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Should I buy an older car with lower mileage or a younger car with higher mileage?

Is it better to buy a three year old car with lower mileage or a one - two year old car with higher mileage?

Asked on 11 March 2017 by Chris Pearson

Answered by Honest John
For the same money, newer with higher mileage
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