However, while you're reviewing vehicle history reports, you may be wondering, how many miles should a used car have on its odometer? Shoppers in Scranton, Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg can find out below in this post by Mount Pocono's own Ray Price Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR).
Age vs Mileage: What's More Important?
If you're trying to figure out how many miles is too many miles on a used car prospect, look to its age in relation to the number of miles listed on its odometer.
The average car owner drives 12,000 miles per year. If the used car you're considering is four years old and has less than 48,000 miles on the odometer, it has a low and desirable number of miles. If it has much more than 48,000 miles, say 90,000 miles on it, it would be considered a high mileage car for its age.
Benefits of Buying a Low-Mileage Used Car
In general, the more a car is driven, the more wear it receives and the more care and upkeep it needs. A car that's been driven a lot less than the average annual mileage year after year is closer to its new car state.
Simply put, by purchasing a low-mileage used car, you can ensure that there are many years and many miles left in it for you to enjoy!
Why Consider CPO Vehicles
One effective way to know that the vehicles you're evaluating are low-mileage, recent-year models is to shop a dealership's certified pre-owned car inventory, or CPO vehicles.
CPO vehicle programs vary between auto manufacturers, but their overall goal is the same. Through a set of qualification and certification practices, certified cars deliver a like-new ownership experience. CPO programs are often exclusively made up of low-mileage, recent-year models. Take a look at what CDJR's CPO program entails:
- Late-model (recent-year) vehicles only
- A 125-point certification process evaluates each vehicle inside and out
- Vehicles receive reinstated warranty coverage, including a 7-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
Get Used Car Shopping!
We hope that learning a little more about mileage when it comes to used cars helped guide you toward some options with plenty of miles and years left to go.
For used car shoppers in Mount Pocono, Scranton, and Tobyhanna, why not check out Ray Price CDJR's used and certified pre-owned inventories? Conveniently filter our used car selection by mileage or get the extra peace of mind you're after by browsing our CPO Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models.
When you see a car or two you like, sign up for a test drive and meet us at our showroom, located just minutes from Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, PA.