I long ago realised that there were bargains to be had in well-maintained, higher mileage or older motors. So many people know so little about cars that they will judge a second hand motor on shiny paintwork, indicated mileage, and its chronological age. If an old or high mileage car has had few owners, and a good service history, and everything works properly when you buy it, it was probably well put-together, and has been looked after. The fact that, according to the book, it isn't worth much more money than a car of similar age/mileage without that history, is to your benefit, but not to the seller, in comparison to the money and care he has put into it, not to mention the depreciation he has suffered.
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