2017 Porsche 911 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 116,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers ar…
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2018 Honda Civic — 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. What is the best remote-buy checklist befo…
Question: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand…
2024 Toyota Tacoma — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 28,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra prot…
FlatSixMechanicish898Community StarterMar 2, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadDenver6 replies0 helpful
2022 Honda Accord — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD — buyer question from Boston
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 85,500 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own…
2023 Toyota 4Runner — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 27,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse his…
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…
BoostedRoadie3Community StarterMar 1, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful
2023 BMW M340i — is this actually a good used-car deal? — trying to narrow this down
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…
2016 Audi A4 — 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.
2024 Buick Envision — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate — trying to narrow this down
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
2017 Hyundai Elantra — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE, about 120,500 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 86,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same…
PistonGeek244Community StarterFeb 27, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Seattle18 replies0 helpful
2023 Audi S5 — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 38,000 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the tr…
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 101,500 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the…
2017 Hyundai Elantra — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE, about 58,000 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own fina…
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…
Used truck versus new compact pickup
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fue…
2024 Polestar 2 — 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…
MarketDIYer793Community StarterFeb 24, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorPortland12 replies0 helpful
2021 Lexus ES — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter beca…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — 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…