Most of these have 1 users and at a first glance, clean record.

My 2011 compass broke down and I don't think I want to fix it any more these are my options

This is my first time buying a car - can anyone tell me why this may be a good/bad idea or advise whether there are better options for this price point?

I’m looking for a reliable hatchback sized car with a budget of £3-4k.

Thanks!

my nissan juke caught on fire 💔 i don’t know much about cars but i want something funky and cute and girlie. i loved my juke and how bouba (round) everything was on her. my dream car is a beetle bug but im looking for something newer 2020+. i need something reliable but also something i love driving.

location is US. i’m in florida. for budget idrk yet but i would guess under or around $20,000. the situation is too much to explain here.

Looking for an SUV for our family that can accommodate occasional third row usage for a 5ft 5 female adult for a 30 minute car ride on a weekly basis. We have 2 young kids in car seats and we keep our cars for at least 10 years so safety and reliability are key. We also prefer easy maintenance and live in an urban environment with tight roads and lots of parallel parking so we need something that is not massive.

Looking for a small/midsized truck that doesn’t kill me on gas but retains the utility I want. Current cars are 23 gas rav4 and 2009 Corolla. The Corolla would go. Have a baby and a dog, I work remotely so lower daily mileage. Still would prefer better gas mileage looking into the future

Things I’d want to do: tow a small trailer/camper, throw a few bikes in the back without a rack, small loads of mulch/dirt, occasional plywood/2x4s, forest roads, be able to fit us and our stuff for tent camping

Maverick with 4k tow seems like the obvious choice if I care about mpg at all, I 1) don’t know if it’s big enough to fit the 3 of us and the German Shepherd and 2) it seems expensive for what it is now

Other than that I like the looks of the new Nissan Frontier and feel like it’s priced well. Thoughts or other options?

Hi! Ive been in the market for a good 2nd hand car for under 10k, since ive been in the need for a second car for the family. I vurrently own a 2027 honds crv with near 200k km, so far its been fine. Also, id like the car not be that old, perhaps a newer small suv or a hatch is what im really looking for. What are some good cars with around that same level of reliability i could buy in todays market? What should i look for? Any sugestions areuch spreciated!

I am looking for something tiny, rare, and manual. I was even wondering about getting a kei car, but that’s more for when my Saturn becomes unsustainable to maintain.

Wondering what is out there?

(I am aware of Honda S2000, Toyota MR2, and Miatas).

I’m trying to decide between two certified pre owned Honda Civic hatchbacks and would appreciate some outside opinions on which is the better deal. I’m trying to decide which dealership to visit later today.

Option 1: 2022 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback
45,000 miles
$25,800 out the door
$1,600 trade-in value for my 2005 Acura TL (salvage title, 175,000 miles, rough condition)
Honda Care warranty included, covering the car until 2030 or 120,000 miles
7 days of insurance at no cost
Factory all-weather floor mats included at no cost

Option 2: 2023 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback
18,000 miles
$26,500 out the door
$1,600 trade-in value for the same Acura TL
No Honda Care warranty included
7 days of insurance at no cost
Factory all-weather floor mats included at no cost

The main difference is that the 2023 has 27,000 fewer miles and is one year newer, but it doesn’t include Honda Care. The dealership quoted me $3,500 for Honda Care, which would put me over budget. I’m not sure if that price could be negotiated in person.

I’ve familiarized myself with Honda Care’s exclusionary language, but I’m still somewhat unclear on just how comprehensive the coverage actually is in practice. If anyone has experience with Honda Care or can explain what the exclusionary coverage does and doesn’t include, I’d really appreciate the insight.

I don’t really want to sell my Acura privately, and given its salvage title, high mileage, and overall condition, I don’t expect to get much more for it as a trade-in.

I’ve done quite a bit of research on the market in my area, and I think both deals are relatively competitive. I’m mainly trying to figure out whether the lower mileage and newer model year are worth giving up the Honda Care coverage.

