2020 BMW M2 — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 54,500 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privatel…
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2022 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…
2025 Honda Civic — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 15,000 miles. Every time I ask for sale…
TrailGarage119Community StarterJul 13, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridCentral Jersey12 replies0 helpful
2024 Lexus RX — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean transaction. Does payment method really change…
2016 Subaru WRX — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 132,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sh…
2021 Range Rover Sport HSE — 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…
2023 Kia Telluride — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car? — anyone dealt with this recently?
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…
BrakeBuilderCommunity StarterJul 15, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeOrange County1 reply0 helpful
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — cPO badge versus independent PPI — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 70,000 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecess…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 151,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. T…
2020 Acura RDX — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just negotiate the overall out-the-door number…
2023 BMW M340i xDrive — question: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, 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 a…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS — 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…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — 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…
2022 Volkswagen GTI — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2022 Volkswagen GTI SE, about 26,000 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately…
2025 BMW M3 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — second opinion before I spend money
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 17,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the b…
2025 Porsche Macan — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 10,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What i…
Question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 78,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel…
2023 Genesis G70 — rolling negative equity into another car
Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to understand…
1972 Chevrolet C10 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
1972 Chevrolet C10, about 238,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actua…
Anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fue…