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Im looking at a used Scion Tc for 13k with like 60k miles on it. My mom will not let me get a used car with over 30k miles. I keep telling her miles dont matter. Am I right or am I wrong? Like under 100k is that good for a used car?

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   Rule of thumb is 12 to 15 K miles yearly is the average, so do the math. Also the average life of a car before the expensive repairs start is 10 years, so look at 2000 or better.

   Best though is to have your own mechanic look at any vehicle before you buy it. It can save you a lot of trouble later.

   Comment by oklatom — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   the lower the better your ma is right if you want reliability under 30k is best, at 60k plus it will need a new water pump , cam belt idlers etc that’s expensive

   Comment by Harley Drive — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   How old is the car? Who & how old was the owner? What price? How well was it serviced? These are things we need to know.
   If your mother is paying for the car then you should abide by her wishes.

   Comment by clncarplz — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   It depends on the make. The problem with a TC is that it is a fairly new car, so there is no telling how long it will last. I know that many toyotas will run for a long time. The TC is much like a Celica which will run for a good bit of time with maintenence. (toyota makes scion) Try to determine if the car has mostly highway miles, which is a good thing.

   Honestly, 60k is not that many miles, especially for newer cars.

   Comment by bob — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   Mileage isn’t the most important aspect of a used car; what you really should be looking at is the service history. As long as the car has been well-maintained throughout its life, the amount of miles it has traveled is not too important…
   Make sure these few common fault items are working well or have been serviced for a car with near 100k miles:

   1. Electrics: things may start to get a little buggy, less so on Japanese models.
   2. Power steering: make sure it feels light and is making no noise, that could be a sign that the rack or pump are going to go soon.
   3. Transmission: If it’s automatic, make sure it has been lubricated properly throughout its life and isn’t jumpy. If manual, listen for a high-pitched whine in higher gears.
   …and the timing belt/chain and water pump as mentioned above.

   Comment by thatnewguy — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   If your Mom is paying for it, just do it the way she says. Don’t be difficult.

   A car is a tool to get you from one place to another. Just get any normal 4-door car and you’re all set.

   Comment by Joseph — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   I wouldnt buy a car with over 100,000 miles. It also depends on the year too right. Either way I would definetely check the Vehicle History first. I always use CHEAPVINSEARCH.COM for Vehicle History Reports, they are really cheap (only 9.99) , fast and very accurate information!

   Comment by Tomer Zazkis — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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   Depends on the year, anything over 100,000 is a real gamble depending on the model. Be sure to check the vehicle history report; you can get a Free Car Accident History Report via Instavin. Text 17 digit vehicle VIN # to 46782 and get a free accident history report on your mobile phone. No credit cards or account sign up necessary. The offer expires 7/30/10

   Comment by MOBILETRAC — March 26, 2011 @ 1:52 pm

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