Hi guys! I'm curious if it's a better idea to buy a new BRZ or a used one.

I found a 2019 BRZ Limited with 53,000 and it's listed for $18,995. It has an aftermarket exhaust and a rear bash bar, which makes me suspect that it's been heavily tracked.

I paid for a pre-purchase inspection and everything passed except for 3 stored/pending/permanent codes that came up. For some reason, the check engine light came on when I drove it back to the dealer 🧐

Thanks for any help!

Local no haggle used car dealer often has almost new vehicles with super low mileage. Like today they listed a 24 Hyundai Tucson Limited with 10 miles. According to the car fax it was titled, returned to the dealer then sent to auction. What’s up with that? This is not a one off they almost always have vehicles like this.

Shopping for a low miles used or maybe new car. What are the best resources for prior year car info such as specs, reviews, reliability ratings, etc?

Any that might seem reputable but should be avoided?

Hi everyone,

I was hoping for some pre purchase inspection advice for a 2009 Subaru Outback. It only has just over 100,000km on it which is a good sign. Single owner from new, serviced regularly, few minor cosmetic damages but overall looks like a great car.

I've never owned a car but have lots of experience driving and maintaining vehicles. I own a Suzuki Vstrom 1000 motorcycle. Drive fancy cars (Bentleys etc.) for my job - I'm a captain on a 70ft yacht. I'm handy on the tools and can follow instructions for DIY'able jobs.

I was hoping to get some info on what to especially look out for on a gen 3 2009 subaru. Besides the obvious of leaks, damaged hoses, rust etc. I will bring a torch with me to the inspection and have a good look around every nook and cranny. I will take it for a test drive, listen for anything out of the ordinary, and test all the functions/controls.

So, any tips for a first time used car buyer?

Cheers!

I have an old 2006 car that broke down a couple weeks go. We think it's the alternator or battery. Either way the car will have to get towed to get looked at. I'm out on the east coast, and the car is currently parked in my university lot.

Will AAA cover this?

I've seen lots of mixed reviews on whether or not AAA is good, sometimes the insurance doesn't cover it, or they tow it to a mechanic that doesn't do a good job. It's hard to get a grasp on whether people like it or not, or if they're just picky

I'm debating buying it specifically for this tow, I don't care about wait times, I'm just trying to save on a tow that could be up to 40 miles depending on the autoshop I haven't found yet.

About to buy my second used car, I got my first one from a family member was a ford focus. Im short on cash hut need a reliable car, Heres the link for it ,Lmk what you think https://www.motors46.com/details/used-2010-subaru-outback/109670338

Looking to get this chevy blazer with low miles is this a good car been getting mixed reviews

Is it feasible to find a daily runner that costs less than 5k? The most affordable cars available on CarMax and Carvana exceed 10k. How can someone earning a minimum wage afford a car? I require a vehicle capable of traveling 15 miles daily.

Hi everyone, looking to buy a used luxury suv. I have around 45,000 to spend (cash). What would be my best option? I was deciding between Q5 s line vs X3. Open to other recommendations in terms of finances or car models.

I'm in the UK, England. I hope this is the correct place to post this, I'm not too great at finding the best subs. I need to get a different car, I currently drive a manual fiat 500, it's my first car, I've had it since 2019 and there's nothing wrong with it but my health demands I change. Following a covid infection I have nerve damage and other issues in my left leg, which is making driving a manual very painful and sometimes dangerous. I sometimes cannot get out of my car, either, which is horrendously embarrassing. Of course having a small car does not help with these problems. I really like the 500x, I viewed one but unfortunately inside was mouldy and there were so many problems I left in quite a hurry but overall the size, ease of getting in and out and the comfort were a win for me. The feel of the car is not much different to my 500. Finding an automatic 500x within my budget is proving to be far more difficult than I expected. I'm looking at £7-8k for a car, and searching through Google is just causing me quite a stress because I cannot find unopinionated, straight up advice about similar cars. If anyone has any recommendations on cars similar to the 500x that are automatic I'd really appreciate hearing about them, and I'll look into them.

