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2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 55,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sh…
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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 18,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly wan…
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 40,000 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would…
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period? If I…
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing us…
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 4,800 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weath…
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
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…
Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing. Is there any reason not to insist on a…
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…
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 23,000 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly…
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a…
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300, about 37,000 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a…
My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the practical…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 93,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number.…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 65,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headlin…
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…
