2024 Acura MDX — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 27,000 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the tra…
Buying & selling
2022 Lexus GX 460 — anyone else: 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…
2018 BMW 340i — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2018 BMW 340i xDrive, about 73,000 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years l…
2020 Kia Stinger — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 80,500 miles. I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than just pay…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 4,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
1951 Ford F-1 Custom, about 4,800 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avo…
2024 Land Rover Defender — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 34,500 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or lis…
FlatSixSeller408Community StarterJan 3, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Salt Lake City32 replies0 helpful
2024 Subaru WRX Premium — need advice: 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…
OldSchoolCollectorCommunity StarterJan 4, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumBoston / New England9 replies0 helpful
2024 Toyota Tacoma — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 29,500 miles. I am selling privately for the first time.
ProjectSeller897Community StarterJan 4, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadOrange County5 replies0 helpful
2023 Subaru Outback — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 55,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse…
2024 Tesla Model Y — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 41,000 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equi…
RustBeltDetailer958Community StarterJan 3, 20262024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeSacramento10 replies0 helpful
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC — need advice: 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…
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…
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — 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…
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, about 59,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything;…
1951 Ford F-1 Custom — need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
1951 Ford F-1 Custom, 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 fuel e…
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — need advice: 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…
BatteryLearner30Community StarterJan 1, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojavePhiladelphia2 replies0 helpful
2019 Volkswagen Atlas — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 40,500 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privat…
2025 Toyota Camry — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — second opinion before I spend money
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 19,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the bes…
2018 Kia Optima — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 117,000 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financin…