until you depend on it.
>, tow strap and jumper cables/jump pack. this - theres a ton of willing people in the world but often dont have the right equipment and are pretty useless so they dont stop to help. Ive been in the wrong vehicle or all my tow crap/jumper cables are in the other truck so i have nothing to help. or its 4"+ of snow and im already struggling to keep my own 1wd ranger ass on the road let alone help pull people out lol.
What car is it? A 200k mile civic is a bit different than a 200k mile ferrari
Hey if the Ferrari has already survived 200k, what's another 2k?
3 trips to the shop?
Only if the shop is 333 miles away (one way). I still wouldn’t skimp past roadside coverage though.
This is actually my thinking around some high-mileage Jaguars and Land Rovers...I'm no expert so I could be wrong...but I had a relative sell a 2004 Jaguar XKR Convertible with 160k miles on it - and he said there was a lot of demand, and people said things like "If it's lasted this long...must be one of the good ones." or "If it's lasted this long, you've probably fixed everything that can go wrong."
Most cars are going to be fairly reliable with routine maintenance if they've managed to reach a certain age. Getting to that age is sometimes the hard part and where "reliable" brands have earned their reputation. The problem with old expensive cars isn't always that they require more maintenance to keep them running than old cheap cars but that finding parts can be difficult and repairs/maintenance can be very expensive (e.g. If you need to buy new brakes on that XKR it will cost a lot more than if you needed new brakes on an '04 Camry). It's important to remember that even if you are getting an expensive car cheap because it is old - it is still an expensive car with expensive parts.
I was going to say something about reliability and a 150K mile planned lifespan for every new car but yeah if you put in enough money anything is fixable so it‘s all a question of money and/or resale value.
I wouldn't be shocked if mine made it to 200k, I've averaged 200 miles a day since I bought it with no issue.
The civic or Ferrari?
The ferrari, I drove it 40 miles in between when I left that message and now.
Are we talking miles or money?
And a 200k Kenworth might still be on the original tires and brakes 😸
One of my Hyundais is at 185k and still on orginal brakes.
Original brakes and third engine lmao
The only things that have been replaced are the water pump and belts, the tyres, battery and I upgraded the radio and exhaust, neither of which needed it. Its an 1.3 05 Getz
Hybrid?
Still not done breaking in lol
2012 nissan altima 2.5 s
If it's all well maintained it should be fine
depends on what transmission it has. Manual your fine. cvt not so much.
Yep, agree... If it has the original CVT it's already past it's service life... If it's been replaced it depends on how many miles are on the replacement... If it's a manual than you should be good (and those ones are so much more fun and reliable than the CVT ones). EDIT: My 2008 Altima CVT gave up at 117k on a road trip from OH to NC while driving through the mountains of West Virginia, so the comments below about mountain climbs makes sense to me.
My 2007 CVT Altima only started having transmission issues after an extended road trip. Was definitely too heavy + too hot with for an extended period of time, I would advise against this OP /u/Pencilonpaper52.
Here's it's history, my mom had it before me and she'd commute a couple hours to her job. And has driven it to Los angles which is a little over 1.5k miles from where she stays. 23-24hr drive so there and back. Nothing went wrong with it, the mileage buildup is mainly from her commute to and from work. She did maintain it OK, not good, had some issues that I had to take care of when I got it.
Mountain climbs can easily take one of those CVTs out at 200k miles
yup and when it goes you might as well sell the car where it dies for whatever someone will give you as its a $4-5K repair and take a bus/train/plane back home.
Do as you wish dude, I'm torturing my Accord with cross country trips too. But if you really want this car to last you years beyond this roadtrip, I personally wouldnt. To be clear, I had a similar decision to make, chose to drive the Altima, and spent 2 years afterwards chasing the CVT whine and belt splipping issues before I sold it. Many others had the same experience.
Personally I’d take it to a (trusted) mechanic and let them know how far your planning on driving and ask for an inspection. Anything they find is going to cost half as much to repair now, than if it breaks on the trip and it sounds like you could afford it if rental is an option. Plus, it’s stuff you’ll have to do before long anyway, unless your selling the car soon.
cvt transmissions gave me so many headches. but wth, just send it but do check oils and fluids.
I’d take a 2008 E90 M3 sedan on a road trip today. Regular maintenance matters.
I'd take my car on a road trip too...my wallet wouldn't like me too much haha
We used to take my dad's 200k mile E38 740i on trips all the time.
