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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 am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a n…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 78,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'…
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 47,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. W…
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…
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…
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 93,000 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the s…
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…
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 210,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you se…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk onl…
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 40,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number.…
The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment and other preinstalled items that were not ob…
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 118,000 miles. I want somethign I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to a…
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 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 37,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather.…
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 3,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. Wha…
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 42,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which…
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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 27,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in…
