Hi guys, will be buying my first car in canada. Have narrowed it down to Mazda3, Elantra, VW jetta, and kia forte. Would have loved to go for a F150, but sigh...budget issues.. Personally I like the Mazda 3, however I'm no car expert. Any suggestions or experiences would be much appreciated 👏.
Thanks guys.

I am currently planning a lease on a new car in Colorado, but I am graduating from school and will probably be moving to California early next year. Will I basically owe the difference in state taxes, i.e., 5% of the MSRP (8% in California - 3% in Colorado) when I move to California and re-register the car?

Hi guys,

I just purchased a used car and have buyers remorse. Does anyone know what this means? Am I allowed to return the car for a refund in 2 days?

NO COOLING OFF PERIOD UNLESS YOU HAVE A CONTRACT CANCELLATION OPTION Mate law does not provide for a "cooling off" or cancellation period for this sale. After you sign this contract, you may only cancel it if the seller agrees or for legal cause. You cannot cancel this contract simply because you change your mind. This notice does not apply to home solicitation sales. It also does not apply if you buy a used vehicle from a Seller-Creditor located in New York City and you did not decline your option to cancel. The laws of New York City provide a two-day cancellation option if you buy a used vehicle. This cancellation option is subject to certain conditions. See the NYC Used Car Contract Cancellation Option agreement for details.

Helping a family member out with a new car loan by co-signing. Specifically, the family member resides in and is purchasing the vehicle in Texas but I live in Florida. Because of my credit vs theirs I’m being listed as the primary and the dealer is saying that means we’ll have to register the car in Florida /with Florida plates.

I don’t know if there’s a better subreddit for this type of question but this doesn’t seem right. Is there really not a way to register this vehicle in Texas from the start?

There is a 2022 Toyota Corolla LE miles 65,536 for $15,799 ; no including taxes / fees .

Or a 2021 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV miles 71,265 for $12,888 ; not including taxes / fees

OR a 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 ST miles 68,925 for $15,655 ; not including taxes and fees

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE? I plan to purchase this car to post on TURO and make money. I currently myself have a 2023 Toyota Camry with 14,000 miles. I love Toyotas. I never had a Nissan, are they good cars or no? Are these prices good? Should I come in with a check myself from my bank? (I have great credit, I have score 800) any advice please thank you!!!

I'm shopping around for a used car that isn't a junker for the first time. What is the custom for sales that are in the 5 digits? I've heard that a lot of sellers don't like checks, but I don't see a good way to get or transport, say, 15k in cash.

I'm in the market for a new-to-me vehicle. I'm having the worst time trying to decide. I have 25k all in to buy something. I can't finance at this point (long story) so I want to make sure that Im buying something that will last me as long as possible and hold value. Previous to this I've been driving a 2014 Santa Fe and a 2008 GMC Yukon so I'd prefer something with similar roominess to either vehicle.

I need something that will hold it's value in case of an accident.

Has a decent amount of space for when I take my family with me and good trunk/cargo size for my wheelchair.

Will last a good amount of time with me driving less than 10k per year.

Average maintenance costs. (I had a 2010 DTS with $100+ oil changes so not looking for that again)

I am tied to buying thru Carvana/similar online home delivery service (haven't found an alternative as of yet) due to disability.

I thought about buying another older model Yukon or maybe pickup truck but they usually have about 100k miles on them in my price range, so I'm not sure if that's a good move or not.

Any advice?

Here's the deal. I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 with nearly 175,000 miles on it. I'm at a cross roads as I know my car will lose quite a bit of value after 200k so I'm figuring out if selling & switching things up is the move. Realistically worth 12k where I live (Utah). I no longer need a truck and likely will move to a Rav 4-esq size.

My question is, should I try to make this happen before the next US administration begins so as to get a car before potential tariffs go into place? Additionally would it be logical to purchase the car now & wait to sell my truck when the used car market eventually ticks up with the new presidency?

I recognize that nobody knows exactly how high/low the tariffs will be but it's a safe bet to assume they'll be an increase of where they are currently.

