When buying a used Dodge Durango there are certain things to look for to know if the car is worth purchasing for the money the previous owner is selling it for. These things entail how many miles are on the Durango, if it has ever been in an accident and the condition of the interior.
Number of Miles
As with buying any new car, the mileage make a difference if the car is worth what it costs. For a used Dodge Durango, you probably don't want to buy it if there are more then forty or fifty thousand miles on the car. Sport Utility Vehicles like the Durango are more liable to break down at higher mileage. If you are able to buy a Durango with low mileage, you might be able to get a factory warranty on the car, as long as the first owner has it transferred over to you.
Has the Car Been in an Accident?
It's always important to know if the used Dodge Durango you are looking into buying has been in an accident. There are ways to check this out. If it has been in an accident, the seller should tell you. If they don't disclose this, you can do a Car Fax report with the Durango's VIN number and see if there has ever been a police report or anything reported to insurance. Even then, you may not find any evidence of this. The only way to be sure the car has not been in an accident beyond that is to take it to a mechanic independently and have them look the car over for masked damage or evidence the car was in an accident.
Interior Condition and Use
Check the interior of the car for permanent stains or dirt ground into the carpet on the floor, or holes from cigarette burns. Check for a bad smell that may not be able to be removed from the interior, or leather seats that may have been sun damaged. Also ask what the Durango was used for. Was it a car someone took to and from work as their regular day-to-day car? Or was it used on a ranch to off-road and haul equipment or used to transport four to five kids every day? This makes a difference as to how the car will run in the future.
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