# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [2003 VW Passat Wagon VS 2008 Saturn Astra XE 5-Door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat-wagon-vs-2008-saturn-astra-xe-5-door/159727)
**Author:** [@Kristian\_Minde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristian_Minde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat-wagon-vs-2008-saturn-astra-xe-5-door/159727 "2020-02-27T09:30:45Z")
2003 VW Passat Wagon: 128,000 miles. Automatic 2008 Saturn Astra XE: 119,000 miles. Automatic. Assuming both are in similar condition, which would be the more reliable/better ride? 2001 Cadillac Deville has gained m… --- ## [Looking at buying 2001 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-buying-2001-nissan-xterra/159663)
**Author:** [@lindacat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindacat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-buying-2001-nissan-xterra/159663 "2020-02-26T20:40:18Z")
I am interested in buying a nissan xterra . right now looking at a 2001 with low mileage. what problems should I look at? --- ## [Mod a 2018 civic lx or buy a 2018 model si](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mod-a-2018-civic-lx-or-buy-a-2018-model-si/159464)
**Author:** [@javier-4580\_163986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javier-4580_163986)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mod-a-2018-civic-lx-or-buy-a-2018-model-si/159464 "2020-02-25T02:54:48Z")
The title basically speaks for itself. I have a base CVT civic that I was thinking about doing some work on since the warranty is ending soon. The idea was to try not to make a stupid decision and drop money for no reaso… --- ## [Is 140,000 miles high for a Volvo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-140-000-miles-high-for-a-volvo/159282)
**Author:** [@games.jakeveillette\_163834](https://community.cartalk.com/u/games.jakeveillette_163834)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-140-000-miles-high-for-a-volvo/159282 "2020-02-23T22:07:44Z")
I’m very interested in a 2012-2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD or a 2010-2013 Volvo XC60. I’m very used to Honda’s and Toyota’s, where 140,000 miles isn’t awfully high, but am not very familiar with Volvo’s. The car looks amazing, … --- ## [2013 BMW 535 - reliable vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-535-reliable-vehicle/158624)
**Author:** [@Kindle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kindle)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-535-reliable-vehicle/158624 "2020-02-21T03:26:07Z")
Hi, I’m thinking of purchasing the BMW 535I X Drive. Any advice on the quality of this car would be awesome. Things like is it a reliable vehicle have you had any major break downs. Any advice would be appreciated! --- ## [What’s a reliable alternative to a Toyota RAV4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-a-reliable-alternative-to-a-toyota-rav4/158734)
**Author:** [@MaggieMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaggieMorgan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-a-reliable-alternative-to-a-toyota-rav4/158734 "2020-02-20T05:17:08Z")
I wanted to send this to Ray’s Mailbag, but our browser wouldn’t allow that, so this will have to do. My husband believes that our next car, probably to be purchased this spring, should be a RAV4. It will replace a 2009… --- ## [At what point financially does it make sense to get another car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-what-point-financially-does-it-make-sense-to-get-another-car/158486)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-what-point-financially-does-it-make-sense-to-get-another-car/158486 "2020-02-19T21:38:16Z")
I hear all the time that people get really costly maintenance problems as their cars get older, and instead of making the repair they get another car. Does this financially make sense though? Lets say I have a car with 2… --- ## [2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-a-good-deal/158615)
**Author:** [@Sharon26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon26)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-a-good-deal/158615 "2020-02-16T23:35:30Z")
I’m looking at a 2015 MIt.sport outlander 50,000 Miles/at 13.000 I’m so afraid of making a bad choice,It has only one owner and warranties is still on it.please tell me what whomever thinks if this is a good deal.Thank Y… --- ## [1990 Toyota 4Runner - value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-4runner-value/158311)
**Author:** [@kellybarr\_163171](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellybarr_163171)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-4runner-value/158311 "2020-02-11T23:04:33Z")
I have a 4 Runner that had only one meticulous owner prior to my obtaining it. It’s got 242K miles. KBB says it’s worth $1K and NADA says $4K. I’d like to put it on the market, and boy does it get attention when I par… --- ## [Need Advice for my next new car purchase!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-my-next-new-car-purchase/153035)
