New vehicles have a warranty that can last from 3 to 8 years. once this warranty has expired, you will have the chance to purchase an extended one which covers your vehicle up to 10 years or 160,000 miles. in regards to vehicles with fewer than 36,000 miles under their belt, consumers should look out for smoking in the engine when starting it and also check for oil leaks from everywhere on the engine when inspected from top down. these are not indicators of bad maintenance but they show signs of aging. low-quality brands tend to deteriorate faster but this typically is a question of regularity of use and how often it was maintained properly by a repair shop or dealership before purchase. buying a new car every few years
how many miles on a used car is too much?
it will vary depending on the type of car, but how long you can expect a used car to last largely depends on care it's provided because your chance of getting into an accident is much higher when driving a car that doesn't run well.
a few thousand miles are safe for cheaper cars, but with luxury cars, 4-6k miles are normal. more than this and there may be concerns about vehicle performance or reliability which might increase repair costs or decrease sale estimates in the future. the only exceptions are rare classic cars among vintage collectors experts where age could actually show to be an advantage in value!
both time and distance have an effect on what kind of mileage is acceptable for any given vehicle – though the exact numbers vary
how many miles should a used car have to buy?
the number of miles that a used car should have is largely dependent on its age. generally, the average recommended mileage for an 8 year old toyota camry would be 130,000 miles. if the car is 5 years old or older, it's mileage should ideally be somewhere around 30,000-50,000 miles. it may also depend on how much you are willing to spend and your geographic location too though!
i hope this helped out!
is 15000 miles a lot for a used car?
yes.
losing tires in the winter, having your tires constantly over-inflated, and constantly driving 75 miles per hour can cause major premature wear on a vehicle, meaning that 15000 miles is closer to 7500 than it is to 25000. a lot of drivers switch their tires in the summer time for much better wear and lower gas consumption. considering you'll use more gas switching your plugs every 20k instead of letting them go up to 250k would be foolish if not done by maintenance professionals and would cost 4 times as much so it's important you know what intervals need changing or when this should happen.
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is 50000 miles a lot for a used car?
yes.
50000 miles is a lot of miles for a car, and the car will most likely require tons of work before it could be safe to drive again. while i couldn't say how much that would cost without knowing what type of maintenance your provider performs, you should factor that into the selling price if you want to put it on the market. in general though, cars have been lasting longer lately because manufacturers have been using better materials and more robust cars are being made due to lower gas prices – so even if your car is past 50000 miles, it may still be worth eating a few costs to keep it going until costs spike again because there's never been a better time to buy a used car!
