When looking for used cars in Baltimore, MD, you may have some questions about mileage. You already know that your used car will have some miles on it, but is there such a thing as too many?
1 Year = 12,000 Miles
Mileage really is in the eye of the beholder. What may be too high for some people might be fine for others. But, it’s a good idea to know that the average car gets driven about 12,000 miles per year. This means that a four-year-old car will ideally have about 48,000 miles on it. If it has less, that’s great, but significantly more may make it a red flag.
Is Mileage More Important Than Age? Or Vice Versa?
This is another eye-of-the-beholder thing. Let’s say you’re looking at an eight-year-old car that has 80,000 miles on its odometer. That’s only 10,000 per year, so based on the above criteria, that’s good. But, say there’s a similar car next to it that’s five-year-old and also has 80,000 miles. Now you are at 16,000 miles per year. Which should you choose? There’s no right answer. Instead of thinking about the car’s past, it makes the most sense to…
Think About How Much More You Can Get Out of It
If you don’t plan to do a lot of driving, the younger car may be the best choice, as the mileage average will drop over time. If, however, you think you’ll hit that 12,000-mark (or more), the older car might be better for you because it could have less wear and tear.
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