# \#selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/selling/538.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [A/C "explosion"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-explosion/63792)
**Author:** [@JudithHurst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithHurst)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-explosion/63792 "2026-04-08T22:51:55Z")
I have a 2000 VW Beetle. The a/c was fixed, but when I collected it, the cold air only lasted a day. I took it back, the mechanic said there had been a leak and it needed a new "O Ring" (I have about as much car knowledg… --- ## [New engine resale value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-resale-value/184426)
**Author:** [@aleighsmile\_181012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aleighsmile_181012)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-resale-value/184426 "2022-06-09T17:57:03Z")
2011 Hyundai Sonata - totaled by the insurance company The dealership replaced the engine and it only has 14K miles on it. Does that affect the resale value? It has 147K total miles and was in excellent condition. --- ## [Tires other than OE tires that came with car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-other-than-oe-tires-that-came-with-car/90540)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-other-than-oe-tires-that-came-with-car/90540 "2022-05-20T21:06:15Z")
I've always stuck by the recommended tire pressure (on the sticker from the car maker) on my cars over the years and stayed with the same size. My thinking has been that the same size tire in the same or very similar typ… --- ## [Should I swap my new car for a beater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045)
**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")
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… --- ## [2014 Honda Accord - Sell/Trade - Buy Used Car In Place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sell-trade-buy-used-car-in-place/172191)
**Author:** [@Mija](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mija)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sell-trade-buy-used-car-in-place/172191 "2020-11-17T21:49:50Z")
Hello! New here and would definitely classify myself as Knucklehead when it comes to cars. I have a 2014 Honda Accord EX , just over 71,000 miles. With all the wear, repair and tear, etc., KBB offered just over $8000 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Buying a used lotus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-lotus/3043)
**Author:** [@scooter3563](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scooter3563)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-lotus/3043 "2020-02-28T13:33:33Z")
any one know if a used elise would be problematic? i'm looking at 05's - 07. --- ## [Truck was started with NO oil in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-was-started-with-no-oil-in-it/63370)
**Author:** [@Toyotatrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyotatrd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-was-started-with-no-oil-in-it/63370 "2020-01-29T03:17:40Z")
So I took my 2010 Toyota Tacoma into get an oil change today at western slope auto here in Gj Colorado. It has about 7k miles on it. I was standing there with the tech when he started my truck up and let it run for a min… --- ## [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… --- ## [Car Buying tips and Car Buying service tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-tips-and-car-buying-service-tips/41817)
**Author:** [@Optimizer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Optimizer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-tips-and-car-buying-service-tips/41817 "2019-03-17T04:12:36Z")
We're upgrading to a 2008 Kia Rondo V6 at a Non-Kia car dealer. We're trading in an excellent condition mid 90's car that's been in a crash and simply needs a new rear door. We'll use the insurance money on the new car. … --- ## [How should I go about fixing my 2010 Honda Accord? (More details below)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-i-go-about-fixing-my-2010-honda-accord-more-details-below/132589)
**Author:** [@jimmie.carson505\_146990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmie.carson505_146990)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-i-go-about-fixing-my-2010-honda-accord-more-details-below/132589 "2019-01-16T00:51:17Z")
I owe $4,924 on a 2010 Accord worth $4,000 on KBB (w/ a “Good” rating and 123,000 miles). There are minor cosmetic damages from a hit and run case that was never settled. My insurance has a $500 deductible to fix them. I… --- ## [Is it worth buying a 20 year old car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-20-year-old-car/9514)