I'm looking to get a 2020 330e M sport, there's quite a few where I live for a decent price in my budget. Friends have said BMW is expensive to maintain and high mileage (around 80-110k km) is even worse.

I don't really care about the electric bit, it's small for short trips to the shops but for my road trips it's the engine I want.

Am I right to worry? Is the maintenance not just costly but also often? Is 100k km too much (note that these are authorized BMW resales)?

I've always wanted a BMW but I don't want my fanboy side leave me in a financial and technical hole

I’m needing to get another car for hauling kids and gear around. I’ve recently found a 1 owner 2021 QX80 w/29k miles.. based on the listing (dealership).. I think I could get it for 37k. I know there are mixed feelings on Infiniti.. but for the purpose of what I’m looking for and (big, reliable, 4wd, NOT a van, low mileage), this seems like a good deal. Any reason I should look elsewhere?

I signed a contract for a used car yesterday. I was pre approved for a loan at a certain percentage rate with my bank and told the dealership I would finance with them if they could beat it. I have tier 1 credit. They couldn’t beat it because the ltv was too high. My bank is literally one dollar from being too high ltv. Everything has been signed, but nothing has been exchanged. It’s bothered me that I’m paying too much and I want to renegotiate. The financing guy admitted the issue was over the price of the car and if I was buying new I’d qualify for their best rate. Am I obligated at this point?

Yes this us my fault. I’m tired of the world turning to shit and didn’t want to argue with a total stranger over the price. Lesson learned and next time I need to argue.

Warning: Be careful shopping for a car on Honda and Acura’s websites. Some of the best priced cars were never available.

Check out this twitter thread 🧵 👇:

https://x.com/bachnerrobert/status/1872454740862550132?s=46

I’m considering selling to them, but they want me to mail my title to the vehicle to them before payment. Does anyone have experience selling to them? Thanks!

Shopping online for used cars and always check the report summary. Ran across this just now...

Vehicle History: 1 accident reported - No damage reported. Salvage title -Significant damage reported

Are vehicle reports not accurate??

Looking for something under 15k, something reliable and wont die.

I got into a wreck yesterday during the winter storm. A man hit me. He had dealership tags on his vehicle. I called the accident in but due to the storm they asked we exchange information and file a report later. The man gave me his name, phone number, but would not give me his insurance and also not let me see his license but gave me a number….i got his tag which was a dealership tag. I called his number and tried to get his insurance and the number he gave me was correct, but had yet to respond or answer me. Is his vehicle registered with dealership tags on it? Are they going to be able to find this man?

Hi all - I'm the most naive used car buyer in the universe. (Pleased to meet you.) I found a pretty nice Hyundai Tucson at a dealer - the "out the door" price is $25,425. It's AWD, with 19" wheels, a moonroof, and about 14,000 miles.

Can any kind soul out there take pity on me and help me figure out what I should reasonably offer, and what I should reasonably accept as a final deal? Edmunds' "Dealer Retail" appraisal is about $25,450.

I'm embarrassed at my lack of experience with this but I hate the idea of completely getting ripped off. Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ...

Honda Odyssey, car has accident from the side and title looks clear. Can someone tell me if the title is clear. Want to be sure, its not rebuilt or salvage title.

Not sure why title has new issued date, can anyone tell me if its a good buy. Its cheaper about 5k compared to market price.

Looking to buy an older used car, which would you recommend?

what would you recommend for a used car, specifically between about 2010-2020 that has great safety ratings along with low maintenance costs? i want something that will keep me going for a while without racking up repair bills, and also something that i can feel comfortable in while on the road with all these crazy drivers lol. i’ve only ever had a honda civic and a buick century, both 2000, so i think i’d like another sedan but that’s really my only stipulation along with preferably under 15k. also something that will do well in a cold and snowy climate!

Looking into buying a used 2021 Mazda CX-5 but the price feels a little steep. It has around 60,000 KM on it and no accidents or recalls. There are some small paint scratches on the hood of the car. All in all, it’s in pretty good condition. Is it worth it for the price?

What car under $10,000 has these features? Something good in snow, reliable, cheap to maintain, not too low to the ground, plenty of head room, good gas mileage, and big enough for a family?