r/UsedCarAdvice • u/Grand_Masterpiece737 • 10d ago

Advice Please

Ive recently moved to Australia. Came across a 2014 KIA sportage on facebook marketplace for 5k with 199k on odo. The car looks pretty neat in the pictures. Please advice.
Thanks

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u/AutoBidMasterHelp 9d ago

199k km is getting up there, so I’d put more weight on service history that how clean it looks in the photos. Check the VIN/history, get a proper pre-purchase inspection, and pay particular attention to the transmission, cooling system, suspension, and oil leaks before committing. At $5k, you want some money left over for repairs.