For starters, I’m looking for something I can drive until the wheels fall off. Been looking mainly at Hondas & Toyotas, doing extensive research on particularly the CRV’s (2.4L, not turbo) and RAV4’s.

I can find pretty solid prices on both of those cars with like 60k miles but some of them have rebuilt titles. I understand it will be hard to resell it, and know you really won’t get much for a trade in, but I’m looking to keep it as long as possible.

Now it’s from my understanding that a rebuilt title is a vehicle that’s been in an accident and the insurance company came to a conclusion it would cost more to repair for them rather than deeming it a total loss. But with like 2017-2019 years of those cars, the damage would have to be in thousands right? So what could possibly go wrong with those vehicles where they’re deemed a loss and they’re only a few years old?

I’m trying to do more research and get more opinions on it

listed for $4800 and of course would get a PPI. wondering if it’s worth it? looking for a reliable daily driver with occasional road trips to tote baby around. how many years will this last? 2011 honda crv lx sport utility 4D

My 2008 Civic just got totaled (luckily I wasn’t in it.) I was in that car for 5k, had it for 4 years and put 100k miles on it. Now my neighbor and friend of the family is selling her 2009 Camry XLE with 25,000 miles on it for $10,000 dollars.

I got her down to $8,000. She’s kept it in her garage all that time when not driving it so it’s in pretty great shape. I’d just be worried about the oil consumption, also just paying that much for a car that old. Is there a way to check for the oil problem? Also would this be a good buy at 8?

Looking for a new used car and I stumbled upon this today, an older guy traded it in at a dealer. He is the original owner. It only has 69,500 miles and they are asking $11,900. I know these 3500 Toyota engines are bulletproof. Without lowballing what would this thing be worth ? Thanks

Have been looking for a pickup truck for some time now and having a really hard time finding anything decent, looking mainly for a ford f150, my budget is about 20K$, around 2017 and preferably no over 100k miles.
Is that reasonable? Realistic? Am i asking for a unicorn here? I honestly don’t know and would appreciate any tips on where to look and what to look for
Thanks

Looking for a sub $6,000 car my daughter to learn on and drive under 10 miles a day on to and from school and practices. No highway driving so the risk of a breakdown far from home is not a concern then again brand new cars are not immune from that risk either.

Anything under 200k miles seems to be an R title in that price range.

I’ve read a lot of folks saying they’ve owned multiple r titles and had great luck and obviously the horror stories.

But for a vehicle that will not be heavily relied on that’s safe and cheap to maintain would an r title make sense?

I ask for the vin, try to pull the damage pics, ask for repairs completed (most don’t have that), and compare to KBB private party fair condition. Deer attacks and theft recoveries with little to no damage seem to be the better route.

Basically looking at it this way, buy R title for $5k. Let her ding it up for the next 2 years and if it’s still running reliably into college great. If she goes away and needs something newer/more reliable trade it in for $1-$2k and move on. Better than a $350 monthly payment that still has reliability risks. Right?

Am I getting scammed or good deal?

Also a local shop offers 50 pt Pre purchase inspection.

Dealership did a 131 pt inspection and said it was fine. I know dealership is not reliable.

Is 50 pt inspection worth the time and hassle?

Hyundai Veloster 2017 excellent condition
Interior gray very clear and good condition
Paint ( no scratches or damage)
Tires 85%
Engine 1.6 , 4 cylinder
Mileage 56,000
Rearview camera
Air conditioning works good
The rear seats slide forward and has a large cargo space
Interior like new
Roof is made of glass
Sun roof
Two keys
License plates valid until September 2027
Salvage tittle

It's a salvage title, but quick google tells me the Veloster 2017 is one of the better Hyundai.

My other option is a 2012 Toyota Prius plugin hybrid.

Well-maintained 2012 Toyota Prius with under 75k original miles. Runs and drives great with no mechanical issues. Excellent gas mileage and very dependable. Ideal commuter, first car, or daily driver.
Salvage title from a minor accident involving an earlier owner. Repairs were only cosmetic, not mechanical,professionally completed, and the car has been driven reliably since.
Recent upgrades and maintenance:
�• New 12V battery�• Newer tires�• Window tint�• New cabin air filter�• Replacement engine air filter included�• Cosmetic touch-ups completed�• Hubcaps included (not shown in photos)

Both salvage title and both says that the accident was a minor accident. I will definitely check both out in person, but let's say I do not see anything major or glaring. Would the prius or a veloster be a better buy?

This is more to be a leisure car where I can drive long distance to go camping over the weeken. And inside city is more for grocery shopping and gyming

Hi, I'm really interested in the Subaru Forester (2011-2014) but honestly finding them under $6k is difficult. Are there any other make/models of cars I should look into?

I really love that high up feeling so wagons were not for me. Looking for under 180k miles, no major issues ($1.5k+ repairs) with the car I need to fix right after buying.

