Car Hating High Mileage vs Low Mileage Vehicles

[@morbjrn5265]

I have a car that has almost 180,000 miles. I have a bigger issues with the dents and fading clear coat! It's 18 years old and the mileage makes sense. I don't see an issue with high mileage. It all comes down to how well it was cared for.

[@Darksyne]

Depends on the car. A civic is just broken in at 200k where as a Grand Caravan becomes scrap metal by 80k btw that Toyota probably had it's miles rolled back XD

[@jeffpolaras9273]

My Grand Caravan 180k miles runs flawlessly...my civic hit 125k miles and burned valves.....my older Moms Camry that she bought new and religious dealer maintainance blew its engine at 85k miles..my 92 Saturn 280k miles runs perfect.......its all luck....

[@moanilangi4176]

That’s true too but it also depends on the brand and the year that’s what people should look at , sometimes it works both ways . Sometimes high mileage for a 1994 car is good and sometimes a 2015 car with high mileage is bad .

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

Absolutely! People are so blind and brainwashed to believing once a car's mileage hits 6 digits that it automatically is shit. I've heard many horror stories about people buying a 10-15 year old car with 50k miles. Yeah they have low mileage, but everything begins to break. Cars are meant to be DRIVEN!! Good stuff, always loved your vids keep it up man!

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Yep that car with that low mileage will most likely need everything replaced. Thank you for the comment, I have a lot more of these Hater videos coming. This week is Acura NSX and Toyota Corolla

[@automotiveadbuilder]

@stxi Of course I am right. At 100k do you drive your car to the junk yard automatically. People are stupid. Most of these cars out there with the low miles all need the service.

[@jacobpowell9146]

Daily drive an 05 tahoe, 256k and running strong, no warning lights and no major issues since I bought it at 200k. Mileage ain't everything

[@gizmoman2008]

This guy makes a great video, I had a 2005 Ford Explorer with 130k Miles and it ran excellent, I now own a 2005 Ford Escape with 68k miles and I've sank 4,000 into repairs for it, mileage is definitely not everything

[@TheFrenchPug]

I bought a CPO'd 2009 BMW in 2012. It had 29k miles on it. A few months later my job moved me to double my normal miles away from home. I have personally kept up on all of my maintenance, fixed any scratches and dings, kept the interior buffed to a high luster, etc. I just hit 110k miles. If you see it sitting there and drive it, you would think its only a 29k mile car still. It's a 335i twin turbo beast. I totally agree with you. And...my miles are 90% freeway out here in So Cal. Most of the time its just rolling along and not stressing.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt with 126,000 miles, and it still runs like a dream. Cars nowadays are better built and last longer with proper maintenance. I have my car serviced at Jiffy Lube every 3000 miles, and changing the oil is the key to longer life. Change the belts and hoses too, and your car will still last. My car is now 11 years old, and still looks almost new (except for cosmetic damage to the rear bumper in the lower left corner). I will drive my car until it quits.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You know even the older cars went around the odometer with the 99,999 and start back at all zeros

[@cpufreak101]

Does your cobalt have the 2.2 by any chance? if so same engine as my malibu, has 150K miles on it

[@ft9kop]

i got a 2013 mazda3 from rural PA with 125000 miles on it for $5500 at auction last summer. It had brand new breaks and rotors, new front tires, and new engine oil. All i did was replace a side mirror ($40) and drain/refill the coolant($25). 9 months and 5000 miles later, it has given me no problems, no shake, no rattles. Although it is starting to look like that corrolla bc I live in a city too

[@IIISWILIII]

I'll buy a 100k-150k vehicle all day long if it's a reliable brand and has a solid maintenance history. Got my 2008 Honda Ridgeline at 155k. At 216k now and the only thing I've had to replace is the timing belt.

[@elkillerx]

Most cars can't reach 200,000 miles without proper regular maintenance. My car has 260,000 miles and it still runs and looks great. Only wear and tear parts are all I've replaced.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

I don't know, I think just about every car today can reach 200k. The thing is if you don't change the timing belt then you wont reach the miles...

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Auto Ad Builder Unless your car has a timing chain instead of a belt...then you don't have to worry about it anymore.

[@wmschroeder]

Yikes. I'm flipping through car videos with my kids and I open this one... where we are immediately told to "go fuck ourselves." Really classy.

[@lance0215]

boohoo it’s the internet what did you expect? your kids hear worse at school.

[@wmschroeder]

@@lance0215 Gotcha. Because on the internet, the expectation should be garbage, depravity, and absolutely no decency whatsoever. 🙄 Have a nice day!

