# Buying/Selling

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## [How do I know if a Prius battery has been replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-a-prius-battery-has-been-replaced/182863)

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**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-a-prius-battery-has-been-replaced/182863 "2022-03-10T03:30:20Z")

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I made an appointment to look at a 2011 Prius with 153,000 miles on it, but then I remembered that a lot of batteries need to be replaced by then. I don’t see anything in the Carfax history about a replaced battery. Is t…

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## [Title discrepancies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-discrepancies/181451)

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**Author:** [@cameostreetrod\_178713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cameostreetrod_178713)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-discrepancies/181451 "2022-03-07T12:30:53Z")

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Help! Purchased 2003 2500 HD W/duramax. Didn’t run VIN number ( title did match vin plate on truck)(police ran vin to verify it was NOT stolen). Problem is vin is for a 2wd 1500! I am guessing maybe a cab swap / repl…

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## [2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-good-idea/182812)

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**Author:** [@123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/123)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-good-idea/182812 "2022-03-06T16:54:16Z")

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Is a 2015 c350 Coupe with 95k miles a good purchase?

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## [Trade-in value vs repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631)

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**Author:** [@rodgersl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodgersl)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value-vs-repair/182631 "2022-02-27T13:55:41Z")

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Hey all, I have a 2017 Nissan Altima SR (6cyl). I purchased it used in 2019. Within the first two months, the passenger door wouldn’t open from inside or out. The local Nissan dealership worked on it twice (under warran…

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## [How do I get a car without stuff that I don't need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-car-without-stuff-that-i-dont-need/182542)

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**Author:** [@algernonsidney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/algernonsidney)\
**Replies:** 117\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-car-without-stuff-that-i-dont-need/182542 "2022-02-26T00:59:55Z")

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I am 50 years old and have only owned two cars–a 1995 Toyota Tercel and a 2005 Toyota Echo. I loved both of them because they had everything I needed and almost nothing that I didn’t need. The Tercel didn’t even have pow…

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## [Help choosing next car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-choosing-next-car/182617)

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**Author:** [@reecew29567\_179668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reecew29567_179668)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-choosing-next-car/182617 "2022-02-23T03:52:45Z")

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So after a change in job and a basic mk7 transit being my daily for the last 10 years. I’m looking to replace it with a car. I’m at a real loss as to what to choose, I’ve narrowed it down somewhat but my list of needs is…

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## [20 year old male looking to buy first car, parents willing to help with cost, limit around $15,000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-male-looking-to-buy-first-car-parents-willing-to-help-with-cost-limit-around-15-000/182469)

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**Author:** [@suburbancityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suburbancityboy)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-male-looking-to-buy-first-car-parents-willing-to-help-with-cost-limit-around-15-000/182469 "2022-02-19T03:35:41Z")

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Hey everyone, so I’m a 20 year old college student in Los Angeles looking to buy my first car. I’ve always been into cars since I was a little kid, and I’ve been excited to finally get to this point in my life. Here is …

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## [Dealer is asking for more than the residual value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-is-asking-for-more-than-the-residual-value/182480)

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**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-is-asking-for-more-than-the-residual-value/182480 "2022-02-15T14:53:35Z")

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Hi, So my lease for the 2020 GX 460 is ending at the end of this year. The original price tag on the car was around $57000. My monthly payments have been $600/mo. So at the end of the lease, I’ll have paid a total $2160…

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## [I am getting a used car as a gift from a friend. It's registered in Texas, will be given to me in Georgia, and I live in Florida. How do I go about doing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119)

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**Author:** [@johnebwork\_179229](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnebwork_179229)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119 "2022-01-28T18:25:00Z")

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Pardon the stupid question - I am trying to pay the least money possible for the title transfer/registration while avoiding breaking any traffic law or other codes. My friend that is giving me their 2010 Prius can only …

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## [Used car prices near climax yet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-near-climax-yet/182085)

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**Author:** [@hiker679\_179136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker679_179136)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-near-climax-yet/182085 "2022-01-26T07:31:19Z")

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Hi all - I don’t know much about how to track used car prices over time, much less predicting when car prices will drop. Would now be a good time to buy used, or which month is it likely to start going down if now is n…

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## [Finding the right sports car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-right-sports-car/181367)

