2018 Honda Civic — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2018 Honda Civic Si, about 42,000 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years la…
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Anyone else: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 78,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more…
2018 Kia Optima — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 29,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an olde…
2022 BMW X3 — 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…
2022 Genesis GV70 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, about 61,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history.…
2022 Volvo XC90 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 17,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless…
2024 Ram 1500 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 45,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are inte…
Question: 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…
2025 BMW M3 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — Portland owner question
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
2022 BMW X3 M40i — question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 118,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel econo…
2025 Porsche Macan — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front? — second opinion before I spend money
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 15,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a…
2024 Land Rover Defender — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
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? I am…
CleanWrench273Community StarterJan 18, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Dallas32 replies0 helpful
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 39,500 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check.
2022 Volvo XC90 — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 55,000 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more i…
2024 Ford F-150 — 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…
DealDetailer461Community StarterJan 19, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDenver1 reply0 helpful
2023 Subaru Outback — private seller still has a loan on the car
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 23,000 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in han…
CommuterCommuter3Community StarterJan 15, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessOrlando14 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
OldSchoolBuyer653Community StarterJan 18, 20262021 Toyota Highlander XLEConnecticut4 replies0 helpful
2018 Subaru Forester — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price.
2022 Lexus GX — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 72,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If b…
2025 Toyota Camry — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
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?