Opinion for Potentail Buyer: 2011 Genesis 4.6 150,000 miles

[Bridru14]

So I am looking for a 5 th car for the family. Have recently come upon opportunity to purchase a 2011 Genesis with 150,000 miles for a very good price ( under $6,000). Car Fax shows regular maintanance, no accidents. I have not driven it yet, and to get it need to drive 4 hrs. I know there will be the obvious comments like drive it. But looking for high milers opinion. Thoughts from the forum.

 

[homeofstone]

I had same year model 4.6 with tech and put over 220,000 miles on it . wonderful car. Very reliable. that said, you should check and make sure the transmission has been serviced (cost is 400.00 to 600.00) OEM brakes are the best but expensive. My brakes lasted to over 130,000 miles. Only use oem oil filters, the engine can be damaged if if bad after market oil filters are used. I miss my Genny.

 

[EdP]

So I am looking for a 5 th car for the family. Have recently come upon opportunity to purchase a 2011 Genesis with 150,000 miles for a very good price ( under $6,000). Car Fax shows regular maintanance, no accidents. I have not driven it yet, and to get it need to drive 4 hrs. I know there will be the obvious comments like drive it. But looking for high milers opinion. Thoughts from the forum.

You got good advice from homeofstone. Any car with high miles has some risk, of course. Worn suspension, bushings, bearings,etc. At least mentally set aside some funds "just in case" so you won't feel bad if you find something. Hope it works out well for you.