What Is Good Mileage for a Used Car?

It can be difficult to determine how reliable a vehicle is going to be based on mileage alone. Still, it’s an important consideration for anyone shopping for used cars. Take a moment to learn what is considered high mileage for a used car, as well as what factors to consider when interpreting mileage. Then, explore the selection of low-mileage used cars for sale at one of the many Five Star Automotive Group dealership locations near you. 

What Is Considered High Mileage for a Used Car?

So, what is good mileage for a used car? That’s a harder question to answer than many assume. The first to know is that high mileage is technically anything over 100,000 miles. That said, many modern cars last more than 200,000 miles. Therefore, it’s important to take a few other factors into consideration, which include: 

• Mileage vs. Age: If you’re comparing a vehicle with 40,000 miles on the odometer that’s only 3 years old, it’s likely more beat up than a 5-year-old model with 60,000 miles under its tires. 
• Year of Manufacture: Cars built in the last 15 years can last upwards of 250,000 miles, whereas a vintage car from the 90s may not last 100,000 miles.
• Maintenance Records: A vehicle that was regularly maintained in accordance with its manufacturer recommended service intervals is a beautiful thing. If you find such a creature, and it has twice as many miles on it as a car with a spotty service record, it may still be the better vehicle.

Other Factors to Consider 

There are just a few other factors to consider when shopping for a used car and trying to determine what condition they’re in. They include: 

• In addition to looking at service records, try to obtain a vehicle history report. That way you know who’s owned the vehicle, how many wrecks it’s been in, and whether or not it’s ever been stolen. 
• If a vehicle was driven in the dry climate of the Texas Panhandle, it may be in better condition than the one driven in the snowy slush of Minneapolis.
• Bear in mind that, if you’re shopping for used foreign imports from 30 years ago, it can be difficult to source parts when you need a repair.

Test Drive Low Mileage Used Cars for Sale Near You

Do you have other questions about what is considered high mileage for a used car? Then, call Five Star Automotive Group at . We’re happy to further discuss what good mileage is for a used car, and we can also tell you all about the limited warranty that comes with every used car we sell! If you’d like to arrange some test drives, just swing by the Five Star Automotive Group dealership closest to you! We have locations in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, and Ohio, so we’re likely close by. But first, check out our other car buying tips for other helpful reads!