# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Odyssey, Town & Country, Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-town-country-caravan/171356)
**Author:** [@Movybuf79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Movybuf79)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-town-country-caravan/171356 "2020-10-20T18:12:45Z")
I have a budget of around $10-12,000. I have narrowed my search down to three minivans. I am looking for some advice on which one would be the better option. Here’s what I am looking at: 2012 Honda Odyssey. 137k miles. … --- ## [Potential problems with buying used 1991 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problems-with-buying-used-1991-jeep-cherokee/171125)
**Author:** [@RedRunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRunner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problems-with-buying-used-1991-jeep-cherokee/171125 "2020-10-17T02:46:06Z")
I’m looking to buy an XJ cherokee, and I’ve found a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited (4.0L V6) and I’d love some advice, especially from the Jeep people. The post had been up for 8 months already, so I’m not going to be offeri… --- ## [08 Avalon vs 2011 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-avalon-vs-2011-corolla/171029)
**Author:** [@jeffreyd182\_161151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyd182_161151)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-avalon-vs-2011-corolla/171029 "2020-10-15T15:00:16Z")
Hi all. So I’m on the verge of choosing a new car. My two choices are a 2008 Avalon or a 2011 corolla. The Avalon has 108k miles, is a NY native car so has some small patches of rust underneath but nothing crazy. The de… --- ## [Used car negotions for 2013 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-negotions-for-2013-gmc-terrain/170873)
**Author:** [@BDazzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BDazzle)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-negotions-for-2013-gmc-terrain/170873 "2020-10-11T03:32:47Z")
Hi all, I’m looking to buy a used 2013 GMC Terrain from either a used car lot or dealership. Yes, I am aware of the issues of buying from a used car lot, but I will go in there prepared. My question is, what percentage … --- ## [Chevrolet Corvette (C8) or Mazda MX-5 RF (ND)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-corvette-c8-or-mazda-mx-5-rf-nd/170752)
**Author:** [@realIK17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realIK17)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-corvette-c8-or-mazda-mx-5-rf-nd/170752 "2020-10-09T21:52:01Z")
Hi y’all, TBH, I am not the best driver out there, so I want to know which car is better at handling, steering, and general maneuverability. Thanks :grinning:. Best regards, Steve --- ## [Should I buy this 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata I found?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-2006-mazda-mx-5-miata-i-found/170874)
**Author:** [@Ryan-119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan-119)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-2006-mazda-mx-5-miata-i-found/170874 "2020-10-05T22:52:23Z")
Hey everyone, so I recently discovered a Miata that has 24k miles on it and it’s a 6-speed manual. It’s listed for 8,995 and is about a 2 hour drive from me, I was wondering what do you guys think? That seems like a real… --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-s-class-buying/170706)
**Author:** [@FM52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FM52)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-s-class-buying/170706 "2020-10-03T20:45:20Z")
Thinking of buying a 2013 S550 any problems to be aware of ? car has 27,000 miles on it and a 1 owner car --- ## [Body work and other repairs before trade-in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-and-other-repairs-before-trade-in/170728)
**Author:** [@chemprof2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemprof2004)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-and-other-repairs-before-trade-in/170728 "2020-10-02T12:26:21Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to figure out if it is worth it to get some minor(?) work done on my car before I trade it in. The body work that needs to happen is on the front bumper. For some reason the paint or top coat has st… --- ## [Toyota highlander vs subaru ascent..any advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-vs-subaru-ascent-any-advice/170306)
**Author:** [@james\_nett\_170978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james_nett_170978)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-vs-subaru-ascent-any-advice/170306 "2020-09-29T21:18:14Z")
Im in market for new vehicle…i use my car for work and drive 500-800 miles weekly throughout the cold winters of wisconsin. I curently have a 2016 highlander and love it so far only regular maintenance has been required … --- ## [2020 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-reliability/170522)
