2024 Lexus RX — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
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? Mostl…
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2025 Toyota Camry — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment and other preinstalled items that were not ob…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 45,500 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase…
ShopEnthusiast239Community StarterJun 21, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Phoenix11 replies0 helpful
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…
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 118,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to a…
2023 Rivian R1T — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
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.
2017 Hyundai Elantra — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend — second opinion before I spend money
A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method I can actually…
2024 Lexus RX — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate — buyer question from Connecticut
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want somethign 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…
QuattroGal45Community StarterJun 19, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Detroit3 replies0 helpful
2023 Genesis G70 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2023 Genesis G70 3.3T, about 41,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I…
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige — used truck versus new compact pickup
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, about 22,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bett…
EVDetailer7Community StarterJun 19, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeBoston / New England3 replies0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automati…
2021 Audi A6 Prestige — question: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 48,000 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. Wha…
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…
Need advice: 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…
2020 Toyota Tundra — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 65,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check.
2019 Audi S4 — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 76,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would…
2024 Land Rover Defender — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval — buyer question from Orlando
I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or ince…
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge — need advice: 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 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…