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My price range really depends on the car. I rarely buy new cars. Optimally, I would like a car that has less than 50K miles. I use that a general rule. I've found, with a few exceptions, that most modern cars usually don't have any major issues not covered by warranty in that time/mileage frame. I don't really care about the year if there are no known issues with that particular vintage.
Sorry to give such a vague answer, but I usually buy a different daily driver every 12-18 months due to the amount of miles I put on the car. Before I buy a car, I weigh out the purchase price vs. estimated sell price with an additional 20-25K miles and factoring in estimated maintenance for the life of ownership. It really comes down to cost of ownership for that period of time so the actual purchase price is a moving target that ultimately is realized when I find the right car.
Therefore, I am starting at the beginning. What car should I look for? Which one should I stay away from?
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