2021 Toyota Highlander — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 74,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several y…
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2012 Honda Pilot — online auction photos barely show the underside
2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, about 130,500 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath.
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T — 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…
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — transmission temperature climbs on long grades
Normal temperatures around town, but towing uphill for 20–30 minutes pushes trans temp much higher. How do you decide whether the solution is speed/gear select…
2007 Porsche Cayman — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear.
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — Denver second opinion
2024 Volkswagen Golf R, about 28,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manu…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — lower mileage or better documentation?
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 175,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars.
ColdStartFanCommunity StarterJul 9, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTLong Island0 replies0 helpful
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — anyone else: New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 48,000 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire…
2024 Polestar 2 — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — buyer question from New York
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 15,000 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous ga…
QuietLearner245Community StarterDec 25, 20252024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorNew York0 replies0 helpful
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 10,500 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat t…
2023 Lincoln Navigator — 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…
2022 Volvo XC90 — preventive cleaning of the hybrid battery cooling fan — trying to narrow this down
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 38,500 miles. The car carries pets and sees dusty conditions. Is inspecting or cleaning the battery cooling intake/fan a reason…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, about 30,500 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass look…
2021 Range Rover Sport HSE — 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 Nissan Z Performance — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 78,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worri…
2020 BMW M2 — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 61,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup.
2016 Ford Focus — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 63,000 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving — Brooklyn owner question
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
2021 Tesla Model S — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just negotiate the overall out-the-door number…