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Purchasing a 488 Spider - What's high mileage?

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  1. mont88

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    #1 mont88, Apr 20, 2022
    Hey folks - in the market for a 488 spider. Saw a couple come up for sale but the mileage on them seems quite high.. we're talking around 20k KM (13k miles) for a 2018 model. What's considered high mileage for these cars? Last one I owned was around 4-5k so had no concerns.
     
  2. Dazed2day

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    #2 Dazed2day, Apr 20, 2022
    It's so interesting to see these threads. Everyone tells you to just drive your car and don't worry about the miles. Then it seems everyone looking to buy is so worried if there are over 5k miles on a car. It's enough to make you think all the people encouraging you to put miles are your car are all the people who'll lowball you when you go to sell.
     
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  3. jamie140

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    #3 jamie140, Apr 20, 2022
    That's nothing if it's been serviced and the zen is good.

    A car with good zen includes

    the paint has been cared for with careful washing and drying (lack of swirls)
    the sill and door cards are free of marks and scratches
    carpets and mats are perfect
    the wipers are new and work properly
    the leather appears well cared for
    the wheels are clean and free of kerbings
    no odour other than delicious leather

    Look at 5 cars. Those loved and cared for are obvious.
     
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  4. njcycleguy

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    #4 njcycleguy, Apr 20, 2022
    High mileage definition depends on your primary concern.

    Resale value? There are notable pricing adjustments at the 1000, 2500, 5000, 10000, and 20,000+ marks.

    Reliability? I'd say it's the same as most any car you can buy these days, so that's probably why you're seeing more with mileage on them. They are no longer the frail masterpieces of the Enzo-era.
     
  5. ipsedixit

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    #5 ipsedixit, Apr 20, 2022
    I'd be more concerned with what's low mileage for a 2018 model.
     
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    #6 MANDALAY, Apr 20, 2022
    For me it would be how many owners. A one owner would be preferred. Clearer information on how the car was treated.
     

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