2021 Audi A6 — 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…
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2024 Ram 1500 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 40,000 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth…
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 70,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 — anyone else: 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 Tesla Model Y — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 17,500 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to be…
2018 Volvo S90 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2018 Volvo S90 T6, about 65,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What shoul…
Anyone else: Who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 14,500 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to g…
Question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 48,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried…
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…
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…
ColdStartCollector64Community StarterApr 28, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackLas Vegas7 replies0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 33,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse hist…
2025 Honda Civic — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 7,500 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them tr…
DailyMiles859Community StarterApr 25, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridNashville5 replies0 helpful
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 40,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair,…
2021 Nissan Rogue — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 104,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmeti…
2024 Lexus RX — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price? — second opinion before I spend money
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 Tesla Model Y — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 35,500 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How wo…
1970 Datsun 240Z — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the practical…
2019 Audi S4 — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 106,000 miles. The advertised used-car price was com…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — 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…
JDMShopper75Community StarterApr 26, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2California3 replies0 helpful
Used truck versus new compact pickup
1951 Ford F-1 Custom, about 62,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel ec…