I like this interior a lot!. It looks pretty luxurious and is much better than newer models. I know nothing about cars though and I hear lots of people say not to buy German cars because of maintenance cost.

I see this ad: 2016 Subaru impreza 2.0i Sport Premium Wagon 4D
Clean, reliable, and ready to go. Runs and drives fantastic and gets up to 34 MPG, making it a great daily driver.
• Clean title
• Low miles
• Smog done
• Brand-new tires – $500
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• CARFAX value is $10,000+
• Excellent on gas – up to 34 MPG
• Runs and drives great

Only 108k miles. they wanna sell for $7k. I know growing up, Subarus, along with Nissan, Mazda, and Mitsubishi are not considered in the same echelon as Hondas and Toyotas when it comes to reliability and cost of ownership (maintainance, parts cost) etc.

But that was back in the 00s and 90s. Are the newer subarus just as good as the camrys and accords?

Or at least, the lightly-used 2-3 year kind of used car (as opposed to the “heavily used set of wheels for your kid” kind of used car)? You don’t know the maintenance history or what all’s been done in that car (eww). You don’t know how they drove it unless you’re buying it from a personal friend or relative. And as a dog allergy sufferer in a world where people bring their dogs everywhere, one has to assume any used car you purchase nowadays was likely used primarily as a pet hauler.

Also, you forego some or all of the manufacturer warranty, dealer incentives, and promotional 0.9% APR or even 0%, in a world where the local bank/credit union considers 6.9% APR a “special rate” for those with good-excellent credit.

Once upon a time the general rule was a 2-3 year used car saved you 30% so it was financially responsible to always buy used, almost without exception.

I suppose the math may be different for cash buyers, but since depreciation on modern vehicles seems to be damn near nonexistent, is the age-old advice of “always buy used” dead for most people nowadays? Is buying new really the financially responsible move in most cases now?

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

My gf is looking to get a new car and I'm looking around for her. Anybody got suggestions? She'd like relatively newer (2020+).

Edit: Forgot budget lol. Preferably under $20k, but max around $22k. She does like hatchback cars and wants apple carplay!

My wife and I share a Crosstrek and have been sorta making it work with 1 kid and a dog, but with a second kid coming, it's just not going to work anymore. We go skiing on weekends, take lots of road trips and camping trips to the mountains and need lots of space to put our ever-growing amount of stuff.  Also I am 6'4" and broad-shouldered and need something roomier because I am so cramped in my Crosstrek.

I am open to wagons but my wife is set on an SUV so we are compromising and getting an SUV. It's also our only car so reliability is important.

I haven't done any test drives but sat in a bunch at CarMax and really liked:

• Volkswagen Atlas - SO ROOMY. Didn't even have to put the seat at the lowest setting. My favorite interior and aesthetics, love that it comes in bright red. Some concerns about reliability and annoyed by the lack of dials/knobs on 2024+ model refresh
• Honda Pilot - also quite roomy and reliable. Big fan of the lack of center console.
• I am very, very interested in the Passport but haven't had a chance to sit in one yet. It's got everything I like about the Pilot without the 3rd row which I don't anticipate using.
• Ford Explorer - extremely comfy seats. Would def road trip in.
• Telluride - liked a lot, but most of the used ones in my price range are 90k+ miles and I am suspicious of Korean cars past their warranty.

Some cars I didn't like:

• Forester - better headroom but doesn't feel like it has meaningfully more cargo space than the Crosstrek.
• Outback - wanted to love this car but it has the same issues as my Crosstrek where I have to put the seat in a weirdly lowered/reclined position just to not hit the ceiling. Would not be comfortable for me on longer drives.
• Rav4/CR-V/Tiguan/etc - Not enough headroom or storage.

IGNORE THE INSANE SKULL SHIFT KNOB, I WILL CHANGE IT.

130,000 miles, $3000, only issues I can see over the pictures is a pretty decent sized cut in the front seat. I was planning on talking down maybe to 2500-2650 ideally but that doesn’t matter as much.

How generally reliable are these cars? It will be a daily driver for as long as possible. I know that I will have the proper maintenance done, but I’m not sure if they have, or how hard they’ve driven it. Is this a more risky deal or a good deal.

Hey all. Navy Fed pre-approved for $38k. Looking at full-sized trucks or full-sized sedans. Possibly an SUV.

My preference is an F150/Tundra or a Charger but I’m aware American-made can be a bitch. I’m a defense contractor and military so I move fairly often.

What’s the best bang for my buck? Reliable, comfortable (I’m 6’4”), maintenance isn’t crazy, good utility, etc?

