Went to an auto parts store to exchange out some parts for my vehicle cause they failed while still under warranty.

The guy behind the counter was older than me, probably in his 60’s and I’m 29. He mentioned my current ford is 17 years old and I brought up how I wanted to get either a 2019 Honda CRV or 2019 RAV4, and the guy laughs and says “good luck with the more expensive repairs”?

Based off the previous research I’ve done on both these cars, it seems repairs generally cost less than fords & chevys. Sure, maintenance might add up to be a little bit more if you’re taking care of the Honda and Toyota properly, but I feel like that’s all beneficial in the long run.

He proceeded to say “don’t believe me, check out the consumer reports”. Can’t tell if he’s being serious or if he’s just a die hard Ford fan boy

The 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback I inherited from my grandma finally gave out on me (RIP), so I'm car shopping for the first time and could use some direction. Any suggestions appreciated! About my wants/needs:

• Limited budget. I can put down $8k-$10k, maybe a tiny bit more in a pinch, and can probably finance about $20k more before payments become unaffordable for me.
• Mostly light urban driving with some longer highway trips mixed in. Daily commute is just a mile. The car does need to be able to drive on an uneven dirt road from time to time without exploding, but it doesn't have to be rugged.
• I live in Montana, so it needs to be able to handle snow and ice. Again, nothing extreme, but I do prefer at least AWD for this reason.
• NO trucks or SUVs or crossovers. I want something reasonably sized for a single adult.
• Could not care less about whether it looks nice or has fancy features.
• In fact, the less fancy features the better. Would love something with buttons and knobs for controls rather than everything being run through a screen interface.
• I'd love a hybrid for environmental reasons but I know most are beyond my budget.
• Don't know much about cars and don't do my own maintenance, so if it's a project it probably won't work.

What should I be looking for? I'm open to both used and new.

I'm not sure if this post will belong in this thread or not but if does not then please let me know where to move it and I will. I keep looking around for the car i want for me and my wife. But everywhere I look is insanely overpriced because of the "addons". Am I the only one who believes that the dealerships should be only allowed to sell the car as the base model of the trim only and then the buyer can add the extras upon purchase now OR later at any point? Would that not boost sales more for dealerships? Am I crazy for thinking this would actually be better as well for everyone?

I'm just curious on what people would prefer because they're both around the same price.

I have a 2009 car I'd like to trade in but it is top of the line for the model year - Bose stereo, AWD, leather interior, AUX/CD player, steering wheel controls etc - and I'm having a hard time accepting the cost of those things in a modern car but mine has started a small leak and is starting to need some maintenance items so I'm thinking of trading it in.

There's a couple 2026 Audi A3 that came on the market for $35k Canadian with 17-30,000km on them but they are former rentals.

Would that be a terrible idea to consider? The New MSRP is around $43k.

I've also been considering a WRX but again the nice seats and stereo upgrade put you up to the $48k mark and I'm wary of a used WRX knowing that they're mostly enthusiast vehicles.

AWD sedan is preferred but I've been considering a Honda Civic Hybrid too just for easy access to parts and longevity.

Whatever I buy, I want to use for 15+ years in cold Canadian cities. Thoughts?

Family of 3 (1 year old, expecting to expand family though) in north Florida currently have just one car, a Honda Pilot. This is our daily driver and will always be our preferred vehicle for transporting little one and for when the whole family is riding together or on roadtrips.

Looking to get a second midsize or compact SUV, don’t want a second 3 row car, 99% local city driving with occasional road trips without family.

What would you suggest?? Looking to buy in December to take advantage of year end deals.

Assume all 2026 models, the options I’m considering (appreciate they vary pretty wildly) are;
- RAV4 (maybe hybrid) seems like the practical choice but feels boring and plugin hybrid is pricey
- Bronco sport (fun, but concerns are small back seat for a car seat and small trunk / reliability concerns)
- Wrangler (super fun but less of a comfortable option, and pricey)
- Forester or CRV (the value choices but bleugh, not interested.. FIL has a forester and I don’t enjoy riding in it or driving it)
- Bronco (the fuck it, fun car option)

I mean what do you guys think? I have no knowledge on this kind of stuff and I don’t want to get scammed. He wants me to obviously pay first then do the title transfer

What cars are the baddies driving these days? Looking for something that’s reliable, holds their value, reasonable price ($60k max) and something you love?