**Author:** [@Gochet077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gochet077)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-my-next-new-car-purchase/153035 "2020-02-10T22:53:10Z")
Hello everyone! I am new here and have been doing research on my next car. I currently have a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with a few minor mods (exhaust, wheels, a/t tires, etc…) I love the car and am planning on keeping it.… --- ## [Best hood protector tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-hood-protector-tucson/158112)
**Author:** [@mylifecompleted\_162862](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mylifecompleted_162862)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-hood-protector-tucson/158112 "2020-02-09T04:26:48Z")
I just got my new tucson yesterday and my previous one had a lot of chips in it from the road. I think the white paint from Hyundai may have something to do with it. The new one is dusk blue. Any tips for a good hood pro… --- ## [Love my Saabs... what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-saabs-what-next/157382)
**Author:** [@JohnCondon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnCondon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-saabs-what-next/157382 "2020-01-29T18:28:17Z")
I love my Saabs( especially the ride of the pre 00’s),but seeing as they are no longer made and now that good low mile used ones are going up in price(supply vs demand). Does anyone have a suggestion? --- ## [2007 F250 4xF and Horse towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-f250-4xf-and-horse-towing/157511)
**Author:** [@Bridget\_Paley\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridget_Paley_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-f250-4xf-and-horse-towing/157511 "2020-01-29T09:36:19Z")
My mechanic is retiring and this will be the first vehicle I’m looking at a diesel to be my tow vehicle for bumper pull aluminum 3 horse trailer for So Cal. It’s a King Ranch Crew cab for horse show moms and kids. I las… --- ## [I regret buying a Ford Edge!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-regret-buying-a-ford-edge/157419)
**Author:** [@JohnSalvato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnSalvato)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-regret-buying-a-ford-edge/157419 "2020-01-28T22:42:17Z")
I purchased a 2019 Ford Edge ST back in April of 2019 and regretting this ever since. The transmission is progressively getting worse with jerking, slipping and double-gear-shift-feeling. This mainly occurs when shiftin… --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-good-deal/156886)
**Author:** [@Mandy06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mandy06)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-c-class-good-deal/156886 "2020-01-22T00:10:22Z")
Thinking about making a purchase of a 2005 Mercedes C230K sports sedan with 72,000 miles…offered at a dealership for $5500…any thoughts? --- ## [Question about carfax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-carfax/156681)
**Author:** [@flashofflames\_160253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashofflames_160253)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-carfax/156681 "2020-01-17T22:20:36Z")
This might be a stupid question but if I pay for a carfax now even though I’m not selling the car will the carfax be updated, or will I have to pay again for the new updates car fax --- ## [Sedans with No Center Console?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedans-with-no-center-console/59104)
**Author:** [@fliggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fliggy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedans-with-no-center-console/59104 "2020-01-17T17:11:49Z")
I have 2000 LeSabre...it has lots of leg room as there's no center console. I'd like to buy something newer in the Spring but every newer Buick, BMW, Toyota I've seen has that center console... am I stuck with going… --- ## [First car, any recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-any-recommendations/156556)
**Author:** [@mikerich32\_162103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikerich32_162103)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-any-recommendations/156556 "2020-01-15T21:38:09Z")
I will be needing a car soon. I’m wanting a cheap, fun hatchback, and I’m hoping to get a decently reliable one. Right now I’m kinda looking at getting a 2012 - 2015 Volkswagen GTI and I’ve found a few good options nearb… --- ## [2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-wrangler-sahara/156566)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Laskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Laskey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-wrangler-sahara/156566 "2020-01-15T14:02:40Z")
I am in the market for a new vehicle, but due to short timeline and low funds I’m scraping the bottom a bit. I am fully capable of most repairs (just replaced entire front end on my ranger, serviced the transmission/valv… --- ## [Best site for Used cars/trucks (ideally private sale/by owner)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-site-for-used-cars-trucks-ideally-private-sale-by-owner/156475)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Laskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Laskey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-site-for-used-cars-trucks-ideally-private-sale-by-owner/156475 "2020-01-15T00:05:01Z")
