Hey wanted to know if the hive mind think it’s a good idea to buy a car just off the warranty (150.000 kms). Found a BYD Dolphin for almost the same money of a similar ICE car. Any tips on what things I should check?
Edit: the battery is covered until 500.000 kms.
Like any other car, but less worry about the drivetrain and a bit more about the suspension.
It seems batteries last quite wel. Our car has 250k km on it. The battery is fine (90%-ish) and the engine runs smooth. Listen for sounds of bearings failing if there’s no extra sounds. Drive a second one of the same make and model to compare suspension and noise to.
Check the reputation of the brand and see if it lives up to your standards in terms of wear.