Tengo un fusión 2018 1.5 y me ofrecen cambio por un Mazda 3 2016, que tan viable es, el fusión tiene 180,000km y el Mazda 170,000, me agrada el trato ya que no duermo con el temor de la falla de los fusión con la filtración de anticongelante, eso si tiene sus registros de mantenimiento y puntuales, alguna opinión? Es buen cambio o lo vendo para algún otro modelo? De ser así cual me recomiendan

I need help. Below are a list of cars I want to look at when I go to a dealer soon. I want to know which vehicles I should actually consider to buy. My biggest thing is that I do not want a car that’s going to cause me to drop a hefty penny in about a year or so. Something that is truly reliable. These vehicles are in my budget with an apr of 10% or below with a pre-approval from my bank. Since I know the market isn’t the best this is what I feel the most comfortable in. Which cars would y’all recommend are worth buying?

- 2015 Nissan Juke at 131,016 miles carfax : clean title
- 2015 Volvo S60 T5 at 91,712 miles carfax: reported as total loss by insurance in 2021 (idk what the status of the title would be in this case)
- 2016 Nissan Rouge S at 104,565 miles carfax: 2 minor damage accidents reported (idk what the status of the title would be in this case also)
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson at 129,669 miles carfax: clean title
- 2017 Buick Encore at 60,159 miles carfax: salvage, rebuilt title (need to check if I can even get it insured)
- 2017 Hyundai Tucson Se at 106,723 miles carfax: minor damage clean title otherwise I’m assuming.

Also the cars reported with minor damages the pictures seem to look like the dealership repaired the body or the damage was reported in like 2018/2019. I’m not interested in looking for something better privately since I like the idea of paying for the warranty through the dealership and need to finance due to my situation. Thank y’all in advance.

Edit to add: do not waste ur time telling me all these options suck. I’m in no position to be any picker than this. We all know the market rn. So please at least tell me the lesser of the 6 evils. I’m also not looking to keep these cars for long either as I’ll be relocating to a place where I won’t need the car. Also, I’ll be able to aggressively pay the car off early (if nothing else bad happens lol) and get rid of it.

hi all! i've been a big car person all my life and then sold them for a bit, really dug into it. anyway, now it is my time to purchase and nothing is exciting me! i feel like ive driven them all, heard the good bad and ugly of EVERY brand so im finding it difficult. im coming off my first starter car from HS that has done me well for 7 or so years (18 elantra). i love spaciousness and feeling like im not bumping shoulders w my passenger - preferably sitting a bit higher (so SUV)...

trying to keep under $32k, low ish miles, reliability, wireless carplay, heated seats are the main priority. with my car passions i do prioritize cosmetic appearance - something sharp looking would be nice.

i have been toggling between 2023+ kia telluride and a cx90 (not PHEV) and atlas cross sport but they have pros and cons and they don't really excite me but i understand compromises will need to be made.

HELP!!! Thanks in advance 🥰

Has a reported “minor accident” to the right side and right rear side… i don’t know what to look for when looking at it and i am not experienced enough to know if this is a fair or a bigger red flag than i think..
Thoughts?

Every time I helped someone shop used, the same thing happened: the listing says $14k, then tax, DMV and doc fees push it past what they can spend, and they find out at the desk.

So I built something simple: you type the total you can spend and your ZIP, and it only shows dealer cars near you that fit that number with tax and fees counted in. Free, no account, no phone number to browse. Right now it only covers LA, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino because the tax and fee math is set up for there. Everywhere else gets a waitlist.

It's an estimate, not a quote, and the listing data is a day or two old, so call before you go. I'm looking for honest feedback, especially if the price looks wrong on a car you know.

keymatchauto.com/?src=rd-usedcars

A few months ago, I found myself in a situation that many people can relate to. After being involved in a car accident, I suddenly didn't have a vehicle. What I thought would be a straightforward process of replacing my car turned into a months-long journey filled with frustration, uncertainty, and more research than I ever expected. Looking back, what I learned wasn't really about buying a car. It was about how to make a major purchase without letting stress force a bad decision.
 
Like most people, I started browsing online listings, checking sites like AutoTrader, and looking at anything that caught my eye. At first, I wasn't following a process. I was simply trying to find a vehicle that fit my budget and seemed reliable. Eventually I found a 2018 Honda Accord Sport that looked promising. The mileage was higher than I would have preferred, so I did what any cautious buyer should do: I arranged to meet the owner and scheduled an independent inspection. I was ready to spend money to verify the vehicle before making a commitment. Then the unexpected happened. Before the inspection could even take place, the seller decided not to sell the car.
 
I was disappointed, but that experience taught me my first lesson: never get emotionally attached to a vehicle before you've actually bought it.
Back to square one, I continued searching. Not long after, I found another Honda Accord Sport, this time located in Florida. I researched the dealership, reviewed their reputation, and arranged for a local inspection company to evaluate the vehicle. Once again, I felt like I was getting close. Then history repeated itself. Before the inspection was completed, the vehicle sold to someone else.
 
At that point, many buyers might have become frustrated and settled for something less than what they really wanted. I was tempted. Being without a car for several months is stressful. Every day without reliable transportation feels like pressure to make a quick decision. Instead, I reminded myself that the goal wasn't to buy a car quickly. The goal was to buy the right car.
 