**Author:** [@DeltaP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeltaP)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-20-year-old-car/9514 "2018-08-14T21:11:19Z")
I have to admit I am a fan of the Toyota Supra. I also plan on buying a car this summer on a sub 8000 budget. I have seen many listings of Toyota Supras' of the 1988-1992 vintage in my price range, some of them even lo… --- ## [Tire Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/60980)
**Author:** [@rmariew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmariew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/60980 "2018-06-26T20:39:50Z")
Have you heard of issues with the car alert messages regarding tire air pressure? I put air in the LF indicated low, the LR indicator increased and LF stayed the same?? --- ## [Replace Rack & Pinion or Buy new Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rack-pinion-or-buy-new-car/50781)
**Author:** [@Unsure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unsure)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rack-pinion-or-buy-new-car/50781 "2018-06-03T18:08:49Z")
2000 Toyota Sienna 167K miles Tuneup revealed that I need to fix/replace seeping rack and pinion as well as replace a valve cover. Cost is $3K. (Good maintenance history - no major issues) Is it worth the repair or … --- ## [Car Advice - 41-year-old city dweller who's never owned a car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-advice-41-year-old-city-dweller-whos-never-owned-a-car/89306)
**Author:** [@Julie\_E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie_E)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-advice-41-year-old-city-dweller-whos-never-owned-a-car/89306 "2018-05-31T02:27:31Z")
Dear Car Talk Community, My name is Julie and it would be great to get some advice from this community. As a resident of Manhattan and San Francisco all of my adult life, I do not know so much about cars, nor have I e… --- ## [What's my 2003 Toyota Camry worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-my-2003-toyota-camry-worth/115680)
**Author:** [@Angie00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angie00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-my-2003-toyota-camry-worth/115680 "2018-04-15T13:27:27Z")
I have a 15 yr old camry that has original engine, 4 cylinder, only 150000 miles on it, never has been wrecked.Not even bumped. It has been maintained like clock work. It runs beautifully and has never been sitting up. P… --- ## [What Is the Quietest Car Sold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-quietest-car-sold/42626)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-quietest-car-sold/42626 "2018-03-11T14:15:38Z")
Okay, I'm retiring this year. I want a car that is quiet inside - my first car was a '58 VW Beetle (never again); I've owned: Pinto, Cadillac, Crown Vic, Dodge Aires, Celebrity, '64 Chevy truck; currently, we own a '96 B… --- ## [Civic vs MX-5 17 years ago](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-vs-mx-5-17-years-ago/103740)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-vs-mx-5-17-years-ago/103740 "2017-05-09T21:36:23Z")
Hello, I am used to driving (let's face it, somewhat boring) cars like Civics and Camrys. For my next car, at a similar price, I can get another 1990 Civic -- or a 1990 MX-5. I'm partial to these old Japanese sedans an… --- ## [Installing Serpentine Belt - 93 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-serpentine-belt-93-chrysler-new-yorker-5th-ave/33431)
**Author:** [@sugardaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sugardaddy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-serpentine-belt-93-chrysler-new-yorker-5th-ave/33431 "2017-02-12T15:36:05Z")
Today, I'm going to be trying to install my Serpentine Belt back onto my 93 93 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave. It came off this morning when I sprayed belt conditioner in the wrong spot. I found this diagram... http… --- ## [2004 New Beetle shuts off while driving!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-new-beetle-shuts-off-while-driving/32742)
**Author:** [@sedonasam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sedonasam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-new-beetle-shuts-off-while-driving/32742 "2017-01-21T00:45:47Z")
My 2004 2.0L beetle has started shutting off when I drive it down to Phoenix. By way of detailed information, I live at 4500 ft and it's often 10-15 degrees cooler up here than in Phoenix. It takes me approx 2 hours to… --- ## [Golf clubs fit in new convertible trunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-clubs-fit-in-new-convertible-trunk/92904)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-clubs-fit-in-new-convertible-trunk/92904 "2016-10-04T15:30:21Z")
NEW CAR OWNERS that GOLF - no guessing please, got enough of that from actual salesmen and even manufacturers too lazy to get off duff to find out Looking for a NEW CONVERTIBLE (not used) starting today, perhaps can wa… --- ## [How much more expensive is it going to be buying a newer model car during model year change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-expensive-is-it-going-to-be-buying-a-newer-model-car-during-model-year-change/91542)
