2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport — 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…
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1993 Mazda RX-7 — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 250,000 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the…
BoxerMechanicish467Community StarterFeb 13, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCalifornia21 replies0 helpful
2019 Lexus GS — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 34,500 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quan…
2024 Rivian R1S — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Orlando owner question
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 37,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse hist…
2005 Ford F-250 — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 168,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment number…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front? — anyone dealt with this recently?
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 31,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly w…
FlatSixLearner924Community StarterFeb 11, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Houston10 replies0 helpful
2025 Toyota Camry — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…
2025 Toyota Camry — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately? — Philadelphia owner
I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…
2024 BMW i4 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — trying to narrow this down
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 15,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best…
2023 Nissan Z — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 16,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. Wh…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid — anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 78,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bette…
2024 Tesla Model Y — 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…
BoostCamper418Community StarterFeb 11, 20262024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeCharlotte11 replies0 helpful
2025 Toyota Camry — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — Brooklyn owner
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 24,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the bes…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — 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…
2024 Kia EV9 — cPO badge versus independent PPI — buyer question from Central Jersey
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…
2021 Range Rover Sport HSE — 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…
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 Rivian R1S — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 27,000 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several y…
2007 Porsche Cayman S — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 48,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried a…
2021 Lexus ES — is this actually a good used-car deal? — second opinion before I spend money
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…