At what mileage should I buy a used car?

As a rule of thumb, higher mileage usually means a lower price. This is due to key features like parts, suspension components and other mechanisms are created to last for a set period. The longer a vehicle is used, the more wear and tear occurs on these features.

While a ten-year-old car is almost always less expensive than a three-year-old car, it is important to consider its odometer and the type of miles that have been racked up behind the wheel. Generally, 12,000-15,000 miles per year is considered average. A higher mileage usually means more wear and tear, with parts like brake pads and batteries needing to be replaced.

However, a high mileage isn’t the only determining factor when buying a used car. Other things such as how well it has been maintained are equally as important to consider. For example, a five-year-old car would ideally have 50,000 miles or less on its odometer. If a car’s mileage is far larger than the average, then you will have to take a deeper look at the car’s history. However, calculating what is considered “high mileage” for a used car can be difficult as it differs so much on a case-by-case basis depending on the brand and model.

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