# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Carfax Title - How to know if the lien or loan has been cleared (preferably for free)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-title-how-to-know-if-the-lien-or-loan-has-been-cleared-preferably-for-free/167559)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-title-how-to-know-if-the-lien-or-loan-has-been-cleared-preferably-for-free/167559 "2020-07-21T19:13:26Z")
I looked up a Carfax for a car and while it appears that the title is ok, I don’t see any detail about when the loan or lien was cleared. I tried doing a title check on the DMV website, but I’m not serious enough abo… --- ## [RAV4 or similar, which years had most boxy trunk space/rear hatch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-or-similar-which-years-had-most-boxy-trunk-space-rear-hatch/167565)
**Author:** [@cyrus\_169164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyrus_169164)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-or-similar-which-years-had-most-boxy-trunk-space-rear-hatch/167565 "2020-07-20T02:15:55Z")
Trying to fit rectangular dog crates in the back compartment of a compact or midsize SUV. As I shop around, the salespeople all say recent models have sloping aerodynamic back hatches that cut into the cargo space, but o… --- ## [In general, is it worth trying to maintain a vehicle that has more than 100,000 miles or are you better off with a newer car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-general-is-it-worth-trying-to-maintain-a-vehicle-that-has-more-than-100-000-miles-or-are-you-better-off-with-a-newer-car/164807)
**Author:** [@Kevinjones.kevin\_167637](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevinjones.kevin_167637)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-general-is-it-worth-trying-to-maintain-a-vehicle-that-has-more-than-100-000-miles-or-are-you-better-off-with-a-newer-car/164807 "2020-07-18T17:45:07Z")
I am in the market for a used Toyota Camry. Most of them are over 100K miles. I’m undecided if it’s worth maintaining one with over 100K miles or not. I looked at 7 Camry’s so far and ran their carfax report using Chipmu… --- ## [SUV for dogs! AC requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-for-dogs-ac-requirements/167431)
**Author:** [@cyrus\_169164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyrus_169164)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-for-dogs-ac-requirements/167431 "2020-07-17T17:41:41Z")
My job is I take other people’s dogs out to the woods for exercise, and once in a while that means leaving one or more dogs in the parked car, while I’m picking up or dropping off a dog at their home. Obviously I leave w… --- ## [2015 VW GTI’s + Seeking General Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-gti-s-seeking-general-advice/166910)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-gti-s-seeking-general-advice/166910 "2020-07-13T19:23:36Z")
Love my ‘03 GTI but it’s time for something newer. Seeking some input: Where have you had good experiences looking for a used car online? Negotiating Skills and Tips needed: Strategies to negotiate price to on a p… --- ## [What does things taped under the hood mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-things-taped-under-the-hood-mean/167207)
**Author:** [@kelseymarie1122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelseymarie1122)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-things-taped-under-the-hood-mean/167207 "2020-07-12T20:26:53Z")
Hello, looked at a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee but I noticed that some things were taped together under the hood. The sales man is trying to say its normal and that he used to be a mechanic. Is this normal? What does this … --- ## [Picking up their dream car: a right-hand-drive 1994 Mitsubishi Delica van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-up-their-dream-car-a-right-hand-drive-1994-mitsubishi-delica-van/165808)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-up-their-dream-car-a-right-hand-drive-1994-mitsubishi-delica-van/165808 "2020-07-12T03:24:46Z")
'my husband, Andy, and I flew late last month to Fort Myers, drove back to Portland in our new-to-us right-hand-drive 1994 Mitsubishi Delica van' https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/14/business/coronavirus-road-trip.html --- ## [Could Someone Check This CarFax?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-someone-check-this-carfax/167120)
**Author:** [@ntauctions](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ntauctions)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-someone-check-this-carfax/167120 "2020-07-11T12:41:38Z")
Looking at this CRV tomorrow and looked over the CarFax tonight. I have a few concerns though and need some suggestions/advice/etc… Here is the car we’re considering: http://www.sharonchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/used-… --- ## [Certified with higher miles vs. not certified with lower miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certified-with-higher-miles-vs-not-certified-with-lower-miles/166777)
