2023 BMW M340i — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 35,500 miles. One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and jus…
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2024 Buick Envision — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
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…
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — 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…
2018 Ford F-150 — 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…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 21,000 miles. We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The tot…
ColdStartCollector239Community StarterMar 6, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSESan Diego6 replies0 helpful
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…
EuroGarage71Community StarterMar 8, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridLas Vegas2 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…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — cPO badge versus independent PPI — second opinion before I spend money
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
TowEnthusiast182Community StarterMar 7, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Raleigh1 reply0 helpful
2023 Audi S5 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 35,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history.…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — 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…
2024 BMW i4 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 34,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — cPO badge versus independent PPI
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
2022 Genesis GV70 — private seller still has a loan on the car — Columbus owner question
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, about 36,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand.
2025 Porsche Macan — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
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…
HighwayTraveler957Community StarterMar 4, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SWashington DC22 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — 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…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — 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…
2015 Volkswagen Golf — 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…
2022 Volvo XC90 — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 63,500 miles. One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — 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…
NewCarWeekend848Community StarterMar 3, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeNew Jersey8 replies0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — question: 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…