Low mileage without service records is just a number. Age, maintenance, and how the car was driven matter more than what the odometer says.
The three-year-old car costs more today. The seven-year-old car can cost more over time. Run both.
"Three minutes. Price, title, photos, service history. Most listings fail one of these. Move on before you get attached."
Three years used to be the sweet spot. In 2026, push it to four or five. That is where the value lives now.
New feels safe, used feels cheap, CPO feels like a compromise. Run the math before you pick one.