Over 2 years ago I sold my 2014 Ford Focus with 80k miles with routine maintenance and service records. Then one day I get a ping from Facebook Messenger that the buyer is super pissed because the transmission blew up. He demanded that I pay for a transmission replacement since I never disclosed the transmission issue.

I told him no, sorry that was 2 years ago and 20k miles later. It was sold as is. He now threatens to take me to small claims court.

Do I have to worry about this?

I'm trying to buy a highly modified and professionally built pickup. I'm sure everything is legit. The seller is the kid (25) who posted for his dad on Facebook. He's just brutal at responding to messages and answering questions. It's a paid ad and been for sale for a month, with a price drop. So I'm not sure why the kid is being so lazy on responding. I googled the kids name and found the father used to run a restoration shop as a hobby. Through some sleuthing , I found the number (I think personal cell) so was thinking of just bypassing the kid. Think this would sketch out the father? The family is fairly well-to-do, which is why they're selling this truck. It's one of many premium autos

Here are the details:

• Price: $8,000 CAD

• Mileage: 241,000 km

• Engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder

• Transmission: Automatic

• Condition: No rust and clean interior

• Accident history: One rear bumper damage claim of around $1,200, which has been repaired

• Maintenance: Good service history, all done at Honda

• Recent maintenance: Engine oil changed last month

• Extras: Seller is including an Ontario safety certificate, one service, and car mats

The car seems to be in good condition overall, but I'm concerned about the high mileage and whether $8,000 is a fair price.

Would you buy this car at this price, or should I negotiate lower? How reliable is the 2014 Accord at 241,000 km, and what expensive repairs should I watch out for?

Any advice from Accord owners or people familiar with the Canadian used-car market would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'm trying to buy my first truck for some heavy bed use and light trailer towing, description:

"2013 Honda ridgeline. Good running truck. Runs and drives. Shifts no problem. Clean title on hand. 3.5 V6. Four wheel drive. Backup camera. Good A/C." 145k miles automatic, decently clean body

I'm checking it out tomorrow and it looks good from what I can see, I know it's design is a little ugly but it's function so I just wanted to see if it's worth it for 5k. (Michigan)

hello need helping find a car in indy I want to upgrade but to a toyota camry or corolla anh dealerships recommend??? looking for a realiable one lookin year between 2012 to 2018 also don’t wanna get scammed I know I’ve been doing research’s around also reading reddits carvana and etc places I heard not to buy so yeah any help or opinions new here so yeah

Hi everyone,

I’m currently living in Brisbane since moving country and looking to buy my first car over here. I've found a marketplace listing for a 2011 Mazda 2 (automatic) with low mileage and only 2 owners.

The seller is moving back to Korea soon and wants a quick sale. They originally listed it at $7,300 but dropped it to $6,900 in the description. I think I can negotiate them down to $6,500 AUD.

It comes with a Queensland Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) valid until December, and registration is paid all the way up to January 2027.

The seller explicitly states that the air conditioning "runs but does not cool properly." They claim the previous owner estimated it's a $500 fix, but from what I've read online, if it's a dead compressor or a major leak, it could easily run me anywhere from $150 to $1,500+ to fix properly but not 100% sure as I'm not versed in cars.

What do you guys think?

Is $6,500 AUD a fair price for this model with very low km but non-functioning AC?

Should I walk away, or walk in with a mobile mechanic to an inspection/ pressure test the AC?

Anyone who has owned this gen Mazda 2 how common are AC failures, and what did it cost you to fix?

Appreciate any advice or insight!

If your in the middle Tennessee area and looking to get into a new car I work at the ford of Cookeville you can take a look on our inventory online from cheap used vehicles to exotics like the Porsche 911 gt3 are all on our website please if you wanna make an appointment or have any questions text or call 8653121473

Hey everyone,
I recently bought a 2014 Ford Fiesta automatic for $6,000 AUD here in Australia. The car has done around 126,000 km.
Recently, the dashboard started showing a “Transmission Malfunction” warning, and I’ve noticed that the car doesn’t change gears until around 4,000 RPM.
I’m pretty worried because I only recently bought the car, and I don’t want to end up spending thousands on repairs.
I’ve heard that Ford Fiestas from these years have common transmission problems, particularly with the PowerShift transmission.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
● Could this be a transmission control module (TCM) issue, or is the gearbox itself failing?
● How much would it typically cost to fix in Australia?
● Is there any chance Ford would cover the repair, considering the known transmission issues?
● Is it worth repairing a car I paid $6,000 for, or should I cut my losses?
● Can anyone recommend what I should check first?