**Author:** [@rcici](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcici)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-more-expensive-is-it-going-to-be-buying-a-newer-model-car-during-model-year-change/91542 "2015-10-30T03:21:31Z")
I am considering buying either a Lexus NX200t or a Mercedes Benz GLC. I would love to wait till next month for the new GLC, however, currently the dealers are going through the model year change for NX200t, and if I keep… --- ## [Should I take this offer on my VW TDI?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-take-this-offer-on-my-vw-tdi/91303)
**Author:** [@CharlieHimself](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieHimself)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-take-this-offer-on-my-vw-tdi/91303 "2015-09-29T07:07:11Z")
I own a (now scandalized) 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDI. I never really loved it. So three weeks ago, before all this dieselgate business broke, I went into the dealer to see what I could get for it. They offered $19,750. Go… --- ## [Looking for a good first car for a young car enthusiast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-first-car-for-a-young-car-enthusiast/91195)
**Author:** [@SupraCooper2860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SupraCooper2860)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-first-car-for-a-young-car-enthusiast/91195 "2015-09-17T23:19:43Z")
Hello all. I am 14, and beginning to save for a car. I'm a car enthusiast, as much of one as you can be without actually driving, at least. I'll be given my mothers car which I assume will sell for around $1500 (Toyot… --- ## [Flood titles and To keep or to Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-titles-and-to-keep-or-to-sell/91047)
**Author:** [@sparklehoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparklehoof)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-titles-and-to-keep-or-to-sell/91047 "2015-09-07T07:09:50Z")
Better not to buy? eBay Motors Auction for: 2011 VW Golf Base "The title is rebuilt due to very minor flood damage at 18,000 miles when we purchased the car. The car now has almost 48,000 miles with no flood related … --- ## [Would you drive to canada for a cheaper car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-drive-to-canada-for-a-cheaper-car/89344)
**Author:** [@Madarashi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madarashi)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-drive-to-canada-for-a-cheaper-car/89344 "2015-04-28T07:58:44Z")
I am an Australia who bought a car in the US in ARIZONA and driving around the US and Canada, I can not return to the US so my car is stuck here with me (2000 ford Taurus) I bought the car for $2,000 usd and it is in pr… --- ## [Knocking noise while turning - 2012 Honda Civic LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-while-turning-2012-honda-civic-lx/89657)
**Author:** [@Iamlivysmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iamlivysmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-while-turning-2012-honda-civic-lx/89657 "2015-04-14T21:27:33Z")
Whenever I make a sharp (think turning into driveway) turn left or right, my car makes a knocking noise. Not a clicking, but I recreated the noise by knocking 2 plastic cups together. 2012 Honda Civic LX. --- ## [New Subaru, intermittent problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-intermittent-problem/88694)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-intermittent-problem/88694 "2015-01-29T19:26:21Z")
With my 2015 Legacy, a couple of times I have turned the key to start the engine and nothing's happened. No sound, no dashboard lights. I've had to try several times before the car "sees" that I'm turning the key. Is … --- ## [Need help selling a cheap car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-selling-a-cheap-car/88633)
**Author:** [@gsr1989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsr1989)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-selling-a-cheap-car/88633 "2015-01-12T07:18:44Z")
I've got a 92 Buick with around 110,000 miles on it. I've replaced the head gaskets, spark plugs, starter and harmonic balancer in the car, and I have it on craigslist for around $1000. I've never really sold something l… --- ## [Break-In Period on Rebuit/New Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-period-on-rebuit-new-engine/88268)
**Author:** [@ksteed94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksteed94)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-period-on-rebuit-new-engine/88268 "2014-12-15T22:54:43Z")
This is my first rebuild I've ever done. I have an expert helping me with this rebuild. He rebuilt cars when he was younger. But, my only question is what brand oil should I run until my break-in period is over. I know r… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/selling/538.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=selling)