r/UsedCarAdvice

Hi everybody, I’m in the market for a used car trying to get something reliable but in the cheaper side. I owned a 2014 fusion that a friend gave me for the past 4 years, got it to 250k miles before an accident took it out, and I’m now interested in a 2010 fusion hybrid with about 130k miles and a $5800 OTD price tag. If inspection comes back good would this be a good buy? Thanks.

- 2019 Buick Encore Preferred: Fancier, bells and whistles. About 110k miles. 2 owner history, prior re-po. Dealership had to make a few repairs. Very quiet noise I can’t pinpoint in the test drive.
Cash price pre fees is $9650

-2017 Toyota Yaris Hatchback: Pretty much everything I want in the car, but no fancy new bells and whistles like power seats or big touch screen. About 120k miles. 4 owner history, seems to have been used as a dealership’s car for 3 years prior to being put up for sale. Prior cosmetic accident with minimal damage that’s been repaired. This car feels very comfortable and familiar to me because I’ve always driven Toyota. I didn’t notice anything suspicious in the test.
Cash price pre fees is $9650.

-2011 Toyota Rav4: Everything I need, no bells and whistles, about 150k miles light cosmetic damage from prior accident and from age. Would need to paint the hub caps. Get layout, very outdoorsy car. I felt the most familiar driving this from the others, but it is only 2 years younger than the Toyota I drive now (but there’s a 100,000 miles difference). I didn’t notice anything suspicious in the test, maybe a slight vibration around and above 60 but nothing that I haven’t felt in other cars.
Cash Price is $6990

I’m 19 M heading into my first year of college, I’m blessed to have parents that are willing to pay for my first real car, My budget is $10,000 for a down payment (or for a total price) I have no reservations about a used car and honestly I’d prefer that. I want something sport-y and fitting for a guy my age I guess. Any suggestions?

Hello everyone hope this post finds you well.

I’m buying a used 2021 Akera Mazda CX-5 in Victoria. I’ve put down a deposit and negotiated an agreed price they had the Mazda was up for 35k I negotiated it down to 32.5k including my trade in.The sales person disclosed that there was a small crack/chip on the windscreen upon inspection. Everything else to do with exterior and interior was In good condition. This is my first time buying from a dealer so I was quite overwhelmed as you know they are trying to sell the car and I was being given so much information i felt bombarded. I didn’t push on the chip/crack. Because they said it might or might not pass the road worthy check. But I’m regretting not pushing on it because it could pass the road worthy as it’s small but noticeable but might be just enough to pass it. But if it does pass I still don’t feel comfortable receiving the vehicle with the crack/chip. I would like it to be repaired or replaced which would be unlikely. But I just want to be informed because I’ve got myself in a bit of a pickle as I should have mentioned it when I was there for the inspection. I know if it’s passes the road worthy check. The crack/chip can be a massive issue for me in the future and be very costly to replace. I was wondering if you guys could help me become more informed on what my options could be and what would be reasonable. I know if it’s passes the dealerships main argument would be it passed and it’s a used car but I really don’t want the car to have the crack still upon completing the sale. The car is awaiting mechanical inspection first. I only viewed the car yesterday and put down the deposit yesterday but I’m wanting to reach out Monday. I wanted advice first and to be more informed as I’ve never bought a used vehicle from a dealership before.

I'm still learning how to drive and want to buy a car which I would for around a year and sell it back so that I could buy a better car

Just want to get a hang of driving

So which car should I buy?

I just bought an SUV to cater to our expanding family. I have a 2015 Dodge Dart GT which I had bought new and it is about time to part ways from it. How much do you think I should be able to sell it for? It has about 145k miles on it, comes with Garmin navigation, although it doesn’t update anymore, it has premium sound system and a sunroof. Heated seats, remote start, 2 key fobs. All the systems work fine. It does have a few minor scratches on one door and a bit of a scratch on front bumper. Other than that the car runs fine.

Any tips on how to sell it?