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**Author:** [@fishsoup20\_178670](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fishsoup20_178670)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-right-sports-car/181367 "2021-12-23T05:23:20Z")

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Hello, I am 18 years old and I am looking for a relatively fast sports car that is manual. It does not have to be a coupe but that is preferred I would also really like it to be rear-wheel drive. S2000s are too expensive…

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## [Motor home engine and trans input please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-home-engine-and-trans-input-please/181196)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-home-engine-and-trans-input-please/181196 "2021-12-10T15:34:48Z")

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Travelmaster by Sportscoach - 27’ - Ford E350 Chassis - 460 V-8 - Onan Generator - Extra nice for it’s age. Plenty of storage inside and out. New items include: New LED lights inside - New Graber cellular shades - New ha…

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## [Buzzy Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzy-hybrid/181177)

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**Author:** [@realgomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realgomer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzy-hybrid/181177 "2021-12-10T13:34:40Z")

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Back in 2016 I looked at two used cars to replace the one totaled by some goof who thought his cell phone was more important than paying attention to the road. (My then Fusion became an Escort is size.) One was a Fusion …

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## [Buying from a small-town car lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-from-a-small-town-car-lot/181153)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-from-a-small-town-car-lot/181153 "2021-12-09T13:56:37Z")

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I am looking at a Lexus from a small-town car lot. The town only has 2,500 people. I have no problem with the year, mileage or price really. I just have two different thoughts on the matter because it has been sitting fo…

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## [Buying a manual when short, 5’0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-manual-when-short-5-0/160816)

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**Author:** [@q.irontail\_164778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/q.irontail_164778)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-manual-when-short-5-0/160816 "2021-12-03T01:47:31Z")

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Hi, I am short, 5’0 exactly. I want to buy a manual car, have practiced on two cars and felt like I couldn’t depress the clutch comfortably. Looking for recs on a manual that is good for short people. Thanks! I forgot …

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## [Help me decide which used car to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-which-used-car-to-buy/180769)

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**Author:** [@emilyannerandall\_178143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilyannerandall_178143)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-which-used-car-to-buy/180769 "2021-11-27T20:36:01Z")

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Hi all, I’m hoping to buy a car in the next week and would love someone to review the ones I’ve found and offer some insight. Unfortunately my car was totaled last week and I’m in grad school, so I’m on a budget ($14k i…

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## [Narrowing down car purchase choice, a quick Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/narrowing-down-car-purchase-choice-a-quick-sedan/180709)

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**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/narrowing-down-car-purchase-choice-a-quick-sedan/180709 "2021-11-19T14:19:03Z")

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So, for a rundown, i’m trying to narrow down the best choice for a quick sedan that’s the most reasonably priced (6k to 10k), considering quickness, AWD, and reliability. Must haves on it are that it’s an automatic V6 s…

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## [Used sports sedan under 30k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-sports-sedan-under-30k/180486)

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**Author:** [@Roskov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roskov)\
**Replies:** 82\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-sports-sedan-under-30k/180486 "2021-11-17T21:59:22Z")

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I have a problem with my '17 Impreza Sport wagon: it’s boring to drive. It’s a good little car, but slow as hell and lacks any character. I’m looking to upgrade and I could use some ideas. What I’m looking for: Sedan …

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## [To sell or not to sell - 2012 Impreza with 110k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-2012-impreza-with-110k-miles/180515)

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**Author:** [@jamesarobe\_178075](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesarobe_178075)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-2012-impreza-with-110k-miles/180515 "2021-11-16T23:30:04Z")

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I bought a 2012 Subaru Impreza hatchback in June of 2020 and so far, it has been a nightmare to maintain. First it needed control arm bushings, then the ac system had to be overhauled, the backdoor latch had to be fixed,…

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## [Should I swap my new car for a beater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045)

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**Author:** [@walkerj3\_177721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walkerj3_177721)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045 "2021-11-16T03:26:18Z")

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Greetings: I am looking for some advice. About three years ago, I bought my first new car–a 2018 Nissan Sentra . When I bought it, I had a fairly less than ideal situation. My credit score was very low (in the high 500s…

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## [What do you guys think about the SEAT Mii?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-about-the-seat-mii/180551)

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**Author:** [@Mooni9978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooni9978)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-about-the-seat-mii/180551 "2021-11-10T04:02:47Z")