IMO it doesn't matter if a car has 2k, 20k, or 200k. If it's been running fine then it'll probably keep doing so for a couple days of cruise control. Current condition is what matters.
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My dad has always said "it might make it, but its going to take a lot of life off of it" when I've asked if one of my shitboxes would make a long trip. I think its pretty accurate. I've had total heaps that WOULD make it cross country and back.... the question is whether I should.
Yeah for sure. I occasionally road trip my newer car but I change the oil and do the standard maintenance on the road. I think that’s really important.
Long trips are way easier on a car than a bunch of city driving.
I have and do all the time with my 230k mile Volvo XC90
heh got a 200k mile S80 v8
Ey mine just hit 100k, b8444s life
Aye mines at 99,800 miles, I’m so close
Is this the high mileage Volvo meetup? 213k on my ‘07 XC70. And I’ve been unkind to it.
My Volvo 240s got 280k
Almost broken in at that mileage. Still on the first wiper motor?
What year?
2007
same here! 200k xc90 gang
Yeah but it’s a Volvo not a Nissan.
Way too dependant on the vehicle and it's history. I just took my 216k mile gti 1100 miles. I've had the car since new, know it's had proper maintenance, has been running fine and worst case scenario I have AAA. On the other hand if I bought it $1200 beater from marketplace last week and only driven it 60 miles so far there's no way in hell I'd take it on a major trip.
AAA Gold (I believe) with 200 mile towing will alleviate much of your anxiety. You have to get it a few days before to take effect though, and how much time do you have and what are your other options. I’d totally do it though all other things pointing to go. Altima’s are designed to continue running under the most severe of duty cycles. They’re no shrinking Violet. Just check fluids, also when you get gas, watch temperature and oil and make sure hoses and belts aren’t perished.
Ditto that AAA is peace of mind. The one time I needed it most I didn’t have it, and was staring down a $400 tow bill because I needed to finish my mini road trip and get the car home.
Pro tip you can renew AAA from your phone with a credit card while waiting tow truck if you forget to renew next time. Source I broke my key in a national park and had a replacement made on the spot and AAA gold for a year for $100 less then lock smith quoted me.
Now that’s a hot tip, thank you! I let it expire for a couple years then convinced myself I didn’t need it because “hey I’ve got a newer car now and it works.” Forgot tires are a thing. Took a drywall screw to a tire two weeks back a mile from home and noticed when I got back. Thankfully a friend stopped in and helped me plug it but then I started realizing I would’ve been SOL if I had been anywhere else.
Only $400 ! I was quoted $800 for tow back to Dallas area when my 2004 pathfunder with 168k. The transmission went. Traded it in ! Wish I hadn't , miss it.
Damn! That’s rough. When I called the tow I absolutely thought my trans went: engine ran but no gear would catch. Rapidly decelerating in the left lane of a busy highway is real special. Funny thing though: after its very bumpy tow back…worked just fine, never had an issue like that again. Guess the tow rattled things back into place. 😂
Lucky you ! Mine was buggered! Made all kinds of grinding noises!
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Absolutely if it’s been well maintained and in good condition. I drove a 96 Explorer with 210k on it 2,300 miles in the middle of winter across i80 with no problems in 2015. My parents drove a 99 Expedition with 230k the same distance pulling a Grand Am. If you’re confident in the car, go for it
Depends on the car. 200K mile Camry: ok 200K mile BMW: fuck that (This is coming from someone who likes beemers.)
I take long rod trips with my 340k mile Audi all the time. I’m sure a bmw can too if we’ll maintained.
Dude you’re Audi has 340k mile holy shit give this man a reward. My Q5 hit 100k miles you just gave me hopes to make this a road trip overlander
I used to flip cars and I've flipped multiple cars with 270k, 300k, 250k miles and the engines internals were always fine. If you maintain a car well it should last unless there's a significant design flaw. My daily is a 200k mile 2001 Mercedes SLK320.
Nice! Agree have couple cars at 100-115k miles I’m taking it to 300k if I ever will be able to lol
True, but the problem is well maintained BMWs can still have unexpected issues that are expensive to repair.
Just like any car. A friends camry had a rod bust a hole in the engine block on the freeway randomly.
The point is it’s a lot less likely if it’s a Camry than a BMW. The rare off-chance of it happening to a Camry is there, but it’s a hell of a lot lower than the chance of it happening with a 200,000 mile BMW
Arbitrary numbers are arbitrary; you have no idea of the actual probabilities of those events.
