The best way to determine the car's mileage is to look at the odometer and not the dashboard, which typically only displays 10,000 or 20,000 mile increments. you can also do a general sanity check by comparing features of the vehicle (for example: if it has leather seats and newer model year parts like brakes and tires it is likely that it doesn't have more than 150,000 miles).
what mileage is good for a used car?
the answer depends on how old you plan on keeping your car. if you get an older car (pre-1998) expect miles to go up quickly. once you get cars after 1998 their lifespan increases since they had more advanced technology installed such as crump
what mileage is too high for a used car?
the typical mileage considered too high is 100,000 miles or more.
the typical used car, depending on make and model, has a warranty valid until approximately 75,000-80,000 miles. beyond that point it is likely that you are getting into the territory of an unreliable vehicle with many problems not necessarily repairable within commercially available toolsets.
if you do purchase a used car over 100k miles with no major problems up to now it can be worth having some preventative maintenance done on the vehicle to increase its longevity for the long haul. especially if your use is light or infrequent this would involve broadening or changing fluids and filters with consideration for overheating issues as well as addressing any other obvious deficiencies present
is 50000 miles a lot for a used car?
yes, it is a lot.
a car that has been driven 50,000 miles in the past 3 years will likely have a lot of wear and tear. now it might still be perfectly driveable after being driven 50,000 miles – but the odds are against the owner for what happens next. over time cars gradually need more maintenance to operate as they did when they were new, so cars with high mileage typically require more money from you over time to keep them reliable and functional.
in another sense, from an environmental standpoint you can say “this advanced technology (i.e., gas/electric engine) use should logically result in less total carbon footprint than if we replaced our fleet of vehicles by vehicles not using this same
should i buy a car with 150k miles?
there is no answer to this question. there are so many other factors which come into play, such as the performance of the vehicle, whether or not it's worth tuning-up, and so on.
for instance, if it were me asking the question, i would ask these questions first before deciding whether to invest in a car with 150k miles:
1) what are your needs? how often will you use this car? do you need power steering especially for hills (or parking)? would you like to buy options like anti-lock brakes or cruise control? is 1 person enough to drive this safe without child seats all over the back seat?”
2) the age of your present vehicle; how old is it now
is 30k miles a lot for a used car?
i imagine that is a lot for a used car.
