What Is Good Mileage for a Used Car?

Interested in buying a used car in the Concord area but worries about potential repair costs in the future due to age? Learn more about good mileage for a used car in our online guide at Grappone Honda. So what is good mileage for a used car? This depends on a few things. Learn more with our finance team below.

What Is Considered High Mileage for a Used Car?

While the vehicle repair cost exponentially increases over its lifetime, most people looking for a used model want something with under 100,000 miles. The average Manchester driver puts about 10,000-12,000 miles per year on a vehicle. In addition to this information, here are a few factors to keep in mind:

• How many miles vs. age of the car: A vehicle that is a year old with 40,000 miles on it may be in worse shape than a 5 year old vehicle with 60,000 miles on it, because it has been extensively driven in a shorter span of time.
• Year of manufacture: Within the last decade, car manufacturing has improved significantly, which means there are now more recently used models that will last well over 100,000 miles, and even past 200,000 miles.
• Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: A vehicle with 15,000 miles on it that did not receive regular maintenance may have more issues than a vehicle with 30,000 miles on it that did receive regular maintenance. When purchasing, be sure to ask for proof of maintenance.

Additional things to Consider When Buying a Used Car

• Model Generation: Sometimes when a model with a great reputation is redesigned after a few years for the new generation or “iteration”, it can go badly. Inversely, a vehicle that perhaps was less-than-stellar in the past may have been improved with a redesign. This can usually be sussed out on review websites like Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds.com.
• Vehicle History Report: A vehicle history report from the previous owner will show any repair reports, collisions, police records, and DMV records, that may tell you more about what wear and tear the car has sustained over the years. 
• Location: The Vehicle History Report will also tell you where this car has “lived”–dryer climates like southern California are gentler on vehicles than places with lots of humidity or harsh winters.
• Foreign Luxury Car Brands: Due to the cost of shipping high-end replacement OEM parts overseas, luxury vehicles can become expensive to repair. On the other hand, these brands often have excellent warranties if you are purchasing certified pre-owned, and luxury dealerships may provide perks while your car is being serviced.

Come to Grappone Honda for Your Used Car Needs

Ready to drive off in a high-quality, low mileage used car for sale near Tilton? Schedule an appointment with our team at Grappone Honda. If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact our team.