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(Posted on Aug 27, 2018 at 05:34AM by Patrick Wensink)

Dear Patrick,

Iâ€™m looking into buying a pre-owned Nissan Pathfinder. But thereâ€™s one question Iâ€™ve always wanted to ask: Should I care more about mileage or age of the vehicle?

-Will

Hi Will,

Congrats on your future purchase! I have a hunch you will be happy with any of them. However, there is no single rule that should guide this buying decision.

Mileage is a great foundation to base a choice on. Itâ€™s a simple way of telling how much life the car has lived. An automobile with 60,000 on the odometer has probably had a lot less wear and tear than an automobile with 160,000.

This is only part of the equation. A young auto that has covered a lot of pavement could be more beaten up than an older model that has traveled gracefully. Adding to the confusion, one should ask how well the car has been cared for. A ten-year-old sedan offering extremely low mileage looks like a dream, but it might be a sign of sitting stagnant with a heap of trouble waiting.

Our best advice is to find a combination of all the above and ensure it is a certified used car that has been inspected by a pro.

Let us know if there are other questions you have.Â