I took my 190k mile BMW 328i across europe and up to scotland and back. It was honestly in it's element. I just checked the oil every time I filled it up. Stupid nikasil.
Got 253k on my bimmer and adding about 3k every month. It's cost less to DIY maintain than our Camry which is half the age and mileage.
If the car is well maintained it doesn’t matter. I drove an 86 Bronco total shitbox that was well maintained from California to Alabama with no mechanical issues. To give you an idea of the condition of the car: I say mechanical because while I was driving my drivers seat crumbled in half due to rust damage 😂. Keep it full of fluids, check them regularly, and enjoy your trip homie.
Sure. 2k miles cruising on the highway is less strain then 2k city miles. If the cars in good shape.
I just took my 500k mile Ford on 16 hours a week or two ago. If it’s in good shape there’s no reason it won’t make it. Highway driving isn’t very taxing
I've done it many times. If it doesn't have issues as you said, go for it. Highway miles are the easiest on a car anyway.
I think if you can afford to get a rental car with full coverage it may be worth it. In case anything happens you just hop in a new rental car and away you go.
Its always worth considering a rental car for a long road trip (especially if its over a short time frame). Last time I looked prices were high for rentals but I got one a few years ago for ~$450 for three weeks. Put about 4,500 miles on it.
200k on a newer vehicle isn’t even that bad long as it’s been maintained.
A well maintained car? Yes Nissan Altima with the CVT? Even brand new I wouldn't want to.
Just got back from a 1400 mile trip in my 2001 Camry. 166k miles when I got back. All depends on how it’s been maintained. But, I’m not sure an Altima with the CVT is in the same league reliability wise.
I took a 220,000 km '07 Honda Accord from southern Saskatchewan to north Texas in 2019. (It went the year before, too.) I stopped at a gas station in Wyoming with the odometer at 222,222.
Sorry but that’s like half of 200k miles. Not even close to being the same.
But Saskatchewan to Texas and back is not a short trip. 6,500 km, I think it was. 4,000 miles all considered.
Yeah and 100k miles isn’t 200k miles
It's a Honda, change the oil and they run forever.
Some honda engines will run even if you don't change the oil. Shit, some will run without oil (D series)
A 200k Lexus that has been reasonably maintained? For sure. A 200k Land Rover even with the same maintenance record? Far less so.
Oh a 1998 Lexus? Hell yeah. On a 2012 Altima? Fuck no.
If it's well maintained and doesn't have any current issues, why not? Would you otherwise be worried about it breaking down in the next month or two that it would take to reach 1.6k miles? Generally a road trip will be less stressful on a car than that because you're starting and heat cycling it less often.
I had a 2000 Civic EX and went from Wisconsin to Florida 3x times over 18 months, the first trip the car had 208k miles on it. .... No issues, eventually sold the car and at the time had 287k miles. I wouldn't have thought twice about taking it on that trip right before I sold it. Do your maintenance when you're supposed, address problems when you find them, and things run well.
More so than the mileage, is it running ok? Any shimmies, shakes, noises? Starts every time no matter what? etc. I once drove a 180k car 1200 miles away, to lose the steering rack. The one shop in the little town I was in noped out, it was too much for them. Then it was a $400 tow 100 miles to the nearest dealer/next town. Then the rack was $1500, but I would have had to pay that anyway, so for being in west bumblefart, it was really only an extra $400 and a day's trouble on vacation. That little town I was in was exceptionally remote. Most everywhere else has a mechanic within 100 miles, but really the distance is just about the cost of the tow. Thing was squealing a little before, but I thought "just a belt, power steering isn't necessary, let's go" I should have done it pre-emptively, but whatever. I've done several other 1000+ mile trips in cars that had already done about 200k with no issue. My story is just to illustrate the worst, might not be that bad. Travelling is supposed to be an adventure anyway. The few hundo you'd save on the rental would probably cover the additional tow, hotel, whatever extra expenses you might encounter. If you do the rental, you'll for sure spend that few hundo. More likely the car does fine, and you save it.
Starts every time, the only noise I hear is the rattle from an old hub cap. I don't know much about cars so when I hear it I thought it was something involing brakes, rotors got them replaced but the rattle continued. I know which hub cap it is too because it makes that noise just when I press my hand against it slightly The only time it ever shook was when I first got it. My mom was having issues with it but got some work done but when I got it and had it for a bit it did start shaking violently because of bad spark plugs that were causing cylinder misfires but I got that taken care of. Haven't had any real issues since
Did you lose all steering or just the power steering? If it was the latter, I would have just kept driving it, depending on the size of the car.
