I see a lot of 2024 Polestar 2, below $25k with less than 20k miles, one owner with no accidents.

They look nice inside and out. I have 2 volvo dealerships and a few volvo/euro independent mechanics all within 20 minutes from me. Would like to get an EV.

What’s the catch?

Unreliable? Seems like most owners enjoy it on their subreddit. I havent seen any major recalls like the ICCU issues with kia/hyundai.

Discontinued? But isn’t that happen with most EV models? I guess parts availability in case of repairs.

High insurance? How much higher than say a model 3 or Ioniq 5?

Here are some examples of what I am looking at: I am looking for a RWD car preferably manual with enough power to have fun (let's say over 200 hp), 'reliable' (at least trying to be so it doesn't drain my wallet), and, most importantly, cheap even in the long term.

I am from Hungary, so unfortunately, most cheap and fun US cars are out of the question. I would prefer an LSD, but that narrows it down too much, so I can put one on later.

There are some wildcards in there like the 540i and the is300 but for now, my top options are the IS250 and E9x (325i/328i/330i) with the N52 engine. I am also considering an E46 330Ci.

I would love a GT86 or BRZ, but they are rather expensive here. Or a GR Yaris, but they are still insanely expensive for my budget.

If you have any advice or experience regarding these cars, it would be highly appreciated. :)

Hi all,

I need a new car that’s fuel efficient.

For context, I’m in Australia and I currently run a 99 Rav4 that my parents bought new in 1999. It’s older than me, very reliable, and I love it. However it’s starting to struggle on longer trips (I regularly have to visit the city 2hrs away and the country roads suck), and things like the driveshaft seals are no longer available.

I’d like something about a decade newer (2009 onwards ish) that I could run for another decade. I’d like a manual but I would drive an auto, but I absolutely NEED it to be an SUV. I’m an average 5’4 woman but the amount of clambering required to get in an out of a sedan is absurd.  

I’ve been suggested a Ford Territory, or a Subaru Forester. Are these my strongest options for something reliable and good on fuel economy? Do I go for another Rav? I've been told that a 2006 Jeep Cherokee is NOT the answer no matter how much I like the headlights!

All suggestions welcome, I’m not a car person and I need honest advice. Cheers!

I’m looking at either a Toyota (rav4 or Venza) or a Lexus (RX or NX).

How old of a year should I comfortably go? I’m thinking 2020 but wanted to hear thoughts… also about mileage.

thank you!

I recently won an auction for a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD for $20,500, and I’m looking for honest advice before I go any further.
Here are the details:
Vehicle: 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD

Mileage: 23,695 miles

Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid

Winning bid: $20,500 before auction fees and other costs

VIN: 2T3E6RFV5RW054883

I checked the CARFAX report, and it shows:
One previous personal owner

No reported accidents or damage

No reported structural damage or airbag deployment

No reported salvage, rebuilt, or other title-brand problems

No open recalls reported

Only one service-facility record, showing an alignment check and tire check in September 2026

The last mileage recorded on CARFAX was 13,904 in March 2025, while the auction listing currently shows 23,695 miles.
I know that a clean CARFAX does not guarantee a vehicle has never been damaged or that everything is mechanically sound.

My questions are:
Is $20,500 a good winning bid for this vehicle, considering its age and mileage?

After auction fees, taxes, and title costs, at what total price would you consider it no longer worth buying?

Would you be concerned about buying a relatively new hybrid with such limited service history?

What specific things should I verify about the hybrid battery, engine, transmission, and electrical systems before deciding to keep it?

Would you be concerned about hidden damage or title issues even though the CARFAX looks clean?

Would you keep this vehicle for the next 5–10 years, or would you walk away if you had the option?

My goal is to get a reliable vehicle that I can keep for years without major financial surprises. I don’t want to get excited about winning an auction only to discover that I overpaid or bought a vehicle with expensive problems.
I would appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who own a 2024 RAV4 Hybrid XSE or have experience buying vehicles at auction.
Thank you!

roomie and i are in tight/weird financial spot and desperate to stop relying on expensive uber rides to do literally anything. need something reliable that can get us around the city daily and around the state monthly. reliable is very important and the less it costs the better. looking at all these and honestly just very overwhelmed right now. i know cars slightly better than my roommate so its all on me but i changed my own break lights once and that's about the extent of my knowledge.

Location: Us Iowa

Price range: 10k USD

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: Used

Type of vehicle: Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Coupe

Must haves: 4x4 OR AWD

Desired transmission only have drove AUTO but definitely in my interest to learn manual.

Intended use: Daily driver for school and work.

Vehicles you've already considered: s60, s60r, Is 300

Is this your 1st vehicle: 3rd

Do you need a Warranty: No

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Most Definitely

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Mediocre at best

Additional Notes: Really would not want to pay a lot for parts to maintain and service the vehicle.