I know Craigslist has always been a go-to for me, but lately it seems filled with dealerships spamming posts and within the post every keyword imaginable in it. (I saw one yesterday that the keyword list was hundreds of … --- ## [Choosing Lincoln vs. Lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-lincoln-vs-lexus/156328)
**Author:** [@LoisGoldberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoisGoldberg)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-lincoln-vs-lexus/156328 "2020-01-13T14:20:04Z")
Dear Car Talk: I read your column every Saturday in the newspaper. Today you responded to a letter with the answer for “Romanticizing cars of decades past”, which prompted this question. I plan to replace my 2006 Impal… --- ## [Thinking about buying a 2011 Honda Accord...thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2011-honda-accord-thoughts/156272)
**Author:** [@donmaclean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donmaclean)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2011-honda-accord-thoughts/156272 "2020-01-12T18:19:31Z")
thinking of buying one with 80000 klms on it accident free --- ## [Keep the Villager or Ride the Vibe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-villager-or-ride-the-vibe/156334)
**Author:** [@Danielluscombe\_161957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielluscombe_161957)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-villager-or-ride-the-vibe/156334 "2020-01-11T22:16:57Z")
Greetings Car Talk Community! Hope you can help me make a decision. Currently drive a 2001 Mercury Villager with 77K miles on it. The car runs well for being 19 years old, and I’m pretty good at making sure it gets an … --- ## [Just bought used Subaru Outback Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-used-subaru-outback-limited/155963)
**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-used-subaru-outback-limited/155963 "2020-01-11T17:27:16Z")
I just bought a 2009 Subaru Outback Limited from a private seller. Prior to the sale, I test drove it, had a mechanic - friend of my extended family - look at it and run codes and find nothing of concern come up. The s… --- ## [4 or 6-cyl 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-or-6-cyl-2020-chevrolet-colorado/155454)
**Author:** [@Ernest27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernest27)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-or-6-cyl-2020-chevrolet-colorado/155454 "2020-01-04T19:22:08Z")
Should I get a 4 or 6 cylinder in this truck? Would the 4-cylinder last? --- ## [Need to sell my 2001 celica gts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-sell-my-2001-celica-gts/155502)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Knight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Knight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-sell-my-2001-celica-gts/155502 "2019-12-31T04:22:57Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Celica GTS w a blown motor and need to know how much I should sell it for. Has good tires nice rims newer transmission… I’m a girl who knows nothing about motors and I don’t have the time,money, or a… --- ## [2019 Nissan Frontier - as good as other pickups?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-frontier-as-good-as-other-pickups/155400)
**Author:** [@Dee42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-frontier-as-good-as-other-pickups/155400 "2019-12-28T22:00:21Z")
I have not seen any complaint for this model. Does this mean that 2019 Frontier is better than Ford f150 or Ranger or Colorado? Beside not good on gas and affordable. Or should I spent a little more and get a better tr… --- ## [GMC Acadia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-acadia/154431)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-acadia/154431 "2019-12-21T17:10:15Z")
Thinking of upgrading the 03 trailblazer. Seriously considering a 2020 colorado, but walking up to the corner store peroused a used car lot, saw a 2012 GMC arcedia, 101k miles for 12k or so. 3 month 3k mile warranty, No … --- ## [My 15 year old dilema](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-15-year-old-dilema/154689)
**Author:** [@PMR85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PMR85)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-15-year-old-dilema/154689 "2019-12-18T22:40:42Z")
Hey guys this will be my second post. Last post was about a car I wanted to purchase I got some good feedback which I ended not buying. So now here I am I currently found a 2005 Honda Civic EX with 25,000 miles I did a … --- ## [Considering purchasing a 2010 Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-purchasing-a-2010-toyota-prius/154927)
**Author:** [@Marc48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marc48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-purchasing-a-2010-toyota-prius/154927 "2019-12-18T19:47:18Z")
2010 prius problems with burning oil? considering buying one with 145k miles, what do you think? too many? for $7K [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=13)