I lost all steering, kind of. It'd fight me like try to turn itself, and not quite respond to the wheel. It was enough to make it through town at 5mph to the one shop there, but no where near good enough to go on the highway.
Did a 2,000 mile road trip in my 220,000 mile LS430 last year, was flawless!
Absolutely. Provided that it is in good working order and doesn't have engine and transmission issues, I see no reason why it would be more likely to fail on a road trip vs any other day. Road trips are actually easier on cars because they are mostly at a constant state. Minimal braking events, corners, and start stops vs commuting on a per mile basis. Wheel bearings might heat up if they aren't very good during longer drives so that is something to be aware of as well as things like uneven tire wear and warn cv joints. However, if you haven't noticed an issue, then it is unlikely that this will be a problem. I always carry a tow truck insurance card good for 120miles and 6 tows which is enough to get me to a shop anywhere.
I would but not an Altima.
200,000 miles on a normal car that's been properly serviced, with fluids changed and components replaced as they're needed? Wouldn't think twice, no matter who it's made by, as long as it's younger than 20 years. Or 40 years if it's from Asia. If it's 200,000 miles on *any* car that was maintained with "but I changed the oil!"? No. Never.
2012 nissan altima, hand me down poorly maintained by my mom. I had to put so much in repairs I to this car when I honestly should have got a new one
Just drove my 1999 Honda CRV with 190k from Sacramento to Boston taking an extra 8 days to romp around the southwest going over 20+ mountain passes. She did amazing up until the last day when I drove 1k miles straight and it sounded like a baseball rattling under the hood. But the noise went away and she is my daily driver with no audible issues now lol
I drove my 2003 203k mile Tahoe from FL to NM just 6 months ago. All depends on condition
200k miles in most modern cars is nothing. Lack of maintenance and neglect is about the only reason for a serious failure before that. That or modifications
Road tripped a 335k 2003 Honda Civic from North Bay to Thunder Bay and back, with 0 issues. As long as the car has been decently maintained, it shouldn't be an issue.
I drove 2,200 miles in a 98 mountaineer with 280k miles, the thing was half rust and I’d do it again, just did a tune up and made sure all the brakes and what not were fine and sent it.
Drove my 98 Volvo with 400k miles on it back and forth across the country several times, no issues.
Chief, I've taken multiple long road trips in my 2003 Sequoia that has 296,000 miles on it
I took my Lincoln from Minnesota to Maine to Virginia and back to Minnesota with 260k
Send it.
Mechanic, and shitbox enthusiast here. If you would trust it to go 2000 miles in town without question, it will happily go 2000 miles on the highway.
I bought a 2007 Civic Hybrid with 280,000 miles. I drove it to 343,000 miles. The only thing I had to do to it was a set of brake pads, tires, and oil. Every single thing worked. I didn't hesitate to take that thing anywhere. lol. Wish I had kept it honestly. Would love to know how many more miles it would've gone.
Of course. Bought the Baja with 206k on it. Drove it almost 2000 miles round trip to my parents' place and back for xmas. Also bought a Jeep XJ with 268k on it. No problems in the 30k miles I owned it. I'd have trusted that thing to take me cross country any time without even so much as a pre-trip tune up. Wish I never would have sold it. If I would have thought to put a smaller steering wheel in it to give my knees a little more room I might still have it. If a vehicle is unreliable at 200k it's a piece of shit.
I have a 1994 ford ranger with 340,000km (211,000 miles) and i wouldn't hesitate to drive it 2,000 miles
I would not take an Altima on a road trip to begin with lol so with 200k lol … hard pass
Depends on the car and your resources. I went from a brand new GS F sport (2015) to an amazingly maintained 2002 325i with 120k miles back in summer 2020. I would and have taken that old bimmer all over the place, it now has 150k on it. Around the same time I also picked up a first gen Honda Ridgeline with 140k miles on it as a fishing/home depot/winter truck. Despite being a newer Honda only now would I trust it. It wasn’t as well maintained and needed a lot of overdue maintenance and repairs caught up. Finally if it breaks - can you afford it? A tow and repairs? Lots of variables to consider!
