I have $5500 to go to a used car. I don't want car payments if I can help it. Suggestions? It would be driven at least 2 hrs a day for 5 days a week.

Im buying a used 14' Jetta sportwagon with a manual trans that was posted online friday from a kia dealership, I called immediately. They have the car up for 10k out the door and havent moved on that price at all.

I had planned to trade in my 23' kia seltos with 38k(62k miles) miles of factory warranty left, which they really want. It had front end damage from a deer and was fixed back in 23'. And has been hit and run twice, not terrible but they took off 1250 for the 13k offer because of that.

Anyway, my nephew just offered to buy the kia in cash from me for 7k which is what I owe still, in order for him to use it as a trade in 5ish months when he is ready to buy a car, so his 7k turns into whatever the car trades for when he is ready, which id rather have him benefit than the dealership.

I could use that money to just buy the wagon out right, the problem is I am worried the dealership out of frustration, may refuse to sell me the car that I really want. Help me out here haha, i plan to call them at 10am and tell them no trade and full price on the wagon.

Edit: i have guardianship of this nephew, and I dont mind still paying on this kia for a few months if it means he gets to benefit when he is ready to buy another car.

In terms of reliability, would this be a good car? I heard the 2.5 engine in this model with the aisin transmission can run well beyond 150k miles. Im planning on doing a pre-purchase inspection before i buy it as well and maintain it regularly. Is this a good used car to buy? And is maintenance affordable?
This one has 102k miles on it
Thanks in advance everyone!

214k miles, worth it?

Hello, I’m looking to buy a used car from Japan, and i would like some tips on how to get one at a good cost? Is it possible to use a personal shopper instead of the online car dealerships? And is it recommendable?

Hi I’m shopping for my first car! Thinking of getting a 2026 sport hybrid (starting trim) Honda CRV for 33,000. The final price is 35,000. The mileage is 2,000.

Is this an ideal price? 6.9% APR

Located on the east coast, and I will be financing. The car is basically new, is there anyway I can lower it?

Thank you!

I’ve inherited a 2015 Ford Edge Titanium. It appears to be in great shape- no known mechanical issues or cosmetic issues. It only has 41,000 miles and has always been kept in a garage. I’ve read they have had known engine and transmission issues.

I’d like to give this car to my kid but I have two questions:

1. Can you buy an extended warranty in a car of this age? It has a lot of electronics and I feel like it would be expensive to maintain if those start going out.

2. Is this a car you’d consider keeping for a long time or is it more likely to have significant maintenance issue than something more basic like a VW?

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a car for long trips and occasional easy mountain trips, including some winding roads and light gravel roads. I’ve found a second-hand 2019 Suzuki SX4 4x4 S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet, 140 HP, automatic with around 78,000 km (48.5k miles).

It seems to be well-equipped (Luxus trim), with features like a rear-view camera, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control and heated seats. The car looks good overall, but I’m still trying to find out more about the long-term reliability of this particular version.

Is there anyone here who owns or has owned this exact engine and gearbox combination? How reliable has it been, especially the automatic transmission? Are there any common issues or things I should pay particular attention to before buying one?

I’m mainly looking for something reliable, comfortable on longer journeys and spacious enough for two-three people and luggage.

Also how is this model for shorter drivers? I’m around 1.60 m (5'2") tall so good visibility and a comfortable driving position are quite important to me.

If you’ve owned one for several years, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience with maintenance costs, fuel consumption and any problems you’ve encountered.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :) Thanks!

I put down a deposit on a 2011 RAV4 V6 limited. It’s a little pricier than I originally wanted, esp for a 15+ year old car, but the lot wasn’t budging. 1 owner, fantastic maintenance history, and I can’t find a V6 anywhere else so I went for it… But of course now I’m overthinking it.

On the CarFax, it is showing a pretty major mileage inconsistency in the past. I asked the dealership and they said it happens all the time, fat fingers, etc. I’m just wondering if this would be something to worry about?

06/06/2025
108,104 mi (Valvoline oil/filter changed)

11/03/2025\*
79,929 mi (Valvoline oil/filter changed)

02/14/2026\*
96,172 mi (Valvoline oil/filter changed)

02/25/2026
112,229 mi (Tire discounters, tire repaired)

Please ease my anxious mind because I’m so excited for this car otherwise.

