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Is it best to buy a car with a low mileage and older - or a newer car with average mileage?

My dilemma is, should I buy a Cayman with 18,000 miles on the clock that is a 2009 model or a 2011 model with 40,000 miles on the clock?

Asked on 2 January 2016 by Richard Palmer

Answered by Honest John
Even though that doesn't get you the current Cayman model (from 2013), I'd still go for the newer, higher mileage car because the older car is still an older car, more prone to problems and worth less.
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