all the cars i can find are more than 100,000 miles on it. is that bad? should i keep looking for something with less miles? i am on a 10,000 dollar budget. i cannot get a loan, so i have to pay cash. should i save more?is it safe to buy from private owners? or should i buy from dealerships?
2007-02-09 15:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by melelisi 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It all depends on the type of the car and the shape it is in. On the average, I myself will not venture anything beyound 75000 KM.
2007-02-09 15:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by clearwater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say about 70,000 miles is safe. Over a 100,000 my opinion is not safe. Don't buy from a private owner unless your instincts say that's an honest person. You buy from a certified dealer and you got warranties. If you have time save up your money and buy certified. You get more for your money with peace of mind. Just imagine you buy from a private owner and two weeks later the transmission locks up. You have to call the Tow Co. to have it hauled to a garage; extra payments. Then the mechanic tells you, "You need a new Tranny and it will cost you with labor $2,400.00. More extra payments! Take my advice because I been there, done that, and paid hell for it!!! I just don't want to see you facing any kind of financial hardship.
2007-02-09 16:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Debs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
miles will vary depending on how the vehicle was taken care of. some say to buy from a personal seller vs. a dealer. if you know the person selling the car and know how they drove it and maintained it i'd say yes. but if its just a guy advertising a vehicle you dont know him from adam. for all you know he's been running cooking oil in it since he got it. dealers usually service all their vehicles before they sell them and usually will offer some sort of warranty for their cars as well. not to mention you have more legal options when you buy from a dealer. (reputable dealer, im not talking a buy here pay here lot). although if you have $10,000 down unless your under 18 or dont work, most large dealerships can get you financed on a car. (i know i could) banks like customers who have equity and are willing to finance them even if their credit has issues. why wouldnt a bank loan you $5000 on a $15000 car??? so dont rule out financing specifically. just remember, unles you know the seller personally, you have no guarantee's from them and its buyer beware, as is where is, if it breaks in two pieces you own both pieces. most dealers will give you some kind of warranty or an option to purchase some kind of warranty. are a dealers car sometimes more expensive? sure. but i also know that every car i sell, ive run through my service dept, usually spent about $500 just to get them ready to sell. all my cars have the state 30 day warranty guarantee'd and my dealership gives you even more warranty's besides that. what private seller can say that?
2007-02-09 16:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by ridgwayaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10grand is plenty, you will find a honey for that. Stick to 100k miles being the max you will accept, focus on the 60-80k cars. Read the Dog and Lemon guide for your area, it will have hints. Id probably get a american car if I was in the USA, as they are priced very competitively, but not a SUV or other overstressed dog. Toyota and Nissan both seem to last forever, maybe a Maxima or Camry will please you, and both a "do-able" at 100k miles. And they will not need an engine transplant till at least 200k miles. Replace all fluids and belts immediately, pay attention to the gearbox (and filters), radiator flushing, use a quality oil.
2007-02-09 17:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mileage is not the most important factor. For example, any mileage is too high for certain brands while for others, it makes no difference whatsoever unless it's above 300,000.
For 10G, I would get a 2004 or 5 Civic with stickshift, and drive it for 5-6 years with no problems. On the other hand, you can buy a 2006 ford with more whistles, and drive a rental forever while this pile of crap is being repaired.
2007-02-13 05:49:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and its usually safer to buy from private owners these days you get better deals from them,you should be able to find a good deal on a good used car ,and maybe get one with lower miles on it,buying any car with over 100k on it is risky,even if its off the original owner,so take your time,and look ,and be careful never tell anyone how much you have to spend,on a car,they,ll raise the price up on one of there junky ones,and try to get rid of it on you,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-09 15:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter who you buy from you take the same chance, but for 10000 you should be able to find a car at a dealer with under 100000miles, remember do your homework, the more informed you are the less you will spend, new or used
2007-02-09 15:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by Russ S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello, as a mechanic, i would wait a bit more, usually cars over 65,000 milles would need a new engine, especially a four cylinder, if you want a nice car you should get one with less than 30,000 0r 40,000, that way you can almost be sure that you won't have problems with emissions, but if you find a car over 65,000 it is probable that you'll have to spend about 1,000 to 3,000 dlls in a new engine.
i hope i had help. p.d. forgive my english
2007-02-09 16:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends...certain cars will last much longer than others...not to mention it depends on how well they've been taken care of.
2007-02-09 15:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