TIA

I have been shopping for a used car, and I was wondering what is a fair price to pay for a used 2016 Mercedes s550 4MATIC, I am currently considering a few but 2 cars stand out to me because they have clean carfax, no accidents and regular maintenance on both One has 66k miles for 38k and the other 57k for 37k(dealership trying to lie to me about the price of this one, which I'm thinking of not considering this anymore,I hate shitty dealerships, we were negotiating price and all of a sudden he said the car was listed for 39k). Thoughts, advice will be very helpful? And yes I know they're expensive to maintain, I can afford the maintenance.unless rhe engine goes out 😅

I have two more epicvin reports that I can run. I've already found my car so the first two people that send me the VIN they need checked can get a free one. Epicvin is pretty good. Lots of pretty detailed information. Not sure if it's AS good as Carfax but I was able to make some pretty informed decisions. I only have two more reports to give and it's first come, first served.

A friend of mine recently gave me $25,000 as a gift. i plan on using this to buy a car, however it is all in cash. i have never bought a car before and i’m a little lost at the process. the car i’m wanting is $21,787 listed online. will this price change since i won’t be financing? and will the dealership even take that much in cash?? i also know that they require you to have insurance on the car before leaving the lot, how would i do this if i only have cash no cards or anything??

Do you guys see any red flags in the carfax for this car? I've heard these cars are really reliable (Toyota Corolla engine & transmission).
Carfax

My car just got totaled from hail damage, I have been looking around at dealerships and have found two that I absolutely love. one is a 2017 Honda Civic Touring, the other is a 2015 Lexus GS350. I have no clue about anything other than the engines and gas money. I came from having a 2012 hyundai elantra so I am trying to find something the opposite of that. I’m trying to figure out which will be the most long-lasting and reliable.

Are there any sites or forums that aggregate new deals whether it’s discounts or finance promotions? Looking for something like Leasehackr but with more deals for people looking to buy/finance cars.

Ok so I've never purchased a car af a dealership before, I've always bought used cars from individuals.

I have been searching for a lower mileage used civic somewhere around 2015. I have been using Triple As car buying program to search, which from my families past experience has always been: Price is listed online, you go into the dealership and they accept that price.

I didn't want to do a whole lot of shopping around. I don't have time for that, I found a few that that looked good, picked one, went to the dealership and was prepared to buy it right that moment for the advertised price.

So I make an appointment, go in and talk to the salesman, he's pleasant enough. He already knows I found them thru triple A. I test drive the car, I look it over. I'm like OK I like it, let's do it.

So we go in and begin the process, he gets all my information, I tell him the down-payment I'm putting down, he gets me an APR. Everything is smooth, then he brings out some other guy. A manager I guess? He's never introduced by name.

This guy starts going thru all the extended warranties and maintenance plans, I politely say no thank you. Then he goes through his "aftermarkets", a whole huge list of stuff. I'm like Nah no thanks I'm good, just the car please.

He's like ok so your monthly payments come out to "X".. this amount is like 100 dollars over what I was led to believe I'd be paying. And for 72 months, I was estimating for 60. I'm like Uh I'm confused, clarify for me how we get to that amount?

After some BSing he reveals that the "aftermarkets" are not optional. For me to buy the car I have to agree to what would come out to five thousand dollars worth of additional nonsense. The price is now very close to that of a brand new 2025 civic, and we're talking about a 2017 with around 80k miles.

So I'm obviously like Dude, there's no way I'm doing this right now. I came in prepared to pay the advertised price, and if you give me that I'll sign right now.

This conversation went on way longer than it needed to, but he claimed that essentially every dealership will require these add ons to buy a used car. No one will actually sell me a used civic at the price advertised online. That's how the whole world works

I left and immediately called one of the 3 other dealerships id located a suitable vehicle at, the guy on the phone swore to me that I could buy a nearly identical 2017 Honda civic for the same listed price and there would be absolutely no required add ons to the sale.

Sooooo I guess I'm going there tomorrow morning. Couldn't go tonight cus that place was closing in like 15 minutes.

