In market for a new vehicle. Don't really need a SUV or a crossover now. My initial plan was to get a Camry being a single 38F. Was having second thoughts about RAV4 as I am also planning to travel and camp over the weekends regularly in the coming months. CX50 was good but their screen is off putting. RAV4 or Camry XLE hybrid - they are both different segments and not a right comparison to do. Currently wfh. Should I lease a Camry and get a RAV4 later? Will likely go for a mortgage in 1.5 years. Should i go for RAV4 now with finance instead of leasing? Suggestions please.

I’ve been driving a 2006 Toyota Solara Convertible since I got out of high school, so I plan on moving to an area that requires 4WD/AWD capabilities. Wanting something potentially larger and safer like a some kind of SUV maybe. It’s just me so I’m more than willing to sacrifice for space when it comes to models catering to families and whatnot that may be more expensive. Backup camera and non-hybrid would be highly preferred. My budget is around 10k. Looking forward to any advice

Hey folks, I’m hoping for some guidance as I attempt to upgrade to something a bit bigger (?) and hopefully more reliable!

I’ve had my ailing 2006 Honda civic hybrid since 2017 and love the gas mileage, but haven’t loved all the high mileage repairs I’ve had to do. I’d like to get a subcompact or compact crossover to help with hauling stuff for work, band gear, and my partner’s craft show setup around. I’m in the Bay Area so decent mileage and nothing too big will be necessary.

The needs: Comfort, good to great gas mileage, a decent size trunk (preferably a hatchback), preferably the back seats fold down, looking to spend between $8k-$15k.

The candidates: -Mazda 3, CX-3 or CX-5 (or CX-30?) -Honda HR-V or CR-V -Honda Fit? Or hatchback civic? -or should I just stick with a sedan? -Audi Q3? -should I consider anything else?

I’ve test driven a 2016 CX-3 and enjoyed it quite a bit, but worry that the back seat and trunk are a bit small. Nearby dealer has the CX3 priced at around $12,600. There’s a private seller CX5 nearby too that I’ll hopefully test drive asap.

I need to drive a CRV and/or an HRV but I’ve liked my Hondas overall for features and comfort and enjoyed driving a 2010 Fit which I almost pulled the trigger on but it sold before I could decide. I don’t want a full size SUV though so as long as I get some bonus room with seats folding down I think I’ll get by.

Non-dealbreaker features I’m into: -heated seats -good sound system -apple car play -hybrid for extra gas mileage

I really appreciate the help!

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a reliable used SUV and could use your expert advice. I'm looking to spend between $15,000 and $20,000 and need a vehicle that can handle my daily commute and occasional road trips for another 70,000-80,000 miles.

Good fuel economy and a comfortable ride are important to me. I've been considering Honda and Toyota for their reliability, but I'm worried about the higher price tag.

Would it be worth it to spend a bit more for a Honda or Toyota, or should I consider more affordable options like Ford or Hyundai?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations on specific models and brands. Please share your experiences with reliability, maintenance costs, and overall performance.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Prius 2014 at 130K miles offered for 9500$ California. When enquired in person, seller told that the car is his mother's, she passed away a year back and title changed to seller's name. But seller said he lost the title and applied for replacement.

Is It a scam or legit? Please share what I should do.

I have an 03 Honda Pilot that has about 200k miles on it.

Should I pay 1.5-2k to get it completely tuned up (provided that’s what it costs to fully do so) and try and run the thing into the ground? I know older Honda’s are legendary for lasting forever.

Or, with a down payment of 10k, should I go ahead and finance a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe with like 10k miles. Monthly payments would be like $300. As I’m typing this the former option seems better, but I don’t know how much it’ll cost to get the Pilot in tip top shape. I want to be able to drive it long distances without having to worry about it breaking down. The Hyundai would alleviate that anxiety and provide a much more enjoyable and comfortable driving experience.

Or, should I just get a Toyota SUV from like 2012-2017 with the down payment and finance the rest, making my monthly payment super low?

-2016 Toyota Corolla LE -122,000 miles -One-owner Clean Title -CarFax shows one minor damage report -Seemingly well-maintained -Test drove it and seemed fine to me although I’m not a big car person -Negotiated from $12,500 to $10,000 but I’m wondering if this is a fair deal as KBB value puts it at around $8,500.

Any insight would be much appreciated!