[@lance0215]

@@wmschroeder I mean that is exactly what the expectation should be if you are browsing the internet lmfao. I assume everything that you see online you believe as well, since the internet must be so trustworthy and full of goodness and rainbows! If you wanted to watch something family friendly, should have gone to KZbin Kids 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@clockspacefilms3025]

@@lance0215 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@lance0215]

@@clockspacefilms3025 go make another minecraft movie loser

[@robertnrobretual2749]

I keep my 14' Grand Cherokee in excellent condition as far as the exterior and interior. When my friend got in recently, after a few years not seeing him, he couldn't believe that the interior looked the same as when he sat in it when I got it new. I keep up on maintenance religiously, but I do not baby it since I do need to stay out of people's way. But the thing my friend said when he got in was "It's going to be weird when this thing looks pristine and starts having mechanical problems down the road." But that's why I keep it in check. If my engine goes, or if I need a new tranny, it may look like a solid option if the vehicle is otherwise mint. If I had let it go, and allowed the interior to get gross and such, I'd probably take it for granted. I think what is also very important is the suspension and the brakes. Replacing the suspension at a certain point brings the cars solid feel back. I think mileage does play a factor, but more so on vehicles like my Jeep. It's the anxiety of "huh, 105,876 miles on this thing. Can I make it to Cali from NY in this?" I'm at 42,000 miles now and I've already been a bit worried. When is something going to go wrong? Dun dun. If I had a Subaru Forester I don't think I'd really need to worry much.

[@noseefood1943]

dents and scratches mean nothing. it's the guts that count. my 165k mile honda element has may dings, scrapes, etc, but mechanically perfect.

[@lawrenceschoelhamer8873]

I had a 1997 Plymouth Neon sport with the 2.0 DOHC 4 cylinder engine and 4 speed automatic transmission and I bought it with 120k miles on it for $2k. When I got done with it, it had 345k miles. Only had to replace tires, brakes, valve cover gaskets, fuel filler neck because it had a hole in it, O2 sensors and changed the transmission fluid a few times. That car was amazing. Now I traded it a 2015 Ford Fiesta 4 cylinder with 150k miles on it because the transmission was slipping and the car was a rental before I got it and it’s value was less than the cost of repairs. I take great care of any car I own but sometimes the damage is already done. I traded it for a brand new 2019 Honda Civic Touring sedan that I have been wanting to get since they redesigned them in 2016. But if I had to, I’d gladly own another high mileage vehicle as long as it was well cared for.

[@Agent.K.]

I nearly bought a 95 xj with 350k+ on it. It was in a good shape and the engine looked and sounded solid. I even took it to a mechanic and he was impressed!

[@michael567jober]

Lower miles means less repairs. I've had my 2009 Impala 2 years now and never had to put in work. Just regular maintenance and tires. Bought it at 37k miles and now I'm at 52k miles. I'm planning to keep it at least 5 to 10 years more. Compared to my 2002 civic which had 130k miles when i bought it. Had so much leaks and engine problems. I almost went flat broke with repairs. Then compared to my 05 Civic hybrid i had for 2 years till i was rear ended. Would never get a hybrid again. But that car had 47k miles when i bought it and waa a little over 60k when i had to take the total loss. All those 2 years i never had any repairs. Only maintenance and little sensors replaced. Nothing major. So yes mileage matters

[@michael567jober]

More mileage means more repairs. It may not be junk but it'll need more tlc compared to lower mileage. It can even sometimes be a gamble in general. Just have it inspected by a professional. I'd rather pay more for old car with low miles vs new car with high miles

[@AmericanMan961]

its not that the milage is the issue, its more of the price for me. if a truck has 200k on it and the price is still priced with the lower milage trucks ie 100k-150k its bullshit.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

I usually like the high miles because of the price discount, but I have to say that now 200k vehicles are doing the money. Vehicle pricing has gone up since cash for clunkers program. It really fucked up the whole industry, but its good for people selling.

[@AmericanMan961]

Auto Ad Builder oh dont get me wrong the 200k vehicles are BY FAR are the cleanest cars out there, but im from Jersey and some people really like to hide shit and they're damn good at it

[@cpufreak101]

Reminds me of a video I seen, there was a late 90's Mercury villager minivan that was sold for scrap. the thing literally was in showroom condition. not a stain, a scratch, spec of dust, nothing. it was in perfect condition. even ran and drove like it was new. so why was it scrapped? 230K miles.

[@noahseiter3191]

My Chrysler Concorde has 204,000 miles, and I don't plan on selling it. Great car, was my grandmas and means a lot to me.

[@blazerplayz5453]

Noah Seiter hi

[@Cmercer725]

You are so straight up...and i love it! Keep up the videos brother, your doing grear

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Thank you for the comment. Stay tuned for upcoming Hater videos this week on the Acura NSX. If your bored you should read the comments on the Honda Ridgeline - lot of nerds out there.

