Revised OTD total changed but the line items did not
1. The dealer corrected the total in an email while the attached worksheet still has the original figures. 2. The quoted figures are not final, so I am focused…
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE — is this actually a good used-car deal
Looking for a sanity check. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE. It's at 26,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather t…
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…
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In Portland, i like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle pay…
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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.
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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…
i4 how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — second opinion before I spend money
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…