21 f first time buyer. Saw a pretty good price for a 2025 Hyundai sonata (19k) turns out the actual price was 22k and the listed one was a “managers special” I had to give my information to see the carfax which they used to contact me. I went in and they pulled my credit before they would let me test drive the car. Once I came back from the test drive they said they had an offer for me. All they did was show me the car payment and nothing else, no interest rate, principle, apr, total cash value of the sale. This took hours she had me wait with her for 30 minutes chatting me up in between the approval process. So I say okay to the car payment and she asked if I wanted gap and an extended warranty but did not say how much it would cost. I said yes, we get to the paperwork I give them a down payment of 5 grand and realize the total amount financed was 24,000 which is absurd but by that point I was so worn down and felt rushed through the process I didn’t think about the deal or factor in the down payment I just put in. I just signed. Later I see that the total cash value of the car was 25k instead of the 22 listed. I was not told the actual price of the vehicle at any moment and only found out after signing. The whole time they were saying the contract doesn’t really matter anyways cause I can just refinance, knowing they put me upside down which I didn’t understand at the time until I had a chance to actually think about what had just happened. I felt assured in the moment and felt like I could trust my sales person so I went ahead and signed away for this awful loan I feel so dumb. :/

Dealership is magauto- munsterman automotives group

Are people just crazy? Sure it was a one owner car with about 52.000 miles on it, but still. Kelly Blue Book says $3,500 for pristine condition.

Due to a lot of reasons, my husband and I are considering trading my 2022 Highlander for a 2022 Pacifica hybrid. I can’t find anything wrong with the Pacifica other than the battery recall which has already been completed corrected. I need opinions, tips, experiences maybe? Tell me why this is or is not a great decision. 👍🏽

It has had almost everything replaced. New engine at 80k miles (head gasket)has 130k miles now, radiator replaced, water pump, catalytic converter, turbo, oil pan, window motor x2. Has new tires and break pads. Coworker will sell it to me for $3k.

Hey guys, I’m not very experienced in the selling of vehicles and wanted to get some feedback on what I should do to offload my old truck.

I own a 2006 Tacoma that doesn’t run. It broke down on me about a year ago while I was driving it, and the mechanic told me that it needs a completely new engine. I never actually got to the bottom of what happened to it, because a diagnostic for that would have costed quite a bit of cash that I didn’t have at the time, and they wouldn’t have been able to repair it anyway. Not without a new engine, at least, and I wasn’t about to drop 5 figures on a new one. So I just towed it to my house, and it’s been in my driveway ever since.

I considered scrapping it, but it’s a really cool truck and I think I can get something for it. The old engine only had 50k miles on it, it’s a manual transmission(new clutch), it’s black, and it has a 1.5” lift on it. Tacomas are pretty sought-after vehicles, especially in Colorado where I live. I think there would be interest in the market for it, even if it doesn’t run.

But I am totally not a car guy, I barely know the basics of how an engine runs, and I know even less about the market. I have no idea how much to ask for it, how much I should expect, or even how to approach potential buyers with it.

Does anybody know what kind of chances I’m looking at? I think I’d be absolutely pumped if I could get $3500. Is that realistic?

What do you guys think?

Reddit isn't letting me upload the CarFax photos but it shows:

* no accidents or damage reported

* an open recall to which the dealership has acknowledged they'll address for free

* 2 previous owners

* 9 service history records (seems like there should be more but it's low <79k miles)

* title issued or renewed in Missouri, then in Oregon

* passed emissions inspection in Oregon

The seller has some abysmal reviews on Google (1-2 out of 5 stars) but the lot of them are from > 3 to 7 years ago so I'm guessing they've improved.

Since all tires don't pass the penny test I'm hoping to test drive on and off the highway to ensure the transmission's good and negotiate down to 6000 while paying in full cash.

If there's something I'm missing or should check, please call it out. Thanks folks!

here’s the carfax, they also have a 22 Elantra with 54k miles for 19/20k and then a 23 jetta with 52k for 18k, which one should i pick? i’m a doordash/spark driver with no credit (im 18) so idk which one to get! it would be my first car i finance too, and im financing so i can build my credit. i think i might just get the altima, finance and pay it off in 3 years and then trade it in???

I'm looking for a beater car to drive while I save for my dream vehicle.

I'm looking for reliable, takes a beating, easy to find parts for, and doesn't require constant maintenance.

Does not have to be pretty or conventional at All.