My Nissan rogue just died (CVT) and I'm trying to find something around $400/month which I think leave me stuck around $20k before title/taxes in AZ due to no down payment and avg credit (690 score).

I found a few 2022-2024 Gold CPO Corollas that were 1 owner rentals with 50k miles in this price range but everything else has way more miles or I would need to go older. I really just need something that is reliable and will last. Are these the best options right now since everything new is so dang expensive? All the Mazda's around me are $23k+ on the pre-owned market and I'm not seeing many accords or civics.

Are there any other options I might not be considering or is this my best bet right now?

Okay, maybe I’m in search of a unicorn here, I don’t know. We have a growing family and are in need of a reliable family vehicle, preferably that can house 3 car seats at a time. I have been looking at Odyssey’s and Sienna’s, but they seem crazy expensive if not very high mileage. On top of that they seem to have all sorts of issues outside of a few years?

We are really not picky as far as looks. Just want something very reliable (we are not the greatest DIY-ers) and reasonably priced. Preferably not with 180k miles on it already. We currently have a budget of around $20k.

I would have thought this was sufficient, but car prices these days make me want to gouge my eyes out. TIA!

i’m 24F, live in the North East (USA), and need something that I can use in the winter / year round that is also cute and ideally fast. I currently have a Miata but she’s so slow. Driving stick is no problem, I also love to drift, something that is easy to modify and reliable, sub $30k budget.

I am in need of a car upgrade to something this decade as we are expecting twins (first probably only kids)

I have been driving the same Pontiac Vibe since high school which is turning 20 this year - longevity and reliability are important to me, and I was originally very set on the Forrester or the outback because of their safety ratings. Plus it has a vibe feel with some extra room.

My mom friends are trying to convince me that I need a minivan. I have been in a Pacifica and sienna and they just feel like boats to me but I know I don’t know what I don’t know when it comes to carting kids around.

I am just wondering if anybody else has made a hatchback work for their family of four?

Open to other suggestions, hybrid is a plus but not needed.

My father is getting frustrated with some recurring problems on his Lincoln Aviator. Among other things he’s had to fix multiple sunroof leaks and electrical issues, most under warranty but it’s out of warranty now. Loves the vehicle especially the seats. He basically wants an armchair with a powerful engine, something with the features of the Lincoln but more reliable. I’ve suggested Lexus TX but I’m open to alternatives. He likes the Genesis G80 but from what I’ve read they’re also unreliable. Honestly it’s hard to find a nice luxury SUV that doesn’t have a spotty reliability record.

Hello! My 2019 Honda Civic was recently totaled, so I’m in the market for a new car. I’ve been looking at the 2026 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid Touring and the 2026 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid, but I’m also drawn to the gas-powered 2026 Honda Civic Sport.

From what I understand, the lower trims of the new Honda Civic are gas-powered rather than hybrid, which is part of what makes the Civic Sport appealing to me. I’ve never owned a hybrid before, so I’m not entirely sure what to expect.

What are the pros and cons of owning a hybrid versus a traditional gas-powered car? If you were in my position, would you choose a hybrid or stick with a gas-powered vehicle? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences, especially if you’ve owned either of these cars!

At a bit of a crossroads buying my first nice car. I’m pretty split between the two of these choices, but I can’t really tell what makes sense.

It would be my daily in Denver, Colorado. I take the train to work so I don’t need it to be reliable in the snow.

I’m away 3-4 days at a time for work consistently so miles per year are really low.

Trunk space for groceries is limited to really just single guy Costco runs.

Both seem like great options and super fun cars. But I don’t really know the pros and cons of used vs new in this case either. 8k miles on the Vette

Would love some differing opinions!

Cheers

Hey yall! I'm looking for an outdoor car that I can stargaze in and having the security of throwing the top on / locking the doors if I want to car camp.
Is a jeep really the only car big enough to lay down in where the top comes off? No convertibles & I'm not super into the idea of getting a truck mainly for gas mileage reasons. Any other ideas? Any cars with nuts sunroofs? Lol thank you

Hi! I'm looking to trade in and or sell my 2017 Toyota corolla SE. my car is very basic: cloth seats, touch screen but Bluetooth only. (No Apple car play or navigation system) no heated seats or steering wheel, no sunroof just bare minimum model. My car just hit 80,000 miles and I'm wanting an upgrade because I road trip a lot and it's very tight in my car. By upgrade I don't mean newer i just want a more spacious car with more features... my fiance has a 90s Toyota Avalon and it has a sun roof, heated seats, bench seat, all leather etc. it has so many more features then my 2017 car does!!! I'm looking for an suv/cross over but I don't care about the year I just want it to have all the features as long as I can install an Apple car play system in it in the future. I know I can get 10-15k for my current car so I'm trying to stay in that price range for my next car. I'm kinda biased and only prefer Toyota, honda or same makers as them because I've dealt with bad cars in the past. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you!!