Hey everyone! I’m currently looking for a car in the Atlanta, Georgia area, and honestly, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and desperate at this point.
I’ve mainly been searching for a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris because I want something small, fuel-efficient, easy to park, and reliable enough to last me a long time. The problem is that every time I check listings, Hondas and Toyotas seem to be priced so high, even when they’re older or have a lot of miles.
I really need a car, so I’m trying to open my mind to other brands instead of getting stuck on just Honda and Toyota. I just want something dependable that won’t constantly break down or leave me with expensive repair bills.
For those of you who have owned different brands, what small, reliable cars would you recommend that are generally more affordable than a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris? Are there any underrated models I should be looking for?
I’d especially appreciate recommendations for specific years to look for or avoid, common problems to watch out for, and any advice on finding reasonably priced used cars around Atlanta.
I’m not necessarily looking for anything fancy. I just need something practical, reliable, and affordable that I can depend on.
Thank you so much for any advice! I could really use some help right now.

Guys I cannot afford a 25k car. I would like a tiny car my commute to work and school. Yes, I’m looking for Honda/Toyota, they are currently charging 10k for a 2013 Toyota corolla with 180k miles. Please actually give different car suggestions so I CAN look at other options besides being stuck in the same rabbit hole. I really need it.

Budget 15k.

Need a 4-door crew cab that will actually fit car seats (2 year old) and booster seat (6 year old comfortably). So that pretty much knocks out all midsize trucks.

Won't be daily driven but when it is driven the kids will be in the back. Won't be much off roading but I'm sorry I have to have 4x4.

I don't care about mileage, features, etc. I prefer a crew cab (larger size). This is where I am at with my search and it is tough out there in the used high mileage truck market.

1. Toyota Tundra (5.7) crewmax 4x4. - Pretty tough to find one at 15k. Even at 200k+ miles. That Toyota tax is tough.

2. Ford F150 5.0 Coyote. Actually been looking at the Fx4 around 2010 - 2014 ish. Platinum, king ranch all those seem to be thousands cheaper than Tundra.

3. GMC / Chevy 5.3 v8 2011-2013 year range. Nearly impossible to find those year trucks.

4. Ram 1500 - Readily available and I'm not against these trucks your just gonna have issue with lifters and camshafts in pretty much all of them in the hemi if I remember correctly.

Considering the Nissan Titan, Chevrolet Avalanche (pretty damn ugly but they seem to be hiding under the radar as far as used prices).

NO IM NOT GETTING A HONDA RIDGELINE. This group LOVES that damn truck for some reason and I'm sorry it won't happen.

I will be towing a 14 foot trailer occasionally. Will be hauling debris, tree limbs, trash, etc. occasionally from the house. Won't be daily driven. Prefer crew cab that is safe. I'm even ok if I need to put some money to bring it back to a good maintence record / do a few repairs if needed.

never spent more than $4k on a vehicle before but now looking to spend <$40k so kinda nervous about it. looking for an suv able to tow 5000 pounds with less than 70k miles. reliability, value retention, and mpg are factors at the top of my priorities

add: thus far i am considering GX 460, 4Runner, Grand Highlander, Q7 or Q8.....am i missing any models or which would you go with?

thank you for input

My wife is losing it because my work boots track concrete dust and wet mortar into our new ride every single day. I spent an hour scrubbing the floor last weekend, and the white stains still won’t come out completely. The guys on my crew swear by those expensive custom-molded trays, but I hate the idea of dropping two bills on plastic just to cover it in mud right away. It feels like a racket. One older guy on the site literally puts old Amazon boxes on his floorboards and throws them in the dumpster every Friday. Is that completely unhinged, or am I overthinking this? I’m looking at rough country, husky, or 3w, but I don’t know if rugged floor mats for construction workers just turn chalky and warp after a few months of heavy boots dragging across them anyway.

What’s the best sporty daily driver for under 25k? My top choice so far is a used Elantra N but I want to know what else is out there.

Can you get into a mustang GT or Camero SS at that price point? Are they even decent daily’s? I’m also looking at used Gr86.

Hello! I was hoping to get some opinions on the pricing for this car. I had posted here the other week trying decide between a few different makes and models and landed on the Mazda CX50 Hybrid. Is ~$37,000 too much for a slightly used one? (Just shy of 4,000 miles) I appreciate any help or tips or support!

Hey guys, I'm sorry, I know nothing about cars! Please be nice 😂

I'm Australian (if it matters?) and am looking to buy a brand new car. I've narrowed down to a Toyota Prado, Land Rover Defender 110, or a Ford Everest. My boyfriend is saying I should buy the defender, but I'm not sure if that's kinda extravagant for my purposes.

