Mileage is an important part of both car shopping and car ownership. You need to know the ins and outs of mileage if you're shopping for a used car, but it's also essential to know how mileage can affect your car ownership experience and your day-to-day drive time. Toyota of Orlando is here with a quick guide - check it out.
How much mileage is too much when you're used car shopping?
Car shopping
When you're shopping for a used car, you have a lot of things to consider... but you should add one more thing to your list. Before you sign the dotted line you should take a peek at the odometer to see how many miles are on the car you're considering buying. Buying a car with a good amount of miles on it isn't necessarily a bad thing, but here are a few things to take into consideration:
- Some makes hold value better than others. We know we're bragging, but Toyotas really do hold value well. Some makes don't, and this means the higher mileage they are, the closer they are to wearing out and costing you a ton of money. Do your research to see which brands (like Toyotas) are renowned for their reliability and durability even as they get up there in miles.
- Highway miles are better. Believe it or not, highway miles are better than city miles when it comes to mileage. On the highway, your Orlando Toyota is moving at a constant speed instead of stopping and going constantly. This is better for the engine and all of your car parts in general; highway miles don't cause as much wear and tear.
- Car care is critical. Make sure you look at past ownership and car care records when you buy a used car. Just because a car has higher mileage doesn't mean it's a bad investment - cars with lower miles but spotty service records and multiple owners can actually be a bad investment while higher mileage cars with good service and just 1-2 owners can be a better investment.
- High mileage cars may need a little extra attention. Cars that have passed the 100k mile marker may need a bit more TLC in terms of service and repairs, so be sure to factor that into your car ownership costs before you decide.
Toyota of Orlando explains annual mileage
Driving
How many miles are too many miles when it comes to driving your car? The average for the industry is about 15,000 miles a year... but we know a lot of people go over that number and a lot of people wind up under it. Your best bet is to not worry about the number of miles you're putting on your car and to instead focus on taking care of it. This means scheduling routine Orlando auto service like:
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Wheel alignment
- Oil changes
- Battery service
- Brake service
Have questions, want to used car shop, or need to schedule Orlando auto service? Call us! Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week at (407) 298-0001 and we're conveniently located just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road.
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