2016 Subaru WRX — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
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2022 Volkswagen GTI — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 47,000 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years…
2024 Toyota Tacoma — is this actually a good used-car deal?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather t…
ColdStartFan202Community StarterSep 1, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadBay Area12 replies0 helpful
2023 Acura Integra — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter beca…
2023 BMW M340i — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 52,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic.
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 85,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse his…
ShiftShopper690Community StarterSep 1, 20262019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredCentral Jersey2 replies0 helpful
2024 Audi Q5 — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 37,500 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal…
2018 Kia Optima — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 105,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actua…
2024 Ram 1500 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Connecticut owner question
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
2023 Ford Bronco — is this actually a good used-car deal? — Las Vegas owner
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid — anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bett…
2023 Audi S5 Sportback — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
2023 Ford Bronco — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 53,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse histo…
2020 GMC Yukon — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2020 GMC Yukon Denali, about 78,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What s…
2013 Toyota Prius — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable o…
2023 Acura Integra — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO…
2019 Ram 2500 — is this actually a good used-car deal? — second opinion before I spend money
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
Anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 62,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more…
PistonSeller89Community StarterAug 17, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadLos Angeles26 replies0 helpful