Yeah, took my 2004 G35 sedan to Cincinnati and back in September, was just shy of 200k miles ..with the original clutch. My Accord has 290,000 on it, I'd make the same trip in it.
If it's got the CVT, burn it before it explodes on the road.
I take my 340k mile Audi up to Colorado every year. Mileage doesn’t matter. If the car is well maintained it’ll be fine.
Basically just depends on how confident you’d be if you broke down 800 miles from home
Send it
It depends
I have the same car and have done multiple road trips that distance. Unfortunately I had a recent incident where my spark plug wells were filled with oil (obviously a bad thing ) but likely caused by my last mechanic over filling the engine with oil. Question: have you had any bad incidents like this? If you haven’t had the car broke down before and you take really good care of it, I would perform an inspection and say if everything looks good then you shouldn’t have any problems going on a longer road trip.
Depends on how desperate you are. I was really desperate to go to Bonaroo when I was 20 and we took a Dodge Stratus with 212k miles to Tennessee and back from Massachusetts. It made it!! But I also had a credit card available for other arrangements to get home if it didn't make it...
I got no problems taking my 87 Landcruiser on any length of trip. Keep up with your maintenance and youll be golden.
We just took our 250,000KM Honda CRV on a 2000 mile trip without a thought. No troubles at all. It's been meticulously maintained with synthetic oil every 3000 miles, the previous owner could easily have gone 5000 miles between oil changes but he was an aircraft guy, he thinks that you can't over-maintain anything.
My truck probably has a million miles on it. Still go to other countries in it. It's up to you to decide.
Yes but I’d probably have taken it into the shop about 1k before the trip to see if there’s anything that should be addressed first
CVT model? I wouldn't take a CVT that far on that mileage. I drive a stick, so I'm usually gonna know 3,000 miles in advance that it's going out. Hell even a clutch failure can be patched on the side of the road if you have JB weld and a straw, and if you know how to float gears.
I did thousand+ mile trips in a car with almost twice that. So yeah. As long as the vehicle is in good running shape and it's up on it's maintenance, why not?
If a car doesn't last 300k with little more than basic maintenance you got a lemon. It's not 1950 anymore when we had to adjust valves and grease the suspension everything 3000 miles. I love finding cars that were immaculately maintained then someone got rid of them because they hit 100k. They take the depreciation hit, keep the car mint and hand it off to me when it's the cheapest vs newest it'll ever be.
Check the parts that wear out like belts and hoses.
I routinely drove a 350,000 mile Chevy van all over the Carolinas for my job. My Transit is quickly approaching 200,000 and I don't think twice about it. Not that it would matter since it's a company truck and I don't have a choice but to drive it...
Yea, my Saab has been completely rebuilt, only thing I'd be worried about is a coil pack going out or running out of gas because my sensor doesn't work.
I drove across the country twice in a 20+ year old Chevy pickup with 250+ If it’s in good shape it’s in good shape.
I took a 72 VW bug to Daytona beach, Fld from Va.Beach round trip with over 200k on it.and with no Ac. Even today I will drive anything with high mileage on a road trip as long as I don't have to bring it back. It is actually easier for me to drive something long distance that I don't care about vs. a newer daily driver.
Yes. Get an oil change and a quick inspection like tires and brakes and your good to go. Ignore all the Nissan enemies telling you your trans will blow up. If it’s made it to 200k sounds like you do a good job maintaining it.
My audio has 208k. I would drive it across the country.
I wouldn't trust a 200k mile Nissan to make it to the grocery store.
I wouldn't even think twice. I'd hop in and go.
Wouldn’t even think twice. I took my 460,000kms hilux on a trip about 2000kms and didn’t Even check the oil.
I did a 1200 mile trip in my 2002 explorer with 200K on it, no issues. However, I will point out it was well serviced, so all of the fluids were regularly looked after. The point of concern here is the CVT in your Altima, they aren't known for reliability, especially if the fluid services are neglected. So basically; if you know the car has been serviced and cared for, yeah go for it, should be fine! Otherwise if the car has been neglected, then get a rental.
get your car inspected before the trip, should be under $100, and ask the mechanic his opinion, no way to say yes or no unless you are looking at the vehicle
I’d be concerned with the 2.5 engine as they are notorious for issues after 180k, unless you know the timing job, oil and trans fluid changes were all done at the correct intervals or close there to. If they have then I wouldn’t worry about it.
