I've decided to start seriously shopping for another used work/cargo van - probably a Ford E120 or similar. I plan on spending $6,000-7,000.
In this price range, I see some older (mid-late 90s) vans with well under 100K that look pretty clean. Or newer vans with higher miles.
I'm not concerned much with safety/comfort features; I realise newer vehicles may have the edge there.
I am not willing to buy anything that's dented up or very rusty - in fact I'm looking at southern states because the rust issue is so bad here in Michigan.
I'm not going to buy anything with over, say, 180K on it, even if it's only two years old and looks brand new.
I understand that at this price point, either way, I'll be buying a well-used vehicle.
Everything else being equal, what are the pros and cons of older/lower miles v newer/high miles?