2006-07-27 08:50:53 · 25 answers · asked by mello 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Probably won't last long.
2006-07-27 08:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure if it's been well maintained! You need to do a compression check on it and make sure it does not burn oil! If it has an oil pressure guage it would be good to make sure the oil pressure registers where it ought to be and remains there after the car is warm! If they have records that show a regular maintenance schedule that would be a plus! It would probably be a wise idea to take it to a certified mechanic and have him check it out thoroughly! And also you may want to look real hard for rust and bondo (you can check the body for bondo using a magnet) Another thing would be to contact DMV to make sure there is no 'branded title', and to make sure the title is free and clear! And lastly, it depends on the price of the vehicle!
2006-07-27 08:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of factors when you consider that. First, the make of the car. Generally imports are better than American made. (Sorry guys, it's the cold truth.) Second- How was this car driven? Was it highway mileage? Puttering around town? Third- Who owned it? Did it have more than one owner? Was it leased?
Make sure you have the vehicle checked over by a qualified mechanic before you buy it. Also check consumer reports to see what they have to say about your particular vehicle. Good luck and I hope you get a great ride!
2006-07-27 08:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My '91 Toyota Camry has 220,000K miles & is still running strong!!! I'd definately buy a Toyota with 100K miles (for a good price) because I know those cars are built to last! Sure, I've put a little $$$ into my Camry, but nothing too outrageous... just the typical wear & tear items. So... yeah, I agree with Click and Clack. A Toyota with 100K miles is just getting broken in.... If you're gonna go for high miles, go for a Toyota!!!
2006-07-27 09:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sitting Right Here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shouldn't be a problem as long as it's a half decent make and the previous owners didn't only drive it to the supermarket and back (which is usually not the case with high mileage cars). you have to start watching things once a petrol engine gets over 200000 miles and once a diesel gets over 300000. 100000 is a doddle really. i'd buy a high mileage car over a low mileage one any day because with low mileage it's much more likely the car wasn't driven long distances enough and so the engine would have suffered.
2006-07-27 08:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by nerdyhermione 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyotas and Hondas are long-lasting cars; as Click and Clack (the Tappet Brothers) say, at 100,000 a Toyota is just getting broken in.
2006-07-27 08:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on whether the vehicle has been properly maintained. If it has had it's oil changed regularly as well as had it's tune ups and stuff, it will get you around for a bit. Do some checking and see what has been done to it as far as having any accidents or seeing if the make has had recalls or anything.
2006-07-27 08:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by nite_raideress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how well the vehicle was taken care of. Is the oil black? Do they have maintance records on it? Is it clean? Any no answer will show that it has not been taken care of very well. Also beware if the owner is a teen, they don't usually take very good care of their cars and drive them very hard. A well maintained vehicle could go 200,000!
2006-07-27 08:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by wishiwereatthebeach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are buying a money pit. Buy new even if you have to buy a base model compact and finance part of the price. It will be cheaper by far in the end.
2006-07-27 13:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the car, you should check consumer reports and epinions.com first for reliability info. i bought a saab with 93k on it and i'm on 118k now and haven't have a single problem. so there's definitely potential for a good deal - once you hit the 100k mile mark nobody wants the car so it gets a lot cheaper.
2006-07-27 08:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by mathu9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I PURCHASED A FORD TAURUS WITH OVER 200,00K AND DROVE IT TIL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 367,K I TRULY THINK IT DEPENDS ON THE UNIT AND HOW WELL THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK CARE OF THE VEHICLE AND HOW WELL YOU TAKE CARE OF THE UNIT. HOWEVER, EVERY VEHICLE IS A CHANCE. HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU KNOW BUY A NEW CAR, AND THEY ARE LEMONS...
2006-07-27 08:58:18 · answer #11 · answered by BEENTHERE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