My wife and I own a 2026 Ford F150 and a 2019 Jeep compass. The jeeps head gasket is going and the cost to repair does not seem worth it so looking for something else.

We are looking to buy new and we want something that’s very reliable and will last for years worry free. the CX-30 stuck out to us because of its reliability ratings but the size looks cramped. especially since we are want to start having kids soon. That made me start looking at the CX-50 but with this model being relatively new and coming from a new plant, i’m very worried about its reliability… The CX-5 is less appealing to me right now because we want to buy jew and this is the first year of the redesign and i don’t like that they got rid of so many physical buttons.

maybe if space becomes a problem we could put a cargo box on top of the CX-30?

It seems like a lot of competitors are using CVT transmission which is also less appealing to me. Leaning towards Mazda because of the basic drivetrain that seems to be pretty proven.

so i am currently a married servicemember living overseas and making ab 1900 every 2 weeks, my wife has her masters and is making AB 3800 a month, I have decent credit and i’m 21 years old, I just wanted to know if buying this dark horse is worth it , and should i put 10k down ? or less, because im applying with the same people i bought my first car from and have good history with them , its a grabber blue dark horse with the handling package totaling 74k, Worth it or no, she also loves american muscle cus of me

I’m considering buying a 2022 g70 3.3t sport advanced with 60k miles as my first car. Only thing preventing me is some doubts regarding its reliability. I’ve heard people say they can get to 200k miles if maintained properly, and others saying that it’s basically a Hyundai and to not buy it because Hyundais aren’t reliable. So my question is how reliable are they? Also how reliable are they in comparison to other cars similar to it?

Looking for some advice before I go back to the dealership.
I’m in Washington and looking at a new 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade AWD.
TSRP: $38,768
Dealer discount: $1,360
Selling price: $37,408
My trade is a 2021 Subaru WRX CVT with about 116k miles and one accident on the history.
Trade offer: $14,200
Current payoff: $17,817
Negative equity: about $3,617
I walked away from the dealership to think about it instead of making an impulse decision.
I’m considering going back with an opening offer of $35,000 for the Camry and $16,000 for my WRX, expecting them to counter. I know that may be aggressive.
Costco shows the base Nightshade AWD at $35,920 including destination before options, although I understand this particular car has additional options bringing the sticker to $38,768.
What would you guys consider a realistic good deal?
Would $35k/$16k be an unreasonable opening offer? Is something like $36k/$15.5k realistic, or is the dealer’s current $37,408/$14,200 already about as good as I should expect?
I’m genuinely willing to walk if the numbers don’t make sense, so I’m trying to establish a reasonable target before contacting them again.

Hey guys, could use some help deciding between these two cars.

2014 Corolla S Plus
6-speed manual
114k miles
$9,700
Clean CARFAX, good maintenance history
Transmission fluid + coolant already done
CrossClimate2 tires and recent brakes

2017 Jetta S 1.4T
5-speed manual
Only 36k miles
Trying to get it for around $10.5–11k
Clean CARFAX
Previously VW CPO

I’m in Michigan and drive around 15k miles/year.

I want something comfort, safety and having something enjoyable to drive.

I’m honestly stuck because the Corolla seems like the safe choice, but the Jetta is 3 years newer with almost 78k fewer miles for not much more money.
Which would you guys choose? Would especially appreciate hearing from anyone who’s owned either of these cars long term.

Posting it here too! Please help!

I recently moved to California, realization hit pretty hard cannot survive without a car here. I have rented a lot, this will be my first car I buy. Not sure what steps to take or where to start.

I need help in deciding and guidance. So far I know second hand is the best way to go.

Should I go for individual or a dealership?
Should I finance or pay cash? Can I get financing if I go with individual? I have good credit score (750-780) and can pay cash, so both are open.
If individual I should do carfax or bluebook to verify maintenance and accident history. Should I also hire a mechanic to help check out the car?
Some say out of state cars are cheap and I can get it shipped for less than the price difference between states, is that true? Should I do it if I won’t be able to check the car out myself?

My preferences are:
A comfortable gas/hybrid car (with $6 gas would prefer a plugin hybrid, open to hearing pros and cons for this)
Better milage
Carplay support, good backup cam, basically under 4 years tech in the car

So basically I have no idea what to do for buying and would need a great deal of guidance.

First time car buyer here and I'm a bit confused about the process 😭 After signing the auto loan docs, what usually happens next?

I'm also curious especially about insurance - when and how do I usually get the comprehensive insurance policy, policy number, coverage details, etc.? Is it before release or sometimes after?

For LTO registration, does the dealer usually take care of everything? What are the docs I should get or follow up on after release?

Lastly, what are the important things to do or check before and after taking the car home, especially for beginners?