I posted about this a while back when my job situation was different, I wanted to come back and see some new opinions on my ideas. I've been researching cars for about a year and landed on the Honda Civic SI, my first instinct was to buy used, but it seems that these Si's hold their value very well, Used 22' are going for 25-28k on the used market, while a 2025 SI is around 30K (this can change with the dealer but just for a general number) I have saved $8K for a down payment, and plan on financing the car whether I get used or new. Insurance is going to run me around $400 a month, and the car payment will run me around $375 a month (this is an estimate but should be around the total number). I make roughly $2250 a month, I live with my parents, I'm in community college so I don't pay for school, and I have no other forms of debt, I've also been putting money into a savings account while also saving for the downpayment. I really like the car, it's a manual which I adore, It's a thrill to drive even though it's not gonna beat most cars in a race, it's a Civic, so it should last a good while and I just generally loved it when I went for a test drive. Now I know a lot of Redditors hate buying new cars and financing, but I'm not looking to buy a 2004 Civic with 200K miles, maybe that makes me spoiled, or maybe it doesn't, I'm trying to go about this as smart as possible, if you have any genuine opinions and/or suggestions on other cars please let me know.

Hey All,

Long story short, my wife and I have been reflecting a lot on focusing on what what we prioritize in our life and making changes to focus on building our future and savings/income streams. Our biggest cost, by far, is our cars that offer us little value.

Currently I have a ‘21 Macan S which is currently conveniently facing some pretty major issues right at 51k miles and a 987.1 Boxter S I got as a steal that I love to death. My wife has a ‘16 GLC that’s higher mileage and it’s best redeeming quality is the fact it has an engine that’s only a year and a half old and god knows what is wrong with it today.

The point is, we have three vehicles and we don’t even use the damn things that much anymore and two have major issues. I work remote other than overnight travel and driving to the airport, she works 100% remote and we have side investment endeavors and have 0 interest in ever working full time in-office again anytime soon. She doesn’t even drive her car. Barring going to the gym or visiting friends, we are in the car together 90% of the the time and if im solo im probably taking the Boxster.

We’ve decided that we want to cut loose our two SUVs, I’ll keep my 987, and get a nice and enjoyable mid or full size SUV that’s relatively reliable in the $25k-$35k range, which would be half of what our vehicles are currently worth.

I’d like to hear some thoughts or vehicles to look into in this price range that are still comfortable, aesthetic, decently reliable where we can keep it longer term. Ride quality is the big factor for her and I want something that’s not underpowered.

Vehicles I’m targeting:

‘19-21 Volvo XC90 T6. Absolute perfect vehicle for me and I love them. I just know they’re not as long term reliable once you start getting higher mileage. Would love a T8 hybrid but I know how catastrophic the issues are with them.

‘21 GV80 3.5T. Found an ideal spec locally at $32k with 49k miles. 3.5T checks a box for me and the enthusiast in me won’t touch the 2.5t Atkinson cycle engine model. She loves them. I’m not an advocate of anything under the Hyundai/Kia umbrella but respect the value.

Lexus RX 350. Great buy on paper, has the reliability, but I’ve had one as a rental several times and was underwhelmed by the ride quality and the dated interior feel even in late models both feel like a compromise for what we value.

Mazda is my dark horse. Any other thoughts?

I've always owned cars and I'm wanting to change that and get a truck. I've always wanted one and I'm looking to make that change. Granted I might not use all the features such as off-roading capabilites and such right off the bat but I might want to tow a smaller boat to fish somewhere down the line or maybe take it down a trail, time will tell. But I've been doing research on some new trucks and seeing that the Tacomas have bad build quality this year or something, and are way overpriced compared to previous years. I've also seen really good reviews with the Ford Ranger Raptors but not so good reviews dealing with the infoterminal and not alot of people liking it. But all that's to say is i guess it boils down to what I'm looking for, im by no means a truck guru guy and what I'm looking for right now is a mid sized truck, something that's feels nice on the road for as a daily driver, to and from work etc. Maybe long distance rides couple hours that will feel comfortable. If anyone has any recomendations please to let me know. No money price range, open to any truck recomendations doesn't have to be ones i listed above. Just used those as those were the ones I've researched so far. Also I'm going to add that where I live the roads suck lol

It seems like a strange comparison but the E450 is a well rounded jack of all trades, master of none and is an actual car. The X5 xDrive40i on the other hand is a very well balanced SUV that many say handles almost as well as sedans.

This has me curious, are they then comparable in driving dynamics or is the X5 that good that it even cars better then an actual pretty well rounded car?

I'm torn between the two vehicles. The general consensus is if you prioritize comfort, go to with the E450. Sportiness, go with the X5 but if the form factor bring these two on par with each other, I may as well take the X5 for the added cargo capacity if the dynamics won't be affected.

I'll be test driving these back to back but was curious to hear what others think that may have been behind the wheel of both.

I'm buying my first car, and I found a 2021 RAV4 hyrbid with 76k miles for $22000. On carfax, it has no accident reports, and 1 owner who used the vehicle for commercial use. There are a lot of maintenance checks on the vehicle though, around 1 every 9000 miles. The picture is an example of the maintenance, being the one with the most amount of things checked. I'm wondering is this is a good sign or a bad sign, whether the owner was taking good car of the vehicle or whether there was a problem that needed to be constantly looked at. The car was sold to the dealer a month ago and the oil and filter has been changed since then. What do you guys this? Is this car a good deal or does it have red flags?