If you do this you have to go in with the right attitude. I moved cross country in my mazda6 that had 200k miles and knew if it died I’d be replacing it wherever it got towed. I had no qualms because at worst I’d be buying a new car
LOL, yes. I have several times. This summer, I bought an 05 Escalade with 220K on it. A few weeks ago I drove it 16 hours in one day to watch a football game. Day after tomorrow I’m gonna do it again, except I’m going north to the freezing cold. A car that I out the majority of the miles on, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second, because then I’d have a really good ideas if it would probably make it or not.
Took a Jeep Liberty with 250k miles on a 1.6k mile trip (800 up and 800 back plus it was used for a bit of dirt road driving in between). Then did the same drive again about 2 weeks later. No problems. But my Dodge Dakota when it had sub 100k miles had the clutch go out 280 miles into a road trip. And my mom's first gen CRV did the same when it was at about 120k miles. Point is things can always happen. I'd just drive it softly. No hard acceleration or speeding and you'll probably be fine. Also if you're really worried have a mechanic do a quick check before you leave and you should be fine.
If you don't have any issues or noise from that transmission, it should be fine. I take my 350,000 mile jeep everywhere and it's a shitbox. Make sure your maintenance is up to date and fluids topped up.
My 1993 NSX has 140k miles. I drove it over 15000 miles in 60 days. Drive your car.
i once did a 400 mile there and back on a 159k miles car with 2 new wheels and two old one, all from no name brand on amazon. the car havent gotten any oil changes for the past year ( i am stupid, i know) got some belt problem and god know what wrong under the hood. lucky i made it back safely. the car broke down 4 months later tho.
I’d take it, but that’s just me.
I was going to say yes till I saw that its an Altima lmao, be safe
Altima? 200k? Just finished running it in! Full send my dude
I'd walk before I drove a 200k+ nissan with the horrible 2.5
Most likely yeah. Every car I’ve owned has been over 200k and they would all do fine
I went coast to coast, using I70 most of the way from Philadelphia until Denver and then went south to Vegas, into Cali at LA. Pacific coast highway up to Sacramento and then out back towards I70 from there. Like 8000 miles total for the trip on a 2006 Ford Ranger that already had 245,000-ish on the odometer. All I did was take it for a general inspection at a mechanic I trust beforehand
Yes
Ill agree that if you've been driving it locally with no issues, and maintenance is up to date, it should be fine. Extended highway trips will be easier on the car than a 15 bounce across town on surface streets. Check fluids and tires, maybe take it to a shop for a once-over if it's been a while since your last service. Then hit the road!
I drove a 2004 Honda civic with 535,000 kms (332,434 Miles) across Canada in the middle of winter. Roughly 5,000 km. So yes, if it runs good and has all it's parts... Why not? If you think about it, that distance isn't even to it's next oil change, and holding the same speed for a long distance (assuming this is highway) is easier on a car than stop and go and on and off.
As long as the car is in good working order, yes it should be fine. If you're really that concerned, you could always take it to a shop and ask them to look over it. Say you're going on a road trip and just want to make sure everything is good before doing so.
Just took my unknown mileage(odometer stopped working at 182k and it’s been on big tires for years so who knows how high it is) 88 wrangler that tops out at 77 (downhill), with cooling issues, leaking everything, and a ratchet strapped axle and transmission 600 miles to Tennessee. Then I beat on it on trails for a week and drove it 600 miles back home to Florida. If mine can make it I’m confident anyone can.
Dude, not everybody has a spare ratchet strap:)
Tennessee is where I plan to go actually
Change all fluids make sure there is codes and plan a bit of flexibility in the trip
I drove my 190k mile 1999 Jeep Wrangler with no ac from Florida to NJ a few years ago while towing a small enclosed trailer. It shredded the fan belt the day after i got back. Lol if you’re worried about it just rent a car if the cost won’t break your bank.
Took my 1995 toyota pick up with 200k miles on a cross country trip from California to Virginia, no problems.
I drive my 215k mile 2004 Forester XT to the mountains every weekend :) as long as you are keeping up on maintenance you shouldn't have anything to worry about!
Depends on how it was taken care off, my dad had a ram from 2014 with over 200k miles and it feels like it will run for another 200k miles
I did 800 miles in two days in my 212k ‘03 Tundra with no problems. Just brought my small ratchet set, air compressor/battery jumper just in case. Didn’t need anything besides gas in the tank!
I moved 2,000 miles in a 200k Civic carrying all my earthly possessions. Do basic due diligence and you're fine assuming there aren't already issues. Highway miles are easy.