[@falyssamayhew7285]

At 142k miles, the valve cover gaskets on my 2001 Ford Mustang were replaced. The mechanic that did the wrench time took the time to commend me for my immaculate valves! No sludge and the engine looked like it was brand new. She now has 153k miles and still runs and drives like a dream.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Its all about the oil changes

[@SW20FL]

People don't take care of their cars. They always buy the max amount they can finance, and end up with payments so high that that can't afford to put decent tires on their cars. This video makes a great point. Buy something you can afford, and take care of it! I've seen some very poorly maintained cars with under 50k, and the customers always cheap out when fixing their cars. Taking care includes cleaning it too.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Indeed, the reason most feel people have this outlook on caring for cars is leasing. Everything is a rental so why care. I have to say being in the business I am the same way. I would always sell a car after 10,000 miles. ( I still clean my rentals though.)

[@mattr7118]

My dad had a 1982 toyota pickup for 26 years and it had 465,000 miles on it before he sold it. I had a 2001 toyota tacoma and I sold it with 336,000 miles on it. Now I have a subaru outback and it turned over 400,000 miles a while ago. The thing runs better than any fuckin ford off the lot.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Thank you for the comment

[@shinobusensui2949]

John Doe Dogde owner eith 386000 miles and trying to sell it but nobody wants to buy because of mileage

[@mattr7118]

Shinobu Sensui You gotta come way down on the price usually. Whatever blue book values high mileage cars at is usually too high for someone to consider. I sold a truck worth 13,000 for 6500. Cash money tho.

[@mattr7118]

Randy Jackson I agree they aren't as reliable but I've seen a lot of chevy 5.3s turning over 200+ thousand miles. Ford's old triton engines the 5.4 for sure is a good engine we had those as work trucks for a long time. Shitty to work on tho.

[@animejr2900]

Thank you I drive a 1994 camry still going and looks good.Haters hate when I always keep clean.

[@LachambredeNico]

Finally someone sharing my opinion ! I've never ever look at the odemeter when buying a car, i've just look at maintenance and overhall looks ans accident damage ans if it drive fine !

[@747-pilot]

You are so right!! People who put all their weight in a car's mileage are complete idiots. However the majority of the public is brainwashed to think that way! And this results in mileage given the most weight in the appraisal of a car's value! To the smart buyer, this can actually be a good thing. Of course, the key is to be a bit of a detective and see *who the car belonged to and how it was driven* - A fairly recent model vehicle with high miles is likely to be driven more on the highway than the city, and could be a steal if the proper due diligence is done to both check the cars history thoroughly, as well as look for the telltale signs that the car was mostly driven on the highway. Of course, a car with 30,000 miles driven *EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, UNDER THE EXACT SAME CONDITIONS, IN THE SAME LOCATIONS AND OF SIMILAR AGE as one with say 80,000 miles* will have less wear and tear than the higher mileage car. But this is almost never true. Rule of thumb says 1 city mile puts as much wear and tear as 5 highway miles!! Meaning a car with 30,000 miles that was *only* driven in the city would have about the same wear and tear as one with 150,000 miles driven exclusively on the highway. Of course this cannot be entirely true, because one can't simply "place" the car on the freeway and drive. So the number would be somewhere in between. I would say something like 30000 miles equivalent to 90,000 - 100,000 miles. Of course this assumes both cars are roughly the same age. Besides this, most wear on engines occurs during cold start up. Age plays a significant role too. Many people don't realize this. Rubber parts including belts and pipes will be severely affected as time passes, and metal fatigue will also play a role as cars get very old. And finally, the geographical location where the car has been driven is extremely important too, as the author correctly points out!

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Thank you. I hope you took a look at my Car Haters Playlist. I think you will appreciate those videos also. More coming next week.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

No I wouldn't buy a Honda, sorry!

[@flyfam1wayin]

Auto Ad Builder i love the intro lol!

[@CJColvin]

Auto Ad Builder I have a 96 Ford F150 with 5.0L Windsor V8 with 203,485 miles on it and it's still going strong. The only thing I replaced on my truck was the starter but other than that mostly was just simple maintenance and cleaned out the transmission fluid just to get rid of the shuttering it was making and it hasn't had a problem ever since.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

CJ Colvin I'm with you. My old man had plenty of Lincolns where the odometer went around and it was no big deal. Today people are scared of everything. They can't even change a light bulb in a car let alone a tire....

[@CJColvin]

Auto Ad Builder I know and they think new vehicles last longer but if they really last longer than why do you see more modern vehicles in the repairshops than you see old ones that are still running strong and have high milage.

