# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Need New Car Buying Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-car-buying-advice/188832)
**Author:** [@brandonekujawski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonekujawski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-car-buying-advice/188832 "2023-01-30T15:14:11Z")
I’m buying a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring in March. When I reserved the car last year, I signed a paper agreeing thay there is no negotiation and that I will pay MSRP (excluding title and registration). With that b… --- ## [Used Car Prices Drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-drop/188523)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-drop/188523 "2023-01-16T19:58:12Z")
Used car prices have come down a lot since last June, especially for older cars. Part of it is financing costs and part is supply. If you are looking for a used car, maybe it’s time to get serious See the attached artic… --- ## [Auto supply increasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-supply-increasing/188354)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-supply-increasing/188354 "2023-01-08T14:09:31Z")
If you are interested in a new car, prices should be dropping a little soon. This is due to easing of supply chain woes, like the chip shortage. As new car prices ease, used car prices should as well IMO. --- ## [RAM EV and other extraneous bs to get to ten characters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-ev-and-other-extraneous-bs-to-get-to-ten-characters/188340)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-ev-and-other-extraneous-bs-to-get-to-ten-characters/188340 "2023-01-08T09:02:51Z")
Stellantis has an EV concept pickup that they claim is close to production. I like the configurable cargo bed with the extendable floor and fold down hatch for even more cargo volume. That’s nothing new of course since G… --- ## [Pickup warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-warranty/188309)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-warranty/188309 "2023-01-06T00:18:55Z")
The article below chronicles a warranty issue of a RAM 3500 owner. He thought that he had done his homework before buying his RAM 3500 to carry a cap camper, even discussing it with the RAM dealer. It broke in half any… --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Energi - Looking for a unicorn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-looking-for-a-unicorn/188315)
**Author:** [@Tulsi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tulsi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-looking-for-a-unicorn/188315 "2023-01-05T16:38:34Z")
I would like to buy a used Ford Cmax Energi from 2013 to 2017 models. Around 60-100k miles on odometer. Is it a good idea to buy a discontiued car? What are the regular problems we see in Ford CMax Energi models? How… --- ## [Idk how to price this broken ford escape hybrid. I'm selling via craigslist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idk-how-to-price-this-broken-ford-escape-hybrid-im-selling-via-craigslist/187702)
**Author:** [@kaledale1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaledale1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idk-how-to-price-this-broken-ford-escape-hybrid-im-selling-via-craigslist/187702 "2022-12-06T06:06:19Z")
Hi there, about a year ago I bought a used 2010 ford escape hybrid. The car ran fine at first, I got it from a woman on craigslist and it was a state vehicle before it was hers. After owning it for about 4 months, the br… --- ## [How accurate is Carfax reports?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-accurate-is-carfax-reports/185946)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-accurate-is-carfax-reports/185946 "2022-11-28T18:42:14Z")
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DEY\_0&vin=JM1BM1V3XE1110027 Looks like there is a big gap between oil changes like 40k should I avoid this car? Is there a way to make sure this car was maintai… --- ## [VIN report mileage interpretation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-report-mileage-interpretation/187611)
**Author:** [@w3land\_183126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w3land_183126)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-report-mileage-interpretation/187611 "2022-11-28T13:08:52Z")
Hello, I wish to buy a used car, and the one that is in my mind is VW GOLF PLUS year 2012, diesel, 1.6 TDI, 77kW.VW GOLF PLUS 2012m, dizelis, 1.6 TDI, 77kW Could I ask your opinion on the validity and importance of the… --- ## [2018 Ford Escape - What issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-what-issues/187286)
**Author:** [@DanHahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanHahn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-what-issues/187286 "2022-11-08T01:03:40Z")
Purdchasing a 2018 Ford Escape SEL and want to know the problems with this model. --- ## [$3500 Hellcat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3500-hellcat/186981)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3500-hellcat/186981 "2022-10-21T14:10:39Z")
