# Buying/Selling

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=16

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## [Considering a 2009 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2009-subaru-impreza-sedan-wrx/143281)

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**Author:** [@duanewirdel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duanewirdel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2009-subaru-impreza-sedan-wrx/143281 "2019-06-29T18:42:36Z")

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thinking about buying an awd 2009 impreza used 1000,000 miles for 7,995. i just need a solid commuter car.

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## [1998 Lexus ES 300 - good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-good-deal/143232)

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**Author:** [@richard40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richard40)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es-300-good-deal/143232 "2019-06-29T01:38:30Z")

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Thinking of buy lexus 140K miles. I am not a mechanic. Guy wants $2000. what problems should I expect from ES300. I get oil chg 3000 miles.

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## [Used RAV4 extended Certified warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-rav4-extended-certified-warranty/142794)

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**Author:** [@cheetah2112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cheetah2112)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-rav4-extended-certified-warranty/142794 "2019-06-23T20:04:29Z")

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Hello, I just purchased a 2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE 23k miles. Part of the promotion is a 1 year/12k mile warranty (additional to the original 3yr/36K) on certified vehicles. When I went to talk with person about add ons,…

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## [What Sedan to Buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-sedan-to-buy/141996)

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**Author:** [@TexasGator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TexasGator)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-sedan-to-buy/141996 "2019-06-16T19:31:23Z")

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I’m looking to purchase a sedan in the coming weeks. I’ve narrowed it down to the vehicles below. I need some help making a final decision so please offer up your input. Thank you. Here’s the parameters: Must be under …

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## [Big guy is lost without a Lucerne](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-is-lost-without-a-lucerne/142254)

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**Author:** [@SusanPaciga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanPaciga)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-is-lost-without-a-lucerne/142254 "2019-06-15T10:57:53Z")

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My husband is 6-3, 315 lbs, a big guy. He has been buying Lucernes, but now that they have been discontinued, he is lost. He bought a 2009 a few years ago, but that’s the last year. We have gone car shopping, but nothin…

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## [Repair or sell as is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-as-is/142194)

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**Author:** [@edugdale\_153239](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edugdale_153239)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-sell-as-is/142194 "2019-06-14T13:02:17Z")

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Our 2002 Honda Accord EX (196K) needs repairs valued at $1200 (new brake line, rear brake calipers). Kelley Blue Book value for private party sale in excellent working condition is around $3,000. I just got new front and…

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## [Reliable Minivan...or what to avoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-minivan-or-what-to-avoid/141930)

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**Author:** [@Laurel\_Waddell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laurel_Waddell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-minivan-or-what-to-avoid/141930 "2019-06-13T17:58:24Z")

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Talk to me like I know nothing. We’re looking for a 7 seater vehicle with 130,000 or less miles (we can be somewhat flexible if the vehicle is known for longevity), for $5,000 or less. I’ve heard Toyota Siennas are relia…

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## [Good price for a 2010 Honda CR-V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-price-for-a-2010-honda-cr-v/141737)

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**Author:** [@tara59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tara59)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-price-for-a-2010-honda-cr-v/141737 "2019-06-13T17:44:28Z")

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I’m looking to purchase a 2010 honda cr-v with 155k miles and the asking price is $8895 is that a good price or is that too much for the amount of miles? It has a sun roof and leather heated seats and seems to be in good…

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## [Might buy a 2016 BMW 328i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2016-bmw-328i/141940)

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**Author:** [@HenryChou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryChou)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2016-bmw-328i/141940 "2019-06-11T03:46:49Z")

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We are about to purchase a used BMW 328i. Everything looks ok, except part of rear tires has very bad rusty. Is that ok? The rusty part looks like: https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E36-Brake\_Pads/pic14.j…

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## [Fair price for a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-for-a-car/140036)

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**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-for-a-car/140036 "2019-06-01T17:41:38Z")

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I’m purchasing an elderly relative’s car. (She has dementia and cannot drive anymore.) I need to make sure the transaction reflects the fair market value of the vehicle, but I’m getting very different results from multip…

