2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 80,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would…
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil changes. No obvious puddles and I don't see smoke. At wh…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 96,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that us…
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 151,000 miles. Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a se…
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 22,000 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment an…
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…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 61,500 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed ra…
I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regis…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 96,000 miles. Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 138,000 miles. The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels l…
I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a n…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 118,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fue…
A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspec…
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in North Jer…
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 238,000 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration…
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 99,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What dr…
I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point is a…
