Hi, looking to buy a used car, no more than £1000… Would I be better going for an older yet less mileage car or younger car with more mileage.
For example, found ford fusion which is now 13years old, only 52,000 miles and has been owned only by one elderly man. It's been well looked after and the car looks immaculate. Barley even a scratch on it. My main worry with this one is the age and potential corrosion?
The other one found is a Citroën C3, 10years old, 70,000miles… Appears to have been services regularly but does have a couple scrapes and scratches. Owned by a few owners in its life.
Both selling for around the 900 mark. Both had timing belt changed and both have full year MOT.
If it was you which would you go for? And what woukd you be looking for while checking over a car of those ages?
As mentioned I just need something to last me a couple.of years ideally.