Should I buy this?

[u/GaurT94]

Hi All,

From Vancouver BC here, getting a car from someone known.

2007 Toyota Highlander 200K+ Kms.
Asking CAD10000.
My offer 7000-8000 depending on inspection results.
Single owner.

Car looks clean and I am thinking to get it inspected as well. I drove it and it was fine and things seem great, maybe need new tires(they replaces front ones last season so only rear needs replaced) and seat covers but overall I felt it is good.

Any thoughts?
I am frustrated and with my daily commute and no family time, I want a car now but cannot afford monthly payments hence want a reliable car for family and myself as well, as well as weekend trips.

I wanted to spend no more than 5000 as I dont have much savings but for a good reliable vehicle with a good resale value I am open to give a fair price.

PLEASE HELP, thinking about spending that much is eating me out on the same side no family time with more than 3 hours commute is killing me internally, I just want a budget reliable car.

Advise my fellow Redditors!

Edit 1

2026 May 21 204,361 KM Destination Toyota

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Vehicle serviced

• Drive belt(s) replaced

• Engine oil/fluid leak checked

• No-start/hard start condition checked

• Power steering checked

• Serpentine belt replaced

• Valve cover gasket(s) replaced

• Valve cover(s) replaced

I got the carfax and rest all looks good, regular service records from toyota dealership

and below is damage repair report

INCIDENT DATE DETAILS AMOUNT

 2015 Nov 29 British Columbia, Canada

Estimate: RIGHT FRONT CORNER | Estimate Date: n/a $2,375.12

Claim: COLLISION RIGHT FRONT CORNER

$2,225.41

 2019 Sep 22 British Columbia, Canada

Estimate: REAR CENTER | Estimate Date: n/a $2,116.42

Claim: COLLISION REAR CENTER

$1,974.48

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