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I am looking to buy a used car or truck i am using the carfax but i dont know what are good milage for used trucks or cars

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   Generally speaking, the average ANNUAL mileage for Cars and Light Trucks (i.e. Pickups) is 15,000 miles per year based on a model date of March 1st.

   For a comparison value, take the mileage divided by the number of months since March 1st of that model year.

   Example: For a 2002 vehicle, that’s 48 months from March 1st 2002 to March 1st, 2006 + 3 months (assuming June) = 51 months.

   51 Months Age divided by 12 months per year = 4.25 years old.

   So 15,000 * 4.25 years = 63,750 miles. A 2002 model year vehicle with more than this whould have a higher (than average) annual mileage.

   Comment by TheWeelRabbit — November 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm

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   50 and under mileage will be good….and definitely a warranty for 3 years…don’t get caught out there..be careful you don’t get a lemon.. if you can get a brand new ..with good credit do it, it’s worth it no headaches…good luck…

   Comment by gengen — November 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm

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   As a general rule of thumb the lower the better, but more important is the service history of a car, a full dealer service history means the car has been looked after, although to an extent that depends on the dealers attitude to customer care.

   In reality modern engines especially big block US engines are designed for longevity and are relatively low stress units, i.e. they don’t rev to 10,000 rpm all the time.
   I have a Ford 1.8 litre 5 door sedan, that has 125,000 miles on the clock and it’s only ever been serviced. I know the previous owner, he’s not a considerate car owner, and it’s never gone wrong, so I expect at least another 25-50,000 miles before I either replace it or have to spend money on repairs.

   Good luck in finding a gem.

   Comment by MrClegg — November 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm

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   Depends on the car – the more expensive sedans last longer – so they can have more miles on them.

   But the average car usually lasts (on the original engine and transmition) about 150,000 reliable miles. So if you see a Honda for $10,000 and it has 140K miles – don’t buy it. For about $10,000 the car should have less than 40K miles.

   Most warranties are good for 30K – some up to 100K. The older the car and the more miles it has, the higher your interest rate and coverage will be – so if your getting like a $5,000 car try to buy it with cash.

   Comment by timmytude — November 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm

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   10,000 miles per year is excellent, 15,000 per year is considered average, anything exceeding that is considered high (17,500 or more)- but far more important is mainteneance records and service problems. if a vehicle has had a service record that includes (for example) three computer replacements in 5 years, this can indicate a problem in the electrical system that may eventually cause severe electrical failure- similarly, if any other type of problem crops up frequently it may indicate a problem.
   for example I personally would NEVER buy a used vehicle 5 years old that had had more than one major problem in it’s service history- and if you can’t show me a maintenance record back to purchase, keep it- I don’t want it.

   Comment by artman59 — November 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm

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