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Hi! I am in the market for a new car and have found 3 that peak my interest:

• 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE that has 108k miles
• 2015 Honda Fit LX that has 108k miles
• 2014 Toyota Prius Three that has 98k

All are selling for around 14k.

How reliable are these cars, especially since the Ford Fusion and Honda Fit are over 100k? I dont usually drive more than 10k per year, but still. Can anybody convince me either way? Help!

Thanks

I’m looking for a reliable used SUV with luxury features. I recently found a 2022 Volvo XC60 B5 Inscription and a 2021 Lincoln Corsair Reserve that are both very appealing to me. I have also been looking into the Acura RDX, but they are hard to come across with all the features I want. Any opinions as to which of these 3 choices would be best?

In the market for a new vehicle. We like the size of the VW Atlas since the 3rd row has more space as does the cargo area, but like the tech in the Hyundai Palisade such as the cameras for blind spots that show on the screens and whatnot. I feel like so little will fit in the cargo of the Palisade with the 3rd row up (which it would be because of my kids), but maybe it’s deceptive. Currently have a 2022 Expedition Max so I’m used to a giant beast. My dad said he doesn’t know about now but used to be VW were more costly to repair, obviously will have warranty for a few years but thinking down the road.

Is it a bad idea to buy a used 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE with 108k miles? I am in the market for a new car and found this car for 14k but am unsure how reliable it would be since it is already over 100k. I dont usually drive more than 10k per year, but still...Can anybody convince me either way? Help!

Hello! I know nothing about cars, feel free to dump a lot of info on me!

I really want a VW beetle. Simply because they're cute and simplistic. I don't care about fancy and fast, as long as it's safe, works well, and isn't expensive. I don't even have my driver's license yet and I'm already thinking of what car I should get once I save up haha!

I don't plan on driving much, just for work and therapy and the occasional drive to craft stores.

Also, another question.. how do you get over the fear of driving? :(

So I've been getting a lot of good info here to help with my issue. I bought a Mazda cx30 a few months ago after leasing one a few years. But the transmission stinks and the headrest pushes head forward in a way that is uncomfortable. I didn't notice in the test drive and my former one was fine. Anyway considering changing it out and looking for advice on another similar or smaller AWD SUV in that price or less. I've owned a Crosstrek but wasn't crazy about interior styling. Also had an Impreza but too low to ground. Advice is welcome!!

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I’ve been on a slow car search for a bit that was recently turned into a fast car search because I got rear ended. A private party is selling the aforementioned 2017 RAV4 with a list price at $12,495. It’s been up 21 days so I was thinking about negotiating it down a good chunk.

The seller does appear to be someone who buys and sells cars for a profit as a private party which does somewhat worry me. He has openly provided the VIN and said that potential buyers are open to buying the carfax themselves, but I don’t necessarily want to buy that unless I’m really certain it’s the way to go. And even then it’s pricey.

Should I be worried about a private seller that is making money reselling cars like this? Or do you think as long as I get a PPI it’s nothing to worry about? I commute a total of 100 miles to work each day so expect to put on about 30k miles a year. Can I reasonably expect 300k miles out of the vehicle with regular maintenance like oil change and transmission fluid?

I am 16 and soon to be in need of a vehicle and my parents gave me a budget of 5k for a first vehicle or if it is nice 6k and it needs to have insurance that is relatively cheap (I live in maryland) I will take anything with wheels at this point

My wife, toddler and I are moving to KL and we’ll need a vehicle. I’m not familiar with Asian car brands not available in the US, so do y’all have any recommendations?

I currently drive a Cadillac XT4, but that is a little small now that we have the tyke. Ideally it would be midsize-full size SUV, mid-level price range.

I’m fine with new, recently used or an older model if y’all have some cool classics (Like the Defender 110)

Also, is there a big market for Japanese imports, similar to the JDM market in the US?

Thanks!

I'm in the market for an suv which do you all recommend between the two? I don't need anything for offroad since I already have a truck. I'm just looking for something bigger than my daily driver Cruze. Thank you!

Rn i have accord 10th gen and its the best reliable big space inside car and now im thinking to switch to a 7 seater. I am looking smthing reliable affordable and still get enough space for back 3 row so ppl can sit in peace. Ik odessey is a good option but not that good looking like you know in accord its affordable and the look is so nice so yea if i make sense.

Thank you

I’m may take a job that will require a 2 hour commute through LA in stop and go traffic. I don’t think the commute will bother me too much if I have a car that can handle the traffic with just my supervision. I’ve considered a Tesla since their autopilot seems it would meet my needs. What alternatives are there to Tesla? I would prefer a new car up to $60k.