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 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 23,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is th…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 30,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth…
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 28,500 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart.
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…
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…
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 47,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several…
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 61,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 36,000 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is wort…
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 8,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best wa…
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. What repairs or detailing us…
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…
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 98,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. I…
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…
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 11,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in…
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…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited, about 70,500 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list pr…
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,…
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 70,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are inter…
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 102,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you s…
