For decades, 100,000 miles has been treated as a psychological finish line for cars. See that number on a used-car listing, and it's easy to assume the vehicle is worn out, unreliable, or one major repair away from the junkyard. But modern cars have made that old rule increasingly difficult to defend.
Consumer Reports says today's vehicles can regularly reach 200,000 miles and beyond when they're properly maintained, while AAA notes that mileage is only one of several factors buyers should consider when shopping for a used car.
