Low mileage or newer car?

[Harry1234]

Hi all first time post.

I currently drive a 2001 SLK 320 and am looking to 'upgrade' to an SL 500 or 600 and want to spend a maximum of about £12K.

What would be the forum's opinion in terms of going for a newer car with higher mileage or an older car with less mileage?

 

[tec]

Get the one that is in best condition.

 

[Harry1234]

Get the one that is in best condition.

Assuming same condition?

 

[Deleted member 37751]

What constitutes 'high' and 'low' mileages in your book?

Some people start to flap around the 100k mark, others will buy a 250k miler for fun...

 

[Harry1234]

What constitutes 'high' and 'low' mileages in your book?

Some people start to flap around the 100k mark, others will buy a 250k miler for fun...

Low side 20k - 40k

High side 70k+

 

[Mike Walker]

Personally I would be concerned about service history at any mileage but far more worried about body / underpinnings and the state of both. Costs to put the latter right can be very high indeed and are not easy to assess. Good luck.