So to summarize:
Or hybrid (assuming you are happy enough with an auto), though there may not be any suitable hybrid within your budget.
- More recent model is better
Not necessarily. If we are talking specifically about those two CX-5's, the white one is just a facelift, not really a new model. Personally, I'm not entirely sold on the new front end treatment though there may be some equipment upgrades which appeal. But in general, if comparing a 7 year old car to an 8 year old one, I'd be much more interested in condition and price than age.
Assuming reg number hasn't been covered up, you can check the MOT history online for any mention of rust.
- Check if tyres are matching
A matching set of decent quality tyres of a brand you've heard of is best, but may not be that likely. Its advised that tyres are changed at least in pairs, so check that this is the case. If not, and/or if cheap tyres of an unknown brand, this may be used as a bargaining chip?
As long as no damage or lingering smell, not really that important.
Yes, you need to decide how far you are willing to travel and see what is available within that distance. Its all very well deciding on a CX-5, but not wise to ignore a really nice example of something else.
How important is mileage for this car?
Within reason, not that important. If you are only going to be doing 6k per annum, buying an SUV with above average miles could be a shrewd move. It would presumably be newer for the money or cheaper for the same age, so assuming the condition and service history are all good, I wouldn't rule it out. And your doing lower than average miles will have it balance out over time.
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