2007 Porsche Cayman S — anyone else: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 1,200 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried ab…
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2024 Subaru WRX Premium — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
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…
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…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automati…
CommuterDetailer973Community StarterMar 26, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Salt Lake City17 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 23,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly…
ProjectGeekCommunity StarterMar 26, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostBay Area5 replies0 helpful
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 14,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline…
V8Fan152Community StarterMar 26, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Sacramento2 replies0 helpful
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…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — anyone else: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
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…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more.
GarageMechanicish119Community StarterMar 22, 20262018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEBay Area17 replies0 helpful
2021 BMW X5 — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 77,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — 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 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — need advice: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
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…
2023 BMW M340i — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 42,000 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight.
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 14,500 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more w…
RoadHauler32Community StarterMar 21, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Los Angeles16 replies0 helpful
2024 Kia EV9 — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 12,000 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, an…
2025 Toyota Camry XSE — need advice: 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…
2023 BMW M340i — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price? — Dallas owner
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 32,500 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wea…
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 78,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'…
ColdStartFan4Community StarterMar 19, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridBoston / New England6 replies0 helpful
2024 Subaru WRX — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 31,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the b…
2025 Honda Civic — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD — anyone dealt with this recently?
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, about 25,500 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringi…
TireGal160Community StarterMar 18, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridSan Diego24 replies0 helpful