even new ones are as well. Would you rather spend a fortune on a new one, or get a used one with a few extra miles for cheaper, which runs the same. All about history of the vehicle
i've seen really bad things on brand new cars as well, the only difference is that they have a guarantee. Sometimes it is so bad that not even the guarantee works.
I purchased a 2005 car with 60k miles on it with nothing but issues. Lots of short journeys and being driven hard vs a higher milage newer car that's more than likely been used on the motorway
I have a Toyota Camry 2018 and it already has 77,000 miles and still run like it was brand the day I got it. They say long as you keep up Regular maintenance, it can go many more thousands of miles. And I do a lot of driving.
Spot on! I have a 2013 MK6 Golf TDI 6SP Manual with 165k km and it stills drives like new or even better with the 19" rims that came from a 2016 Golf R and a set of 235/35/19 Pilot Sport 4S's...Maintenance, service and way of driving are key! Besides and despite it only has 140 BHP and 240 PFT, this baby would do 123-165 Mi/h with no problems!
Just nabbed a 14' Accord with 94k.. the vehicle was purchased and serviced by the same authorized dealership. Care is immaculate and has the original maintenance book with technician embossed signatures with recorded services. I was almost going to sign for 60mo on a $30k vehicle when this hidden gem was just parked at a local used lot.
goss is definitely making a good point---we as layman prioritise on the milage, which doesn't really make sense for most expert. But the reason and logic behind it is, we don't know other direct and simple measurement other than milage(the higher the milage, the more likely its gonna break down generally). most of us don't know much about other things like engine design, reliability of transmission, and smtm like that. i guess what that person is asking, is the reliability of car----with same maintanance, which car over 100miles could be more reliable?
You can usually tell doing visual inspections. If you’re shopping for something higher status like Audi/BMW/Mercedes their engines usually require more attention to oil levels and making sure it’s always done on time as well as always using the right fuel. Check the car for things like scratches on the interior panels/trim, rips in the seats, door dings, curb rash and if it has one check the condition of the front splitter. There are usually two types of people who buy these cars. One is dudes who treat it like it’s their baby and are always on top of everything, doing preventive maintenance and seem crazy because they won’t let you touch anything or eat anything in their car and they park far alway so no one scratches their “baby”. Then there’s dudes who drive them like a 98 Corolla. If you buy from the second guy, that car will be a money pit, first guy not so much. Even for regular cars, door dings and scratches on and under the front bumper are always a big red flag for me. It just screams I don’t care about this car, it’s just here to get me places. Those people are more like do go a couple hundred or thousand miles here and there over their recommended oil change. People who even slightly care about their car are always wary about parking.
Sure,it's all about condition. I'd rather buy a vehicle with high highway miles that has been properly maintained than a vehicle that's been driven in the city used to make deliveries & neglected.
I bought a 2012 with 100,000 that thing lasted less then 2 yrs. The second car I had that went out at 160,000 and I take care of them. We changed the oil frequently and a tune up. The damn bearings went out on both. Now I have two repos on my credit. I went out and paid 1800 on a truck that had 120000 miles. A week after my car blew up.that truck blew up. My bf was driving not me. They took the car but the pos truck us still sitting in the yard. My loser bf saved enough for a down but I am scared about financing another junk car, I've realized they are all junk.
I purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma for 20 Grande with 122,000 Mi on it and it's one of the best vehicles I've ever owned today its 143,000 Mi and runs like brand new! If you think a 100,000 MI is grounds for a new vehicle you're crazy.
People are expected to not maintain their cars. Least with the oil changes. But still the condition of the car will be made evident by inspection and test driving and having a mechanic run tests.
I'm looking at a 2002 Nissan Xterra that has 189k for $2,900. It would be my first car purchase and from the pictures it seems to be in fantastic condition.
@@souljarohill8795 well, I actually ended up buying a 2003 Ford Escape with 98k miles for only $3,100! This definitely was a needle in a haystack type purchase, because the car is is beautiful shape inside and out, especially considering it's age. Only 1 scratch on the exterior, the interior is flawless except for some old fabric on the doors peeling a bit. And they even put in a super cool bluetooth radio. I just recently passed the 100k mile mark and it runs wonderfully. Honestly if you stay patient you will find great deals!
@@souljarohill8795 Honestly I just used Facebook Market Place. Definitely not the BEST platform, but you really can find a wide variety of vehicles on there. I just turned 18 so I had my Dad helping me look, and it took us a good month or so to find my car, but it was worth it
Buying a car with 100,000 miles is like buying problems. Nowadays buying 100,000 miles car is no less than $10,000. Instead throw down payment and get a new car. Tension free from repairs. Real maintenance starts from 100000 miles. You really don`t know how the other guy maintains. solenoids rotors, tires, brakes, gaskets, sensors, engine mounts, transmission fluids etc. Really not a good idea to buy a used car with 100,000 miles, especially in the current market.
