2023 Audi S5 Sportback — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want somethign 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…
Private-Party Buying & Selling
Buying & Selling
2017 Hyundai Elantra — 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…
2019 Ram 2500 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger — trying to narrow this down
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 58,500 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 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — 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…
2022 Genesis GV70 — private seller still has a loan on the car — Columbus owner question
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, about 36,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand.
2017 Porsche 911 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 116,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers ar…
2017 Hyundai Elantra — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2017 Hyundai Elantra SE, about 120,500 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything…
2022 Ford Maverick — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 14,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return m…
2021 Audi A6 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 72,000 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…
2013 Nissan 370Z — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2013 Nissan 370Z Touring, about 96,500 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything…
2021 BMW X5 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 94,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless wit…
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…
2007 Porsche Cayman S — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 48,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried a…
2018 Infiniti Q50 — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport, about 100,500 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return mo…
2024 Ford F-150 — 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…
QuietCollector76Community StarterFeb 4, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNashville2 replies0 helpful
2018 Honda Civic — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2018 Honda Civic Si, about 79,500 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately. H…
2022 Volvo XC90 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 17,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless…
2024 Ram 1500 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2024 Ram 1500 Limited, about 45,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are inte…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 39,500 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check.
2022 Volvo XC90 — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 55,000 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more i…