high mileage

Many miles driven

High mileage describes a vehicle that has been driven extensively, typically over 100,000 miles.

A high-mileage car may show more wear but isn't necessarily unreliable.

The term extends to motor oil formulated for older engines: high-mileage oil.

Figuratively, it describes anything that's seen heavy use or has a long history: She's got high mileage on those running shoes.

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trusted · highway · engine · check engine light · maintenance · oil · oil change · transmission · beater · longevity · durable · faded · rattling · commuter · used car · test drive · one owner · Toyota

Categories
Opposites
vehicle usage/wear

high mileagelow mileage

Few miles traveled

well-preserved · brand new · new · like new · unused

fuel efficiency

high mileagelow mileage

Few miles traveled

gas guzzler · thirsty · inefficient

newness/freshness of vehicles

high mileagebrand new

Completely unused, just acquired

new · mint condition · undriven · demo model

Family

high, higher, highest, highly, highness, mile, miles, mileage, mileages

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G