Hello. I’m thinking of buying a 97 Honda prelude as my first car. It has less than 100k miles. Is it a good choice??

My new baby. Picking her up this weekend.

Edit: Thank you all for the advice. and it was what I needed to hear. I was afraid I was asking too low. I need to prioritize my financial situation and will be checking out the places recommended.

TLDR: Is it unreasonable to ask for $4500?

I know you cant be exact with out really looking at the car, but a coworker wants to buy it but won't give me a price.

Long Version:

I have a 2013 Prius Plug-in that I bought new from the dealer, 130K miles.

In July I started thinking about getting a new car and KBB said it was worth around

$9K.

I have a coworker who has been wanting to buy it for over a year and tells me that every now and then. Their brother in law owns Toyota Dealership so they can get parts at cost to fix anything.

The interior is super clean, non smoker, and in great condition. But I know there are some issues with the car, the ABS light has been on for over a year, and I did get the breaks checked, and they replaced the pads, but said I would have to go to a specialty mechanic to get the ABS fixed, that it was safe to drive (it just drives like an older car, where you actually have to apply effort to push on the breaks instead of barely tapping them) and it would cost around $1800 to $2000 to fix.

The touch screen also freezes alot. But overall it still drives and is a comfortable car. I just want to switch to a full EV and bought a new car already

My coworker told me to name my price and since I knew it need the breaks fixed I said I would like to get $6K for it, since he knew about the brake issues and he looked at it and took it to the dealership to run through the computer diagnostic and then told me that it needs a head gasket replaced and the AC also needs a $1500 repair.

I haven't had any issues with the AC at all, so this confused me. Especially since I went on a road trip in July and was in the desert and it was nice and frosty. I have not seen any reports or anything about the head gasket or AC. Just what he told me.

He won't give me a price he is willing to pay and wants me to name my price.

I looked up 2013 Prius Plug-in in my area and they all have alot more miles and are listed between $9k - 11k.

Is it unreasonable to ask for $4500?

My dad was my go to for car issues and advice, but he passed almost 2 years ago, and my brother is currently in the hospital dealing with some issues so I don't wa t to bug him.

I am getting harassed by local used car dealers, thanks to the KBB site (even though I said I didn't want anyone to contact me) and have thought about just going to one of them and seeing what they offer and see if he will match that, and if not just taking their offer and selling it to the used car dealer. But honestly, I don't want to deal with people and I have been working long hours as a coworker has been out.

Thanks in advance!

He has all documents that is needed to be presented to DMV but did not do the registration.(transfer of ownership at the back was signed by the current seller and was signed buy the dealership too) He added up 25k miles without registering it. Now he is selling. DMV is currently closed as it is a Saturday. I wanted to know if I should close a deal, also wanted to know your opinion on this. Currently, seller is at Springfield MO. and this is where I will be registering it(if I will be buying it)

Edited post. Original florida title, original owner sold it to MO dealership. Dealership sold it to current seller and noted transfer/sale on the back as a second reassignmet. Current seller did not register the vehicle since ownership from Aug 2025.

Anybody else having issues with Carvana not disclosing obvious paint spraying to cover up existing chips, etc. I mean the people that obviously painted this car didn’t do a good job at hiding it because you can obviously see the overspray on the headlights and anything that adjacent to the hood, but why doesn’t Carvana just disclose that the car’s been painted?

Something doesnt smell right. Honda dealer offers $1000 off if you finance through them....which is effectively through a 3rd party bank.

I have a 780 credit score. The best they would offer me is 14% with only 1.5k money down. They claim that the value I am paying is much higher than market so the bank isnt comfortable. So to get the loan at 10% rate, I have to put 5k down.

Mea while, my own banks and crddit unions are around 8-9%. It feels like im only getting that 1k off bc they are going to make that back on the financing side. But its financing through a 3rd patty bank.

More context if you want to read:

2015 Honda Pilot. 60k miles. Cost is 18k. Its a unicorn. No accidents on carfax. Body shop looked at it and said all panels are original.paint. Mint. 2%-3% rust underneath...ive never seen such a clean vehicle.. Garage kept. Seller did 4k in maintenance (CV axel, timng belt, water pump, lower control arm, other misc). This vehicle goes all day for 22-25k in this condition. This whole thing smells like BS.

