How Many Miles Are the Right Amount on a Used Car?
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When shopping for a used car, one of the first filter options you’re confronted with is mileage. Assuming you’ve determined the model you want and settled on an acceptable range of model years, now you have to decide what multiple of 10,000 miles you’re comfortable taking on. Like many parts of the car-buying process, the answer isn’t always obvious or easy to arrive at. What Kind of Life Has It Led? The wear and tear on a car isn’t solely measured in mileage, but that number can be a good indicator, especially for the status of things like the engine and transmission, which are expensive parts to repair or replace. Consider the odometer reading alongside the physical condition of the vehicle. A car with 100,000 miles on the clock could look pristine, while one that has traveled just 30K could be a complete mess inside and out. How the vehicle was used is a major factor, so even if something matches your search filter in terms of mileage, it might not be the car for you. The number of miles on a particular car should also be considered in the context of the general reliability of that model.
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