2020 Kia Stinger — private seller still has a loan on the car
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 payoff, lien rel…
Private-Party Buying & Selling
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless with keys, insurance, license info or where we…
RotorWrench276Community StarterJul 10, 20262022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATICFlorida4 replies0 helpful
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 62,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to a…
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 Mercedes-AMG C43 — 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. What repairs or detailing us…
2021 Lexus ES — private seller still has a loan on the car
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 61,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is th…
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately. How do you decide when the extra private-p…
ApexWrench25Community StarterJul 5, 20262024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELLos Angeles5 replies0 helpful
2024 Audi Q5 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 8,500 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are i…
2015 BMW 335i — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing? — Atlanta owner
2015 BMW 335i, about 168,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale…
2022 Genesis GV70 — private seller still has a loan on the car
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 payoff, lien rel…
Anyone else: 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…
2023 Rivian R1T — 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.
2017 Hyundai Elantra — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend — second opinion before I spend money
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…
2023 Genesis G70 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2023 Genesis G70 3.3T, about 41,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I…
2023 Rivian R1T — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automati…
2020 Toyota Tundra — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 65,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check.
2023 Audi S5 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 60,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless wi…
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection — anyone dealt with this recently?
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 114,500 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are i…
2013 Infiniti G37 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 166,500 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless wit…
2024 BMW i4 — 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…