You can buy a new muscle car or truck for as little as $3500! That’s assuming you don’t mind buying a stolen vehicle. Thieves are using locksmith’s pro-pads to clone key fobs and drive off with Hellcat Chargers, Challen… --- ## [2019 Kia Sportage - Thumbs up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-thumbs-up/186970)
**Author:** [@mvpfla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvpfla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sportage-thumbs-up/186970 "2022-10-20T21:29:36Z")
I’m thinking of purchasing my wife a 2019 Kia Sportage and she commutes with our 3 year old and I would like my family to be in a vehicle that’s reliable. I would like to hear any personal experience in terms of reliabil… --- ## [Is This Too Much Rust on a Van I'm Looking At?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-too-much-rust-on-a-van-im-looking-at/186727)
**Author:** [@deantheman251\_182522](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deantheman251_182522)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-too-much-rust-on-a-van-im-looking-at/186727 "2022-10-09T19:22:04Z")
I’m considering buying a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan SE with 81,000 miles on it from a family friend. The owner lives near Pittsburgh and there’s some rust under the van from driving on salted roads. The owner is willing to… --- ## [Upgrade from a 16’ Chevy spark LT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrade-from-a-16-chevy-spark-lt/186711)
**Author:** [@sammieturpin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sammieturpin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrade-from-a-16-chevy-spark-lt/186711 "2022-10-06T01:51:37Z")
So I’m new here and I’ve been on the hunt to get a decent priced bigger vehicle, I don’t even really know where to begin. I drive everyday (closest decent town is 30 miles away) so id like good gas mileage, a roomy inte… --- ## [Test Driving a Car Before Ordering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-driving-a-car-before-ordering/186650)
**Author:** [@timothy\_182464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timothy_182464)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-driving-a-car-before-ordering/186650 "2022-09-30T18:52:59Z")
My mom is thinking about buying a Mustang Mach-E. She’s a fan of the smaller sized SUVs. I’m concerned that the Mach-E will be too low for her. I’d like her to get to test drive one before she puts in an order, but there… --- ## [Should I buy? - 1992 Volvo 940 turbo $750](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-1992-volvo-940-turbo-750/180200)
**Author:** [@gkj09518\_177839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gkj09518_177839)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-1992-volvo-940-turbo-750/180200 "2022-09-29T02:30:07Z")
Been wanting a project car. Is this a good fit? Link to listing: 1992 940 turbo Volvo - barter - trade swap --- ## [Where is a good hiding place in a vehcle for the next owner to find](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-a-good-hiding-place-in-a-vehcle-for-the-next-owner-to-find/183860)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-a-good-hiding-place-in-a-vehcle-for-the-next-owner-to-find/183860 "2022-09-27T06:12:29Z")
If you wanted to put some information in the vehicle that the next owner would eventually discover, but the deal wouldn’t, where would be a good place? It seem the dealers like to take the owner’s manual out and also rem… --- ## [Deciding to buy a Lincoln Town Car or a Chevy Impala and would like some opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-to-buy-a-lincoln-town-car-or-a-chevy-impala-and-would-like-some-opinions/186413)
**Author:** [@plogplog123\_182328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plogplog123_182328)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-to-buy-a-lincoln-town-car-or-a-chevy-impala-and-would-like-some-opinions/186413 "2022-09-27T05:50:51Z")
So I’m wanting to buy a used car, probably on ebay. My budget is 11K or preferably less. My main concerns are comfort and reliability. I have had good experiences in the past with buying Ford Crown Victoria retired poli… --- ## [2002 GMC Yukon SLT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-yukon-slt/186467)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-yukon-slt/186467 "2022-09-24T01:35:32Z")
So as i posted before my moms car was totaled in a accident. It’s very hard to be without a car. I was looking online for one we can afford and found a 2002 GMC Yukon SLT but it has 218,380 miles they want a little ove… --- ## [Lexus Rx300 Spoiler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-spoiler/186303)
