Tips on Buying Cars: high mileage honda pilot, interstate freeway, independent mechanic


Question
I am interested in purchasing a 2006 Honda Pilot at a very good price.  It has very high mileage at 91000, though.  If the vehicle has been well taken care of should I consider this purchase?  Also, if I do purchase, should I invest in an extended warranty?

Answer
First, I'm sorry about the time it took to reply, but I've had some computer problems that took about a week to resolve.  As for the Honda Fit, the key to this vehicle is maintenance.  If the owner has all the records for oil changes, tune-ups, repairs, etc..., and everything has been done in a timely manner, then I would have no problem in considering this vehicle.  The only way one can put 91,000 miles on a 3 year-old vehicle is through constant interstate/ freeway driving, and that's the easiest type of driving there is.  Every mile on the interstate wears on the tires, and virtually nothing else.  Think about it: you're not applying the brakes, shifting through gears, opening and closing doors, dragging on and off the upholstery, etc...  But I would have an independent mechanic check it out, just to be safe.