In third world countries high mileage usually means actual car mileage, those 10+ years old cars with low miles have all (99%) odometer rolled back lol
fun fact, our government (Australia NSW) recently introduced recording kms when you go for yearly mandatory inspection now you can look up the car's km record for free just by putting in the number plate. Very useful for looking at old cars.
You're absolutely correct. The only problem with buying recent high mileage cars is that they're mostly diesels and if you live in Europe then, well, good luck going anywhere near a city... and good luck with the emissions equipment. 😭
Great content Michel. I am just about to cover a very similar subject on the Mk1 Audi TT. These cars are now 20 years old and there are people extremely excited about barn find low mileage examples. However, many of the reasons I want to discuss (many of which you also cover) puts these cars at great risk of damage. Seized components, perished hoses and gaskets, etc. A well serviced higher mileage car is often a better option. Keep the videos coming and your subs will soon shoot up. Im subscribed!
Thanks Andy! A pretty intersting topic, I myself fell into the trap of thinking that low mileage is always the best option; Gonna take a look at your video about it! I'm glad you like my content :)
@@MichelsGarage This video actually made me feel better about my last October purchase of an mk1 TT with 186k km. I favored knowing the previous owner and a very comprehensive service history over low mileage. I figured it made sense for a 24 year old car to do 7750-ish km per year, so it's been used but hopefully not abused, and well maintained. Let's hope the bet pays off! Also, this is the 3rd video in a row I watch from you Michael, and you got a new subscriber. Keep up the good work!
I agree high mileage is not in of itself a bad thing with a well-maintained car! Just expect to treat things as they need to be done. My cars- '94 Miata: 178k miles '95 Audi S6: 225k miles '02 Toyota Tundra: 370k miles '03 BMW 325xi: 210k miles All pretty high mileage before my acquisition. They've all treated me quite well. However, I know the service histories of all of these cars (Miata and BMW had good service histories from reputable shops, Audi and Tundra were family members' cars) and that none were regular short trip victims. The Audi was my dad's daily driver for most of my childhood. He bought it with 85,000 miles in 1998. It was owned by a businessman who drove from middle Wisconsin to Chicago multiple times a week- all well maintained highway miles, which that car still eats up to this day.
hey michel, i just watched a couple of your videos and love your enthusiasm on the mechanical side of cars, i got my drivers license 3 months ago but i already feel really comfortable even though i have a rwd car (its high milage too, it has 270k km on the clock). i think this is because i try my best to understand what the car is actually doing mechanically. keep these videos coming, id recommend you to look into getting better audio quality because i feel like thats the only thing you could improve.
120k high mileage over there? I've never bought a car with under 170k, my current daily (a '98 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 (5 speed manual swapped) is running at about 328,000 miles on its original engine. I drive it about 4-500 miles a week, and it isn't showing any signs of stopping.
Bought a Peugeot 407 2.2HDI diesel Wagon, bought it with 150.000km now ive driven around 60.000km if everything goes right i might be able to keep this guy to like 300.000-500.000km since there are quite a lot of those on the used marked right now, lets see how things develop
Weird….. I never drove a car under 500k and I usually drive them for another million before I sell them for at least 2x what I originally paid. Just doing some handy work myself here and there keep them running like new. Did that 8 times already and I’m only 20
Me personally I would get a car 1 year old or less, or something with at least 60k so I know it was cared for. Also get a mechanic to look it over before buying preferably a blind one(not a familiar like a friend's friend).
Yeah that's a great strategy, there's a lot to consider when buying a car. Having a mechanic look it over is always a good idea! I too wanted to take this route, until I had a look at my bank account, now it's clapped out bimmers I guess
@@MichelsGarage it took a lot of renewing of some parts. But once i renewed the stuff thats needed. With proper oil change and maintenance this car will always run like new.
In third world countries high mileage usually means actual car mileage, those 10+ years old cars with low miles have all (99%) odometer rolled back lol
Never thought about that, but yeah makes sense. Kind of hilarious
fun fact, our government (Australia NSW) recently introduced recording kms when you go for yearly mandatory inspection now you can look up the car's km record for free just by putting in the number plate. Very useful for looking at old cars.
You're absolutely correct. The only problem with buying recent high mileage cars is that they're mostly diesels and if you live in Europe then, well, good luck going anywhere near a city... and good luck with the emissions equipment. 😭
That's true, a lot of diesel beaters over here. And yeah emissions are quite the problem, I'll give you that😂
Great content Michel. I am just about to cover a very similar subject on the Mk1 Audi TT. These cars are now 20 years old and there are people extremely excited about barn find low mileage examples. However, many of the reasons I want to discuss (many of which you also cover) puts these cars at great risk of damage. Seized components, perished hoses and gaskets, etc. A well serviced higher mileage car is often a better option. Keep the videos coming and your subs will soon shoot up. Im subscribed!