So do high miles usually mean there’s any higher risk of anything breaking or wearing down in the engine? Like a utility belt or anything? My concern is if there’s something that needs to be eventually fixed or replaced to keep the car in great condition, will it cost a lot for that specifically part over a 100k mike lifetime?
Yes, the older the car the more likely you are to run into trouble down the line since all things will break eventually. Be that 5 years, 10 years or 20 years. That being said he's right that a car that's been kept in good condition will be your safest option. Weigh your budget and options. I won't buy a second hand car without full service records or some sort of warranty and inspection.
@@eksteinmalan3517 that's not true just a number as long if its been serviced ect then go for it I had cars at 50 to 60k and they had way more problems then my 100k milage car
Very good advice and insights...it's truly the overall condition and care and maintenance of the vehicle that counts. Additionally what does your research or any research on & about the vehicle say, such as accidents & recalls & history & of course required evaluation by independent sources.
KingDrewPhillip, I just bought a 2015 Toyota Venza with 100K miles. With the Carfax info and a purchase inspection, it turned out to be a good buy. That baby cruises on the highway. 😊
This is spot on. What people in the u.s. don't realize is that since everyone has to have a car regardless they want it or not and that having a car is seen like an obligation to so many people who hate driving and would rather use public transportation if that was an option. That means that cars are treated as a disposable commodity. As a consequence of that, 90% of the cars in the used car market in the united states are pure garbage, completely neglected and abused, even low miles cars. so if you come across the almost impossible to find gem of a 5 - 10yr old well maintained and taken care of, buy it on the spot. It will be pretty evident when you see it.
carfax is a big help. One owner, never been an auction, accident history and if buying from a dealer, and then when you'll actually see the car it will become pretty evident. 80-90% of cars in the u.s. used market are neglect in the most horrible way, so if you are in from of one of the rare 10% if will be really obvious
You have the experience but we are the ones asking the question because we don't have the experience you have so we don't see it like you see it... Ur talking to us like we're dumb as hell!!! we just know that cars with 150,000 or more miles are usually worn out in a lot of areas that the naked eye can see!!! After we buy them everything starts to go wrong!!
My friend bought a used 2013 Honda civic with 98,000 miles on it. for $10,000 and paid $800 for registration and taxes. Since then he is spending money on the car every month. He changed engine mounts one month, next month he changed VTEC solenoid, MAP sensor, cleaned MAF sensor. next month he said transmission not shifting smooth he changed transmission oil 3 times 3 quarts every time, transmission solenoids, then he changed tensioner, serpentine belt, then water pump, he did valve adjustments, now he said timing jumped by 2 teeth. HELL of a time. Waste of time. Buy brand new, use for 90000 miles sell and get new one. No used car.
Id add Mazda to the Honda or Toyota list, if its with their new 6 speed transmission. Mazda is very reiliable not that they partner woth Toyota instead of Ford. And finally make their of non CVT transmission.
I spent close to 5500 on my last dime. I literally was able to drive it across America, and use it as a reliable work truck. Always check the condition.
True. But all used cars are a gamble.
All cars are a gamble.
even new ones are as well. Would you rather spend a fortune on a new one, or get a used one with a few extra miles for cheaper, which runs the same. All about history of the vehicle
i've seen really bad things on brand new cars as well, the only difference is that they have a guarantee. Sometimes it is so bad that not even the guarantee works.
New cars are the biggest gamble! Lol. You lose big value the 1st day and the 1st couple yrs
Well said, that's what I was saying to people it's not about miles on the car. it's about the condition how well you treat your car. Oil change, etc
Totally true. I drove a corolla to 600km, to the bone. With Honda's and Toyota's well maintained, no risk.
I bought a 1997 Toyota Camry LE v6 from a tow yard with 278,800 miles on it and it’s still running good now with 285,590 miles without issues
I purchased a 2005 car with 60k miles on it with nothing but issues. Lots of short journeys and being driven hard vs a higher milage newer car that's more than likely been used on the motorway
exactly like would you rather buy a car that had low mileage but they never changed the oil in it
I have a Toyota Camry 2018 and it already has 77,000 miles and still run like it was brand the day I got it. They say long as you keep up Regular maintenance, it can go many more thousands of miles. And I do a lot of driving.
Toyota is proven reliability. Can’t say that about some others.
How many miles now
how many miles Now?
Spot on! I have a 2013 MK6 Golf TDI 6SP Manual with 165k km and it stills drives like new or even better with the 19" rims that came from a 2016 Golf R and a set of 235/35/19 Pilot Sport 4S's...Maintenance, service and way of driving are key! Besides and despite it only has 140 BHP and 240 PFT, this baby would do 123-165 Mi/h with no problems!
