For used cars, how many miles is too many?
The Car Doc weighs in.
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Q. I was looking at a 2013 Honda CR-V EX with all the options, but whoever had the car drove it more than 125,000 miles. The dealer had just gotten the car in and was giving it a safety check. The dealer is not giving the car away. Would you consider buying this Honda with this high mileage?
A. Cars today routinely last 200,000 miles or more, so at 125,000 this Honda CR-V certainly has plenty of life left in it. I would be more concerned with who drove the car. If this CR-V was used by one conscientious driver who performed all the necessary maintenance, I would be far less concerned than if the vehicle were used as a taxi or delivery vehicle and potentially abused by multiple drivers.
John Paul, AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor, answers questions from drivers every week. He has 40+ years of experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician.
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