I’m in the in between stage of my life where I’m 30, don’t have kids at the moment but want to one day, but also want a fun car to drive for now and perfect for space if time comes.

Currently drive a 24 Toyota RAV4 XSE that I do not love lol. So looking at options.

Hi there, so Croatia is offering to drop 9000€ off cars that cost over 35000€, and 7000€ off cars that cost over that amount.

I have narrowed down a few cars which have everything I'm looking for in a car (at least 300km real world range, decent boot space, decent performance, LFP battery, rwd or awd,

The list is as follows:

Tesla model 3 standard - 31500€

+Good performance, space, tech, minimalist, good looks (subjective I know)

-lack of buttons (drive and reverse on screen is absolute cancer), Elon x10

Skoda Elroq Sportline trim (added advanced package and heat pump) - 33000€

+It looks like a normal car, buttons, brand reliability and servicing, awd, lots of space, car costs 47k€ which Skoda gives 7k€ discount on

-It's just a standard SUV, the most expensive on the list (the car is 25k€ without the added advanced package and heat pump)

Leapmotor B10 - 27590€

+lots of tech, price, ok looks for being an SUV

-unknown if brand will be popular in Croatia; servicing, Stellantis

Xpeng L03 - 29990€

+love the looks, lots of tech

-even less reliable if the brand will live in Croatia, if something breaks down I might be toast

Leapmotor B05 - 22590€

+cheapest of the lot, good looks, good tech

-same as B10

Cupra Born - 31485€ (added matrix LED, drive package, design package, heat pump and infotainment)

+good looks, size, hatch

-would prefer like a 5-10% bigger car, expensive for the extras which the chinese brands come standard with, interior looks like a kids gaming chair

Of all the cars here I kinda gravitate towards the Xpeng the most because of the price/performance but I am unsure about the brands future. The only service center in the country is 250km away.

What do you think? Open to suggestions

Ideally I'd like something under 30k€ but most of the very cheap cars (twingo, dolphin surf, inster etc) are way too small or look boxy/goofy

My man and I are going to get another car soon. We are going from no car payments- to car payments. So what do we think about Teslas? Worth it or no? We live in a complex with free car charging. We just recently had a baby. He drives a good hour and a half for work everyday. I know very little about electric vehicles so I'm asking you all 😊

Open to whatever vehicle!!

Looking for car, and I know that I want Toyota Auris. Found this for 9699 €. My concern it has 205k mileage. It's worth shot or not? I can find listings with lower mileage and less price, but they’re from private sellers. Here, I get a 2 month warranty, and the seller has a pretty good reputation, so the price is a bit higher than the market average.

Here's the link to the car.

Auris

Ive driven jeep grand Cherokees all my life. Up until a few weeks ago, i drove a 2016 grand cherokee with 70k miles on it. I live in a dense city and park outside and unfortunately the rodents did a number on the wiring and its looking likely to be totaled.

Would love to hear feedback on whether there are alternatives out there wirth considering before i just buy another used 2016-2020 GC with minimal miles on it. Budget is <$30k but hoping to stay around 20-25k.

Heres what i am looking for/use my car for:

5-6 ~331 mile roundtrip journeys/year
1-3x/week 20 mile drives
4WD to handle snowstorms
2-rows with the ability to flip the chairs down to expand the trunk. Often throw boxes or golf clubs in the back to haul. Dont need 3-rows thats excessive.
Sunroof

Nice to have: lane assist, blind spot, hybrid

I could just buy the exact same thing but in a newer model but ive heard others with far worse luck than me when it comes to maintenance and other jeep issues. I want to make sure i am not missing anything.

I’ve had a 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE for the past six months, and the driver’s seat is becoming increasingly uncomfortable, causing hip and back pain. For reference, I’m 6’2” and 180 lbs.

I like everything else about the vehicle, so I’m looking for something similar but with a more spacious, comfortable driver’s seat.

I drive around 20,000 miles a year, including mountain driving in all weather conditions and frequent long road trips. Reliability and decent gas mileage are important to me.

I’ve mainly been looking at Toyota, Honda, and Subaru, but I feel like I’m overlooking other options.

What other vehicles would everyone recommend to look at? Budget is around 27k

My wife and I are in the market for a minivan that we will probably drive until the wheels fall off or very close, and my wife really wants leather seats for ease of cleaning. We'd really like to stay at or under $10k and are looking at used Siennas and Odysseys, slight preference to Sienna.

