2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 23,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 62,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bet…
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…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like…
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…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 78,000 miles. System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. Wha…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 143,500 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photo…
Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contaminated fluid or crystallization create this kind of beh…
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…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 168,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific da…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 30,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then dis…
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 66,500 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast car, what q…
Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim apart, are these usually on on…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 168,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/mois…
There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate end links, strut mounts,…
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…
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 207,000 miles. One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 4,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 215,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real…
