What is Good Mileage for a Used Car?

The rule of thumb used to be that Mt. Lebanon drivers should shy away from anything with more than 100,000 miles on the odometer. When it comes to good mileage for a used car these days, the rules are more complicated. That’s because cars built in the 2000s and 2010s are now capable of racking up as much as 300,000 miles. If you’re looking at a car from the 90s, avoid anything over 100,000 miles. Otherwise, keep reading to learn about the nuanced factors in play when determining whether the used vehicle you have your eye on is in good condition or not.

If you have any other questions about car buying, be sure to explore our site for informative reads about whether to buy or lease and how to buy a new car.

The Smart Way to Shop for a Used Car

We’ve gone over what mileage to avoid for cars that were built in the 90s, but that doesn’t answer your question. So, what is good mileage for a used car? Anything under 75,000 is good, but Upper St Clair drivers should pay more mind to the following factors:

• Usage – If your next car has 75,000 miles on it that were driven in the stop-and-go traffic of Pittsburgh, it’s taken a greater beating than a car that was primarily driven on a highway commute.
• Location – Vehicles that have spent most of their life in cold, wet climates have seen more stress than vehicles in warm, dry climates.
• Maintenance History – Get a vehicle history report. A vehicle with fewer miles and an irregular history of maintenance may be in worse shape than a car with higher mileage that has been well cared for.
• History of Use: A car that was only driven on Sunday joyrides will often have higher repair costs. Just like with computers, cars suffer from lack of use and tend to have more mechanical issues. Also, consider how the vehicle was driven. Was it used on the job site for a decade or was it just driven around town?

• Price: Low mileage vehicles often come with a higher price tag, despite the fact that good mileage for a used car isn’t always the most important thing Peters Township drivers should consider.

Test Drive Our Used Cars in Good Condition Today

Now that Washington drivers have a more nuanced answer to the question, “What is good mileage on a used car?”, it’s time to test-drive our inventory of thoroughly inspected, high-quality pre-owned vehicles. While you’re here, be sure to explore our Certified Pre-owned Cadillac program for a guarantee on quality, as well as our service guides for help with jump-starting your car.