2021 Toyota Highlander — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 90,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic.
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2025 Toyota Camry XSE — 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…
2021 Honda CR-V — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 110,500 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an o…
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport — 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…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 73,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline num…
SunBeltHunter540Community StarterApr 11, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTRaleigh13 replies0 helpful
2018 Kia Optima — private seller still has a loan on the car
I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien rel…
1990 Ford F-150 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 192,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actu…
2016 Audi A4 — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 65,000 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I a…
2024 Land Rover Defender — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 9,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline num…
2017 Porsche 911 — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years later. How much do buyers usually discount…
2024 Ram 1500 — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 15,500 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees,…
2007 Porsche Cayman — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable o…
2021 BMW X5 — 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…
2017 Hyundai Elantra — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE, about 123,500 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment…
Question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 8,200 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worr…
1987 Porsche 911 — 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.
2015 Volkswagen Golf — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, about 133,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse histo…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 21,500 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the tra…
2024 Ford F-150 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 18,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. W…
HybridMiles528Community StarterApr 8, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostPennsylvania1 reply0 helpful
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front? — Seattle owner question
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300, about 42,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a…
NoMarkupLearner282Community StarterApr 7, 20262024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300Seattle9 replies0 helpful