[@ngonzale3]

Well said! Much needed food for thought as I look for my next vehicle. My eyes are wide open and clearer than ever! Thank you!

[@toyota420xp]

my 99 camry had like 190,000 miles on it. not same transmission but same engine. i sold it for about 2000 and somebody drove it for another 5 years

[@legendliveforever448]

My 1997 Civic with 272.000 miles on it..taking care with valvoline 20w50 vr1 and giving the car the best fluids..still runs great with original engine

[@automotiveadbuilder]

The only thing else you do is the timing belt which should be do soon at those miles...

[@legendliveforever448]

@@automotiveadbuilder yes I replaced the timing belt a year ago off course I bought the originaly

[@someasiankid6214]

This guy is literally Deadpool

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Hmmm deadpool cars. Yeah I have a lot of these Car Hating telling the truth videos in the channel.

[@kfen8794]

hello, i am currently looking into buying my first car. what else do I have to consider other than the mileage when deciding on a good quality car

[@jemariodavis641]

Did you buy it. Just a teen who wants to do the same

[@LeadTheBore]

200k miles isn't even a benchmark anymore. Easily, EASILY do able with just about any modern vehicle (it's not 1960 when at 50k you were looking at a minimum of a valve job, etc.) The only killer of automobiles is neglect, & the garbage our legislators said was OK to throw on the roads that absolutely, positively rots the ass off a car in the winter months. New England cars are 99.9% of the time pretty much toast after a few years because of corrosion, while the drive trains are hardly at the halfway mark.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

I noticed that the cars up these are like Titanics on wheels. It is a shame because the cars up there are in better shape suspension wise.

[@wheelfan100]

LeadTheBore try the southwest were the sun fucks up your car

[@kgisabeast]

Depends on the car, Toyota/lexus Honda/Acuras can easily go way past 200k if you keep doing basic maintenance but can't say the same with all brands of car.

[@gsd5.785]

Got a 97 camry 300,000+ miles still runs stellar

[@tacoman864]

High mileage cars got there for a reason, the reason i like hondas and Toyotas is i see so many with 300k plus

[@aky19832001]

Nyc cars will have the following. engine mounts, bad shocks, struts, beakes, calipers, and quite possibly transmission damage past 40k miles. due to the stop and go. most cars are built with open highways and smooth roads in mind. As a new Yorker you'll need 1- 4x4 truck 2- heavy duty struts 3- not a care in world about its condition.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

True Story!

[@367Terrell]

aky19832001 big facts

[@aky19832001]

Auto Ad Builder Learned from years of driving in NYC and other states and Countries! I tell anyone who plans on living in NYC particularly Brooklyn, DON'T GET A SEDAN. Save your money and get a beater SUV that's reliable. The potholes in NYC are so bad that in 1 year I've had to change my struts and shocks...ON A 4RUNNER!! I have an older model 2nd gen with a steal brush guard in the front and steal guard in the back, lifted 6 inches and super heavy duty shocks. I call my beater truck " the hammer"

[@aky19832001]

Terrell King The best thing a man can do in life is to advice another man with sincere facts. Not opinions. I can remember each and every name of a guy who helped me in my life with advice from facts and guided me down the right path.

[@johnazhderian5734]

The state of Michigan is the pothole capitol of the US.

[@EazyDuz18]

I buy private and avoid these conmen like the plague

[@ericrivera9037]

Combustion69 piece of hair on screen!

[@Death-Squad90]

My 2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited has a little over 235,000 miles on the odometer. Nothing wrong mechanically with my car. Only electrical problem is the low bean bulb burns out every few months. Overall, only problems I had was the alternator and knock sensor went out at exactly 200,000 miles.

[@feuerschnitzel]

My car has 200000 miles on it and still drives like a dream. I have had some huge repairs done at 150000 miles though (injectors, clutch). Personally I would not buy a car with such high mileage because those big repairs might be just around the corner. The reason for low prices at high mileage is precisely that risk. My strategy is to buy at low mileage (15000-30000) and then drive them until they get problems (meanwhile maintaining them well).

[@saxpayne4302]

220k miles on my BMW 3. Still running strong and I don't plan to sell to anyone.

[@stemikger]

My 2000 Ford Focus needed an engine replacement at 9 years and 99,000 miles. I will never buy another Ford. I went by the book with maintenance and never missed a scheduled maintenance. My 2009 Nissan Versa has 89,000 miles and I'm hoping I can keep it for a minimum of 12 to 16 years (in total). Even though the maintenance is the most inexpensive car sold in America, it is a much better car than the Ford Focus.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Those Ford 2.0s could have issues with them. Sometimes a car is a hit or miss really. The Versa is a much better car and fun to drive.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

99k is a lot of miles for a domestic

[@TheOnlyRoute]

Hi I was wondering if your Ford Focus was a automatic or manual?