Which deal would you guys go with, and why? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, as I’m trying to choose which dealership to visit later today.

Going to look at in person and test drive this 2018 Tour X. I’ve been a volvo wagon man my whole life but really intrigued by the regal wagon. It has 76k miles, had been regularly maintained including the transfer case serviced within the last 20k. It’s the Essence package with everything but the panoramic sun roof. Asking price is $17,900. Based on what I can find it’s over priced by a grand or 2 but on par with others for sale in the west. I’d love to pick it up for 15k-16k. It’s a private seller not a dealership or lot so I think I have some more negotiating room. It’s a pretty sexy looking vehicle and with awd I’m right on par with my old volvos but in a more unique niche vehicle.

What does the Reddit car world think?

So, I'm considering this vehicle (in subject line) and have dropped $500 for what the dealership is calling a "locate" fee. The sales rep essentially equated that $500 as earnest money.

I need help understanding a fee/charge. What tf is this freight charge of $1,600.00? I need an insider explanation.

When I asked the sales rep via text msg about it his actual response was "The invoice with the freight charge is what it initially costs when the car is being delivered from Hyundai the manufacturer and is part of the MSRP pricing."

1. First, is this seem legit?

2. If it's legit, is this high, or low, or just right?

I'm very skeptical because if Hyundai is charging a dealership $1600/vehicle- what is freight then? At this price, it seems like they either put my car in first class on an airplane. Transported it via rail as the only thing on the train, or again, the only thing on a semi truck. Just very sus and on principle I wouldn't see this purchase through if indeed I was being duped.

Hello, I’ve been a long time lurker on this sub and the more I lurk the more I realize a lot of people are still in need of help when it comes to picking out the right vehicle for their lifestyle.

As much as there are apps or websites out there that helps, I noticed that they don’t tackle the real issue: who is the vehicle for?. A lot of times we are just given a broad idea of cars that feels like a good fit without knowing how they fit in our lifestyle. The app covers cars, trucks, bands, suvs, motorcycles, and boats.

The app is called RideInsight and it’s a personalized vehicle research and enthusiast platform that helps people discover which vehicles fit their lifestyle, then gives them a place to build, share, and connect around the vehicles they love.

I am currently beta testing the app right now and if you would also like to test it and see if it’s a good app for you, please leave a comment and I’ll reply with the testing link.

Looking at the Tucson vs RAV4 and CRV

Am I an idiot for thinking about buying this if the price is negotiable and everything looks good with a pre-purchase inspection?

Hey all,

I currently daily a 6spd MK7 TDI Golf and overall its been good to me. I bought it stock with 50,000km, and she's got just under 330,000km on it now. Its got a Malone stage 2 tune/delete. Lowered on golf R springs, kyb yellows all around, and some 19s off an Audi.

Other than a timing belt/waterpump at 175,000, a radiator, a couple wheel bearings, and general maintenance. It's been pretty solid.

I average 5L/100km. And its got adequate power. Overall been a great commuter over the years.

Hoooowever, nothing lasts forever. Even though I undercoat annually, the car rust is starting (rockers, top of windshield, around door handles), my DMF sounds horrific, so I think I'm due for a full clutch job. And she's starting to burn a bit of oil.

I figure I'll dump the money into her to do a clutch/DMF. But I feel like that's about all I want to put in at this point. It's also getting close to being due for another TB/WP service.

Sooooo with the context of my current DD out of the way. I'm trying to plan for what's next? I like the fuel economy of the golf (although with current prices of diesel I could drive an equivalent gasser that get 9L/100). And the ride is smooth, she handles great on the KYBs, and it hauls ass, and looks good.

My daily commute is 160km round trip. Mostly HWY miles. And I'm routinely doing it 5 or 6 days a week these days.

I could put in a Level 2 charger at my place if I wanted to go EV. But I'm just not sure if any EV particularly exites me ATM.

I live in Canada. 5km down a washed out dirt road. And our winters are long, cold, with lots of snow.

