2022 Genesis GV70 — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quantify condition, warranty, history and d…
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Question: 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 Mitsubishi Outlander — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 39,500 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try…
TowMechanicish588Community StarterApr 19, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELChicago1 reply0 helpful
2024 Land Rover Defender — 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…
NoMarkupGarage716Community StarterApr 18, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Atlanta5 replies0 helpful
2025 Toyota Camry — cPO badge versus independent PPI — buyer question from Charlotte
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 21,000 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I…
2024 Kia EV9 — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval — anyone dealt with this recently?
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…
2024 Rivian R1S — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 13,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time.
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 61,500 miles. We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is…
2016 Subaru WRX — rolling negative equity into another car
Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to understand…
2024 Polestar 2 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 32,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate wh…
WeekendGarageCommunity StarterApr 16, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorTexas2 replies0 helpful
2020 Toyota Tundra — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 96,500 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. W…
Question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 118,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck wi…
OldSchoolWrench20Community StarterApr 16, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Detroit1 reply0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 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…
WrenchNomadCommunity StarterApr 16, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Miami2 replies0 helpful
2024 Toyota Tacoma — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now higher than before. What is the cleanes…
LongMilesDaily160Community StarterApr 15, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadBaltimore3 replies0 helpful
2022 Ford Maverick — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
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…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 95,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when…
ColdStartWeekend566Community StarterApr 13, 20262019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredCentral Jersey33 replies0 helpful
2025 Honda Civic — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 28,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate wh…
WrenchEnthusiast541Community StarterApr 13, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridNew York2 replies0 helpful
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 33,500 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment…
2022 Ford Maverick — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately? — trying to narrow this down
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 57,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. W…