I haven't owned a car since 2010, but now it seems like going back to a two-car household might be a good idea. My wife drives a 2004 Volvo S40 daily to work. She often gets home very late on weekdays, and usually takes it to meet her cycling group for the better part of a day on Saturday or Sunday, and I have started to feel like I'm too reliant on her schedule or my friends to get to weekend activities, or to duck out to get another few bags of mulch or can of paint, etc.
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posted by Kwine
on May 22, 2013 -
20 answers
My fiance and I are buying our first used car together and we're looking for advice on negotiating a price. We've found a car we like that's being sold directly through the owner. Most posts we've found discuss negotiating with a dealer though.
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posted by Proginoskes
on Apr 29, 2013 -
9 answers
Looking for advice on buying a used vehicle in limited supply. More inside.
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posted by ngn01
on Mar 11, 2013 -
7 answers
Tips and advice for first time selling a used car? I am trying to figure out if I should fix up some cosmetic damage before selling my 2005 Honda Civic EX, as well as looking for general advice on selling on the private market.
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posted by Peemster
on Nov 7, 2012 -
5 answers
UsedCarFilter: My budget is $8500...What is the most reliable and best MPG used car can i get? 90 percent of my driving will be Highway. Reliable and high mpg are a must. Thanks in advance.
posted by flipmiester99
on Aug 16, 2012 -
22 answers
Bought my used 01 Toyota Camry from a dealership over a year and a half ago. Today they inspected the brakes and told me all pads need to be replaced + new brake fluid + powersteering fluid flush + resurfacing the rotors, and new battery. I have been taking this vehicle to same dealership for routine oil changes which include multi-point inspections, and only the battery was an issue in the past. Am I wrong to think that after just over a year and a half I shouldn't need so much work done- should I complain and write a letter, or is this to be expected with a used vehicle?
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posted by biograd08
on Jul 14, 2012 -
20 answers
Selling a car on craigslist -- are there any drawbacks to including the VIN in the ad?
posted by wutangclan
on May 10, 2012 -
9 answers
I don't know enough about cars. Should we trade in the Subaru for a pick-up truck? If so, how do we pick a truck?
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posted by blue_bicycle
on Apr 26, 2012 -
20 answers
Interested in BMW 3-series station wagon. Torn between new ($46,000) vs used ($26,000, 2006, 90,000 km). Which is better value in the long term? I intend to drive it for 10+ years, if not into the ground.
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posted by wutangclan
on Jan 10, 2012 -
19 answers
Hey!
So i am about to buy my very first vehicle and am pretty excited about the whole deal. My budget is no more than 5k and I am looking to get me a used small pickup truck. It seems like my best options are either a T100, Tacoma, frontier or a b2500. Are those considered reliable used pick ups? What kind of year/mileage y'all think 5k could bring? I am thinking a 2000 with about 120000 miles. Does that seems reasonable?
The truck should be very reliable and could take some abuse, I don't really care about towing much because it will be used mainly for tools.
I know VERY little about cars and mechanics and wouldn't even know the first thing to look out for when looking at a potential truck... I've been told to insist on a clean title, see that the engine and transmission are in good order, and pass it by a reliable mechanic. Anything else?
Thank you for your time!
posted by Sentus
on Jan 3, 2012 -
17 answers
We're choosing between a used Audi TT coupe and a used Volvo C30 hatchback - anything we should consider? Do you own either of these cars? Hate them or love anything in particular about them?
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posted by letitrain
on Nov 20, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm going to be buying a used car soon, for around $3000. Unfortunately, Consumer Reports doesn't have a reliability chart for beaters.
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posted by freshwater
on Sep 3, 2011 -
20 answers
What's the best way for me to find and buy a used car, given that I know what I want, have cash to buy it outright, don't want to spend lots of time and mileage and money "shopping", and don't know anything about how to tell a lemon from a peach?
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posted by The otter lady
on Aug 2, 2011 -
10 answers
Used car advice. Looking for real world feedback on a couple of models I am considering. And for other suggestions as well.
