Not necessarily. Mileage is evidence of use, not a diagnosis of condition.
How the miles were accumulated matters
Steady long-distance use can be mechanically easier in some respects than endless cold starts and short urban journeys. The crucial question is whether maintenance kept pace with the mileage.
Wear still has a cost
Suspension joints, wheel bearings, clutches, seats, switches and other components do wear. A high-mileage car should be priced with that reality in mind.
Compare history, condition and price together
A well-documented 100,000-mile car may be the better buy compared with a neglected 55,000-mile example. There is no mileage number that removes the need for inspection.
A high-mileage car can still be good value, provided the condition, history, price and insurance cost all make sense together.
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