**Author:** [@Julia22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julia22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-reliability/170522 "2020-09-28T20:53:47Z")
I am torn between Tiguan 2020 and Buick Encore GX. I have read a lot of poor reviews for reliability on the Tiguan. Also the gas mileage isn’t great. How unreliable is the Tiguan? --- ## [$3,500 for a 1990 silverado 4x4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-500-for-a-1990-silverado-4x4/170405)
**Author:** [@Jordan-46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-46)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-500-for-a-1990-silverado-4x4/170405 "2020-09-26T14:30:27Z")
considering this truck. I know nothing about trucks have only bought 1 car before…does this seem like a good deal? Looking for a truck to use as a possible evac vehicle and for hauling stuff for my partner’s landscaping … --- ## [Nissan MAX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-max/170213)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-max/170213 "2020-09-23T02:06:17Z")
ckstar 2 19m Thinking of buying 95-maxima-2nd-owner-and-mileage-approx-135k/170212#) . Wondering if it is too old and fairly priced. He was asking 1800 but i am trying to go 1400. Ac compressor but he had problems wi… --- ## [Electrical Problems - New Car Now, or Cross My Fingers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-new-car-now-or-cross-my-fingers/170234)
**Author:** [@jjj\_170934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjj_170934)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-new-car-now-or-cross-my-fingers/170234 "2020-09-22T06:18:21Z")
Bought this car new in 2012. Mostly it has been trouble-free. Only has about 46,000 miles on it. However - from day one the headlights have flickered when braking or accelerating. Next, typically if I don’t drive the ca… --- ## [Seeking family car that can accomodate house projects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-family-car-that-can-accomodate-house-projects/114662)
**Author:** [@Btrekker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Btrekker)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-family-car-that-can-accomodate-house-projects/114662 "2020-09-21T16:58:33Z")
What is the smallest car that can hold a 4x8 sheet of plywood (with seats folded likely)? Looking for a vehicle that can do daily driving for a family of 4, but we can also use to haul wood from the lumber yard or (smal… --- ## [Lease return with small bumper rash, fix it or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-return-with-small-bumper-rash-fix-it-or-not/168778)
**Author:** [@GiantRobo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GiantRobo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-return-with-small-bumper-rash-fix-it-or-not/168778 "2020-09-14T20:25:05Z")
I’ll be returning my leased 2016 VW Passat soon and I’ve got a small rear bumper rash and I wanted to know if I should fix it before returning it back to the dealer. Its a small rash and this is why I’m not sure if the d… --- ## [Used car value and windshield replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-value-and-windshield-replacement/169788)
**Author:** [@jason\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jason_s)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-value-and-windshield-replacement/169788 "2020-09-11T15:22:58Z")
How much does it affect a car’s value if the windshield has to be replaced by the seller? (I’m interested in general for newer cars, say 2015 or newer, although I’m looking specifically at a Toyota Prius) I am looking a… --- ## [Local private seller sold son a out of state registered vehicle. Plz help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-private-seller-sold-son-a-out-of-state-registered-vehicle-plz-help/169575)
**Author:** [@Silverscape124\_170516](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silverscape124_170516)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-private-seller-sold-son-a-out-of-state-registered-vehicle-plz-help/169575 "2020-09-06T00:31:05Z")
My son without my advice bought a vehicle from a supposed “friend” locally in our home town but claimed he still owed 900 dollars on the car and he will use part of my son’s payment to pay the car off and give him the ti… --- ## [Looking at a VAN-Ford spark plug blow out problem//I think the engine shows v6 or v8 titan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-van-ford-spark-plug-blow-out-problem-i-think-the-engine-shows-v6-or-v8-titan/169361)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-van-ford-spark-plug-blow-out-problem-i-think-the-engine-shows-v6-or-v8-titan/169361 "2020-08-30T22:58:08Z")
I was thinking of buying a 97 Ford work van. The van is out in front of some company in an industrial area of town (Pell City AL). I was looking for a cheap vehicle for my side landscaping and yard cleaning business. … --- ## [2010 FJ cruiser with 202K on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fj-cruiser-with-202k-on-it/168696)
**Author:** [@mr\_xg78\_169308](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_xg78_169308)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fj-cruiser-with-202k-on-it/168696 "2020-08-25T12:28:05Z")
Hi All, Wanted to ask you’ll openion on buyin a 2010 FJ with 202K on it. It is a littel over priced but would be worth it if it still ok. I got a CARCHEX report and had a few questions: 1- any though where this oil co… --- ## [Volkswagon Beetle vs Chrysler PT Crusier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-beetle-vs-chrysler-pt-crusier/168707)