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posted by WickedPissah
on Aug 2, 2011 -
16 answers
I am interested in purchasing a gently used cross over vehicle for myself. I plan on paying cash and want to spend 10,000.00 or less. I prefer Honda or Toyota but am open to reliable well made vehicles.
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posted by gypseefire
on May 5, 2011 -
18 answers
I'm selling my car. I'm pretty sure that this offer to buy is a scam, but how does it work?
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posted by Sutekh
on Mar 15, 2011 -
14 answers
Tips for negotiating the price of a used car, namely a used Toyota Camry, years 2007-2010?
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posted by abdulf
on Dec 26, 2010 -
7 answers
I'm thinking of buying a used car. Assuming that I know nothing about cars, what should I watch out for so I don't end up with a lemon?
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy
on Apr 25, 2010 -
26 answers
Is $10,500 reasonable for a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI? It's in very good condition and has 135,000 km. He'd be selling it certified and e-tested. The seller is asking $10,500. I countered with $9,500, and he came back with $10,000 not certified. How much does certification usually cost? Would I be wise just to go with what he's asking so everything's done?
posted by Joseppi
on Apr 15, 2010 -
20 answers
I'm buying a used RV for $32,000.00. Help me figure out how to best transfer the funds to the seller, within the limitations below, in a way that is easy and trustable to the seller.
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posted by Merlin144
on Apr 5, 2010 -
6 answers
shopping for used BMW's for my girlfriend and found one we are interested in. need tips for the haggling process.
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posted by austere
on Jan 23, 2010 -
17 answers
Used hybrid cars and their batteries. I want to buy a used hybrid in the US, looking at '04-'07 Toyota Priuses and Honda Civic Hybrids. Looking for your experiences with these cars, things to look out for, driving in winter conditions, and especially any solid info about the service life (yrs/mileage) of the hybrid battery.
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Jan 22, 2010 -
18 answers
I'm in the middle of negotiating with a dealer for a used car. I need to know what a good counter offer would be and how many offers I should be expected to make.
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posted by FairlyFarley
on Sep 28, 2009 -
9 answers
Buying a used car from a dealer - what questions should I ask, what should I ask about, and what deals should I insist on so I don't get cheated?
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posted by KateHasQuestions
on Sep 21, 2009 -
18 answers
I'm looking into buying a used car, and found a pretty good looking one from a colleague in New Jersey. I live in Brooklyn. How the heck does this work? Parking and title questions follow...
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posted by zvs
on Aug 12, 2009 -
3 answers
I'm moving to the Upper Valley of New Hampshire in a month and need to buy a car for the first time. Help me choose the right one.
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posted by billtron
on Jul 17, 2009 -
19 answers
Car with a dead battery (sorta). I want to sell it immediately. Will I be better off selling it to a used car dealer or on Craigslist? If the former, can anyone recommend a dealer in Seattle?
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posted by carpyful
on May 28, 2009 -
14 answers
What should I do to get a car that's been sitting for 2 years out of my life, without feeling like I've wasted it?
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posted by bobbyno
on Mar 27, 2009 -
16 answers
We just lost our car in a garage fire, should we now lease or buy? We live in a condo, and a bunch of us homeowners lost our cars (and other belongings) in a garage fire. My wife and I want to know the hive-mind's opinion on whether we should lease or buy now that we're forced into the market for a new car. Some information: we're "tree-huggers" so we appreciate good gas mileage (and we're enamored with the upcoming 3rd gen Honda Insight). But we also drive the cars a ton, we drive everywhere. We live in Indianapolis, but our parents and families are on the east coast, so we drive to NYC and the D.C. area multiple times a year; not to mention the Chicago area, too. So that would also be a consideration whether we lease or buy... Thanks for anyone's opinion.
posted by lonemantis
on Mar 23, 2009 -
14 answers
Any used car dealerships--and particular dealers--near Providence, RI (or around) whom you would recommend?
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posted by Murray M
on Jan 6, 2009 -
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