Eventually I found another Accord, this one at a dealership in Montana. By now, I had developed a much more disciplined approach. Instead of simply looking at photos and reading the description, I treated the purchase like a research project. I verified the dealership's reputation, reviewed vehicle history reports, researched the VIN, requested additional photos, conducted video walk-throughs, discussed the vehicle with the seller, arranged for independent verification, and negotiated the purchase price based on facts rather than emotion.
 
Throughout the process, I relied heavily on AI tools like Copilot. Not because AI could tell me whether to buy the car, but because it helped me ask better questions. I used it to compare vehicle trims, understand potential maintenance concerns, research registration requirements, evaluate dealership information, and organize the overwhelming amount of information I was collecting. It became a research assistant that helped me make sense of everything.
 
In the end, I purchased the Montana vehicle and had it shipped to my home. The process worked, not because I found some secret trick, but because I took the time to reduce risk at every step. Looking back, the two vehicles I lost may have actually saved me from making a rushed decision. Each failed deal reinforced the importance of patience and verification.
 
The biggest lesson I learned is that most expensive purchases aren't really buying decisions. They're confidence decisions. Whether you're spending $20,000 on a car, hiring a contractor, or making any major purchase, uncertainty creates stress. The more information you gather, the more confident your decision becomes. Research doesn't guarantee a perfect outcome, but it dramatically improves your odds of making a good one.
 
Today, when people ask me about buying a used vehicle, I rarely talk about engine specifications, trim levels, or features. Instead, I talk about process. Define what you need. Research broadly. Verify everything. Get independent opinions. Be patient. And most importantly, don't let urgency make the decision for you.
 
The Honda Accord I eventually bought wasn't the first car I looked at, the second car I pursued, or even the third. But it was the one that survived the process. And in hindsight, that's exactly why it was the right choice.
 
Has anyone else bought a car from out of state? What part of the process was most stressful for you?

Got hit at a dead stop while at a stop light.

I'm looking to spend around 30-37kish. I plan on getting 8-11k back from the car.

I test drove a 2025 Mazada cx-50 hybrid and it was nicer than my Kia.

I also test drove a 2025 subaru Forester Hybrid Touring and hands down the Subaru was a better drive.

I'm not interested in another Kia or Hyundai. Not interested in VW either. Could there be something else I should be looking at?

The sweet spot so far seems to be a Forester with Touring package.

• heated and cooled front seats
• heated rear seats
• auto sensing windshield wiper
• upgraded leather and waaay more "comfy"
• integration into the infotainment will let you pull google maps or apple maps to the instrument cluster and you can dual screen spotify on the main infotainment. BIG PLUS for me.
• I also liked usb a and C in front and back however once I get a new iphone that might not be a perk anymore :p.

I’m in northern Europe and looking for a simple, reliable automatic car that I could hopefully keep for several years without major headaches.

I found this 2004 Toyota Corolla Wagon 1.6 VVT-i automatic at a dealer for $7000.

Some details:

1.6L petrol/gasoline, 110 hp

Traditional 4-speed torque converter automatic, not MultiMode

151,336 km / about 94,000 miles
First registered in January 2004

Wagon

Recently serviced

Passed inspection on October 7, 2026

Same private owner from 2009 until October 2026, so about 17 years

The previous owner apparently serviced it himself for much of that period, so the service history is not fully documented

I also bought the inspection/history report.
The mileage history looks consistent and there are very few failed inspections.

It failed inspection in 2014 and again in October 2025, but passed shortly afterwards both times. It passed the most recent inspection with no listed faults.

One slightly unusual thing is that the car was taken off the road for fairly long periods during the last few years and has barely been driven recently. It went from about 140,000 km in 2019 to 151,000 km now.

The main things I’m trying to verify before buying are:

\\- Rust condition underneath, especially the sills/subframes

\\- Whether the engine consumes oil

\\- Whether the automatic transmission fluid has ever been changed

\\- Why it was used so little / taken off the road frequently in recent years

\\- What caused the failed inspection in 2025

From what I’ve read, the E12 Corolla 1.6 with the conventional 4-speed automatic is generally considered very reliable, although early 1.6 VVT-i engines can sometimes develop oil consumption.

Assuming the underside is solid, it doesn’t burn much oil and the transmission shifts properly, would you consider $7000 reasonable for this car?

Would you trust one of these at 151,000 km / 94,000 miles for another 4–5 years?

Anything specific I should check on a 2004 Corolla E12 1.6 VVT-i automatic before buying?

This would be the newest used car I've ever bought. Wondering if anyone has anything to say about this ride. Not looking to pay 500/month for 6 years but my other car is rusted beyond repair.

2022 DODGE DURANGO SRT 392
Miles: 58,213
CARFAX: 1 minor accident and 4 owners
Price: $48,999

2022 Dodge Durango** **R/T Sport Utility 4D
Miles: 53,288
CARFAX: No accidents and 1 owner
Price: $32,990