What Is Considered Good Mileage on a Used Car?

If you’ve been browsing for a vehicle, whether it’s here on our Zanesville Toyota site or at another dealership, you may have seen a wide range of vehicles. If you’re ready to get on the roads near Zanesville, Cambridge, or Coshocton, OH, it’s important to make the right decision about your next vehicle.

What’s good mileage for a used car? We’re taking a closer look and doing our best to answer this important question for area drivers.

What’s a Good Used Car Mileage?

It’s important to find an answer to this question because it can have an impact on how long you’ll be driving the car you’re considering. Tracking used car mileage is important. Generally speaking, the older a car, the lower the overall cost of the vehicle will be. If a car has 75,000 miles on the odometer and it’s three years old, it will likely be a bit more cost-efficient than the same model if it had 50,000 miles on the odometer after five years of driving.

As long as a car is properly maintained, it should last for over 150,000 miles. More and more cars are remaining on the roads longer thanks to better vehicle technology and more attentive maintenance.

When it comes to used car mileage, about 10,000 miles per year is considered typical. If you’re looking at a car that’s five or six years old and it has from 50,000 to 60,000 miles on the odometer, it’s worth keeping on your list. If a car has been driven 20,000 miles a year by the previous owner, that may be a reason to consider another option. However, when buying a used car, you’ll always want to keep in mind that there’s more involved than just looking at the odometer.

Completing Used Car Research

Before you stop by our dealership, there’s plenty of research you can do from home. You may want to learn more about some of the cars we currently have in our pre-owned inventory. Think about which type of car will be the best fit for you—not just now, but also a few years down the road. You may be drawn to the practical nature of a stylish sedan like the Toyota Camry, or perhaps you need a spacious SUV for the entire family, such as the Toyota Highlander.

Make sure a test drive is always part of your research process. After all, it’s still the best way to experience a used car.

It also helps to check out the CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™. Learn more about the previous drivers, where the car has been serviced, and to view any information about reported accidents. This allows you to make an informed decision.

Find Your Next Car at Zanesville Toyota

The team at Zanesville Toyota proudly serves Zanesville, Cambridge, and Coshocton, OH, drivers at our location each day. Now that you know more about used car mileage, you may be ready to take the next steps toward getting behind the wheel of your next car.

Visit our Toyota dealership for a test drive today!