how many kms on a car is too many

There isn’t a magic number; it’s about maintenance, not just the odometer.

In Australia, a typical car racks up roughly 12,000–15,000 km per year, so 150,000 km on a 10-year-old car is perfectly normal.

North of 200,000 km is “high mileage”, but a thick stack of service receipts beats a low‑mile neglect case every day.

Focus on timing belt/chain history, transmission servicing, cooling system condition, suspension wear, and any oil leaks or rust.

Get a pre‑purchase inspection and budget for catch‑up maintenance; if the price reflects the kms and care, it can be a smart buy.