2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — 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…
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2018 Ford F-150 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
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…
2023 Audi S5 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 35,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history.…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
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…
2021 Tesla Model S — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years later. How much do buyers usually discount…
2015 Volkswagen Golf — is this actually a good used-car deal?
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…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
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…
NewCarWeekend848Community StarterMar 3, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeNew Jersey8 replies0 helpful
2024 Toyota Tacoma — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 28,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra prot…
FlatSixMechanicish898Community StarterMar 2, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadDenver6 replies0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 27,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse his…
2023 BMW M340i — is this actually a good used-car deal? — trying to narrow this down
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…
2021 Lexus ES — 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…
2008 Honda Accord — 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…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — 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…
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T — 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 Audi S5 — 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…
CanyonEnthusiastCommunity StarterFeb 18, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackNorthern Virginia32 replies0 helpful
2015 BMW 335i — 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…
2019 Lexus GS — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 34,500 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quan…
2024 Rivian R1S — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Orlando owner question
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 37,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse hist…
2023 Nissan Z — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 16,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. Wh…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — 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…