18th Jan 2018, 13:50

I almost always buy new. Then care for the vehicle the way I like. People often sell to get away from trouble. Not always, but I do not want it either. Time is valuable to me, both working and personal. Loss of use negates the value of whatever cost savings there are on a 100,000 miles or more vehicle. A lot of damage can occur, even in a single day by rough driving and abuse. I typically go to the dealer at 7 am to get out quick. It’s always been wiser for my wife and daughter to have new wheels. They can’t fix them. And cell or no cell, it’s dangerous today on the side of the road. Our reviews as one owners, adhering to service intervals, may be more realistic than others. Buying used is often a crap shoot. Some guys only give a 30 day warranty. There may be warranty remaining, but without proof of maintenance performed, often it’s turned down. Good Luck!

18th Jan 2018, 15:29

As others have already alluded to, no one is saying a 100,000 mile car is perfect. And anyone who buys a used car is advised to have someone with at least a little mechanical knowledge with them to check it out before hand. 1 year old with 8000 miles or 10 years old with 150,000 miles, does not matter, a used car is a used car.

Anyone who buys an old high mileage car on the strength of one positive review on here and expects no problems probably has a lot more "struggles" in their life, and a car will be the least of their worries (no offense to women or anyone who is not a mechanic). When looking at an review, you look at multiple (positive and negative), not just one.

At the end of the day, reviews are meant to help people decide. Sure it may be a waste buying a high mileage old car if things go wrong, but at the same time it's also a waste to buy a new car every year when a looked after older one will do just fine, and you save in the long run.