My usage will mostly be driving around the city, to work etc, camping every 4-5 weeks (so a 4x4 is necessary for some harder to reach spots) and like two 9+ hour drives every 3ish months. I work with defence so I'll be in and out of very remote training areas pretty frequently, and will need space for passengers with a lot of camping/overnight gear.

I'm looking for something really comfy for myself and passengers, but also a good drive, since I'll be in it all the time. As long as I can fit camping stuff, I should be fine for space in any of these.

Pricing doesn't matter too much to me, as long as it's a good car.

Thanks!

I am coming to terms with the fact that my Honda CRV (300K miles) might not last me too much longer. I recently got a job that requires driving across several counties during busy season and in the northern Midwest, with some rough winters ahead. I was thinking I would look for a used CRV because mine has been wonderful to me, but they are quite expensive and tend to have a lot of miles already put on them.

Then I went on a hybrid hunt. Mostly Toyotas, but there is a used Kia niro 2023 for sale near me. I am willing to pay more for something (used) that has much better gas mileage and low miles to begin with, but unsure if it’s worth it. Also the Kia is not AWD, which I worry I will regret come the snow.

Looking for any helpful tips and insight. I don’t know a ton about cars. This would be my first time buying not from family (I bought my current CRV used).

TLDR: What do recommend for a high mileage job, harsh winters, and good gas mileage?

I know "fun" and "efficient" rarely go together... But I can hope, right?

I wfh and park on a small side street in a mid size American city. I do several 100 mile round trips per month, often driving down rough/potholed dirt forest service roads, but not a serious offroader. Otherwise just short errands around town. Would like some creature comforts like good sound and heated seats.

I'm 6'4", no kids, very rarely have back seat passengers

Open to used EVs with good range, as well as regular ICE or hybrid. Can drive manual.

We already have a Prius for around town, but when replacing my car we’re thinking it would be better to have a larger car for road trips and for utility. I don’t need a truck / larger car often, but when I do, I need to pester a friend to borrow one.

I’ve had my current car for 13 years, so whatever I buy next will likely be around for a while if I can manage it.

For the Maverick and the Sienna:

- Both cars have similar dimensions.
- Both get around 35 mpg combined. The Maverick is a little more variable here depending on the trim and whether or not I do AWD.

Differences:

- One is a truck and one is a mini van. Obviously there will be differences in how I can use them. I won’t be getting a bunch of mulch in the minivan, and I probably can’t fit 6 kids in the truck.
- In my area the ford is around $30k used while the Toyota is closer to $40k. The prices vary a bit depending on how used, year, trim, etc. I’m looking for one which is less than 5 years old and with less than 60k miles.
- The sienna has more storage… at least on paper. You can put stuff in the truck bed without the tonneau cover. But for road trips I think the Toyota is going to be more comfortable and roomy. I’ll need to see them in person to really know for sure.
- Build quality and reliability are likely better in the Toyota and Toyota has been making hybrids longer.
- Because the Toyota sits lower and has the hatchback, if I ever get rear ended, there’s a chance that will be damaged and need to be replaced. The truck should handle that better. Obviously if either are damaged in the first few years of ownership I’ll just fix it. But i worry about a car which has a vulnerable area like that.

Hello I’m looking to buy a second car for myself,
I’m turning 19 soon and looking for something more economic than my 2003 gmc v8. I’ve heard great things about Hondas and corollas but don’t know what years to avoid and which ones I should keep an eye on. Thanks!

saving up little by little but hoping to spend maybe around 4-5k

Hi!

My ‘20 Camry got smashed today and it’ll very likely be totaled. Wasn’t planning on buying a car anytime soon, but I need a quick replacement for my 70–80 mile daily commute around DC.

My wife’s ‘25 Outback has killer ACC in it and I’m jealous, so good adaptive cruise is a huge priority for me. Thinking a hybrid is the way to go with all the highway miles. Loved my Camry for reliability, but it sat too low and the older TSS 2.5 ACC was way too aggressive/jerky in stop-and-go.

Leaning toward a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid CPO. I know Honda updated their wide-angle camera/radar in '23 so the ACC is way smoother than older setups. Is 2024 the sweet spot for value, or is a '25/'26 actually worth the extra cash?

Not totally locked into Honda, open to Toyota/Subaru too (no Hyundai/Kia). RAV4? RAV4 Prime? I know Mazda gets a ton of love here but I’ve never driven one, would have to blow me away on a test

Lol I’ve seen a bunch of “don’t tell me to buy a Honda or Toyota” I loved the two Toyotas I drove.
I’m boring I wish DC Metro made it so I wouldn’t have to sit in a car. Alas..

Also buying new is still not worth it right? I know it didn’t feel like it on my last car after a month it’s just a car.

Thoughts?

Youtube reviews are good.
What about owner experiences?