[@michael567jober]

I had a 05 Honda civic hybrid with 47k miles. $5000 plus fees taxes etc Had it for 2years with 61k. No serious problems. Just kept up with maintenence and lil sensor fixes here and there. Aside from my AC taking a Shit soon after i bought, it drive like a champ. I now have a 2009 chevy impala. $9000 plus fees warranty taxes etc. Bought at 37k miles and I'll at 42k miles now. Had it bought 6 months now with no issue. Just get the car checked by a mechanic before you buy.

[@rolha666]

I have a 25 year old car with 155k and I love it , I bought it cheap , it’s cheap to maintain and it’s paid for ! Only thing that shows the age is the paint burned by the sun , driver seat has a small tear and the shift and handbrake cover need replacement .

[@automotiveadbuilder]

What kind of car is it?

[@rolha666]

@@automotiveadbuilder Since you are American you wouldn’t know , but it’s an Opel Corsa B 1.5 TD Sport from 1997 :) 1500cc Turbo Diesel engine made by Isuzu with an impressive 65hp ahahah

[@philliesphan334]

I do agree that a car can have too many miles especially if the owner puts more money in it than it's worth but how you maintain the car is key. About the 2nd point you made I used to disagree but as time went on you're 100% right. My brother bought a 92 S10 with 62K miles last year & it had a blown head & practically leaks everything because it was sitting in the woods for years.

[@DarthNero]

You have to look at it in a different point of view. Society in general believe the newer, the fewer used = attractive and the old and most used, = less attractive. It's not only in cars but in many other products people own in life. In terms of cars, many people assume higher mileage means wear and tear and higher cost for maintenance. Plus nowadays just like smart phones, people want the up to date tech benefits from newer vehicles.

[@brandonhiggs88]

totally agree with you and it's coming from a Ford master mechanic. I've been burned on low milage vehicle. once you start to drive them it's constant problems especially when it comes to seals and gaskets. I've been driving a 97 rav4 with 362000km for the last 3 years and have a total of 800 Canadian dollars into it.the only major repair I did was the timing belt only because I didn't know when it was last replaced. sometimes a low mileage engine has even more wear than a high mileage vehicle because it never gets up to operating temperature because some grandma only drives to church and back

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

And it’s ridiculous how people trying to inflate the price of their old cars just because of its low mileage. I’m seeing posts of cars about 15 years old and priced as if it’s just 5 years old just because of its low mileage. When you look at the car, it looks crappy because it was sitting in the garage for a long time, rusting and having many parts deteriorated. So generally I don’t care about high mileage as well. When you test drive the car and examine it physically, you will know if the car is being taken care of or being neglected.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Right now I am detailing a Jeep Wrangler for someone. It is a 2012 with 33k miles. It is in terrible shape. Never waxed in its life. This will be the first and the last time it will be detailed. LOL.

[@VintageCars999]

If the car doesn't have a maintenance record, i won't buy it regardless of mileage. While it's definitely true that low mileage cars could be junk you can't really trust high mileage vehicles either. The best method is if you are going to buy used, check the car over. If you are not a mechanic get a mechanic to look at it. Otherwise buy new or from a reputable dealer that won't sell you a pos vehicle.

[@turbo1997hsm]

Whispered - Right, but if you get a car with a high mileage checked and it has no problems or a bunch of replaced parts, then that's a sign that it was mantained right

[@picturemetrolling7068]

Hakim Muhammad That would be my Toyota Avalon...I have every service record since day 1...200,000 and I can show you every oil change etc. I don't plan on getting rid of it tho😎

[@turbo1997hsm]

N Black You must not have any problems with it

[@picturemetrolling7068]

Hakim Muhammad I dont...Oil changes every 4,000 miles...I don't care what they say oil can do now days...Full synthetic(Valvoline Max Life).2 timing belts and water pumps and a set of KYB struts....Oxygen Sensor and a knock sensor..Just got a full tune-up ..That's over the cars lifetime time. I went out of town when my car was being serviced and they loaned me a 2015 Avalon....No thank you! Doesn't ride the same. If you get a car in decent shape...Take care of it and it will take care of you....Especially Lexus/Toyota and Honda. In that order.

[@VintageCars999]

Well thats true, however with peace of mind id prefer to buy a newer car not more than 5 years old and keep it until either I can't find parts for it or the repairs get too expensive.