So I’m in the market for a new car. I found one I like sold by a private seller online. It’s too far away to check out in person in any quick way so before I travel there I want to be as sure as possible that I’ll buy it (pending test drive + inspection). Anyway, I look up the carfax and it looks clean/one owner. But then I look up the vin on vincheckup and it also comes back clean but this time it also has records of when it was listed for sale, carfax doesn’t have this. So turns out, according to this report, it has been put up for sale 20 times in the last year with the price decreasing slightly each time. Started out at 23k and is now at 17k. The guy says he has no idea where this is coming from. Isn’t possible the vin check is mistaken? There’s nothing obviously wrong the vehicle, should these sale listings alone give me pause?

Thanks for any advice,

Andy

Hey everyone, I'm at a crossroads trying to decide between a 2025 BMW X5 40i M Sport and a 2025 Lexus RX 500h. This will be a family car (both my wife and I will be driving it), and I'm planning to keep it for at least 10 years. Budget isn't a concern, but I value reliability and long-term ownership value.

After multiple test drives of both vehicles, here's where I stand:

BMW X5 40i M Sport

• Love the driving experience and straight-six engine power
• Better performance and handling
• Concerned about long-term reliability
• Worried about maintenance costs over 10 years
• Never owned a BMW before

Lexus RX 500h

• Solid ride quality
• Proven reliability record from Toyota/Lexus
• Trusted hybrid system
• Less powerful than the BMW
• Also never owned a Lexus

Some key points:

• This is my first luxury SUV
• My wife is fine with either choice
• I do value performance (which is why these are my final two choices)
• I've eliminated all other brands/models from consideration
• I strongly dislike spending money on luxury items that don't last
• Planning to keep the car for 10+ years

For those who have experience with either or both brands, especially long-term ownership:

1. Which would you choose and why?
2. Any major concerns I should consider for either vehicle?
3. How has your experience been with dealer service and maintenance costs?
4. For BMW owners - how has reliability been after the warranty period?
5. For Lexus owners - do you feel the performance trade-off was worth the reliability?

Really appreciate any insights you can share! Thanks in advance.

Wondering what the better deal might be: a 2015 Subaru from a used car dealership with 70,000 mi at the top of my budget, or a 2011 Subaru with 93k from a private seller at half of my budget? I'm seeing a lot of Subarus being listed at the top of my budget with 100,000 miles...why not go for something much cheaper from a private seller? Any opinions on this?

Was curious if it’s realistic to purchase a 2025 Pilot EX-L below MSRP? I’m located in New York if that helps. Im certainly not someone who is shy about ignoring sticker prices, and making my own offer of what I am willing to pay, but I also know no it’s not 10 years ago when that was the norm. The market seems to be more favorable to the buyer compared to two or three years ago, so I’m curious what others think. Thanks.

I’m hoping to bring these numbers to help me negotiate the price of the car I’m hoping to buy

I don’t know to much about cars and I’m in the market to buy a new one.

My eldest is becoming of driving age and I need a beginner friendly vehicle that also has good safety ratings. I will be driving said car for about a year before giving it to her.

The area we live in streets flood frequently, I work different hospitals and the lowest parking garage is 5’7 (wth?!) I also need something to accommodate our family of 5 one being in a car seat.

I currently drive a Tahoe which is too tall for the garages but can easily take on high water and passengers. I’ve considered the Volvo XC90 but I’ve been told (by someone who doesn’t own one) maintenance and upkeep is high. As a single married mother I really need something affordable and reliable as someone who doesn’t know jack s**t about cars.

Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone!

I’m Williams Lewisgton, and I work at BMW, specializing in the sale of both new and certified pre-owned vehicles. If you’re interested in purchasing a BMW or just want to learn more about our offers, feel free to reach out to me directly. I’d be happy to help you find the perfect car that suits your needs!

Looking forward to connecting with you!

Best regards, Lewisgton

2012 Audi TT 2.0L 90,368 mi $15,000

They have a $350 / mo budget and are eyeing the Subaru Impreza. They have never bought a car before, and they have told me that they don't care about the total cost including interest. Only that it is $350/mo or less. So 72 or even 84 months is fine for them and with interest rates anywhere from 4.99 to 8% doesn't matter.