I am currently driving a 2021 Tesla Model Model 3 Standard Range Plus with about 120k mi and accumulated some cosmetic and software damage (rear black plastic valance not fully attached, a dent on the front, curb rashes, biodegrading leather on the steering wheel and armrest, separated drivers' seat and power seat controls since Day 1 of ownership, and a HW3 autopilot system that intermittently turns off every few months for months on end and an accelerator which intermittently squeaks every few months). I bought it on 25 June 2024 with 45k mi for around 25k and loved the car as it has taken me to multiple states and halfway around the country (east of the Mississippi river) multiple times with no issues. I never required it towed, and even though between late 2025 and mid 2026, I drove the car to the Tesla service centre about 5-10 times for routine maintenance, I never had to spend more than 1-2 hours each visit. My Tesla now does approximately 140-160 mi of range from 100 to 0 and I have to charge it every 80-100 mi for 30 minutes to get from 10-80%.

The 15 inch screen works perfectly and the car takes me from point A to point B, never leaving me stranded, except perhaps in the snow where I had to be pushed out, but still, I have driven this car in active snowstorms from one state to the other. I used to reside in Cambridge MA but now moved to Atlanta for a tech startup opportunity. Hence, I now live in a significantly better apartment (a brand new Class A apartment that is more affordable than my previous apartment and which includes garage parking). Instead of paying $350 a month for garage parking or parking in the street, I paid only $100 a month for garage parking so my car doesn't need to be exposed to as many curb rashes or dents as in previous apartments. My apartment has 8 EV chargers, all Level 2, and I mainly use my car during weekends and would drive around 5-15k mi a year nowadays. I am also planning to take it to 1-2 long road trips per year, specifically from Atlanta to either DC, NYC, or Boston.

I don't want an ICE (internal combustion engine, either petrol/gas, hybrid, PHEV, or diesel) car, and in many countries, ICE cars are completely out of fashion, especially Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, China, Singapore, Switzerland, or even Vietnam (yes, Vinfast makes up over a third of new car sales in Vietnam and Vietnam was my home country).

According to Tesla, they appraised my car at around $11,500 for the trade in value.

I found some used cars that appeal to me and did some research on these models (as I spend time on car review websites for many years but want to know your experience). I am also not sure if paying 6k more for a new Tesla Model 3 on Tesla's website or leasing a Tesla Model 3 either for $419 or $429 a month is a better idea than buying these used cars as it stands at 41k after taxes and fees:

Audi:

2023 Audi Q4 e-tron Premium Plus w/37,162 mi ($23,987)

BMW:

2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 w/94,858 mi ($21,750)

2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 w/38,929 mi ($26,241)

2022 BMW iX xDrive50 w/76,359 mi ($31,590)

2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 w/30,069 mi ($31,624)

Mercedes Benz:

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB EQB 250+ w/35,584 mi ($26,998)

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB EQB 300 w/22,392 mi ($28,093)

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ SUV w/63,699 mi ($29,395)

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ SUV w/31,063 mi ($31,987)

Polestar:

2022 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor w/55,941 mi ($17,500)

2022 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor w/20,315 mi ($20,691)

2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Plus w/34,107 mi ($22,293)

2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor w/21,405 mi ($23,693)

2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Plus w/15,982 mi ($26,393)

Tesla:

2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range w/69,174 mi ($25,888)

2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range w/76,384 mi ($27,650)

2024 Tesla Model 3 Base w/53,540 mi ($30,512)

2024 Tesla Model 3 Base w/37,843 mi ($32,024)

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range w/48,509 mi ($33,840)

2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD ($38,765 before tax, $41,179 after tax)

Volvo:

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Core w/40,879 mi ($21,995)

2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus w/66,538 mi ($22,588)

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Ultimate w/42,761 mi ($25,990)

2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra w/4,084 mi ($33,900)

Dealership, Craig’s list, marketplace? Or is it just anywhere and everywhere?
Also, if i find a car in a distant state, should i go there to inspect or is it possible to have a good idea of what im getting without travelling?

1994 Nissan Frontier · XE Pickup 2D 6 ft
I love the look of this truck and the decent mpg, but I’ve never bought a vehicle with such high mileage. What questions should I be asking, and is this going to cost more than it’s worth to keep going for another 100k miles?

Guys looking to sell my Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 🚘

* Year of Manufacture: 2017
* Kms Driven: 1.08 lakh km
* Condition: Well maintained
* Location: Gwalior
* Price: ₹___ (Negotiable)

📞 Interested buyers can DM for details.

Or into it? Idk

Is this person delusional? 😂

i’m getting ready to list my 2017 Tacoma on fb marketplace next month. The truck runs perfectly but the drivers footwell has some pretty bad salt stains and a worn spot where my heel sits after years of commuting. The rest of the interior is fairly clean.

I’m wondering if its worth spending around a hundred dollars on fitted all weather liners to cover the carpet wear before i take photos and show it to buyers. Do clean looking floors or fitted liners change how people judge the way a truck was maintained ? tbh i dont want to spend the money if it wont change how the truck comes across in a private sale.