**Author:** [@switters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/switters)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certified-with-higher-miles-vs-not-certified-with-lower-miles/166777 "2020-07-10T01:12:58Z")
We’re about to buy a used car. We don’t drive much, maybe 6-8k miles a year. We’re looking at two options right now: A certified pre-owned vehicle sold by a local dealership. They’ve extended the warranty until 3/2023 … --- ## [Lots of classic T Birds for Sale in My Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-classic-t-birds-for-sale-in-my-area/166933)
**Author:** [@Chuck-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck-131)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-classic-t-birds-for-sale-in-my-area/166933 "2020-07-09T17:32:13Z")
I see a lot of 50s, 60s and 70s T Birds for sale online and most are at reasonable prices. Any guesses why so many are for sale. Do older T Birds have some problems…more than other cars from that era? --- ## [SUV for under $15k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-for-under-15k/166963)
**Author:** [@bamb00zle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bamb00zle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-for-under-15k/166963 "2020-07-08T15:11:24Z")
I live in the Middle East and thinking about ditching my '09 Jeep Cherokee (Liberty) for another SUV. Now it has to be an SUV as it has road presence and respect which are the only things dork drivers here notice when th… --- ## [Bought a car today, how upset should I be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-car-today-how-upset-should-i-be/166742)
**Author:** [@dasjambo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dasjambo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-car-today-how-upset-should-i-be/166742 "2020-07-03T17:10:13Z")
Hi all, called a dealer about buying a demo car they listed online at 7,311 miles. Before putting down a deposit for the car, I asked the salesperson if there were any dings or scratches on the car. I was told no. I foll… --- ## [2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime — thoughts, please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-thoughts-please/166386)
**Author:** [@JaneY53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneY53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-thoughts-please/166386 "2020-07-02T16:59:37Z")
What are your thoughts on electric hybrid SUVs specifically RAV 4 prime? Worth buying new? I’d prefer buying used but don’t know when any will be available. Thanks --- ## [Backing out of a car at a dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backing-out-of-a-car-at-a-dealership/166388)
**Author:** [@Jdech13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdech13)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backing-out-of-a-car-at-a-dealership/166388 "2020-07-02T02:33:10Z")
Hi everyone! So my husband and I were looking to buy a Jeep and we went as far as signing papers with finance. We did NOT give them any money yet for the down payment or take ownership of the car but we did sign paperwor… --- ## [Thinking about buying a 1998 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-1998-honda-accord/166480)
**Author:** [@Sanc21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sanc21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-1998-honda-accord/166480 "2020-06-28T05:00:22Z")
Thinking about buying one $2k has 187k miles, just need it for work. --- ## [Suspicious Carfax results](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-carfax-results/166319)
**Author:** [@jib32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jib32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-carfax-results/166319 "2020-06-26T11:00:24Z")
I’m looking at a used car later today and just got the Carfax report for it. I was surprised to see that the report showed 3 owners with the most recent purchase being 8 days ago. The car was listed for sale 7 days ago. … --- ## [2012 Veloster - auction vehicle, missing history](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083)
**Author:** [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083 "2020-06-24T22:35:51Z")
Seriously considering purchasing a 2012 Veloster, manual, 78k miles, $6k. The dealer said she bought the car from an auction and doesn’t know its history. I got a CARFAX report for it showing pretty decent upkeep – regu… --- ## [Love my ‘03 GTI, Seeking a Comparable Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-03-gti-seeking-a-comparable-replacement/166177)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-03-gti-seeking-a-comparable-replacement/166177 "2020-06-23T17:49:59Z")
It’s time for me to part with my 2003 GTI 1.8 T. I’ve heard that the newer models tend to have more issues. I’m looking for a used car that may be comparable. That has about 60,000 miles and in the $10K to $15,000 rang… --- ## [New Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ford-bronco/166170)
**Author:** [@ashleymilanburns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashleymilanburns)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ford-bronco/166170 "2020-06-22T23:08:32Z")
How much MSRP do you think the new bronco will be? --- ## [Too much rust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-rust/166017)
