A4: trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money (Raleigh)
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in th…
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Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership — 2024 RX
Looking for a sanity check. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a c…
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Two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart — California owner question — 2016
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Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection
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CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV — 2007
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M340i would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price — 2023
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Sanity check: two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart (Central Jersey)
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Should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front? — anyone dealt with this recently?
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2024 Ford F-150 — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front (Texas)
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Anyone else: how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
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Sanity check: 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…