2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 40,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several…
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2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC — need advice: 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…
2021 Nissan Rogue — is this actually a good used-car deal? — anyone dealt with this recently?
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…
2019 Lexus GS — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 103,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless with k…
2016 Ford Focus — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 145,000 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. W…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
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…
DailyMilesCommunity StarterSep 17, 20252013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2007 Toyota Camry — 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…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 66,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — need advice: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 48,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weat…
QuietGarageCommunity StarterAug 9, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Connecticut12 replies0 helpful
2024 Audi Q5 — cPO badge versus independent PPI
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
SunBeltCommuter774Community StarterAug 11, 20262024 Audi Q5 Premium PlusLong Island0 replies0 helpful
2022 Tesla Model 3 — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 26,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How wo…
2018 Volvo S90 — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
2018 Volvo S90 T6, about 146,000 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. Wh…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 31,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are…
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…
2025 Lucid Air Pure — anyone else: 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…
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, about 118,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more…
ApexBuyer74Community StarterAug 10, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 47,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has…
HighwayCommuter400Community StarterAug 8, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Houston5 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method I can actually…
ColdStartRoadie829Community StarterAug 6, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Brooklyn6 replies0 helpful
2025 Lucid Air — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now higher than before. What is the cleanes…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
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…