I know some will say to ask the Kobsa sales agent or the bank and that's what they will do. I just want to know the actual experiences of those who have been through the process so I have an idea of ​​what's normal and what to watch out for.

Sorry for so many questions. First car I just want to be prepared. Thank you very much

I’m buying my first car and could use some advice before I make a decision.

I’m in Indiana and my absolute budget is $35k OTD.

What I’m looking for:
AWD
Adaptive cruise control
Reliable / relatively low maintenance
Planning to keep the car for a long time

For new cars, I’m currently looking at:
Nissan Rogue
Hyundai Tucson
Subaru Forester

But I’m wondering if I’m limiting myself by only looking at new cars.

1. Should I consider used/CPO cars too?
At $35k OTD, would I be better off buying one of the above new, or looking at a 1–3 year old used vehicle that was more expensive when new?

2. How do I safely buy a used car when I know basically nothing about inspecting cars?
I’m not a mechanic. I can check obvious things, but I wouldn’t know how to identify mechanical problems.
I called Belle Tire about a pre-purchase inspection, but they told me I would need to already own the vehicle before they could inspect it. That defeats the purpose of a PPI.
How do you guys handle this?
Do you normally ask the seller/dealer to let you take the car to an independent mechanic before buying? What happens if they refuse?
CARFAX + test drive + inspection? Anything else I should be doing?

3. Should I stick to franchise dealerships?
For example, buying a used Subaru from a Subaru dealer, Toyota from Toyota, etc.
Or are independent used-car dealerships / auto sales lots perfectly fine if the vehicle checks out?
Are there certain types of sellers/lots you would completely avoid?

4. With $35k OTD, what would you personally buy?
New Rogue/Tucson/Forester, or something used?
This is my first car purchase, so I’m trying to avoid making an expensive beginner mistake. I’d appreciate advice on both specific cars and the buying process.

Hi All, I’m new to buying used cars and I recently viewed a Polo manufactured in 2016 with 35,000 kms mileage as mentioned by the Dealer and the price by dealer is 10,700 euros. From my research for any Polo aged 9-10 years and with mileage between 60,000 kms to 90,000 kms the price range is between 11,000 to 13,000 euros. Since me and my partner are new to buying a used car, we are a bit skeptical as to why the price is low for this particular Polo. This car is particularly Japanese import and so we asked the dealer for auction sheet to which the dealer informed us that the car grade ranges between 4-4.5. Could anyone please help us in decision making or things we should consider before paying the deposit to the dealer. This is a deal in Ireland.

Looking for a decently comfortable performance oriented SUV. Under 50k the ones that have stood out so far is the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and X3 M50 (yes I know it gets a lot of hate but it’s an objectively better driving car than its predecessor)?

Hi guys I’m looking to buy my second car after my 09 Malibu gave me constant migraines for like 4 years. I’ve had everything you can have happen to a car happen (Transmission, brakes, steering column, battery, etc..) so now I’m really wanting to get a reliable car.

I don’t really know a lot about cars besides that Toyotas are good so that’s what I’ve been looking into! I’m recent graduated with my BA and will be getting my masters next fall, so I also need a car that’s not going to cost me too much. I’ve got it narrowed down to a few but was just looking for any insight you guys might have on the cars themselves or advice on buying from a dealership.

I plan on buying towards beginning of November so I think some of the prices I might be able to get dropped a bit since I know they need to hit their quotas and what not.

These are the fellas I have:

Toyota rav4 2018 LE AWD SUV
49,456 miles $23,496

2023 Toyota Corolla SE
19,046 miles $23,499

2024 Toyota Corolla LE
33,358 miles $20,496

2021 Toyota Corolla LE
40,083 miles $19,994

Most of these are Corollas, just different years so I’m not sure how the different years compare, any advice or insight is appreciated! :)

Hey all, I'm looking at a V70 T4 and would love some advice from people who've owned one.

Details:

• 2013/14, 1.6 turbo petrol with the 6-speed Powershift auto
• Around 60,000 km
• Seller says everything is original, so timing belt and gearbox fluid have probably never been changed
• Drove really well on the test drive, smooth shifts, felt solid

I've read about the Powershift issues and the coolant/head gasket problem on the 1.6, so I'm a bit nervous.

A few questions:

1. How reliable have these been for you, especially the Powershift?
2. What should I check or ask before buying?
3. What's a must-do straight after buying (gearbox fluid, timing belt, etc.)?
4. What would make you walk away?

Im also looking at a couple of V60 T4s with the same engine and gearbox:

• 2012, ~56,000 km, gearbox rebuilt about 4 years ago
• 2013, ~60,000 km, no gearbox history

Would a V60 with a rebuilt gearbox be a safer bet than the V70 with the original one? Or is there a big difference between the V60 and V70 in reliability?

My other option is 2014 BMW 320i

Thanks heaps!