[@michael567jober]

It's not so much as high mileage means it's crap. But it's the price. I rather pay a little more for an older car with low miles vs a newer car with high miles. The more miles you have, the more work you gotta put in to have it running. I noticed that once a car hits 60k to 100k miles you're gonna need to break out your wallet to keep it running. Ofc it'll run but it'll only run if you keep up with the repairs. The low mileage cars don't necessarily need repairs. Nothing major at least. My first low mileage car (hybrid civic) never needed repairs and i had it for over 2 years until it got totaled from a rear end hit. I now have a 2009 Impala with 52k miles after 2 years. No repairs as of yet and almost done paying it off. It runs like a champ

[@dragster9886]

I have a jeep cherokee got it with about 230,000 miles and now it has 576,000 miles still running

[@raph_csg]

That last point was the only argument you ever need for the high mileage debate.

[@ThisisWar51511]

my truck is a 03 f150 had 163k on it, almost 4years has 220k on it now, no major repairs, I love my truck, high miles arnt bad as long as it was maintained

[@oriongonzales772]

the go fuck yourself opening had me weak lol. you got yourself a thumbs up and a subscriber lmao

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Ahhhh sir. Yeah that was when I was aloud to curse in my Car Hater videos. Today KZbin is all about sensor ship. So I have to watch what I say. I have a whole bunch of Car Hater videos you can watch.

[@rorycalhoun1126]

Toyota Prius 240k going strong. Tires, breaks, battery change only.

[@gizmoman2008]

thinking about this, someone could have a truck they ran the shit out of and it only has 35k miles but then the car that has tons of service records and up to date maintence has 275k miles, the consumer still goes after the truck with low miles cause it just sounds more appealing, i had a 2005 ford explorer with 130k miles that runs like a dream and i own a 2005 ford escape with 67k miles and ive had to drop $3200 into it in the last month, miles arent everything

[@hammatoure4229]

2007 Toyota yaris with 344000miles on it as today still drives like new i changed 2 alternators 3 starters one engine with 100k . The original engine went out at 300k miles . Mileage is just numbers

[@jayfialelei7977]

i have a ford falcon fg xt 2008 model. ex taxi & has 480000 ks & runs like a dream. no issues with it what so ever.

[@terrencebanton9080]

maintenance is all you need to keep it on the road

[@rogerhurd6434]

Well when I hit 110k on an Oldsmobile delta 88 I drove it out to my field and used it for target practice. Ran fine but in my mind after 100k it is all down hill. I have and always have had the money to do this and will continue to. There are 4 cars in my back field that have been riddled with bullets and they all had been running when I lit them up the first time.

[@coopsnz1]

Buying 120000 miles car is a gamble , but a good history changes that

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Look its all about the timing belt........

[@k-dawg58]

Love fact , no hates on high mileage car but really depends , as much I love Bmw 🤣🤣🤣 but car like Toyota or Honda will always outlast Germany cars 🚘 and other brand of car , yes spent money maintenance will be keep it living but Toyota and Honda will for sure more cheaper and last way longer

[@TheMenghi1]

I know someone will criticize me for objecting, but if you can't be polite, than it's better to not say anything.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

OKAY keep quiet!

[@Stoptheweird]

my 97 odyssey has 400,000 miles still running and driving. my last Taurus (99) lost it's transmission at 128k. There is an impala sitting at a car lot not far from me with 267,000.

[@ir10031981]

my 2006 Nissan Altima hits 75,000 miles tomorrow! Tuesday morning January 31, 2017 will mark this historic moment. 1-31-17 75000 mi.

[@GoDigital448]

What’s the mileage now ?

[@Agent77X]

If a car has over 75K, time to trade it in unless you have German luxury then it is 45K.

[@coopsnz1]

A 2006 with 80000 miles is a good buy , than wasting money on a brand new car

[@mechanicjesse5430]

I don't mind the high-mileage I just don't want to pay a ridiculous amount for the car if it has high mileage

[@jamesmack3266]

In general I agree with what you are saying. But 200k is a lot of miles though unless you can talk to the owner who put the miles on to see did he maintain it? One thing that is so key especially around the city is highway miles. I would take high highway miles over a low mileage city car any day.

[@arkansasgreg]

You never know. My father had a brand new 2009 Lincoln LT truck fail at 5300 miles.

[@john21031]

The author of this video doesn't seem to understand what it means to wear the components out with high mileage. Imagine a plastic grocery bag. You used it once, maybe twice. Now imagine you used it every day for a year. That's high mileage car. Miracle it's still going.

[@AllStarProductionINC]

stupid comment. Do you know what is maintenance ? Did you ever do maintenance on your fcking grocery bag ? No, so how the fck can you compare a car to a bag . My 2014 RAM 2500 6.4l have now 230 000 km and i just did maintenance, my dad 2003 Murano have 405 000 km just did maintenance and replace battery . You are the type of person that lease cars.

