What is Good Mileage on a Used Car?

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If you’re shopping around Sarasota for low mileage used cars for sale, take a moment to learn about what is considered highlight mileage for a used car, low mileage, and how to consider mileage in terms of other factors. Then, once you’re done reading, explore the selection of used cars in Bradenton at Cox Mazda, and reach out to book some test drives

Factors to Consider Alongside Mileage 

When shopping for low mileage used cars for sale near Tampa, you want to consider a number of factors when determining how mileage corresponds to the vehicle’s reliability. Take a look below to learn about them: 

  • Location – If the vehicle you’re considering has accumulated its miles in a dry, warm climate, it’s taken less of a beating than a vehicle that was primarily driven in a cold and wet climate.
  • Usage – A used car with 75,000 miles driven in the stop-and-go traffic of Tampa will be in worse shape than a used car that was driven in 75,000 on open highways. Make sure to look at the vehicle’s previous driver’s history to see where your vehicle was driven. 
  • Condition – If you’re buying from a private seller, have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for mechanical issues and hidden rust. 
  • Maintenance – If the vehicle has some miles on it, it may still be in solid condition if its been well maintained. Look at its service history to see if the previous owner kept up with their service intervals. 

Choosing a Used Car Based on Mileage

As you’ve likely gathered, there’s no easy way to determine what good mileage is on a used car. Any question for low mileage used cars for sale near Palmetto should be accompanied by an understanding of the aforementioned factors. Otherwise, you won’t be able to truly interpret mileage. That said, any used car that has under 50,000 is definitively low mileage. What is considered high mileage for a used car? 100,000 miles is high mileage, but it’s important to remember that if the car is in good shape and has been properly maintained, it could have another 4 to 6 years of life left. 

Test Drive Low Mileage Used Cars for Sale in Bradenton

Now that you know what good mileage on a used car is, what is considered high mileage on a used car, and you know how to determine condition based on a number of factors, reach out to Cox Mazda to test drive affordable and reliable used cars for sale in near you. Our phone number is (941) 749-2790. If you have further questions, take a moment to explore our car buying tips and service tips for other helpful reads!

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