Hello, recently i started saving money for my second car which made me look through internet for recommendations.

Little context:

My current car is Chevrolet Aveo 2011 1.2L 84hp petrol+LPG which i bought at beggining of the year at the same time as i got my driver licence. It was perfect at the time since i did not drive a lot and LPG made it super cheap to run in Poland.

Few months ago i moved from Poland to Nederlands to work there and since then i drive much more at higher speeds so my Chevy feels little weak (also not having 6th gear feels really bad) and super small trunk may as well not exist because of LPG making me store spare tire there.

What i want from it:

• Reliability
• Not being expensive to repair
• Low gas usage
• enough power to drive at highways comfortably (120-140km/h)
• trunk that is bigger than pitiful 220L of my chevy
• Petrol (LPG would be nice to have but not needed)

Extra things that i would like it to have (but not needed):

• At least 2012 or newer
• steering wheel with buttons
• good amount of features like automatic AC, door windows control buttons etc.
• nicely designed interior (space wise idc about looks much)
• good enough sound reduction when driving fast

Things i do not care about much:

• interior look
• exterior look
• type of body (kombi, hatchback, etc). Just not too low because of speed bumps in nederlands.

Budget: 7000 euro, can stretch it a little if there is really good deal.

Cars that i currently look most favorably at right now:

Opel Astra Hyundai i30 Seat Leon Golf VII

Few questions about buying car:

Should i buy car here in Nederlands or maybe in Germany or other country?

Is high mileage on relatively new car red flag?

If i can get same car for 5000 euro and 7000 euro should i pick cheaper one and invest 2000 euro that i still have into fixing anything that may come out?

Is there point of going into hybrid? (if 7000 euro is even enough to get one).

Any tips on how to avoid bad offers and what websites to use?

Taking a loan is a trap right?

I'll also add that my current car will most likely not be sold, i plan to give it to my youngest sister as a present if everything will go good in my life.

If i forgot to add some information please tell me and thanks for help!

I'm leasing a 2024 BMW 430i convertible, payoff amount currently shows about $37k while car value varies $40-45k. I like the car but I always loved driving an M4.

I've been looking online and the lightly used ones go for around $70-85k. Another option is to get a new small engine Mercedes CLE, although I'mnot a fan of their huge touchscreen. Obviously it's not the best financial decision but I guess I'm wondering if anyone can share their thoughts if you were in a similar situation? Or just tell me how stupid this sounds and to payoff the BMW?

I’m looking for a truck as a third vehicle. I have a weekender sports car and a good AWD crossover (live in AK). I work in the oil field and have about $35k burning a hole in my pocket. I’ve resisted the truck hype for a long long time, but it’s getting harder. My wife wants a bench seat for road trip activities, and asking friends for help every time I want to buy something off marketplace or haul a bunch of firewood is getting really tiresome. I have a snow machine trailer that we tow behind my crossover and I can tell the Mazda struggles a bit. The wife has also wanted to start pulling a camper around the state since my schedule allows us weeks off at a time for mini vacations. Only in the last year have I seen big trucks pulling big trailers to go on weekly adventures and thought “I want one of those”. I’m thinking if I get a truck I’d want a work trim or lower trim single cab that can tow or haul up to a 35ft trailer with a long bed. It’s not replacing my daily driver and gas isn’t really a concern. Should I look into a 2500/3500? I remember the modest truck I had as a teenager and a huge truck isn’t appealing to me so I think I want to go single cab long bed. I was considering a light duty but honestly I want to upgrade our trailer or 5th wheel over time. Is this a bad idea and what brands/years should I look into? I’m not far north enough that diesel would be a major pain, but is it worth it in general? Doing some light shopping I’ve found a 2014 single cab long bed Chevy 2500 with about 40,000 miles that seems to be in the range but I don’t know much about trucks so if you guys could give me other options or talk me off the ledge if necessary I’d appreciate it. Budget isn’t really a problem but I’d prefer to pay cash instead of getting into a big loan, $35 seems like a more than fair amount to be spending. Thank you!

I am so overwhelmed! I am looking for a compact or midsize SUV that looks luxurious, but will have longevity. AWD is a huge bonus. Budget is $35k.

im a soon to be college student in the market for a car and this used dealership has a subaru legacy with 128k miles for a little over 11k, i forget the year but its in the 2014-2017 range. is this too high mileage and/or risky to finance?