Older low mileage vs new high mileage

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web.generic@gmail.com - 11 Jun 2006 20:05 GMT

I am trying to buy a Certified Pre-Owned S-80. I have a choice between
a 2003 with 24K mile and a 2004 with 33K miles. Volvo give a 6
year/100K mile warranty on any CPO from the original date of sale.

With all other things (including price) being equal which is a better
choice in the long run?

Any comments will be appreciated.

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Michael Cerkowski - 12 Jun 2006 04:46 GMT

> I am trying to buy a Certified Pre-Owned S-80. I have a choice between
> a 2003 with 24K mile and a 2004 with 33K miles. Volvo give a 6
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> Any comments will be appreciated.

In that mileage range the odometer reading doesn't matter. Just
get the better maintained seeming car. If that is equal, get the
one that you prefer. The age vs mileage issue doesn't arise until
at least 5 years into a vehicle's life, unless the difference in
mileage is huge.

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Stephen Henning - 12 Jun 2006 13:26 GMT

web.generic@gmail.com wrote:

> I am trying to buy a Certified Pre-Owned S-80. I have a choice between
> a 2003 with 24K mile and a 2004 with 33K miles. Volvo give a 6
> year/100K mile warranty on any CPO from the original date of sale.
>
> With all other things (including price) being equal which is a better
> choice in the long run?

Buy the one that gives you the most warranty. If you drive 25k or under
per year, get the 2004. If you drive 26k or over per year, get the
2003.

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