I bougth a 12 nissan altima with 124000miles and after almost 3 years with regular maintenance does not ask for a car payment
Just nabbed a 14' Accord with 94k.. the vehicle was purchased and serviced by the same authorized dealership. Care is immaculate and has the original maintenance book with technician embossed signatures with recorded services. I was almost going to sign for 60mo on a $30k vehicle when this hidden gem was just parked at a local used lot.
how much did you pay for it? if you don't mind me asking
currently checking out a '16 Accord with 121k miles
Why dude! I am thinking of getting one myself. 112k miles, 2009 2.2 diesel accord
goss is definitely making a good point---we as layman prioritise on the milage, which doesn't really make sense for most expert. But the reason and logic behind it is, we don't know other direct and simple measurement other than milage(the higher the milage, the more likely its gonna break down generally). most of us don't know much about other things like engine design, reliability of transmission, and smtm like that. i guess what that person is asking, is the reliability of car----with same maintanance, which car over 100miles could be more reliable?
mileage is a proxy for "condition" because it's hard to really know the condition is brother.
You can usually tell doing visual inspections. If you’re shopping for something higher status like Audi/BMW/Mercedes their engines usually require more attention to oil levels and making sure it’s always done on time as well as always using the right fuel. Check the car for things like scratches on the interior panels/trim, rips in the seats, door dings, curb rash and if it has one check the condition of the front splitter. There are usually two types of people who buy these cars. One is dudes who treat it like it’s their baby and are always on top of everything, doing preventive maintenance and seem crazy because they won’t let you touch anything or eat anything in their car and they park far alway so no one scratches their “baby”. Then there’s dudes who drive them like a 98 Corolla. If you buy from the second guy, that car will be a money pit, first guy not so much. Even for regular cars, door dings and scratches on and under the front bumper are always a big red flag for me. It just screams I don’t care about this car, it’s just here to get me places. Those people are more like do go a couple hundred or thousand miles here and there over their recommended oil change. People who even slightly care about their car are always wary about parking.
This is true
Sure,it's all about condition.
I'd rather buy a vehicle with high highway miles that has been properly maintained than a vehicle that's been driven in the city used to make deliveries & neglected.
Lmao you deadass watched flying wheels video and then commented exactly what he said in his video to try to seem like you know shit
if it's a honda and toyota with over 100k miles buy it, they last a good while.
I bought a 2012 with 100,000 that thing lasted less then 2 yrs. The second car I had that went out at 160,000 and I take care of them. We changed the oil frequently and a tune up. The damn bearings went out on both. Now I have two repos on my credit. I went out and paid 1800 on a truck that had 120000 miles. A week after my car blew up.that truck blew up. My bf was driving not me. They took the car but the pos truck us still sitting in the yard. My loser bf saved enough for a down but I am scared about financing another junk car, I've realized they are all junk.
great wisdom in just a min thank you sir.
I purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma for 20 Grande with 122,000 Mi on it and it's one of the best vehicles I've ever owned today its 143,000 Mi and runs like brand new! If you think a 100,000 MI is grounds for a new vehicle you're crazy.
Miss ya bud. Hope you're resting easy
People are expected to not maintain their cars. Least with the oil changes. But still the condition of the car will be made evident by inspection and test driving and having a mechanic run tests.
I'm looking at a 2002 Nissan Xterra that has 189k for $2,900. It would be my first car purchase and from the pictures it seems to be in fantastic condition.
How was the purchase? I’m trying to find a used car as well
@@souljarohill8795 well, I actually ended up buying a 2003 Ford Escape with 98k miles for only $3,100! This definitely was a needle in a haystack type purchase, because the car is is beautiful shape inside and out, especially considering it's age. Only 1 scratch on the exterior, the interior is flawless except for some old fabric on the doors peeling a bit. And they even put in a super cool bluetooth radio. I just recently passed the 100k mile mark and it runs wonderfully. Honestly if you stay patient you will find great deals!
@@freshphilip410 what site or platform did you buy your car. I only been searching carfax but if their others you can recommend that would help a lot
@@souljarohill8795 Honestly I just used Facebook Market Place. Definitely not the BEST platform, but you really can find a wide variety of vehicles on there. I just turned 18 so I had my Dad helping me look, and it took us a good month or so to find my car, but it was worth it
Buying a car with 100,000 miles is like buying problems. Nowadays buying 100,000 miles car is no less than $10,000. Instead throw down payment and get a new car. Tension free from repairs. Real maintenance starts from 100000 miles. You really don`t know how the other guy maintains. solenoids rotors, tires, brakes, gaskets, sensors, engine mounts, transmission fluids etc. Really not a good idea to buy a used car with 100,000 miles, especially in the current market.
you'll be surprised to see how many cars with 100, 150 and even 180k are over $10000 in the current market, things are out of control
So do high miles usually mean there’s any higher risk of anything breaking or wearing down in the engine? Like a utility belt or anything? My concern is if there’s something that needs to be eventually fixed or replaced to keep the car in great condition, will it cost a lot for that specifically part over a 100k mike lifetime?
