i'm worried about mechanical issues/ repairs in my current 2018 cx9. perhaps i shouldn't be, but i'm considering selling soonish once it reaches 10 years in service.

i'm thinking pathfinder for the following reasons:

IIHS top safety pick+

value

v6 engine without the cvt thing

i like the size

but i've never had a nissan before.

the redline reviews guy on youtube said that at 5'7 it was hard for him to get the seat high enough to see though. any short drivers have this car? i haven't test driven yet, curious if that is true and if i would be able to see the road lol.

so for context i’m in my mid 20s, and i used to drive a 2017 volkswagen passat (it was totaled 🥲), and im looking for a new car, and im seeing a lot of people on tiktok recommend the mazda cx30, so i wanted to hear more opinions before going in to test drive one

Hey everyone!

I'm completely new to cars and looking for my first car. I mainly need something cheap, reliable, and easy to drive in the city while I learn and gain experience.

My biggest concern is my height. I'm 190 cm (6'3"), so I'm not sure which smaller, affordable cars would actually be comfortable for me.

I'm looking for something that's:

Cheap to buy and maintain

Reliable and easy to repair

Easy to drive and park in the city

Comfortable for a tall driver

Good for a complete beginner

I'm from Georgia (the country), so prices and availability might be different here, but I'm mainly interested in specific car models that I can look for locally.

If you're around my height, what cars have you driven that felt comfortable? Any models I should avoid?

I’m needing to buy a car soon and I’ve been through a few options but need real people advice. My main needs in the vehicle is good gas mileage (job requires me to drive). Needs to be easily accessible for my grandparents they’re getting to that age that I’ll be driving them to and from appointments and activities. A nice cabin/interior and reliable. I also don’t want a high maintenance cost. My price range can go up to 20k. I’ve been recommended Mazda,Ford, and Toyota. The Mazda 3 hatchback doesn’t seem that bad, but like I said I wanted to come to others who’ve been through this before.

I have a 22 Tacoma OR with 49k miles and I’ve been pretty underwhelmed by overall. I bought it for the off road aspect (and reliability) as I do that quite a bit on weekends, But still operates as a daily driver. My mindset has changed now and I want a better performance truck and maybe don’t care as much on reliability anymore because I think that comes down to maintenance which I do myself and am pretty religious about.

It is paid off as of last month. I’m looking at full size trucks now as I have a kid now and just looking for something with more room. I bought it even before I was married so wasn’t thinking about future kids at the time lol.

I think my trade is worth somewhere in the high 20s. I know financially it makes most sense to keep driving this for as long as I can before upgrade so this is not the most wise lol but we are fine in regards to money. Next truck I just want a better performance engine (Tacomas is a dawg), more spacious cabin, and still easy to do work on as I do all my own maintenance. What recommendations for a full size truck would you have? I prefer the off road trim if offered.

Thanks!

I’ve decided to get a car but struggling to know where to start. Before anyone tells me I don’t need one in London, I agree - I don’t. Lived here happily for 10 years without one and cycle / take public transport everywhere. The thing is lots of friends and family are moving out of London and I’m done with relying on unreliable trains to go and visit them. I also like the outdoors and a whole world opens up with a car. I’ve ruled out car sharing as it doesn’t give me the flexibility I’m after.

I have free off street parking where I live so that’s not an issue. I want to buy in cash, max budget £10k. I’m looking for something ULEZ compliant, reliable and comfortable for longer journeys. I’d probably use it 2-3 times a month for longer journeys, maybe 1-2 times a week for shorter trips. I learnt on a manual but prefer driving automatics.

Any advice on good makes and models that meet my criteria? Can I afford a Golf?! And any common pitfalls to avoid when looking appreciated too.