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Hello everyone Me and my girlfriend are looking for a car for her, she is a petite girl and needs a car mainly for city driving and i think the SEAT Mii will fit her needs, its a 2015 model with 75 HP and fits in her bu…

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## [Should I buy this SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-suv/167494)

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**Author:** [@IdleBoulder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IdleBoulder)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-suv/167494 "2021-11-08T21:03:44Z")

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I’m in the market for a first-generation Dodge Durango. Came across this one. 2000 R/T. 5.9L. 241K KM’s. Price is $2,000. I’ve attached two photos that show damage to the bumper and missing fog light. I want to kno…

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## [Need to buy a car, have a few models in mind, are they reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-car-have-a-few-models-in-mind-are-they-reliable/180493)

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**Author:** [@Mooni9978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooni9978)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-car-have-a-few-models-in-mind-are-they-reliable/180493 "2021-11-07T14:22:40Z")

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hello to everyone! first i just wanted to say that english is not my native language so i apologize for any spelling mistakes. i need to find a car for my GF and i need your help with this, i am not from the US and in …

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## [How to I puchase a car in Ohio and drive it back to NY legally?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-i-puchase-a-car-in-ohio-and-drive-it-back-to-ny-legally/180089)

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**Author:** [@sciguyhpm\_177758](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciguyhpm_177758)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-i-puchase-a-car-in-ohio-and-drive-it-back-to-ny-legally/180089 "2021-11-02T20:59:15Z")

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I’m considering the purchase of a private party Honda Element located in Ohio which I would bring back to NY and wish to do it completely above board. I’m having trouble finding the appropriate process described using my…

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## [Acura - 2nd gen TSX & 4th gen TL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-2nd-gen-tsx-4th-gen-tl/180342)

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**Author:** [@JeffLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffLee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-2nd-gen-tsx-4th-gen-tl/180342 "2021-11-01T03:28:56Z")

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What do you guys think of the 2nd generation Acura TSX (2008-2014) and the 4th generation TL (2009-2014)? I’m looking at buying a used luxury car if I can sell my Civic, and I tend to like the styling of cars from around…

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## [Uber - help me choose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uber-help-me-choose/180339)

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**Author:** [@JeffLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffLee)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uber-help-me-choose/180339 "2021-10-31T18:17:39Z")

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I’m currently driving for Uber in my 2022 Civic. I want to buy something better suited to the task, i.e., something that’s already been mostly depreciated. I need something 2010 model year or newer (Uber requirements are…

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## [Used Chevrolet Traverse or Buick Enclave - any issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-chevrolet-traverse-or-buick-enclave-any-issues/180052)

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**Author:** [@PeterDeMiglio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterDeMiglio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-chevrolet-traverse-or-buick-enclave-any-issues/180052 "2021-10-27T14:46:26Z")

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looking to buy used traverse/enclave. are there any major concerns?

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## [Replacement for VW Passat Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-vw-passat-wagon/180179)

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**Author:** [@karsweetla\_177831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karsweetla_177831)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-vw-passat-wagon/180179 "2021-10-26T18:31:51Z")

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I have a 2009 VW Passat wagon (AWD), which I have loved. Of course, you can’t get these in the U.S. anymore :frowning: So, what would be a good replacement? I’m currently considering the following: -VW Taos (although…

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## [New car/minivan buying help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-minivan-buying-help/180160)

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**Author:** [@sunbuycom\_177817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunbuycom_177817)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-minivan-buying-help/180160 "2021-10-24T06:29:05Z")

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Hi, in April or so a forklift dented the back of my old Odyssey, took it to a shop, insurance totaled it (it didn’t look that bad but apparently the crumple zone etc), and i don’t have that car anymore. we do have a 9 …

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## [Car Dealers Want To Buy Your Car - Be Sure Not To Miss This Opportunity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dealers-want-to-buy-your-car-be-sure-not-to-miss-this-opportunity/179964)

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**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dealers-want-to-buy-your-car-be-sure-not-to-miss-this-opportunity/179964 "2021-10-15T01:09:51Z")

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Dealers have been sticking to us for a century, Now they need our cars. Let’s stick back. How To Reply When Dealers Ask To Buy Your Car - Car Talk

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