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2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 76,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 43,500 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trail…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the eng…
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 verify before signing over the car. I am…
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak before taking it back? I am in Miami. In…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2022 Lexus GX 460, about 42,000 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate accelerat…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2018 Honda Civic Si, about 94,500 miles. I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 101,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price.…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 23,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quot…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, about 34,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a rep…