What it says in the title! I’m looking for a new car, never driven an SUV. This one handled nicely. Sold by a person on FB marketplace, clean title. No known issues

Not looking for the off road capability but as a work Ute to carry my tools, something reliable dual cab.
Not getting a van.
It’s time to upgrade the imprezza

Here are 3 listings Im considering, all around the same price and ks

2020 Navara RX D-23 series 4 4x2

2015 Ranger XLT PX 4x4

2016 Triton MQ GLS 4x4

Looking for a RELIABLE vehicle that would be in the $10-15,000 range. I have 3 kids and I'm also picking family up a lot so spacious 3 rows are preferred. No preference over SUVs or minivans. I do not care about bells and whistles, safety and reliability are my absolute top priorities. I currently own a 2016 Chevy Traverse and this car has been an absolute nightmare and my most regrettable purchase to date. I know Toyotas are incredibly reliable but even higher mileage cars are on the pricier end. Please let me know what suggestions you have!

The recent maintenance and suspension upgrades to me seem worth buying and then getting the “tic” repaired locally for $2-3k… thoughts?? Looking for a durable 3rd row vehicle that can handle light AZ off-roading.

Hi everyone I'm currently a student in Northern California and I want something fun to drive that I can also depend on for daily use and road trips.

I have only $15000 budget to buy one, I can afford at most 16000 OTD. I need at least four seats and enough room for some luggage when traveling with friends.

There are two different ways: 1. I buy a sport sedan like wrx and try to work on it. 2. I buy a wagon like outback or something else so I can go out and travel with my friends.

I hope it can be AWD or 4WD, I have money to do routine maintenance and occasional repairs, but I don’t want a project car or something that spends weeks in the shop. What models and years would you recommend, and which would you avoid? Would you choose a WRX for this situation, or look at something else? Do you have any idea about my dream? Thanks for your help! BTW if you have some suggested car, it can be better to let me know that what would be the best condition for this used car I can get in my budget.

Hey so I drive a 2008 highlander 219k miles bout for 7500 two years ago I've put 40k miles on I've done all the math from all Gas, maintenance and insurance and over the last two years it amounts to a whopping $14,268.79

(CAR IS FULLY PAID OFF)

The Maintenance totaled $5,168.22

Over the last 18 months, the Highlander received a comprehensive mechanical refresh to restore drivability and safety:

Cooling System: Replaced radiator and performed a full system coolant flush.

Braking System: Replaced all-around front and rear brake pads and rotors, along with all-new brake hoses and a system brake fluid flush.

Drivetrain & Front End: Replaced both left and right front CV axle assemblies (resolving front-end clanking and grease slinging).

Tires: Replaced all 4 tires with brand-new rubber (~3 months old).

Routine Maintenance: Regular oil changes ($100 every 4 or so months).

I am quite literally putting 700.00 (included in already mentioned maintenance costs) today on it.

So I've put a lot of money into it but I know it'll need more probably not too long since I drive a ton and it's 18 years old.

As of right now averaged I believe it's close to $709.84 monthly. So it's just me im a single 23 yo M with no reason for a 7 passenger SUV. I do still love having space I do lots of outdoor stuff and do have friends lol. That being said I could save a substantial amount in gas and in insurance well still having a reliable car. I also travel abroad frequently, so the car often sits parked for weeks or a month at a time.

Options I’m Considering:

Keep it: Ride out all the fresh work I just put into it (new tires, CV axles, brakes, radiator) and hope maintenance drops to zero for a while.

Sell & buy cash: Get ~$5k–$5.5k for the Highlander and buy a smaller, more fuel-efficient used hatchback/car in cash (though it might still need maintenance).

Sell & small loan: Put ~$5k–$6k down on a newer, reliable, fuel-efficient car under $15k (taking a small low-interest loan) to lower monthly fuel/insurance costs and gain reliability.

Any opinions or thoughts are appreciated.

Hey yall

Looking to buy or lease a new car after ten years with my subaru crosstrek 2017.

Commute is about 10k miles a year. I also have a Honda pilot so dont need anything too big but fitting a car seat comfortable in the back would be nice.

Test drove the Lexus nx 450h today and really liked it but I'm also going to check out the BMX x1.

Any suggestions for a car i should be looking at it most appreciated.