2024 Acura MDX Type S — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 1,200 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried ab…
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2024 Acura MDX — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or ince…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate — Connecticut owner
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
SunBeltCommuter727Community StarterMar 30, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedConnecticut1 reply0 helpful
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…
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…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 14,500 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more w…
RoadHauler32Community StarterMar 21, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Los Angeles16 replies0 helpful
2024 Kia EV9 — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 12,000 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, an…
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…
2025 Porsche Macan — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or ince…
HighwayTraveler957Community StarterMar 4, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SWashington DC22 replies0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — 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…
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…
BoostedRoadie3Community StarterMar 1, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful
2024 Buick Envision — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate — trying to narrow this down
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
2024 Lexus RX 350h — 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…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range — 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…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval — Portland owner
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 46,500 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them tr…
ApexGarage956Community StarterFeb 20, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Portland18 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or ince…
2024 BMW i4 — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 22,500 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, an…
2024 Land Rover Defender — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period? I am…
CleanWrench273Community StarterJan 18, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Dallas32 replies0 helpful
2025 Toyota Camry — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
2024 Kia EV9 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
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…