2019 Volkswagen Atlas — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 44,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into…
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2021 Nissan Rogue — cPO badge versus independent PPI
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 27,000 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I l…
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…
CityEnthusiast92Community StarterJun 27, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Ohio1 reply0 helpful
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…
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…
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…
2022 Genesis GV70 — private seller still has a loan on the car
I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien rel…
2024 Lexus RX — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 39,000 miles. One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just n…
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…
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front? — buyer question from Northern Virginia
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention…
EVMechanicishCommunity StarterJun 24, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELNorthern Virginia38 replies0 helpful
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…
Anyone else: 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…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 22,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worr…
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — Connecticut owner question
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 6,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the…
FlatSixSeller714Community StarterJun 24, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubConnecticut8 replies0 helpful
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…
Who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…