Hi. I've been reading posts about year vs mileage but I'm still not sure how to choose between similarly priced cars with small differences between these two.
For instance:
Nissan X-Trail
(ST) 2006, 117,000 kms vs (ST-S) 2007, 131,000
Which one is a better deal given the same price? I don't know much about the difference between the models but I suppose ST-S has more features?
Also, given a choice between these two, which do you prefer?
Nissan X-Trail or Toyota RAV4 (higher mileage)
Thanks.
I would choose the X-Trail having owned one for 9 years and doing the comparison between the two at the time. The X-Trail has a better engine IN MY OPINION having driven both.
At that age 15k difference in mileage is nothing. Servicing will play a much bigger part. Make sure there has been regular log book servicing.
I've owned a couple of X-Trails and would certainly recommend them. Some people don't like the look of them but I think they look ok. Boot space is a big plus.
From memory ST-S is just a regular ST with a couple extras. Sunroof was probably one of them. You'll need to compare features of the actual cars because there are quite a few optional extras that may have been added.
I think it would be better to worry about logbooks, condition, car history and perhaps added extras such as alloy wheels, sunroof, tinted windows, sound system, roof rack, etc.