2023 Toyota 4Runner — 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…
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2018 BMW 340i — online auction photos barely show the underside
Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast car, what questions or photos would you request befor…
CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 22,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more wo…
Need advice: 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…
Question: 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…
TurboFan87Community StarterJan 28, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorDenver / Front Range11 replies0 helpful
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — online auction photos barely show the underside
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 21,000 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast…
RoadTripTuner735Community StarterJan 24, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedBay Area25 replies0 helpful
Need advice: 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…
2018 BMW 340i — rebuilt-title price looks tempting
2018 BMW 340i xDrive, about 99,000 miles. A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professionally repaired.
1999 Toyota 4Runner — 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…
2013 Infiniti G37 — 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.
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec — anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec, about 1,200 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying t…
2023 Subaru Outback — rebuilt-title price looks tempting
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 32,500 miles. A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professionally repaired. What sho…
DailyCollector993Community StarterJan 10, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessWashington DC6 replies0 helpful
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…
2018 Honda Civic — online auction photos barely show the underside
2018 Honda Civic Si, about 99,000 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For an older enthusiast car, what qu…
2018 Volvo S90 — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
2018 Volvo S90 T6, about 59,000 miles. Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would y…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — 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…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — 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…
2015 BMW 335i — service history disappears for three years
2015 BMW 335i, about 111,500 miles. The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records again. Seller says maintenance was done in…
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 — 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 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 14,500 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying…
MileageRoadieCommunity StarterDec 9, 20252024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful