How many miles is too much?

[Sex Panther]

to buy for a used car? or km.

 

[Shapecity]

What kind of car?

 

[drexlersdad]

yeah really depends on make/model

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Also in the market -- This could be helpful.

Nissan? Honda?

 

[drexlersdad]

130,000 miles is the perfect amount

 

[Sex Panther]

Yup, still looking.

And i'm looking at the '00-'05 Volkswagen Jetta (TDI, preferably) models.

Sorry guys, I dont know shit about cars :S

 

[Shapecity]

Do you know a good mechanic that you trust?

 

[Sex Panther]

nope. why?

 

[drexlersdad]

you can take it to him to see if it passes inspection/is worth the money/etc.

 

[Sex Panther]

so 130, 000 miles for a VK is the highest I should go for?

 

[Colonel Ronan]

so 130, 000 miles for a VK is the highest I should go for?

I think he was referring to mine.

 

[Sex Panther]

I think he was referring to mine.

youre so self-absorbed!

 

[drexlersdad]

I think he was referring to mine.

yours is skinny and smells bad

 

[Shapecity]

you can take it to him to see if it passes inspection/is worth the money/etc.

^^ This.

If you don't know dick about cars you should bring someone who does with you.

www.carfax.com is a good site to use too on checking the history of the vehicle.

Average person drives 12,000 to 15,000 per year. If you're going for a car 10 years old then you probably want one closer to the 120K range and if it's the '05 model probably somewhere in the 70K range for mileage.

 

[drexlersdad]

also beware an old car with low mileage like a 01 with 20k, usually something went horribly wrong with it at some point. not always though. and be as ambiguous as possible at all times.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

youre so self-absorbed!

 

[Shapecity]

Also ask for recent maintenance records on the vehicle.

When was the last time they changed the break pads?
When was the last time they had a smog check?
When was the last time they changed timing belt, fan belt, & water pump?
How old is the battery? Have they ever changed the alternator?
Do they get routine oil changes?

There's a lot of variables and older cars can have some expensive fixes if you're not careful.