Used vehicles are a great alternative to a brand-new car for a lot of people and for a lot of reasons. Still, we know that to buy a used car that offers an excellent value, you need to be cautious and critical. One area that requires special care is mileage.

What Mileage Means to a Car

The odometer reading indicates how many engine miles the car has. That’s extremely important information because many components’ useful lives and scheduled maintenance tasks are determined by mileage markers. For instance, on average, most modern cars require replacement of:

·         Fuel filter—every 24,000 miles

·         Spark plugs, spark plug wires—every 40,000 miles

·         Timing belts—every 60,000 miles

The number of miles and the age of the car can also indicate if the car has experienced average (12,000 miles per year) or above-/below-average use.

How Mileage Impacts Price

In general, both mileage and age of a car have the same effect on price: as mileage and age increases, the sticker price decreases. However, the type of miles and level of maintenance performed on the vehicle may allow higher-mileage vehicles to better retain their value.

Your intended purpose for the car and your budget are likely to determine which factor—mileage or price—takes priority. If you need a reliable commuter vehicle, then lower miles may be the better choice. But if you just need more driving capacity but do not want to take on a big monthly payment, then the lower sticker price might be just right.

In any case, there is no mileage that translates to “too many miles.”

What You Know about the Mileage on Our Pre-Owned Vehicles

Knowing whether the vehicle you’re looking at was used for mostly highway or city miles matters. So does knowing how well the previous owner(s) took care of it.

As a 5-Star Carfax Used Car and Truck Dealer, we have detailed Carfax reports on every vehicle in our inventory. And, as a no-pressure dealer, our salespeople are happy to help you weigh your alternatives to find the best vehicle for you.

Visit Unique Enterprises in Moriarty, or browse our inventory online and contact us to schedule a test drive.

Used vehicles are a great alternative to a brand-new car for a lot of people and for a lot of reasons. Still, we know that to buy a used car that offers an excellent value, you need to be cautious and critical. One area that requires special care is mileage.

What Mileage Means to a Car

The odometer reading indicates how many engine miles the car has. That’s extremely important information because many components’ useful lives and scheduled maintenance tasks are determined by mileage markers. For instance, on average, most modern cars require replacement of:

·         Fuel filter—every 24,000 miles

·         Spark plugs, spark plug wires—every 40,000 miles

·         Timing belts—every 60,000 miles

The number of miles and the age of the car can also indicate if the car has experienced average (12,000 miles per year) or above-/below-average use.

How Mileage Impacts Price

In general, both mileage and age of a car have the same effect on price: as mileage and age increases, the sticker price decreases. However, the type of miles and level of maintenance performed on the vehicle may allow higher-mileage vehicles to better retain their value.

Your intended purpose for the car and your budget are likely to determine which factor—mileage or price—takes priority. If you need a reliable commuter vehicle, then lower miles may be the better choice. But if you just need more driving capacity but do not want to take on a big monthly payment, then the lower sticker price might be just right.

In any case, there is no mileage that translates to “too many miles.”

What You Know about the Mileage on Our Pre-Owned Vehicles

Knowing whether the vehicle you’re looking at was used for mostly highway or city miles matters. So does knowing how well the previous owner(s) took care of it.

As a 5-Star Carfax Used Car and Truck Dealer, we have detailed Carfax reports on every vehicle in our inventory. And, as a no-pressure dealer, our salespeople are happy to help you weigh your alternatives to find the best vehicle for you.

Visit Unique Enterprises in Moriarty, or browse our inventory online and contact us to schedule a test drive.