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What is a “well driven” car?

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  1. California4Ever

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    #1 California4Ever, Mar 4, 2021
    Most of the advice here says to get a CPO car that has been well driven so that the kinks have been worked out as opposed to buying a garage queen. How do you define that? At least 3K a year?


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  2. tomc

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    #2 tomc, Mar 4, 2021
    I think that's a good number. I've driven mine an average of slot 4 - 5 K per annum...T
     
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    #3 California4Ever, Mar 4, 2021
    Thanks Tom. For example there is a 15 T at my local dealer with only 6.5K miles. That seems super low.


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    #4 tomc, Mar 4, 2021
    My car had about 1 K miles / year when I bought it. Battery needed replacing, but that was pretty much it...T
     
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    #5 SLViper1, Mar 4, 2021
    As long as you get a good report from a PPI or if its covered by extended full warranty I would prefer the low miles.
     
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    #6 alex, Mar 4, 2021
    A well driven car is one that doesn't give you error codes every time you start it! Seriously, I would say to allow 2,000 to 3,000 miles a year. With the older California's, of course, you're getting near the dreaded 20,000 mile mark. Read the post "Mileage Anxiety".
     
  7. California4Ever

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    #7 California4Ever, Mar 4, 2021
    Is the 20k mark really dreaded especially if you have extended warranty?


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    #8 tomc, Mar 4, 2021
    I think the "dread" is if you plan to re-sell in a relatively few years.
    F-car owners want virgins, while simultaneously bemoaning garage queens! Go figure! :rolleyes:
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    #9 alex, Mar 4, 2021
    The most important thing to look for is regular maintenance. This shows you that the prior owner cared about the car. Regular maintenance and a reasonable mileage per year are important signs of a car that's been driven and loved!
     
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