What Is More Important When Buying a Used Hyundai Car: Mileage or Age?

At Sansone Hyundai, many used Hyundai car purchasers wonder whether the mileage or the age of the car they’re buying matters more. The answer depends on a few different things. Here’s what you need to know before you make your big decision.

What Mileage Means

Mileage is a measurement of how many miles a vehicle has traveled, and it will help you estimate how much wear and tear the car has experienced. Keep in mind that a newer car does not necessarily mean lower mileage. Some new cars can come with heavy mileage and considerable damage to parts like the brakes and transmission, while some older models may have been used very lightly.

In general, mileage is a better predictor than age of how many more years of life a car has. On average, most drivers put around 14,000 miles on their cars per year, so depending upon the car’s current mileage, this number can help you estimate its remaining lifespan.

What Age Means

Older cars with very little mileage in their past can often remain reliable for many years past their prime. However, it’s important to note that older cars might not be equipped with all of the tech and driver-assistive features that come standard on new cars, so if this is important to you, you may want to narrow your focus to used Hyundai cars from more recent model years.

You should also evaluate how well previous owners have kept up with the car’s regular maintenance, as this can indicate a lot about how trustworthy the car is likely to be for you.

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