Topic: Would you buy a used car with 200k miles ? (Read 7492 times)
Ive since gotten a nice 03 Blazer, that being said to cut down on nonsense replies since this post has served its purpose I am now locking it.
If it is using best, i think i will buy it to save money...... anyone agree? 
I might buy it if it meets certain requirements of mine.
I wouldn't. I like rental cars.
rentals? Lease ?
I would buy a used car but not one with 200k miles, I would look for a better car
If it was of German or Japanese make, then yes
Good VW cars can easilly make it to 300k+
Good VW cars can easilly make it to 300k+
Why not?
Anything has some value, even a used car with 200k miles
It's qaestion just if buyer and seller can agree on price or not.
Anything has some value, even a used car with 200k miles
It's qaestion just if buyer and seller can agree on price or not.
I wouldn't. I like rental cars.
If it's Toyota or Honda Civic
For the right price, sure
I think it depends on the car condition and the car brand.
If I get it for $100, then maybe. 
No. There is high probability that it will be broken too often. But it depends on price and also, service in your area. But in general I would not advice it.
This is about a diff car now, looking at an 03 Chevy Blazer with approx 134k miles on it. I checked out diff things on yahoo and they all seem to say the 03 does around 16mpg city. I know this can vary based on certain factors but assuming a base value of 16mpg. Is that "good" for an 03 Blazer ?
too mutch
I may end up having to goto a dealer, I know it's just a gimmick of sorts but I got one of those things in the mail where they "give" you $2,250 towards a car which in reality that's just theyre marked up profit being knocked off. For the fun of it though, with the two grand I have from various sources and this so called coupon, you may as well say I have $4,250 to spend at the dealer. Probably set something up to go down this Sat which will give me the rest of the week to maybe find a nice Craigslist deal.
In general, American cars don't last more than 200k miles.
On a more serious note, this is correct. American cars generally aren't as hardy as others. Toyota and Nissan generally has better longevity, and maintenance doesn't cost as much.
My car has 270000 km and still works fine
My car has 14k miles on it, still runs fine too.
I did! Last year, and let it set a few months, then drove it Sean's Outpost then to LV for the conference. Then, let it set a few months. Then drove it AMT's office then to Rassah's and spent the night. Got to see the infamous coffee table. He and his better half were great hosts. Then drove it home. Oh, I forgot, also drove it to KC last September. Wanna buy it? 1990 Caddy.
Yes, I'm the one who put up those 70+ signs on two trees in Satoshi Forest.
Yes, I'm the one who put up those 70+ signs on two trees in Satoshi Forest.
dunno why anyone could hope to buy a used car with 200.000 miles.. thats an awfy lotty land for a 2nd hand car, pmsl..
You might be able to find a old reliable car that has many more miles left in it for a great deal. Some times people just want a vehicle to get from A to B and for a great price. If you could find the right car that is great on gas, cheap to fix, and known to be reliable even with high miles, then it's a great buy. These deals are pretty rare but they come around from time to time.
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