New or Used Car?  

I don't know a lot about used cars, carolscash, but from everything I've heard the care the previous owner gave to it seems very important. The mileage should only be a concern if you are planning to put a lot of miles on it yourself.

I've never had a new car either.

My husband's 91 pickup truck has about 270,000. It still runs pretty good, though it may need a valve job soon (this would be the first major job since we got it). We bought it from the original owner (we know him personally) 2 years ago and he (the previous owner) always had the maintenance done at the dealership.

My new used car that I got almost 3 months ago is over 7 years old. When I got it it had right under 56k on it. I ran a carfax (which came up clean) and my husband checked out the car. Okay, so he's not a mechanic, but he is pretty knowledgeable about cars. I am comfortable with him making the final decision when it comes to buying a car.

Just because a car has a lot of miles doesn't mean it has no life left. So long as it was well taken care of (regular maintenance done, never raced, ect) it should last for some time to come.

I have just put my car up for sale too. I have pictures of it. It's a 94 Buick Century. I hate to sell it but I have too. I think you will enjoy your car. There's just nothing better than a Buick. I'd love to see a picture of your car. Is used cars out there expensive? I have no idea what I should be asking for a price. Guess until someone comes I have time to decide.