**Author:** [@Zumerical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zumerical)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-beetle-vs-chrysler-pt-crusier/168707 "2020-08-25T04:22:57Z")
Hello! I am a 16 year old new driver and am currently looking into these models (open to others though just love the retro stuff!), and was wondering which is better a PT Cruiser (what year as well) or a Beetle (same as … --- ## [I can't stop looking at cars to potentially buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-stop-looking-at-cars-to-potentially-buy/168945)
**Author:** [@Kevin-212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin-212)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-stop-looking-at-cars-to-potentially-buy/168945 "2020-08-23T02:04:14Z")
So I have a bad addiction…probably a lot of you can relate. I can’t stop looking at cars for sale!! Disclaimer: this’ll be pretty in-depth, if you read it kudos to you… So I currently own a 2015 Chevrolet Volt with al… --- ## [2013 Honda Odyssey - Should I buy this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-should-i-buy-this/168902)
**Author:** [@KristinSchmidt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristinSchmidt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-should-i-buy-this/168902 "2020-08-20T14:29:48Z")
Abt to purchase a new Used vehicle as my 2002 Toyota is, uhh, hurting my body to drive bc of some issue. The Toyota Amazingness has over 304,000 moles and, Were i a Car Mechanic, i would keep it and fix it. So, yes, ob… --- ## [2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001 "2020-08-19T18:48:36Z")
I am soooo wanting to get this car: https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/ZASFAKAN0J7B80240 I’ve read lots of good things, and little bad, but the little bad things are nagging at me. --- ## [Which of these $3k cars should I test drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-3k-cars-should-i-test-drive/168838)
**Author:** [@chucknorrisjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chucknorrisjr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-3k-cars-should-i-test-drive/168838 "2020-08-19T02:04:19Z")
I’m brand new to this forum so hopefully this kind of question off the bat is allowed. I’ve decided to buy a used car off craigslist. I just need it for 6 months so my plan is to sell it at the end of the 6 month perio… --- ## [Thinking about buying a 2012 Toyota Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2012-toyota-prius/168732)
**Author:** [@wildflowerlewis92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildflowerlewis92)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2012-toyota-prius/168732 "2020-08-17T19:25:05Z")
Should I buy a 2012 prius with \< 85,000 miles and a recently replaced battery? What kind of repairs should I expect? --- ## [1998 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 - Value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-value/168597)
**Author:** [@Janet17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet17)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-value/168597 "2020-08-14T02:12:19Z")
What is my Mazda mistake worth? --- ## [Used Odyssey or Sedona?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-odyssey-or-sedona/168456)
**Author:** [@Lauren-Hall-Bushman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren-Hall-Bushman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-odyssey-or-sedona/168456 "2020-08-09T18:51:10Z")
Hey Car Talk friends! My family is finally going into the world of minivan life…something I’ve been dreading to be honest. We’ve narrowed it down to two options: a 2011 Honda Odyssey w 133k, 1 owner w replaced timing bel… --- ## [Help with buying decision - 4Runner vs Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-buying-decision-4runner-vs-edge/105601)
**Author:** [@joan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joan1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-buying-decision-4runner-vs-edge/105601 "2020-07-26T20:34:13Z")
Been looking for a pre-owned car for myself after 17 years of driving a Ford Explorer Limited. Not being thrilled with the new Explorer body, I'm looking at either the 4Runner Limited or Ford Edge Titanium. I love a l… --- ## [Is this rust really bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-really-bad/167869)
**Author:** [@Gropinggilbertsgrapes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gropinggilbertsgrapes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-really-bad/167869 "2020-07-26T04:41:06Z")
--- ## [What was Your Experience Like Buying a Used Car Online? Pros? Cons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-your-experience-like-buying-a-used-car-online-pros-cons/167558)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-your-experience-like-buying-a-used-car-online-pros-cons/167558 "2020-07-22T20:31:49Z")
If you have bought a car online, what was your experience? Do you have any tips? Regrets? Thanks Car Talkers. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=10)