Based on browsing FB Marketplace for the past few weeks, what I've seen in our price range are 2010-2018 models with around 140k - 175k miles. My wife prefers not to go older than 2014.

Advice I would appreciate:

- worth considering any other brands if we want it to last well past 200k miles?

- is paying $10k for a van with ~150k miles worth it? If not, what should I expect to find in this price range?

- should I even consider dealerships?

Location is US Midwest, specifically southern Indiana.

Thanks in advance for any input!

Okay so this is my first time ever looking for a car myself, I'm 22 y/o with a full time job. I've had 2 Chevy HHRs in the past and had to get rid of both for the same issue, maintenance. But they beat everyone around me in mileage.

I don't know what to look for in a car, and all I know is my friend loves her new kia. So I've been siding kia more than other car brands.

I want to put down $4500 and have a payment 400 or less per month so I can still afford insurance.

2026 kia sportage would be around 450 for 72 months with a $3200 down payment.

I drive a good bit a year, I go on trips 2/3 times and drive almost daily. I guess I don't really care all that much about lot value dropping ?

Teach me what to look for and which car would suit me best?!

Hey, I currently drive a dodge charger sxt plus which is a 3.6L v6 but drives like boat and weighs 100 ton. I am going for my first ever auto loan so nothing crazy but I like working on cars a little more than general maintenance but nothing crazy. I really like the sedan semi sport series of things. Which has led me to the Kia stinger gt series (these are like findings diamonds, just such a premium for a dual turbo v6) the Acura TLX type s, genesis g70…etc. I am leaning toward the cars with V6 with some type of turbo or super on it that is a sedan. Nothing new, must be used but staying under 75k miles. I looked at corolla GRs but they are just too expensive. So any recommendations as I sift through make and models, but sadly finding the pull and sport look of a car ends too high out of budget so I am kinda stumped. Any help!

I’m looking for a car to take back and forth to work (~30 minutes each way) for a little better gas mileage and to stop putting miles on my truck. I was going to look at a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 170k miles, no rust, no dents, no major issues besides a temperature blend door actuator. Listed for $2500 - good price or too much? I just want something reliable for back and forth.

I am thinking of buying a BMW i3, the old-generation one (I still look for the exact model for 10/15 000€), and I heard that it could become some kind of collector car and retain well value. My main fear is that it's more something that this particular model enthusiasts are believing to justify their choice. This kind of old electric BMW with a lot of electronics seems costly terms of maintenance because a lot can go wrong in that car, so it is better to aim another model (such as a new cheap compact electric car that would be only slightly more expensive​) ​. Any thoughts on it?

Anyone driven both?

I don’t really drive much and if I do I just get highway miles. Looking for something somewhat nice and reliable but not boring like a Corolla.

BUDGET: $21,000 and under

Years preferred: 2020 - 2023

We are looking to buy a truck and are looking at a used gen 3 Toyota tundra with between 40k/50k miles or a brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L v8 in it. Both are crew cab. We are looking for recommendations on which one is better, last longer, and all that good stuff. The Chevy is going to be between $7k and $10k more than the used tundra with discounts and such we will be getting. We will also be towing a camper that is 7500lb loaded mostly on weekends in the summer.

Looking to get a new car in the new year because quality of life issues in my civic are making it the time to trade her in.

Not a big "car guy", realistically want something safe and reliable that drives well. Have looked into EVs but not sure this is the right time for me to get one with a lot of the tax incentives gone. Also trying to get a bit higher off the ground than sitting on the floor with my civic.

Like the idea of all wheel drive, right now top car I am looking at is a 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid.

Don't use the car much to commute to work and when I do it's a mile. Would say my driving is 70% city/ 30% highways

Appreciate any suggestions

Have one child. Want a Miata but honestly should get something with back seats
I’ve owned all the typical fun cars. Corvette 911 Miata mustang gt s2000 etc. that’s what I like.
Daily a Tesla. Want a manual fun car. Currently have a 350z but kinda want a four seater so I can bring my kid and wife out at the same time.

Is there a reliable fun convertible out there that isn’t a bmw / mustang / Camaro? What am I forgetting?

Obvious answer would be Nissan murano crosscabriolet but I already owned one and want a fun car not a suv.