# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=11 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-should-i-buy/164633)
**Author:** [@Najea310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Najea310)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-should-i-buy/164633 "2020-06-02T05:52:08Z")
Looking to purchase from the dealership LTZ 94,000 miles. Clean car fax reports. Thoughts? Experience --- ## [First Car hoping for insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-hoping-for-insight/164855)
**Author:** [@Mike-Clark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike-Clark)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-hoping-for-insight/164855 "2020-06-01T19:20:24Z")
So I’m 17 and buying my first car in August, I’m debating on a truck or a car. I know personally I like to go fast, but I’m in a smallish town where the only thing to do is explore desert. I was hoping to get some tips … --- ## [2007 Mini Cooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper/164839)
**Author:** [@al947394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al947394)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper/164839 "2020-05-26T19:32:58Z")
Hi! I’m looking to purchase my first car and found a cheap 2007 Mini Cooper. I was wondering what the reliability of this car was. Also, I know it depends on the location and shop, but on average is a mini cooper a more… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-3 - Question on buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-question-on-buying/164838)
**Author:** [@LarryVanHorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryVanHorn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-question-on-buying/164838 "2020-05-26T18:09:41Z")
Thinking about buying a 2019 mazda cx-3 would appreciate any feed back pro and con. Thank you --- ## [Considering to buy a 2013 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-to-buy-a-2013-toyota-corolla/164814)
**Author:** [@al947394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al947394)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-to-buy-a-2013-toyota-corolla/164814 "2020-05-25T19:09:24Z")
Hi, I am buying my first car. I found a cheaper 2013 Toyota Corolla… but… I know absolutely nothing about cars. How is the reliability for this make? Gas mileage? / Miles per gallon? Approximate expenses if needs to b… --- ## [2013 vs 2016 Ford F-150?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vs-2016-ford-f-150/164646)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vs-2016-ford-f-150/164646 "2020-05-25T14:49:53Z")
Hello y’all. One of my friends asked me for advice and I couldn’t give him a honest opinion so I thought I’d turn to you guys for advice. My friend is wanting a ford truck. He is set on the Ford. He wants a 5.0 with 4WD … --- ## [Next Family Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-family-car/163853)
**Author:** [@Waskan\_Herrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waskan_Herrera)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-family-car/163853 "2020-05-25T11:05:46Z")
I’m currently saving money and would like to get a reliable family car. At least for two adults. A toddler and two babies. I will be moving also by the end of the year from Texas to Pennsylvania and I will be driving the… --- ## [Looking for cars without push-button start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cars-without-push-button-start/136300)
**Author:** [@JadynHimes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JadynHimes)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cars-without-push-button-start/136300 "2020-05-16T17:37:54Z")
Hi! I’ve never bought a car before, but I was wondering if you guys know of any cars that still use regular keys and not the key fobs? I have been thinking about buying a car and whether it’s new, used, or whatever, I’m … --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Keep or trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-keep-or-trade/164262)
**Author:** [@cbct](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbct)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-keep-or-trade/164262 "2020-05-14T02:33:14Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Accord with 200,400 miles on it. It’s been a good car and is in decent shape but I’m trying to decide if I should get a newer one (maybe Civic) even though used cars are expensive too. Guys tell me … --- ## [Financially better to keep or sell my 2009 CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/financially-better-to-keep-or-sell-my-2009-cr-v/163739)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Stone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea_Stone)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/financially-better-to-keep-or-sell-my-2009-cr-v/163739 "2020-05-07T12:48:09Z")
I am wondering if it makes more sense financially to keep my 2009 CR-V with 148k miles on it, or sell it and buy a 2016 CR-V with 22k miles on it for $17,900? I can only get about $3,000 for my 2009, as it has hail damag… --- ## [2017 GMC Terrain -What's it worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-whats-it-worth/163561)
**Author:** [@Hope52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hope52)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-whats-it-worth/163561 "2020-05-03T09:38:03Z")
What is this car worth today if sold to another person? In excellent condition with 41,000 miles. Located in Myrtle Beach SC. --- ## [Does it make a difference where I buy my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-a-difference-where-i-buy-my-car/163440)
**Author:** [@Ari11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ari11)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-make-a-difference-where-i-buy-my-car/163440 "2020-04-28T06:03:06Z")
Hi, I’m preparing to move from SC to Denver, CO. Someone once told me that cars sold in colder states may be equipped with some kind of weather treatment to better handle the snow, etc. Is there any truth to this, and … --- ## [2004 Lexus IS300 or newer compact](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-is300-or-newer-compact/163301)
**Author:** [@andrew.yooha.kim\_166695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew.yooha.kim_166695)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-is300-or-newer-compact/163301 "2020-04-24T17:41:24Z")
I need a car for the summer, so, after some research, I decided to start looking for Lexus IS300s (2001-2005). I have pretty good knowledge about cars, and I know they tend to be quite reliable. The ones I am looking for… --- ## [Importing a Fiat Panda 4x4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733)
**Author:** [@samsonhui2000\_158556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonhui2000_158556)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importing-a-fiat-panda-4x4/150733 "2020-04-21T16:49:38Z")
I would love to have a 1990-1996 Fiat Panda 4x4 and I currently live in the U.S but from what I can find, there are rarely any being sold in the U.S and almost all of them are being sold in Europe, UK and Italy are most … --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-transmission-issues/163156)
**Author:** [@Glenn25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-transmission-issues/163156 "2020-04-21T15:16:57Z")
Love Honda reliability but hear of transmission issues in certain years. What about a 2007 Honda Odessey with 109,000 miles we are looking at? --- ## [Reliability of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-a-2017-volkswagen-golf-alltrack/162827)
