Used Cars / Mileage & Price - What is your Limit???

[White-Rush]

- Fellas, What are your limits (Year, mileage, purchase price) when looking at used vehicles?

Would any of you consider a used Sports Sedan (pretty much loaded) with 64k miles on it? Clean carfax, dealership maintained and only a year old. For the included options, mileage and condition, the price is very close to the Suggested retail price.

If it were you, would you consider such a vehicle? And before everyone or someone ask about pricing, this car started somewhere in the high $50k to $60k range.

thoughts?????

[White-Rush]

- No one has any input? Thoughts atleast????

this is the vehicle in question. 2011 M56S

[TDot]

I wouldn't touch that with a 64,000 foot pole! I wouldn't consider buying a one year old car with that type of mileage; You can't say "only one year" with that type mileage. If it were three or four years I would maybe say go for it. Personally, I wouldn't pay more than 22K for that...regardless of blue book value or who maintained it. I'd rather a two year old car with 30K miles for that price.
Just my opinion...but if you're bursting at the seams for it, go for it and good luck.

[CPJ LB]

man....that does have too much miles on it for being somewhat 'new'. was it a rental car

I would pass on it....have you looked at prices for a 2010 M???

[str8right]

64k miles on the odometer definitely exceeds the limit. Pass and don't look back

[White-Rush]

- I did look at a few 2010's, but to be honest, there aren't many out there. Out of the few 2010's that I found, the prices were close to, or more than this car (with much lower miles, of course)

I drive an 06 M35S right now, and have lots of time on my hand here at work. The other night, I just so happened to be looking at the M56 that were available and that's how i came across this. What attracted me to this car, was that it's of the current body style, it has a great deal more hp & tq than the 2010's and it comes well outfitted. I'm not going crazy to get into this car, but you have to admit, this is a lot of car for that price.

On another note, yes it does have 64k miles on it for a 2yr old car (lease was opened on 05/05/10). From what the salesman says, it's was used for a fairly decent commute to work, daily. I trust the Infiniti / Nissan brand and feel that those miles don't necessarily hurt this car. With a short aftermarket warranty, and the low miles that it would see for the next year or two, I think I would have made a decent purchase. I think our cars have some of the best engines / powertrains on the road, and all too often return high miles over the car's life span because of that.

I appreciate every one's feedback and thoughts, though.

[06M4.5]

I would pass, wouldn't even look at it a second time.

[autoengr]

Obviously, everybody has their own limits. I can't tell anybody what to do but can tell you what I've done...

In April 2005 we bought a 2003 G35 sedan from a dealer in suburban Detroit. It was a similar situation - the vehicle was in excellent shape, up to date on its maint and had just over 60k miles. It was deeply discounted even compared to what Edmunds would have said the price should be.

It has been a great car and I still have it. Now ticking over 130k miles. The positive ownership experience is what caused us to my an M35x.

[wingFeather]

In April 2005 we bought a 2003 G35 sedan from a dealer in suburban Detroit. It was a similar situation - the vehicle was in excellent shape, up to date on its maint and had just over 60k miles.

Yes, but your 60k was spread out over almost 3 years. It is more common that someone has a 20k per year commute.

60k in one year is OUTRAGEOUS for a car like this. A work van, yeah, but not this.

[autoengr]

With a road date in May 2010, the car M56S in question received 30k per year. I have put that on company cars before (Intrepid and then an Equinox) and it was surprisingly easy - I lived north of Auburn Hills and had an office in Ypsilanti. Provided the maint is up to date the vehicles held up fine.

Where the dometic cars would let you down is how much they aged in the 60k-120k range - I think this is where an Infiniti demonstrates it build quality. Don't know that I would buy the car, but I would certainly consider it.

[White-Rush]

Where the dometic cars would let you down is how much they aged in the 60k-120k range - I think this is where an Infiniti demonstrates it build quality.

This is sorta in the line of my thinking also..

The only other cars that I would ever consider, given this price and mileage combination are cars from Audi S-Line / the Merc. AMG's and the M's from BMW. Buying a used big V8 powered sports sedan with high mileage carries a certain risk, but I feel that it can also be rewarding. These are my current cars; which I think are quite nice, but adding a little bit more fire power wouldn't hurt either.

[CPJ LB]

Where the dometic cars would let you down is how much they aged in the 60k-120k range - I think this is where an Infiniti demonstrates it build quality.