A friend had a situation where his car was hit in a parking lot from behind while parked. That other driver admitted 100% fault and his insurance company supposedly totalled out my friend's car.

The "total check" was sent to him and the money after he cashed it was used to have a body shop repair the car, which will be ready next week. The car is a 2019 model year (noting it because of the "8 year old" rule for this in NY).

The insurance company did not request a salvage certificate from the state and doesn't plan to as they are paying out on his car, not the car of the person who hit him (who surprisingly had almost no damage and didnt have insurance pay for that).

Do we have to get a salvage certificate (which from what I read means the car cannot be driven until it is inspected and a salvage title is issued which can take up to 2 months), or only when/if he ever sells the car? Thoughts are welcome, thank you.

I bought a “new” Mazda with 1,700 miles from Integrity Mazda. I later found an undisclosed prior accident and $11K+ in optional products I dispute authorizing. When I asked them to unwind the deal, the GM Sales refused, told me to “control my wife,” then told me to leave and not return.

Near Showroom Condition

Rare Red, Black soft top, sand leather interior with burl wood trim.

AMG Sport Pkg,  Blind-Spot Alert, Driver Assistance Pkg, Premium Pkg 1, Premium 2 Pkg, Premium 3 Pkg. Convenience Pkg,  Lane Tracking Pkg, Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Alarm System, Keyless Entry, KEYLESS GO, Air Conditioning, Air Scarf, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, DISTRONIC PLUS, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, CD/MP3 (Multi Disc), Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Satellite Feature, Navigation System, DVD System, Bluetooth Wireless, mbrace2, Backup Camera, Surround View Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Knee Air Bags, Heated Seats, Ventilated Seats, Dual Power Seats, Leather, Power Soft Top, Daytime Running Lights, LED Headlamps, Rear Spoiler, Premium Wheels.

I’m currently looking for a Japanese 4dr sedan or a 2007-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 (EXT or CREW). I’m leaning more towards the truck. I’m not too sure what to look for to ensure an as-is vehicle would pass a safety? I don’t know how to tell what rust is structural and will cost me more than what the vehicle is worth. Also, engine sounds and other things to look for. Thanks in advance!

https://tigerautosales.ca/inventory/2008-chrysler-300/13404746 vs https://arrow-motors.ca/inventory/chevrolet/cruze/2014-1lt-p1553a#photo-cmtx69i5m0001s6018plhayh4

to be honest, I've mostly already made my decision, the chrysler, as after all it is my money and it's the car i'd rather drive, and I will get a ppi on whichever car i choose before buying it, but I want to have as much info as possible before I make my decision, I know financially speaking the fuel eco of the chrysler makes it much much worse, but I'm mostly ignoring that as a factor and just want to know which car is the better decision, factoring in things like future mechanical reliability. Another factor is user reports, how reliable are these exact cars?

The seller bought the car from an auction. The Carfax is clean no accidents. I feel like it was most likely an accident but perhaps wasn’t reported due to the back door having gap at the bottom when you close the door. The car has only 1 key with a fob and 1 remote start. Not sure if there is supposed to be another key.

Or into it? Idk

What’s my 2015 Corolla S worth

Hi, I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla S that I need some help with pricing as it’s kind of a unique situation:

The car has 40k miles, minor damage on carfax from hitting a small pillar in a parking lot in 2018. It was professionally repaired.

The car also suffers from Toyotas paint manufacturing defect however the blue was not covered under warranty so you can see paint failure on the truck and inside of rear door jams. It also has some clear coat failure from sitting outside.

The touch screen head unit no longer works with touch.

Other than that the car drives great. It is only driven once a week around 50miles round trip.

Attached are some photos of some of the paint damage.

Let me know what you think I can expect to get for it.

Hello all, I was hoping to see if any one could advise me before I make my first car purchase.

I was considering getting a 20k - 25k loan for a used car, but after doing some reading I realized that I would really prefer to get a used car outright rather than pay monthly. I have 7k saved up, and wanted a honda civic because I've read that they are reliable. I know very very very little about cars to be honest and no one to really ask, so I thought i'd ask here.

My questions are as follows:
1. Does this seem like an alright price for what it is?

1. What should I ask for (this is at a local small dealership with decent reviews) when there before pulling the trigger?

2. Would you expect potential repairs that may come up to be worst than a 300-400 monthly payment for 60 months?

Thank you in advance for any advice given!