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## [Wanting a brand-new Jeep Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanting-a-brand-new-jeep-renegade/140801)

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**Author:** [@JessicaBaron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaBaron)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanting-a-brand-new-jeep-renegade/140801 "2019-05-23T12:48:21Z")

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I’m awaiting delivery of a Jeep Renegade Trail Hawk from another dealer for leasing. Today I asked where it was coming from since they didn’t have it on the lot - they said 180 or so mikes away. I have reservations abo…

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## [Extremely dissatisfied with new 2014 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extremely-dissatisfied-with-new-2014-honda-civic/139123)

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**Author:** [@OliviaVerde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OliviaVerde)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extremely-dissatisfied-with-new-2014-honda-civic/139123 "2019-05-18T13:12:35Z")

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used 2014 Civic LX, just bought, trying to return, won’t let me, the ride is SO STIFF, feel every crack or seam in the road, Way too stiff. I need feedback on this, Is this normal, I’m 72 yrs old woman, I’m very upset, o…

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## [Looking for a 1985 Mercedes 123 300 Turbo Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-1985-mercedes-123-300-turbo-wagon/140472)

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**Author:** [@JerryByles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryByles)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-1985-mercedes-123-300-turbo-wagon/140472 "2019-05-17T19:45:46Z")

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I would like to find an 85 123 300 turbo wagon in pristine condition. What is the best way to go about doing this and where?

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## [Buying advice wanted: 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-advice-wanted-2011-mitsubishi-outlander-sport/140416)

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**Author:** [@KarenLesure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenLesure)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-advice-wanted-2011-mitsubishi-outlander-sport/140416 "2019-05-17T15:26:23Z")

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Looking at 2011 Mitsubishi Out lander Sport to buy. It has 115,246 miles and they are asking $6,900. I know nothing with buying cars and would appreciate some wise advise. Thank you, Karen

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## [What’s my 1992 Chevrolet Caprice worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-my-1992-chevrolet-caprice-worth/140079)

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**Author:** [@Bergey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bergey)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-my-1992-chevrolet-caprice-worth/140079 "2019-05-14T01:13:20Z")

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I am a private seller & someone wishes to buy my Caprice Sta. Wagon. It’s been garage kept & 109,000. mi. on it. What is it worth ?

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## [Pre-purchase inspections in Maine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspections-in-maine/139952)

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**Author:** [@RussellDuPree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellDuPree)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspections-in-maine/139952 "2019-05-07T23:00:23Z")

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In Maine, how can one get a used car inspected before buying?

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## [2017 Buick Enclave a Smart Buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-a-smart-buy/139935)

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**Author:** [@MarleneMouton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarleneMouton)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-a-smart-buy/139935 "2019-05-07T20:58:22Z")

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I’d like to buy a Buick Enclave…can’t afford a new one. Would you recommend that I buy it?

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## [2014 Acura MDX issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-mdx-issues/135795)

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**Author:** [@Brian06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian06)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-mdx-issues/135795 "2019-05-07T14:23:07Z")

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Anty significant problems with a 2014 Acura MDX? Need to know problems?

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## [Buying a Car with a Replaced Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-with-a-replaced-engine/138583)

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**Author:** [@Ronnie\_Wainaina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronnie_Wainaina)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-with-a-replaced-engine/138583 "2019-05-01T05:04:41Z")

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So I’m buying a Nissan Altima with about 70,000 miles and it came at a discounted price of $7,500 because the engine was replaced at 60,000 miles and the car offers 6 month warranty on the engine my question is it worth …

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## [CR-V vs. Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-v-vs-forester/139145)

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**Author:** [@LynnGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnGardner)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-v-vs-forester/139145 "2019-05-01T00:51:03Z")

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Shopping for a SUV for my daughter (soon to be nurse). narrowed it to forester and CR-V. CR-V seems to be on top, however the “gas in oil” problem has really deterred me. Can you advise on what you know on that problem?…

