Topic: What's key: low mileage or low years

[bmac2011]

I am facing the choice between a 2011 Hyundai Tucson Limited with 36,000 K for $17000, versus a 2013 Hyundai Tucson Limited with 100,000 K for $17,000.   Both are in very good condition for their years.  Is this a slam dunk for the 2011, or am I missing something?  I would really appreciate any advice!

[Fobroader]

Low kms.

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[Cord]

Everything else being equal, imo, the 2011 is better by about $2000.

[OliverD]

I'd value the low KMs over the newer model year all else being equal.

[johngenx]

Everything else being equal, imo, the 2011 is better by about $2000.

I usually go for condition and history if available.

[Sandman]

Everything else being equal, imo, the 2011 is better by about $2000.

I usually go for condition and history if available.

Having purchased many used vehicles before I could afford depreciation I also used the same criteria.

[ArticSteve]

Type and location of usage is key.  If only vehicles has readable hour meters like tractors. 

High mileage rural unit or low mileage off lease GTA car that goes bumper to bumper 3 hours per day 

Other than a V8 truck; anything that's towed ... avoid.

[ArticSteve]

Both are in very good condition for their years

No way of knowing that by just walking around the car as a novice buyer.

Oil history on both cars. what are they?   You do know that? 

[Fobroader]

Type and location of usage is key. If only vehicles has readable hour meters like tractors. 

High mileage rural unit or low mileage off lease GTA car that goes bumper to bumper 3 hours per day 

Other than a V8 truck; anything that's towed ... avoid.

X2!!  I liked that feature on the GM trucks, actual hour meters.

[safristi]

sounds like too much for Hyundais of that vintage or mileage.....Tuscon 2011 Rates  what on Consumers sites.....   keep shopping and get real cheap like................dont take the first bus that comes along..or manufacturer either spread yer wings and hard earned dollars bon chance

[Bulkley]

Check into active warranties on both vehicles. 

[bmac2011]

Thanks for all of the good advice.  I will aim low, rather than newer!  I can report, however that when I went to see the "36K" Tucson, it turned out to actually have 50 K.  How the additional 14K came about since the vehicle was put on the lot and posted on AutoTrader (and still is advertised there as 36K) could not be clearly explained. To rub salt into the wound, when we started looking over the service records, we discovered that the dealership had not done an oil change on this vehicle since it was traded in -- 4K ago.  All to say, that while I like the vehicle a lot, (especially the "active headrests"), I have kind of lost confidence in the dealership selling it.  This, and the fact that there was a collision report for the left side -- albeit, the claim was only for $1500 -- I think I will keep looking for other low mileage vehicles.  Thanks again for everyone who responded to my question!

[safristi]

   when`s the last time U RAN.... ...    warranty denied

[Cord]

Sounds like very sloppy inventory management. The photo of the dash in the Trader ad shows 48949. You are right to move on.