2025 Porsche Macan — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 19,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a…
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2023 Audi S5 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 60,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless wi…
Need advice: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 48,000 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this b…
QuattroMechanicish38Community StarterJun 15, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDrivePhiladelphia1 reply0 helpful
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.
2018 Kia Optima — 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?
2024 Ford F-150 — 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…
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…
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection — anyone dealt with this recently?
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 114,500 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are i…
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands — question: 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…
QuattroCollectorCommunity StarterJun 12, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsDMV / Maryland4 replies0 helpful
2013 Nissan 370Z — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
2013 Nissan 370Z Touring, about 167,000 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipmen…
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…
2013 Infiniti G37 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 166,500 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless wit…
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist befo…
DetailBuilder590Community StarterJun 10, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELAustin3 replies0 helpful
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S — question: 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…
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…
2024 BMW i4 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
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 Mitsubishi Outlander — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 21,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues.
HybridFan335Community StarterJun 8, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELSacramento5 replies0 helpful
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…