**Author:** [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-rust/166017 "2020-06-20T21:26:01Z")
Seems like a great car other than this rust. 2013 Chevy Spark, 48k miles, dealer is asking $6.5k. Should I run? I guess I can only post one photo here. There’s more rust on the frame, sort of all over the underside of t… --- ## [Why are dealers pushing financing new cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-dealers-pushing-financing-new-cars/165587)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-dealers-pushing-financing-new-cars/165587 "2020-06-18T15:02:11Z")
Hello. I’m a bit frustrated. I’m in the process of buying a new truck. I’ve gotten several bids from competing dealers. However I am wanting to pay cash. The dealers are fixated on me getting financing when I have told t… --- ## [2018 Accord vs 2018 Camry transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-accord-vs-2018-camry-transmission/165640)
**Author:** [@Rothchyld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rothchyld)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-accord-vs-2018-camry-transmission/165640 "2020-06-17T02:18:36Z")
Deciding b/t a CVT - Honda Accord 1.5T EX FWD 2018 – OR – 8 Spd Trans - Camery SE FWD 2018. Which is better of the 2 types of transmissions. I drive 20,000 miles a yr. roughly --- ## [Help selling as is!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-selling-as-is/165878)
**Author:** [@KaylaNirvana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaylaNirvana)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-selling-as-is/165878 "2020-06-17T02:16:34Z")
Hi I’m gonna be selling my 2008 Chevy equinox soon and I don’t know what to price it at. KBB at fair condition was 1900-3300. She runs great but has a lot of body damage. I had a tire blow up on each side of the car and … --- ## [Buying? a 150,000 mile SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK LL BEAN, 3.0L H6 F DOHC 24V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-150-000-mile-subaru-legacy-outback-ll-bean-3-0l-h6-f-dohc-24v/165147)
**Author:** [@Dave514](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave514)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-150-000-mile-subaru-legacy-outback-ll-bean-3-0l-h6-f-dohc-24v/165147 "2020-06-16T23:03:59Z")
I am considering buying a used 2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK LL BEAN, 3.0L H6 F DOHC 24V at 156,500 miles for about $4200. I am buying it from the second owner and they have had it for 10 years and have seemed to have taken… --- ## [Moral Dilemma Selling My Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moral-dilemma-selling-my-camry/165748)
**Author:** [@Majid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Majid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moral-dilemma-selling-my-camry/165748 "2020-06-14T12:24:03Z")
I am selling my 2002 Camry LE (205000 miles on it) so I take it to this alignment service place for inspection in case there are any problems so I can let the buyers know (it only pulled to right a little bit and would v… --- ## [Car prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-prices/163581)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-prices/163581 "2020-06-06T18:23:47Z")
Is it true that used car prices have dropped a lot since the virus hit? --- ## [Cars with decent backseat legroom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-decent-backseat-legroom/163350)
**Author:** [@cwbush1973\_166724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwbush1973_166724)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-with-decent-backseat-legroom/163350 "2020-06-04T16:12:09Z")
We have tall people in our family. Looking to get out of our Armada. Wife wants to stay under 20 k. What used cars do you know of that have good backseat legroom? I wanted a truck to haul stuff but they are outrageou… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-reliability/165209)
**Author:** [@RHarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHarv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-reliability/165209 "2020-06-03T23:58:26Z")
I do not own the car yet, however I am seriously considering purchasing a 2013 Volkswagen Passat SE. The only thing holding me back is the mixed reviews on their reliability. I am a college student and am having to buy t… --- ## [Looking for a smooth-riding GM SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-smooth-riding-gm-suv/161210)
**Author:** [@Mary-Loghry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary-Loghry)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-smooth-riding-gm-suv/161210 "2020-06-02T22:14:54Z")
Ray looking -looking for a smooth riding suv-currently drive lexus sedan. am anle to get employee discount on GM cars. Which suv should I look at? --- ## [Help me find a new car please :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-new-car-please/161485)
**Author:** [@Luke.Lentini02\_165499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke.Lentini02_165499)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-new-car-please/161485 "2020-06-02T05:57:05Z")
I have been driving a 1998 Acura RL for the last 3 years, it was my first car but it has 302,000 miles and everything is starting to break now. I have been looking to buy a new car but there is an overwhelming amount of … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=9) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=11)