Yes, the older the car the more likely you are to run into trouble down the line since all things will break eventually. Be that 5 years, 10 years or 20 years. That being said he's right that a car that's been kept in good condition will be your safest option. Weigh your budget and options. I won't buy a second hand car without full service records or some sort of warranty and inspection.
@@eksteinmalan3517 that's not true just a number as long if its been serviced ect then go for it I had cars at 50 to 60k and they had way more problems then my 100k milage car
Very good advice and insights...it's truly the overall condition and care and maintenance of the vehicle that counts. Additionally what does your research or any research on & about the vehicle say, such as accidents & recalls & history & of course required evaluation by independent sources.
Only used car I would get if it’s at 100k miles? Toyota Corolla. Always had good luck with Toyotas.
KingDrewPhillip, I just bought a 2015 Toyota Venza with 100K miles. With the Carfax info and a purchase inspection, it turned out to be a good buy. That baby cruises on the highway. 😊
This is spot on. What people in the u.s. don't realize is that since everyone has to have a car regardless they want it or not and that having a car is seen like an obligation to so many people who hate driving and would rather use public transportation if that was an option. That means that cars are treated as a disposable commodity. As a consequence of that, 90% of the cars in the used car market in the united states are pure garbage, completely neglected and abused, even low miles cars. so if you come across the almost impossible to find gem of a 5 - 10yr old well maintained and taken care of, buy it on the spot. It will be pretty evident when you see it.
I just bought a 2017 camry se with 232k miles for 6 grand
Jeep patriot with 190k on it and it's been through a lot but still works... however it died in -60F weather
Straight and direct 💯% just make sure it's taken to a trusted mech. 👍
People use to say when I was a kid the engine would stop working if it gets to high and I use to believe that
I didn't consider this "high mileage" topic beforehand. I believe I'm going to fall back and wait on the right timing for a car. God im waiting.
But how would you know if properly maintain..thats the tricky part
carfax is a big help. One owner, never been an auction, accident history and if buying from a dealer, and then when you'll actually see the car it will become pretty evident. 80-90% of cars in the u.s. used market are neglect in the most horrible way, so if you are in from of one of the rare 10% if will be really obvious
You have the experience but we are the ones asking the question because we don't have the experience you have so we don't see it like you see it... Ur talking to us like we're dumb as hell!!!
we just know that cars with 150,000 or more miles are usually worn out in a lot of areas that the naked eye can see!!! After we buy them everything starts to go wrong!!
Or both. 100k miles is where a lot of the big problems come in.
Very well said
My friend bought a used 2013 Honda civic with 98,000 miles on it. for $10,000 and paid $800 for registration and taxes. Since then he is spending money on the car every month. He changed engine mounts one month, next month he changed VTEC solenoid, MAP sensor, cleaned MAF sensor. next month he said transmission not shifting smooth he changed transmission oil 3 times 3 quarts every time, transmission solenoids, then he changed tensioner, serpentine belt, then water pump, he did valve adjustments, now he said timing jumped by 2 teeth. HELL of a time. Waste of time. Buy brand new, use for 90000 miles sell and get new one. No used car.
I like the short videos too
Well said.
This makes sense
Treat the vehicle not the numbers I agree
Okay, will do.
its not should you, but can you. its a money issue not choice. ah rich people and reasoning.
Can someone please explain to me what millage is lol? I've been searching all sorts of websites but each one gives me a different definition.
The amount of miles a vehicle has been driven.
I bought a 2006 Toyota solars with I think 124,000 miles and was going good
04 e320 Benz 164k just got new tranny for 1500 paid 1500 for car 😂 now it’s the radiator and the touch screen I need for another 1500😂
@@luffykillua2199 Benz a bad choice for high mileage cars
Ofcourse it's a Toyota, its basically the best car you can buy
@@QadashJew what about BMW
@@thebest-in5tf terrible
What about Chrysler crossfire
As long as the car has a full service it’s a no brainier
Id add Mazda to the Honda or Toyota list, if its with their new 6 speed transmission. Mazda is very reiliable not that they partner woth Toyota instead of Ford. And finally make their of non CVT transmission.
Cora!...
You just want to get more business..fix more cars..deceitful 😒..we want facts not some shallow advice
I spent close to 5500 on my last dime. I literally was able to drive it across America, and use it as a reliable work truck. Always check the condition.