Is it better to buy a newer used car with more miles or an older used car with less miles? (Car Buying)

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scojo14	Is it better to buy a newer used car with more miles or an older used car with less miles? Two used cars are close to the same price. One car is 5 years old with 100,000 miles and the other car is 10 years old with 50,000 miles. Which one would be the better buy? Basically, when buying a used car should you focus more on the age of the car or the mileage?
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isellhondas 12/30/10 3:37 pm PST

You should focus on the CONDITION of the car.

Low miles can be deceiving and a well maintained car with high miles can actually be a better car.

I think people tend to focus on miles too much.

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