[@veerentomby2705]

I have a car that's 800000 and still runs 1985 Toyota Camry

[@Elaba_]

I just keep my car as long as possible. I keep it maintained following the service schedule. I need to drive a used car for at least a year before I know it's reliable enough.

[@k.m.h.1346]

My Audi has 379.000km on it. It drives almost like new

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

K.M. H. We have several high mileage Audi. The one which has the most is an A4 1.8t Avant with 365,000 miles (~580,000km). Original engine, of course it has need things replaced like the turbo, and heater core. The rest is pretty much regular maintenance. It still drives amazing. Our others are an A6 3.0t Avant and A8 4.2, both which have just over 150,000 miles (~240,000km). It’s luck, maintenance. And ALL cars break down from something, they are after all machines. Love Audi though, best cars ever in my opinion.

[@Ty-nb5mi]

This comment section scaring me. I have a car with 250,000+ . I'm 17 i just got a job. What do you guys suggest I do. Will working on this car be worth or should I try to sell it

[@Ty-nb5mi]

Btw this car runs very smooth. I just have to upgrade my coil packs

[@cpufreak101]

if it's still running well and it's not rusted to hell, just keep up on maintenance, it should last you quite a while

[@halaheleu7013]

In the rust belt a old car is a rusty car. It dont matter if its low or high miles a old rusty car is unsafe .

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Where is this rust belt?

[@_HardKOR]

There are two types of car people. No, I'm not talking about muscle vs imports LOL. I'm talking about the the people who see a car as a long term investment and treat it like a family member. I tend to like these type of people. They are loyal and know the value of a hard earned dollar. The other type of car people see a car as a tool or status symbol. I tend to not like these type of people. They will take you for granted just like their car and when problems/maintenance comes up, they will just throw you away and go onto the next friend/car.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Well in all actuality most people would not be driving half the cars out there if it was just a tool. Most might even use motor bikes of some kind like most countries. What kind of car are you driving?

[@wilkesjournal]

This is true. There are people who apparently view owning a car as a one-time investment. Pay whatever for it, and then never, ever maintain or fix anything. Sell it for nothing a few years later, because everything is wrong with it and it's no longer worth repairing. Buy another, repeat. It never made sense to me either!

[@TROllingNINJA2031]

all you need is maintenance and anything will last you well

[@johnsky1009]

This guy makes a point. Regular maintenance can go along way. Thanks for the share

[@automotiveadbuilder]

My new ride is a 2002 Audi S4 with 234k on it. Bought from the original owner who serviced it like crazy

[@johnsky1009]

@@automotiveadbuilder have a Toyota Camry 2017, hope to have to for a long time. Hope to have it run still when it hits 95000 miles as I have about 41000

[@sirot5561]

I agree and understand 100%. My neighbor bought a used car with 80,000 miles and thought it was gonna be good because of the 'LOW miles' and it turned out to be the biggest piece of shit and has soooo many problems because the previous owner never did maintenance. Meanwhile he had the chance to get his buddy's car with 125,000 miles where the maintenance was kept up with to a T but he passed because 125k was too high. Well that 125k car now has 170k and is still running beautifully haha and the 80k mile car is long gone. Just goes to show....

[@automotiveadbuilder]

You know it all has to do with the owner who maintained the car. I actually look at the previous owner more then the vehicle.

[@sirot5561]

+Auto Ad Builder I hear ya on that haha. People who love their cars and take care of them it shows

[@Alumnikiid]

Its all about maintenance not miles. Maybe it has low miles but was driven on a 20 mile high way trip to and from work only and had oil, tranny, coolant changed at the recommended time vs a high milage car with 6 owners and driven like a taxi in downtown NY

[@jordansheppard6643]

my civic now has 251k miles payed 900had for 2 years i took it out of state already. most important to me isnt the odometer its how the car runs.

[@alexrios1737]

I am looking to buy a 99 BMW 540i with 180,000 miles from the Bronx. Should I still Buy it or no ?

[@Mycarisslow]

My friend have a 2001 BMW 525i whit 550.000miles on it, still runs fine and it's a very clean car ... !!!

[@hassankhan384]

Your right that's what i tell people doesn't matter if car has low mileage that didn't mean car is much better then a high mileage car unless the car is in great condition with no any major problems it's good for maybe another hundred or thousand of miles so people when we trade or sell cars with mileage around 140k 160k it don't mean cars is in it's last stage it might run more miles then a car with maybe only 40k or 60k mile car so please stop scrapping or selling your high mileage cars keep them they can break a record if you keep them clean and maintained. And old cars were made to last at least 500k miles or even more then newer cars just last till 200k miles depending in condition and also new cars break down more often the older cars.