They "feel better" if the car has a warranty, so the typical 3 yr 36K is most likely all they'll find since pre-purchased extended on used cars aren't too common (in the Midwest).

I feel they are making a tremendous mistake approaching the naivity of buying a car with just focusing on the monthly price and giving the dealership a dream buyer they can reap a huge commission on.

Does my concern matter, or are they doing the right thing still ignoring how much they are going to pay for a car if they plan on driving it into the ground.

With their limited driving per year I suggested leasing which they are considering instead of financing. But if they chose to buy, I want to give them assurance and confidence they are approaching this with the right mindset. If I'm wrong, I want to shut up.

I have been out of the car market since 2015. I bought a used Corolla back in 2015 and it's about to hit it's 10 year anniversary in my possession. Great car, but it's starting to fall apart and it FEELS like right now is a weird lull where it may be a good time to finally go after the Corolla hatchback I've been interested in. I've always been crap at buying cars, and terrible at negotiating a deal that seems like it's in my favor.

They've been really popular and the whole car market has been f-ed since covid, so I know pretty much everything has sold for MSRP or over, but it seems like things are slowing down a bit. My local dealer has a used 2024 corolla hatch on the lot thats been there for a few weeks. A few other local dealers have 'in production' 2025s coming in the next month that I can put a deposit on and they have been available for a few weeks too.

1. Is there any negotiation in a transaction nowadays, or is it just 'here's the price, take it or leave it'?
2. Used 2024 Corolla Hatch vs. New 2025? Seems like price is a wash (both are ~$25k), but may have more wiggle room on the used one to save a few bucks? Maybe not?

Seems like the hatch is except from any promotional deals vs. the sedan due to the popularity. Assuming I enjoy it on a test drive, is there anything I should keep in mind, or be sure to ask?

I'm in the market to buy a new car. We are looking at a kia Sorrento 7 seater. I would like advice. We have looked at some cars, and some have like 60kms for around $35-39k (Australian), and the top spec I have just seen one for 45k but has done 115km in 3 years. With cars 2021. Both still have a 6-year manufacturer warranty, both been serviced by the dealer and well maintained. The higher spec one had everything, including all the safety features, leather everything. The other one has some of it. Does high km matter if it's been well looked after and serviced regularly, or is it a concern that it has done that many kms in 3-4years?

Link to the car with high kms Check out this 2021 Kia Sorento GT-Line Auto AWD MY22. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2021-kia-sorento-gt-line-auto-awd-my22/OAG-AD-23901416

Link to lower spec low kms Check out this 2021 Kia Sorento Sport Auto AWD MY21. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2021-kia-sorento-sport-auto-awd-my21/OAG-AD-23776164

Thanks!

Im currently looking at three Honda Civic Hatchbacks in the Sport Touring trim and am having trouble deciding which one I should buy, if any. I'm planning to drive this car until the wheels fall off, so I'd love to make the most reliable pick and get the best bang for my buck. Which would you pick?

2019 Honda Civic Hatchback - Sport Touring Color: Aegean Blue Metallic 17k miles $25,500 OTD I like the 10th Gen body style, and I really like the blue color. I also like the way the 10th Gen handles. I'm worried that the road noise will be rough since this doesn't have the added sound insulation of the 2020 refresh.

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback - Sport Touring Color: Sonic Gray Pearl 19k miles $27,750 OTD I like the updated 10th Gen body style even more, and the gray is my second favorite color option. My only concern here is that I'll regret not having the updated comfort and convenience features of the 11th Gen.

2023 Honda Civic Hatchback - Sport Touring Color: Sonic Gray Pearl 37k miles $27,600 OTD I like the added comfort and convenience features like blind spot monitoring and wireless carplay, but this has higher mileage and I prefer the 10th men's styling. I'd probably add an HPD spoiler to this eventually.

What would you recommend?

I have an appointment to get a car at Drive time. I recently moved out of stare because my house was destroyed by a hurricane and I have family here. Anyway, I just started my new job. My car was totaled due to a tree and I'm in desperate need of a car. They need a proof of income, but I haven't even gotten my first paycheck, and I won't get one until after the appointment. Will an offer letter work, and I can give them proof of income when I get paid? Or how will that work?