**Author:** [@Mark52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark52)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-a-2017-volkswagen-golf-alltrack/162827 "2020-04-15T15:09:27Z")
Considering buying a used ALLTRACK (2017-2019) with AWD and manual transmission. I have only bought Hondas, Toyotas. I am wondering what the reliability issues, if any, there are with VW. I am hesitant to buy a VW car b/… --- ## [Any thoughts on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-thoughts-on-the-2021-chrysler-pacifica/162699)
**Author:** [@HankEinck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HankEinck)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-thoughts-on-the-2021-chrysler-pacifica/162699 "2020-04-12T12:15:06Z")
I see Chrysler is coming out with a brand new 2021 Pacifica Mini Van – would anyone buy one of these? --- ## [Looking for opinions on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-the-2013-chevrolet-volt/158974)
**Author:** [@MohannadHijazi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MohannadHijazi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-the-2013-chevrolet-volt/158974 "2020-04-07T21:15:30Z")
hello I don’t have a problem but I need a quick review on this car coz I have a price offer for it here and I don’t want to buy it without having a good impression about it can someone who owned this car to help me? --- ## [2010 Nissan Pathfinder - Lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-pathfinder-lifespan/162300)
**Author:** [@DeanChapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanChapman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-pathfinder-lifespan/162300 "2020-04-03T17:20:33Z")
I seen a Nissan pathfinder SE for sale really cheap I’m not sure of the year I’m guessing 2010 2012 but has 209,000 miles, was wondering what was the average lifespan on a pathfinder for miles? And what are other problem… --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - What should I know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292)
**Author:** [@Pomo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pomo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292 "2020-04-03T03:16:05Z")
Looking to buy 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland 4x4 V8 want to know is there anything wrong that I should no about this car --- ## [2009 Toyota Prius - Good buy or goodbye?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-good-buy-or-goodbye/162204)
**Author:** [@KewalGodsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KewalGodsa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-good-buy-or-goodbye/162204 "2020-04-01T01:42:16Z")
I want to by Prius car from someone but that car is 186225 miles on it I’m worried about battery please tell me what you think about this car I can by or not --- ## [Does it sense to buy a brand new (not used) car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-sense-to-buy-a-brand-new-not-used-car/158491)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-sense-to-buy-a-brand-new-not-used-car/158491 "2020-03-28T05:44:26Z")
Commuter cars (not collectibles) sink in a value like a rock. If you take malicious care of them or not, heck if you don’t even drive the thing, it drops in value significantly. Take for example this 2012 Toyota Camry L… --- ## [A Wagon preference question for everyone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-wagon-preference-question-for-everyone/161692)
**Author:** [@msmitty00\_165641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msmitty00_165641)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-wagon-preference-question-for-everyone/161692 "2020-03-25T23:27:23Z")
All else being relatively equal (condition, upkeep, pricing within $1,500) - which would you choose for 5 years of ownership between 2009 BWW 535i xdrive E61 wagon with 60k miles 2011 BMW 328xiT wagon 75K miles 2011 Me… --- ## [Used minivan considering for buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-minivan-considering-for-buying/161400)
**Author:** [@ywarke\_165431](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ywarke_165431)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-minivan-considering-for-buying/161400 "2020-03-21T13:07:24Z")
All, I live in Georgia and am eyeing a 2016 Honda Odyssey that has 43K miles on it, but has been mostly in the Salt Belt - New Jersey, Michigan. As expected, being in the NE, there is a lot of rust on the cars, but I nee… --- ## [2000 Toyota Sienna w 104k mi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-w-104k-mi/161104)
**Author:** [@Lauren-Hall-Bushman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren-Hall-Bushman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-sienna-w-104k-mi/161104 "2020-03-17T00:23:25Z")
Ok guys, I need help making a decision! I’m a mom of two, a toddler and a newborn. I made the rookie mistake of purchasing a 2011 Subaru Tribeca with third row seating thinking that I could skip the lackluster minivan l… --- ## [Possible odometer fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-odometer-fraud/161119)
**Author:** [@rsmith111689\_163373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmith111689_163373)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-odometer-fraud/161119 "2020-03-16T19:17:00Z")
We went out and bought a used 2006 Kia Sorento. It’s a nice looking, good running SUV. When we brought it to our mechanic for state inspection he brought to our attention that the odometer may have been tampered with. It… --- ## [In search of a quiet car for a short driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971)
**Author:** [@Munoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Munoz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971 "2020-03-02T00:31:06Z")
It’s time for me to purchase a new car soon. We have a 2002 and a 2010 Honda Accord sedans. They are good vehicles but their road noise is loud. Do you have suggestions for a quiet car that fits a short (5 ft) driver? In… --- ## [Buying a used lotus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-lotus/3043)
**Author:** [@scooter3563](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scooter3563)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-lotus/3043 "2020-02-28T13:33:33Z")
any one know if a used elise would be problematic? i'm looking at 05's - 07. --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - HIGH MILES](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-high-miles/159512)
**Author:** [@Eppersod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eppersod)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-high-miles/159512 "2020-02-28T01:41:52Z")
Hey guys. I’m looking at purchasing a van for my growing family and I came across a deal that seems too good to be true. It’s a 2016 Dodge Caravan for 2,900 + taxes and fees. The catch: 216,000 miles. I’m not the most kn… --- ## [Can I Waive The Included Maintenance on a Vehicle to Lower the Price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-waive-the-included-maintenance-on-a-vehicle-to-lower-the-price/159303)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-waive-the-included-maintenance-on-a-vehicle-to-lower-the-price/159303 "2020-02-27T21:50:50Z")
I would like to waive the included maintenance on a new Toyota vehicle. Every new Toyota comes with ToyotaCare, a maintenance plan that covers normal factory scheduled service for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever come… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=12)