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rv:assessment [2023/08/08 19:34] princess_fluffypants [Do extensive research on exactly what you're looking at] |
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* Higher risk of manufacturing defects, failures or repairs needed due to build issues. | * Higher risk of manufacturing defects, failures or repairs needed due to build issues. | ||
* 10, | * 10, | ||
- | * Usually the most trouble-free period, but also still going to be the most expensive to buy something used. | + | * Usually the most trouble-free period, but also expensive to buy something used. |
- | * 100,000-200,000 miles | + | * 100,000-150,000 miles |
- | * The sweet spot for used purchases. Minor repairs will be occasional, but by this time the purchase | + | * The sweet spot. Maintainence items will start to become more common, but most vehicles will still be pretty reliable. Depreciation has taken it's biggest bite so prices start to become quite reasonable. |
+ | * 150, | ||
+ | * Minor repairs will start to be needed, but the purchase | ||
+ | * Having some mechanical abilities are useful to help tell the "Oh that's annoying but I can live with it" problems from the "shut down the engine immediately to prevent further damage" | ||
* 200, | * 200, | ||
- | * This is where miles can start to be a concern. If you're buying something with this mileage, you should be capable of doing minor to medium repairs yourself. | + | * Vans with this many miles can be //very// cheap if you are savvy, but this is also where miles can start to be a concern. |
- | * Vans with this many miles can be //very// cheap if you are savvy. | + | * If you're buying something with this mileage, you should be capable of doing minor to medium repairs yourself. |
- | * Passenger vans (especially those used for airport shuttles or with lots of highway driving) | + | * Passenger vans are typically in better shape with higher mileage. Especially if you can find something that did a lot of highway driving |
* 300,000+ miles | * 300,000+ miles | ||
* This is the danger zone, only experienced mechanics should be looking for vehicles in this range. | * This is the danger zone, only experienced mechanics should be looking for vehicles in this range. |