Good Used Car Mileage
What is Good Used Car Mileage?
Like many shoppers on the market for a pre-owned vehicle, you may be asking what is a good mileage for a used car? Casa Ford can help you find the answer, and the reliable, late-model used car you’re looking for in El Paso. Let’s take a look at some of the important factors that go into evaluating the mileage of a used car.
The short answer to this question is the average mileage on a used car should be 10-12,000 miles per year. So, the average five-year-old vehicle should have around 50-60,000 miles on it. So, “good mileage” will be anything significantly below the average. That should be your first consideration.
That is the short answer, and here’s the longer and less satisfying answer, it depends on a number of additional factors. How a car has been driven, or not, can significantly impact how you look at its mileage.
Commuter Vehicles
Cars used for longer commutes can rack up mileage a lot faster, but that mileage is almost all highway. This means it’s likely there’s considerably less wear and tear. A car like this can make a great bargain, especially if there are ample records the vehicle’s maintenance was well taken care of. Long commutes across those West Texas highways can make for great deals!
Rental Vehicles
You’ll also find higher mileage in former rental cars. While rental cars may have a lot of different kinds of miles under the hood, they are generally well maintained and usually late models. Rental car companies keep their inventory in top condition, so even with high mileage, used rental cars can make a great bargain.
Work-at-Home Vehicles
Recent events have made finding lower mileage used cars easier. The pandemic that began in 2020 caused a significant shift to work-at-home employment. That means cars that would have been in the “average mileage” zone are falling behind the curve as their owners are no longer commuting. With regular maintenance, these vehicles become bigger and bigger bargains.
Reliable Brands
Brand reputation may also be a consideration. Certain manufacturers are known for building reliable cars that last. Consider this when evaluating an older vehicle with more miles. It may be a better long-term investment than a more recent model from a manufacturer that has a less than stellar reputation for repair and maintenance.
Shop for Low Mileage Cars at Casa Ford
Casa Ford makes it easy to sort our inventory of quality pre-owned vehicles by mileage. Our complete online inventory can be sorted easily to find used cars with less than 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 miles, and more. For the lowest mileage options, use this link to find our inventory of used cars with less than 5k miles.
Casa Ford is your source in El Paso for low-mileage used cars at great prices. We have one of the biggest selections of used cars, trucks, and SUVs you’ll find in the El Paso area, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, and beyond. All our vehicles come with the Casa Ford Pre-Owned Advantage. Visit us today or get started with our easy online pre-approval form.