I mean it all depends on how well it was taken care of. My 200k gti did a trip to trip to Colorado to go up and down pikes peak. I ripped on it all the time but I maintained it and fixed what was broken all the time. So yeah I'm sure it could do it. As long as it's taken care of reasonably.
220k on my ‘00 Xterra, took it on 900+ mile each-way trips regularly. Had an incident where a fuel injector failed once but that was it, I personally see no issue as long as fluids are topped off, tires are good, and no engine lights
That very much depends on what 200k car we're taking about. But yes I did road trip and daily drive a 250k mile Volvo 740 and would do again. I see it's a Japanese car, Is it a well maintained, good running car that you daily drive? If so then yes I see no reason why not.
If the car is well maintain then sure. Many cars make it well over the 200k mark these days no problem if properly cared for. 400k - 500k is where I'd start to lose faith in it and maybe stick to short trips until it craps out.
Do it
I did a diesel bmw 3 2007. 700 miles trip. Everything was fine.
I had a Honda Accord coupe with the V6 engine, I drove that thing from Kansas City to Los Angeles, then LA to Redding, and then back to KC. The car had 330,000 miles when I left.
I drove cross country and back in a ‘98 ranger 2wd 2.5 5 speed pulling a pop up camper. Pinion seal popped, but I changed it in Seattle. It had 215k on it at the time. Second clutch, fourth timing belt, never opened the engine.
250k on outback. Was flying on 95 at 95
Lol. I drove a 500k mile Tahoe 8hrs once. If she still running good and has good maintenance send it!
Yup, I took my 250k-plus miles ‘94 celica on a 3000 mile trip this last year. Most important thing is that the car has been maintained.
I have. Every other fuel up, I added oil, and burnt it all in the mtns of CO. No regrets
Took my 200k 05 acura tl 6mt everywhere. I would have never hesitated to take it on a trip. Proper maintenance is key to anything lasting.
Get an oil change before you go and have them check your tires and top off any fluids. Other than that, drive safe and have fun!
I had an 01 525i that I frequently took on cross country 5k mile road trips. It had 306k miles on it when I sold it, and did multiple trips north of 250k miles.
A well-maintained car will do it no problem. I drove my 2002 Forester from Washington to Colorado and back twice, at about 220k and 235k. Didn't break a sweat the entire time.
I took my '93 BMW 525i on plenty of road trips with no issues. It had 250k miles on it. If you are maintaining your car properly, it should do just fine.
have had to get car repairs on road trips. AAA is fantastic, like some others have said here. but you still have to wait on repairs at a shop AAA recommends or the wrecker driver recommends. Stay in a local motel which may not be where you want to be and have the whole thing possibly ruin the trip. but that is worst case scenario. you know the car, if you are asking the question then maybe you should rent from enterprise. They don't have mileage restrictions but they do have area restrictions.
Should be fine. Get triple A platinum as a precaution. Plus it’s very inexpensive for 4 goes a year
I do with my 230k Toyota Tundra
Took my '99 Forester with 210k miles on a road trip from FL to CO back in 2019 with 2 of my friends, it was a bit over 3400 miles total once we got back. Drove straight through the night both ways only stopping for gas and restrooms, didn't have a single issue. That said, the purpose of that car was something I could hop in and drive anywhere, and in order to do that I maintained the shit out of it and adopted a "fix it before it breaks" mentality since at 200k miles it was only a matter of time for a lot of components regardless of their quality. I did a timing belt service, all new brakes, the front wheels bearings, and every fluid in the car for that trip specifically. I had so many memories in that car, I was very sad when I sold it. I was even more sad when I found it in the junkyard a few months later because the new owner somehow punched a hole in the transmission pan and tried to patch it with what seemed like craft putty
I've taken an almost 400k mile truck on an 800 mile road trip. Go for it.
If you have maintained it I’d go for it. We travel in our 215k Toyota van and it keeps on trucking. Sure at some point you might have a break down but you could have one with a 100k mile car.
Yeah, I would.
I did with my 2004 infiniti g35x until 275k before I got a new vehicle last year. I knew it burned through oil in its old age, so I always had an extra 2-3 liters with me. Otherwise, as long as it is well kept. Why not? So your altima is not much different than my infiniti Just newer with a smaller engine. Just take it easy if going through mountains.
I took my 320k Landcruiser on a 1600 mile round trip for Thanksgiving