I finally found the car that I want included with 20 inch rims for 10k. THe only thing is it has 110k its a fully loaded 2000 Lincoln LS and lincolns are good cars. My dad put 300k on one of them. Does it really matter if it has high mileage? I have been looking for months and I finally found what I want. What do you suggest?
2006-06-09 04:23:47 · 19 answers · asked by neosolchic 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
don't do it...those high miles = lots of little problems
2006-06-09 04:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by waterwidget 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
110k is not bad. Make sure the timing belt has been changed already. Or that it has a timing chain. That is likely to be your most expensive repair if it hasn't been changed already. I think 10k is a bit much for 200 even for a Lincoln LS, but if it is fully loaded I could see that. I love those cars you're about to riding real nice.
2006-06-09 11:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The life of high mileage cars heavily depends on the maintenance of the vehicle. You better be darn sure of who owned it and how well they took care of it when it is over 100,000 miles. If it's the look of the car you like, you can always get a car to look the way you want over time.
Find a car the year you want and at a good price and in good mechanical condition, then you can deal with paint and rims after the fact. Do not let the bells and whistles distract you from the main thing of the car... the engine. The prettiest car in the world is useless if the engine goes to pot.
2006-06-09 11:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by JAMMco 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on several things, first you'd answered it as if someone else recommended the car under that kind of settings ( 110K ).
Second, a mechanic could tell you if the car is in excellent condition and it could be driven without any complication or you would have to spend more money in it than the one you'd spent on it.
Third, gas prices in these days are really expensive, a car that size must be consuming several gallons per day, depending on you commuting.
So I suggest you do some numbers and be sure that buying the car is profitable for you.
2006-06-09 11:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ya no estoy en Y!R por Facebook! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, the higher the mileage the more mechanical problems you could inherit. Also, if you're looking to finance this vehicle, some companies won't finance a vehicle that has more than the usual and customary amount of miles (they have a scale they work off of). Otherwise, even if you're confident in this vehicles maintenance record, take it to a ASE certified mechanic and have it inspected. It may cost you a little initially but could save you tons down the road. The mechanic will do a pre-purchase inspections and provide you with a list of possible issues with the vehicle. Good luck!
2006-06-09 11:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kbb and Edmund's are designed for dealers. That's why they say a car is worth more at the retail level. Why? Many used cars don't have a warranty, why is it worth more, at a lot? Its not. Or its snot. Many times they have the value of older vehicles off by 3-4-500% . A more accurate way to see value, is looking for similar autos, with same approx mileage, condition, and options. Edmund's is the worst
2014-06-23 01:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10k for a car with 110k miles???? No way! I know that good cars can go a long time ( I have a Nissan that had 220k when I traded it in ) but you need to look at other options. Those shmancy rims won't be so cool when your car is at the shop all the time.
2006-06-09 11:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure it has had all the appropriate services. If the car has had all the relevant services then mileage should be immaterial - the services are important as on certain brands of cars parts of the engine and transmission need replacing after a certain mileage.
Have fun - happy motoring!
2006-06-09 11:26:48 · answer #8 · answered by Emma T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
110k is ok for that year of lincolnls just keep up the maintenence change your oil every 3000 miles and keep it well tuned and you should not have a problem but 10k is a little much for that year of car go to www.kelleybluebook.com and check it out
2006-06-09 11:28:59 · answer #9 · answered by omallory_us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it depends how many miles you drive a year or whatever ... especially if you're taking out a loan for it. You don't want to end up with a car with super high miles and needs a lot of stuff, that you stilll owe a bunch on.
2006-06-09 11:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by webjnke1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have only ever purchased used cars, and for the most part I've always been satisfied.
Used vehicles require a little more maintenance, it doesn't come close to the extra you shell out as part of a new car purchase.
So get what you want and always keep an emergency repair account going at the bank you do business with. that way you never have to worry about repairs
Get what YOU want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-09 11:34:05 · answer #11 · answered by tincre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