February 3, 2026
Buying a used car in 2026 can save you thousands compared to new, but that odometer reading often makes buyers pause. Is 100,000 km a death sentence? What about 150,000 or 200,000? The short answer: there's no single "too many" number anymore. Modern cars are built tougher than ever, and with proper maintenance, many easily surpass 200,000 km—some even hit 300,000+.
But kilometers still matter—it's just one piece of a bigger puzzle. Let's break it down so you can shop smarter in today's Canadian market (with a nod to Alberta drivers).