This is sorta in the line of my thinking also..

The only other cars that I would ever consider, given this price and mileage combination are cars from Audi S-Line / the Merc. AMG's and the M's from BMW. Buying a used big V8 powered sports sedan with high mileage carries a certain risk, but I feel that it can also be rewarding. These are my current cars; which I think are quite nice, but adding a little bit more fire power wouldn't hurt either.

I know what you're saying...prior to my M35, I was driving the Benz '07 E350..it was nice, but I wanted to switch up....I picked up my M for 18K so I had a bargain...I'm thinking of picking up a used E55 AMG, but still keep the M35. Big sedan with lots of power!!! the M35 can still be my family car, but the E55 would be my own

here's what I've looked up so far....great price for great power...I would just drive it for weekends...supercharged fun!!! some of my friends have this car and trust me, it is no joke!!! but still stealthy.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 7657&Log=0

[White-Rush]

The E55 is a beast of a car. I have never driven one; but I do know what it's capable of, given a good driver and lots of empty open space. Lol, it'll make quick work, of a set of Michelin's. Good luck on your search, and enjoy what ever you end up with.

[JDMlove]

i never expected that you will get a negative replies, from the place where i come from "Bahrain", were in the summer (which is now) its get 50C !!it means that our cars are suffering to stay cool! when we are looking for a used cars, specially 2 or 3 years older cars we never care about millage, even if the car exceeded 100k KM! it would be normal for us as long as the car condition is good and have no records of major accidents we would jump on a good deal.

My opinion! dont worry man, go ahead for the car. most of those are highway miles. and the price is great!

[Double E]

I’m in the camp of consideration. Think about it…the owner used it a LOT. They purchased it because of power and refinement and it was required to be dependable.
If the PO abused it and didn’t know how to maintain it, the dealer would not have records on it. It also probably would not have made it to 60K, much less 64K.

This person had to have something that would not be in the shop every 2 weeks. Apparently, it wasn't.
My question is why did they sell it?

[Rex]

Price would have to reflect the above average miles more so than what I'm seeing.

If it's been "in service" since 05/2010, that's an average of 30k per year, not unreasonable, but the price would still have to be much more tempting.

Also confirm you can get an aftermarket warranty given the miles. Some places won't as they deem a car with that many miles per year was used for commercial purposes.

[White-Rush]

@ REX, you brought up a good point, so I did some research and yes, the Elite Warranty can be optioned, however the max term is only 48K additional miles or 48 months. It's pricey, but atleast it carries a piece of mind.

- I appreciate everyone's feedback and input. They moved a smidget on the price and my Loan Approval was done the day I lauched this post. I'll have a decison made by Friday night on whether or not i'll make this purchase. That's if the car is still available.

[acaman]

If it were me, I would offer whatever their price is now, less the cost of the warranty. Used cars have a lot of profit in them as do warranties. Don't get emotionally attached - there are plenty of nice used cars to choose from. Good Luck.

[TLCgnito]

Greetings all, i'm currently deployed in Afghanistan and looking to purchase a M35/M45 when I get back. All the cars Im looking at are 20k or less.My question(s) is which is better for the money (longevity).All the cars have high miles 70k-100k miles,all are in GA. What are the concerns/problems I could have...Thanks
Thomas

[White-Rush]

- If you search, you should be able to find you an M35 with fewer miles that those you listed above. But still in that price range. I'm not too sure about the M45's since I have never did a search. I think you'll be happy with the M35. I haven't had any issue with mine, even though it only has 72k on it. But non the less, I "think" the M35's age a little bit better than the 45's (Engines).

Keep your eyes open and good luck.

[TLCgnito]

Thanks, want a M45 but coming to the site v8 not to reliable....

[White-Rush]

the later models are better. Someone can correct if i'm wrong, but I think issues with the engines belonged to the 06/07's M45's.

[TLCgnito]

The main yrs I was looking at....Lol...Sorry for the late response,internet is so slow here...Any other issues I should be concerned about, with 06-07

[trayday]

The only issues were some of the engines that i know of, mostly oil consumption. If you buy an 06-07 make sure you get a warranty. my wrist pins on #8 went bad at 88k and I replaced with an 08 engine, with less than 9k miles had an injector issue. no warranty.

I don't care about mileage as long as it runs and drives like a car should. 64k with almost retail price I wouldn't buy. I would just buy a new one at retail.