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…
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1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring — anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 62,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to…
2020 BMW M2 — 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…
2024 Ford Mustang — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 21,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. I…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 38,000 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show nor…
2016 Ford Focus — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 149,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sho…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — 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…
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…
2024 Lexus RX — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 34,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you qua…
2024 Acura MDX — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 29,500 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wea…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — 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…
2024 Kia EV9 — is this actually a good used-car deal? — trying to narrow this down
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 32,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sh…
2024 BMW i4 — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 24,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight.
2019 Ram 2500 — 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…
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec — 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…
2023 Ford Bronco — 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…
2021 Honda CR-V — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 32,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sh…
2023 Audi S5 Sportback — anyone else: 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…
Need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bette…
HybridMechanicishCommunity StarterJun 7, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportNationwide2 replies0 helpful
2016 Ford Focus — 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…