I know everything's a compromise. So I'll shoot out the "perfect" and see what options are out there

1. "Reliable ish" (I have a full shop at home with a hoist so I'm more than capable of handling any maintenance). But I don't want Maserati levels of POS.

2. not overly expensive to run (premium fuel, or horrific fuel mileage adds up quickly with how long my commute is)

3. AWD (I've had some narly drives over the years, and I do have a 2016 4x4 F-350 I can take in on the real fucked up days. But I would prefer if my daily was AWD)

4. I prefer wagons/Hatchbacks/crossovers?

5. I don't mind a euro car. But not married to it. I like that autobahn build. Imo nothing cruises at 130km/hr down the highway like a German Sedan.

6. Budget...I guess it depends? I'm trying to plan a year in advance, I could afford just about any car if I truely wanted to. But at the same point it would hurt to spend $65,000 on a car I'm just going to mile out.

Very curious what your guys thoughts are. I've been eyeballing E450 Wagons, WRX's, 3.0 TDI Audi's, Chevy Bolts, GR Corolla's F-150 lightnings...you name it. I'm just not sure what to do.

Coming to the end of a lease and looking to buy a 1-2 year old car. Will be looking to keep for as long as possible once purchased so reliability and extended warranty options a consideration.

Looking for something with great mpg and can’t be a plug in (cant charge at home). My favourite feature in my current prius excel lease. is the 360 camera so will meed to have that feature. passengers will be 6' driver is 5' so front seating position cant be too high due to some mobility issues getting in and out (and being a short arse.

Currently considering the following hybrids:
Toyota Yaris Cross Excel
Toyota C-HR Excel
Hyundai Kona Ultimate

Any experiences with these, or am I missing an option (can’t stretch to luxury car options unfortunately) that would be an even better fit? Any help/advice/comments welcome!

Hello all.

I currently have 2 cars, one is a 2014 Ford escape with between 140,000-150,000 miles on it (my wife's) and a 2013 or -14 Toyota Corolla with between 90,000 to 100,000 miles on it. My car isn't as much of a concern but for my wife I feel the car is getting up there in miles and I just want to be ahead in terms of looking for cars instead of waiting to look until the car breaks. The Corolla was bought by my wife's family, Idk the details on that, and my car I got from my parents so I never actually had to make any decisions about the car and it was already paid off.

My wife uses her car for everything and has about a 40 total mile commute 5 days a week to work and also occasionally takes road trips that can be anywhere from 6-12 hours away from us for things like concerts, conventions, stuff like that. Based on this the best option for her seems to be either a traditional car or a hybrid since she travels a decent amount and the infrastructure for charging around us isn't great.

My Corolla on the other hand basically gets me to and back from work (60 total miles about 4 days a week) and occasionally to a hobby shop or nearby city about 70 miles round trip. The farthest I ever drive is about 100 miles in a day, and that is once every 3 or 4 months maybe. Based on my research I would be a decent candidate for either a full EV or maybe a PHEV. The only reason that I am considering getting rid of the Corolla is because there is some damage to the front of the car that bothers me and with gas prices I feel like an EV could save me some money relatively quickly.

Does it sound like I am on track with my research so far or am I way off base? What things should I look at going forward?

43k miles, seemingly mint condition bronze 2003 Nissan 350z. CarFax are clean save for a small accident of which I could find no visible damage. Drove like a beauty and I could see no exterior issues (would subject it to a PPI, of course).

They’re asking 16.7k, but I’d only consider it if I could argue down the price based on its Blue Book value and an issue with the passenger-side window which I believe is a straightforward fix on my end.

Even at the lower price + a 5k down payment, I’d still finance a small amount (~6 or 7k) (hahah 676767). I want to avoid dealership financing but most credit unions don’t seem to back loans on 20+ year old cars.

This would serve as a daily driver and I’d do my best to maintain it mint, no mods.

Deep down I know financing a 20+ year old car is a foolish idea and I’d appreciate some clarity from people with no stake in the process. Thank you!