2006-08-06 05:21:02 · 13 answers · asked by Pep Streebeck 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Usually, the lower the mileage, the more you will be able to get out of it should you decide to purchase it.
Average mileage for a car is about 12,000 miles per year. So, if you're looking at a car that is 10 years old (i.e. 1996 model), average miles on the car should be around 120,000.
I recommend finding a used car that has no more than 60,000 if you're going to spend more than $5,000. Otherwise, find a $2,000-$3,000 car that has been well maintained.
If you're looking for a newer used car, go for the Certified Used Car at a dealership with a nice extended warranty, or find a used car that is still under the manufacturer's warranty (i.e. under 36,000 miles and under 3 years old).
2006-08-06 05:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the car - some cars are OK even with 160,000 (provided good care) others having problems from new. So, in regards to the mileage, obviously the lower, the better, but don't look at the mileage alone, the condition of the car and how well it was taken care of is most important. I mean, I saw one car for sale with about 30,000 that by the look, had may be just one or two oil changes in its life (!), and its engine was on the last breath. It was sold in just few days, poor buddy who bought it...
2006-08-06 05:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by svthech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure the age of the car, and about 7000 miles per year.
An old car with little mileage may be worse than one with a lot of mileage.
2006-08-06 06:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when buying a car you cant really always find a car with the amount you would like to see on it,,just go for the lowest miles you can find,,and even low miles on a car don't mean its that good of a car,,some have been wrecked and fixed back,,you have to be really care full when your buying one,just take your time,,this is the key to buying any car,,if you get in a hurry,,you will over look some important details,,and it will cost you in the long run,,i own a repair shop,,and check vehicles for people who want to buy them,,as a free service,,and you would be amazed of what i have seen,,like i said take your time,,hope this help,s.
2006-08-06 05:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best if you can buy with some warranty remaining.
Manufacturers anticipate that the life of a car is 110,000 miles.
We know that many do not, so be careful. Best to buy from an individual if they are trusted, otherwise, a dealer. Those are checked thoroughly. They do not keep junk. Those are auctioned as soon as they are traded in.
2006-08-06 06:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lowest mileage is the better, i would never buy a car with more than 100k mi
2006-08-06 05:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by el cuyo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband purchases "program" cars - usually the ones that the sales managers drive. He won't buy anything over 20K miles.
2006-08-06 05:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than 60.....maaaaaaaaybe 70,000. Otherwise, you've got problems real fast!
2006-08-06 05:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean the highest, and I wouldn't buy one that had more than 80,000 miles on it.
2006-08-06 05:26:31 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lower the better.
2006-08-06 05:24:54 · answer #10 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