Thanks Andy! A pretty intersting topic, I myself fell into the trap of thinking that low mileage is always the best option; Gonna take a look at your video about it! I'm glad you like my content :)
@@MichelsGarage This video actually made me feel better about my last October purchase of an mk1 TT with 186k km. I favored knowing the previous owner and a very comprehensive service history over low mileage. I figured it made sense for a 24 year old car to do 7750-ish km per year, so it's been used but hopefully not abused, and well maintained.
Let's hope the bet pays off! Also, this is the 3rd video in a row I watch from you Michael, and you got a new subscriber. Keep up the good work!
Love your videos man, keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot. Appreciate the support!! And of course I will keep it up ;)
My 06 1.9 tdi Jetta likes what you're saying :D But honestly I agree, high mileage is also a proof of quality!
What's it got on the clock, if you dont mind me asking? And yes; high mielage is definetly a sign of quality!
I agree high mileage is not in of itself a bad thing with a well-maintained car! Just expect to treat things as they need to be done.
My cars-
'94 Miata: 178k miles
'95 Audi S6: 225k miles
'02 Toyota Tundra: 370k miles
'03 BMW 325xi: 210k miles
All pretty high mileage before my acquisition.
They've all treated me quite well. However, I know the service histories of all of these cars (Miata and BMW had good service histories from reputable shops, Audi and Tundra were family members' cars) and that none were regular short trip victims.
The Audi was my dad's daily driver for most of my childhood. He bought it with 85,000 miles in 1998. It was owned by a businessman who drove from middle Wisconsin to Chicago multiple times a week- all well maintained highway miles, which that car still eats up to this day.
Great video and straight to the point!
Cars are meant to be driven as they say
Indeed, they are
hey michel, i just watched a couple of your videos and love your enthusiasm on the mechanical side of cars, i got my drivers license 3 months ago but i already feel really comfortable even though i have a rwd car (its high milage too, it has 270k km on the clock). i think this is because i try my best to understand what the car is actually doing mechanically. keep these videos coming, id recommend you to look into getting better audio quality because i feel like thats the only thing you could improve.
Good video man, keep it up
Thanks a lot Toast!
Great vid short sweet and to the point
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
120k high mileage over there?
I've never bought a car with under 170k, my current daily (a '98 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 (5 speed manual swapped) is running at about 328,000 miles on its original engine. I drive it about 4-500 miles a week, and it isn't showing any signs of stopping.
Thats really awesome! I find it quite fascinating how many miles a car can rack up if taken care off. And good on you for manual swapping it!
Thank you for the informative video :)
Glad it was helpful :) Thanks for your comment!
Bought a Peugeot 407 2.2HDI diesel Wagon, bought it with 150.000km
now ive driven around 60.000km if everything goes right i might be able to keep this guy to like 300.000-500.000km since there are quite a lot of those on the used marked right now, lets see how things develop
Wishing you the best of luck!
Weird….. I never drove a car under 500k and I usually drive them for another million before I sell them for at least 2x what I originally paid. Just doing some handy work myself here and there keep them running like new. Did that 8 times already and I’m only 20
Hold up.....
Me personally I would get a car 1 year old or less, or something with at least 60k so I know it was cared for. Also get a mechanic to look it over before buying preferably a blind one(not a familiar like a friend's friend).
Everyone would if they had money
Yeah that's a great strategy, there's a lot to consider when buying a car. Having a mechanic look it over is always a good idea!
I too wanted to take this route, until I had a look at my bank account, now it's clapped out bimmers I guess
How do you find blind mechanics near me?
@@HowDoYouUseSpaceBar Type into google "how to deal with not being funny"
my 300k miles bmw going great tbh
If you care for them they are almost indestructible. Over here in Germany 120k miles is the minimum when looking at bmws
@@MichelsGarage it took a lot of renewing of some parts. But once i renewed the stuff thats needed. With proper oil change and maintenance this car will always run like new.
@@Moe572 That's awesome and it definetly will. What bmw you got, if you don't mind me asking?
@@MichelsGarage 2002 330ci but has a zhp engine swap. And some tuning ofc. Manual
@@Moe572 That's a really nice whip. Now I'm getting kinda jealous. Good on you!