[@joshuacampodonico6554]

I sold cars and I know what to look for if well maintained absolutely would choose the Acura miles aren't everything but they are something to consider because the cost of maintenance is always higher on high mile cars I had a 2000 Infiniti I30 Clean leather interior absolutely gorgeous but the cost to service a car like that with 167K miles is an expensive car to maintain I paid 4k and it just kept adding up so again it depends on a number of factors don't ever buy from a lemon lot bring a Machanic with you careful inspection and test drive ask to have it inspected if everything checks out then purchase it.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Friend had a i30 and I heard that they are extremely expensive for parts.....

[@joshuacampodonico6554]

Auto Ad Builder I bought all my parts aftermarket on amazon brand new direct fit 50% less yhen factory but the labor was what cost most for me.

[@joshuacampodonico6554]

they're amazing cars but won't ever buy one again unless they're well maintained and under 50K miles

[@johnblanton9115]

they are made to keep one in debt from the day you get a license till the day one dies.

[@veerentomby2705]

I have a 800k mileage on my Toyota Camry was my dad but he gave me it's 26 years since it has been running 1985 Toyo Camry

[@RevMac777]

Always buy a car with 100,000 miles and give it away after 250,000 plus miles.

[@mtho8778]

I have 2012 VW polo vivo 221 000 miles still running like a new car.Miles means nothing it depends on how you maintain your car.

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Of course, my 2002 Audi S4 has 236,000 miles on it.

[@johnazhderian5734]

The condition of the car not the miles is relevant in judging an old car. Avoid rust buckets and poorly maintained cars.

[@jasonx4008]

100k is nothing anymore. even 200k is easily attainable with regular and preventative maintenance

[@elie1888]

Have a great day God’s love you

[@automotiveadbuilder]

Okay. Does God love high mileage cars?

[@xxtheycallmeeli]

Bruh my Volvo has 200,000 plus it hasn't failed me yet I take care of it and it takes care of me always put fully synthetic miles just take care of your cars and they will last you forever trying to hit 300,000 thousands

[@michael567jober]

Then why does lower mileage cars cost more?

[@davidnatiel6886]

I have a 2004 Nissan pathfinder armada with 354,964 as of today and I'm planning to get another 150-200k miles out of it before I trade it in or sale it lol . i looks fresh and it runs smooth even better then some new cars that no one believes those are the the real miles lol. ill try to get probably 2k when it hits 500k

[@randomguy93984]

My dad's 99 Silverado 280k still strong and his 97 suburban diesel 350k+ still strong

[@cpufreak101]

is the suburban the 6.5? if so I heard those you can get 500K miles out of them easily

[@mrpoohbearlvr]

Its a CIVIC! They are meant/built to last. It isnt a Yugo. If I could lay my hands on a old Civic that hasnt been raped by some teenage guy, that 'modified' it to death and ruined it, I would buy it in a second! Best car I ever owned, my very first NEW car in my life, for $9,999. A 1987 Honda Civic HB, manual tranny, manual windows, no air bags, no power anything, except brakes, carb.engine, not even a right side exterior mirror! A simple car. 33mpg, city or Hwy. BEST freaking car made. A REAL Japanese car, made in Japan, imagine that!

[@YusefWakeel]

I bought a 2007 pontiac g6 with 43,000 miles, was that a bad idea?

[@baptistecruveux8976]

Dont buy a car with 200.000 , gearbox are fucked at this mileage , change a gearbox is extremely hard and cost 3000 to 4000 dollars but if you are very good at mechanic you can take this risk

[@mrpoohbearlvr]

I love this video. While I personally wouldnt buy a USED car with 'HIGH mileage' on it, high mileage on ALL used cars is why I keep my 'old car' now. LOW miles and it looks brand new, at 12 years!! I dont trust the other owner/owners of any used car. Unless it looks like that Acura...at least it was loved, in and out. THAT Corolla proves what is said here. I would have loved to have had that Corolla, when NEW, it would have 6K miles on it NOW, not a ding or scratch on it, and it would have that Toyota reliablity! BUT that one is a piece of crap! IF it was taken care of on the OUTSIDE, then it was taken care of Mechanically. BUT the fact it looks like that, shows the owner just needed a cheap 'reliable' car, and didnt care about it, after 2-3 years. That Acura with those miles on it, was taken care of mechanically ALL the time. You can tell just from the condition of the vehicle. And the fact Acura has great engines. If it looks like THAT, it has been taken care of mechanically. The owner was probably older, has money, but isnt wasteful, and traded it in on a new Acura for some reason, but that Acura has some style left to it. Not like NEW Acuras, they all look the same.