2018 Cadillac CTS-V — how do you set a hard auction bid limit?
I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experienced buyers set a maximum that includes fees, shipp…
Titles, History, PPI & Auctions
Buying & Selling
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would you require before giving any money?
2020 GMC Yukon — history report shows a minor accident with no details
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos.
2024 Acura MDX Type S — 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…
2022 Cadillac Escalade — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 67,500 miles. Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what pr…
TrackWrench959Community StarterMay 18, 20262022 Cadillac Escalade SportCentral Jersey1 reply0 helpful
2012 Honda Pilot — how do you set a hard auction bid limit?
2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, about 100,500 miles. I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experienced bu…
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…
ColdStartGal16Community StarterMay 16, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62New Jersey3 replies0 helpful
2018 Volvo S90 — service history disappears for three years
The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records again. Seller says maintenance was done independently. Is the gap itself a con…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — rebuilt-title price looks tempting
A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professionally repaired. What should I think about beyond repair quality: insurance,…
2018 Subaru Forester — how do you set a hard auction bid limit?
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 129,000 miles. I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experience…
2023 Audi S5 — history report shows a minor accident with no details
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on befo…
2024 Lexus RX — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would you require before giving any money?
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 118,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more wo…
2017 Nissan Altima — rebuilt-title price looks tempting
A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professionally repaired. What should I think about beyond repair quality: insurance,…
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender — Charlotte owner
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, about 92,000 miles. Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof w…
Used truck versus new compact pickup
1951 Ford F-1 Custom, about 96,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel ec…
2021 Lexus ES — rebuilt-title price looks tempting — trying to narrow this down
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 20,000 miles. A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean…
2016 Audi A4 — history report shows a minor accident with no details
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 77,000 miles. Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in…
1951 Ford F-1 Custom — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
1951 Ford F-1 Custom, about 118,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried a…
2022 Cadillac Escalade — service history disappears for three years
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 47,500 miles. The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records again. Seller says maintenan…