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## [Might buy a 2008 BMW X6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2008-bmw-x6/139346)

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**Author:** [@jacksinclair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacksinclair)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2008-bmw-x6/139346 "2019-04-27T12:18:46Z")

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thinking of buying an x6 this age ,what should I be concerned about ,prop shaft ,cam belts , turbo etc

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## [Best mid 90's 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mid-90s-4x4/139011)

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**Author:** [@j\_bennett1989\_151073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_bennett1989_151073)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mid-90s-4x4/139011 "2019-04-23T18:38:22Z")

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Hi All, I’m based in Colombia and looking to purchase a 4x4 so I can do a tour across South America, mostly road driving so don’t need anything extreme, but the roads can be of poor quality. As used vehicles are quite …

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## [2019 Honda HR-V or Subaru Crosstrek for an 84-year-old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-or-subaru-crosstrek-for-an-84-year-old/138852)

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**Author:** [@BARBARA04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BARBARA04)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-or-subaru-crosstrek-for-an-84-year-old/138852 "2019-04-22T23:05:14Z")

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80 Years old female-- HR-V or Crosstrek I,m not Techy!!

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## [Deciding whether to keep 2012 Ford Flex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-whether-to-keep-2012-ford-flex/138860)

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**Author:** [@DavidLeavy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLeavy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-whether-to-keep-2012-ford-flex/138860 "2019-04-21T17:24:28Z")

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I have a 2012 Ford Flex with ECOBOOST and get about 20 mph. I mainly drive highway at 65. I went through my original set of tires rapidly which I thought was my fault as they kept under inflating during the winter. I p…

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## [Tall Driver & Need Help With Next Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tall-driver-need-help-with-next-car/138823)

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**Author:** [@prestonhardin8\_150959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prestonhardin8_150959)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tall-driver-need-help-with-next-car/138823 "2019-04-21T01:29:44Z")

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So here’s just a little pre-information: I’m 6’3 ½ I want 4 doors Decent fuel economy Higher ride height Hi, first post. I’m 23 and I currently own a Jeep Wrangler (2-door) and it’s by far the best vehicle I’ve owned…

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## [Buying a 2003 Toyota Matrix for teenagers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2003-toyota-matrix-for-teenagers/138539)

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**Author:** [@AmandaSheffler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaSheffler)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2003-toyota-matrix-for-teenagers/138539 "2019-04-18T17:14:41Z")

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Should we buy one for our teenagers to learn how to drive stick?

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## [Considering a 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2019-toyota-avalon-hybrid/138662)

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**Author:** [@BettyeKerns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyeKerns)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2019-toyota-avalon-hybrid/138662 "2019-04-17T15:30:56Z")

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I am interested in purchasing a 2019 Toyota Avalon. Have found information on maintenance costs for first 5 years and battery warranty… Since we usually keep a car for 10 yrs. or around 120,000 miles I would like to kno…

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## [Confused between used and new!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-between-used-and-new/138205)

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**Author:** [@Amr\_hamed\_141739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amr_hamed_141739)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-between-used-and-new/138205 "2019-04-17T07:53:23Z")

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Hello everyone , last week i bought 2018 hyundai tucson SEL used has 13k miles on it , the price was 17k , today i got a call from one of hyundai dealers i was in contact with him before saying that they have New 2019 t…

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## [Looking for a Chrome Bumper MG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-chrome-bumper-mg/138267)

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**Author:** [@jbcmoose\_150614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbcmoose_150614)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-chrome-bumper-mg/138267 "2019-04-16T02:32:47Z")

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Looking for a chrome Bumper MG for sale. If anyone knows of a good option feel free to message! Cant wait to get back driving

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## [Considering a 2005 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2005-hyundai-tucson/135666)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malcolm24)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2005-hyundai-tucson/135666 "2019-04-12T15:30:10Z")

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79k 2005 priced at $ 4600. Nice condition, any concerns ? before puchasing ?

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