**Author:** [@LexRx300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LexRx300)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-spoiler/186303 "2022-09-10T16:19:49Z")
Im thinking of purchasing some modifications for my Rx300, down the road I would like to change out the spoiler from the factory or just remove it altogether. Im having a hard time finding any spoilers online, a couple r… --- ## [Is a Mitsubishi Lancer more reliable than a Mazda 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-mitsubishi-lancer-more-reliable-than-a-mazda-3/186279)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-mitsubishi-lancer-more-reliable-than-a-mazda-3/186279 "2022-09-08T12:21:56Z")
I am thinking I might change my newly bought 2010 Mazda3i 142k miles to 2011 Lancer ES 128k miles. I need to put a set of tires so instead of spending 450$, I want to sell it, also I feel like the steering wheel is just … --- ## [My Kia Niro EV was totaled, now what to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-kia-niro-ev-was-totaled-now-what-to-get/186239)
**Author:** [@mcsaros\_182219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcsaros_182219)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-kia-niro-ev-was-totaled-now-what-to-get/186239 "2022-09-07T03:40:31Z")
My beloved Niro EV, Carmen Electric, was totaled last week. There are none to be found anywhere nearby. I’m faced with getting another model. I’m looking for EV recommendations under $50k, and I’ll take a plug-in hybr… --- ## [Is it a good idea to buy Seat leon/ibiza 2008?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-a-good-idea-to-buy-seat-leon-ibiza-2008/186197)
**Author:** [@nikafilia2\_182011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikafilia2_182011)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-a-good-idea-to-buy-seat-leon-ibiza-2008/186197 "2022-09-06T05:26:42Z")
my father wants to buy that car, but i’ve heard that European cars aren’t that great, so is it good or what other options are there? --- ## [Buying First Car(~15k)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-first-car-15k/186104)
**Author:** [@techvoy00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techvoy00)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-first-car-15k/186104 "2022-09-05T12:45:19Z")
Hi all, I’m in the market for my first car. I know this technically is a broad statement but what I want is a reliable car. I’m talking about no required engine rebuilds at a certain number of miles, no blown transmissio… --- ## [New car purchase optional extras](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase-optional-extras/183866)
**Author:** [@Bmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bmm)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase-optional-extras/183866 "2022-08-30T10:58:25Z")
Looking to buy a new car. The dealer said, we have not increased the recommended sale price like other dealers but we have these optional extras at $800 each and you have to take these certain two. One was the inside co… --- ## [Recommendations for a roomy, quiet car with low-delay torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-a-roomy-quiet-car-with-low-delay-torque/184704)
**Author:** [@matt\_max](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt_max)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-a-roomy-quiet-car-with-low-delay-torque/184704 "2022-08-29T16:30:38Z")
My wife and I currently drive a 2015 Accord LX and are considering getting a new car. Unfortunately, none of us know much about cars and their internal workings to be able to pick a new car that satisfies our requirement… --- ## [Old jaguar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-jaguar/185991)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-jaguar/185991 "2022-08-29T14:36:59Z")
My mom and I have been loyal allstate customers since 1993. We never had an accident. Last year we got into an accident. My mom’s car was "totaled ". The allstate claims department told me the car was a total loss. They… --- ## [Rusted frame - sellable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-frame-sellable/186021)
**Author:** [@stephenhaggerty\_175010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephenhaggerty_175010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-frame-sellable/186021 "2022-08-26T12:39:37Z")
'08 F150 XLT, 5.4 Triton, 4x4, 133K miles I bought this truck a couple years back for cheap, knowing it had some rust and other issues, but thinking I’d fix it up as I went and more or less just use it for dump runs, mo… --- ## [What are your thoughts on this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-car/185970)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-car/185970 "2022-08-25T12:30:59Z")
I like the fact it has a perfect maintenance record, normally I would be too worried about how it was maintained since I am buying for long-term use and don’t want any engine or trans issues, especially a car that I am b… --- ## [What are you thoughts on this salvage title car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-you-thoughts-on-this-salvage-title-car/185951)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-you-thoughts-on-this-salvage-title-car/185951 "2022-08-24T01:14:50Z")
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