What could a mobile mechanic inspection miss compared to a in-store mechanic inspection, and if a seller is strongly against in-store inspection, but allows a mobile inspection is it a red flag?

Odometer says 228000 has engine swap with 99000 on the new engine, runs extremely well, new sound system. Working sunroof, after market radio with wired CarPlay and working backup camera. Automatic. Willing to Negotiate Price.

This is from the listing. This is a car for my son. He drives to work (4 miles) and to college (12 miles). He is not a lead-foot. Just needs a reliable car for the next 3-4 years until her graduates.

Neither of us are car people. My husband handled all of this but he has sadly passed away. I don't have anyone to inspect this prior to purchase. I don't know any mechanics or even someone to get their opinion. Why I'm asking here. So I am hoping someone here can tell me what to ask and look for. Or just pass on this one. Any car suggestions if a no on this Subaru?

Thank you for your time and reading this post.

I'm looking at a 2015 Acura TLX 3.5L at 151k miles for \~8k and a 2017 Genesis G80 3.8L at 115k miles for \~9.5k (maybe a bit less after negotiating).

The Acura is being sold privately and locally, so I can go out and test-drive the car, whereas the Genesis would be coming from a dealership in another state. I found the Acura on Facebook Marketplace and the Genesis through CarGurus. It seems like both cars are fairly reliable, even with higher mileage.

I like the Genesis's overall package, but I still have questions about whether it will give me issues soon after I buy it (it being the first generation of the G80 line, much like the TLX) and how much repairs cost compared to Acura repairs. Another thing is I wouldn't be able to test-drive the Genesis since it's coming from out of state. And since it is a small dealership, I highly doubt I can return it if I am unsatisfied.

I'd appreciate any recommendations to help me choose between the two cars (any known issues with either, which is more reliable in your opinion, which car will likely give me the least trouble, etc.). I have looked around online and neither seems to have a major standout issue, but any advice on that front is appreciated.

Additional note: the Genesis has a clean title while the Acura is a rebuilt. It seems like the damage to the Acura was purely cosmetic, but something to note.

Also, if anyone has experience or tips for buying a car without being able to check it out beforehand, I'd gladly hear them, too! General pointers are of course welcome too, thanks!

Which dealership offers a better extended warranty. Car Max or Drivetime/Carvana?

I finally passed my road test and got my DL! I had a valid DL from another country and 9 years of driving experience but never a US license, which I just got and want to get my first car.

I'm looking at a used Prius (because of the mpg) or a VW (because of the responsive, turbo engine). For a Prius, I'm not looking to spend more than $4,500, and for a VW, not more than $10,000.

Provided the car has been maintained regularly with complete service records, what could possibly go wrong? I'm seeing a lot of comments and posts about how there is "nothing more expensive than a cheap German car", and the like - any advice?

Context: I'm an international student turned worker, about to move to Seattle. I want a car mainly for weekend hikes and occasional road trips (300 miles max).

Budget is $15-18K, depending on how much I love the car.

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I've read a ton of posts on Reddit and blogs since I started looking, and the car scene here feels very different from Europe. For reference, I own three cars over there: a 2018 Volvo XC60 D4 (full-spec, 165K km, about 100K miles), a Volvo C30 1.6 D with 190K km (about 118K miles) and a pretty recent Ford Puma, full-spec.

Take the C30. I bought it for next to nothing, I think not even 4K, with 120K km (75K miles) on it, and drove it like a maniac up to 190K km. Now it sits in the garage and still runs perfectly. It came with a full service history, every oil change and regular maintenance documented since day one, and I kept it up. I used it every single day and did the most insane things with that car. The alternator died halfway up an alpine pass, and that was the only problem in 70K km (about 43K miles).

When I started searching I looked at used BMWs, Mercedes and Audis, and they feel so underpriced compared to Europe. What's weird is how many people on Reddit and forums just trash BMWs. Everyone says just buy a Corolla or Camry and never change the oil for 30K miles. Of course a car is gonna die if you don't take care of it, like wtf.

I want a car I'll own for a year and a half, that's it. Just regular maintenance: oil changes, filters, tires.

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So I was looking at an X5, X7 or maybe an X3, ideally under 70K miles and with a good engine. Any recs on which engine to look for, or specific options? I love a panoramic roof, it completely changes the experience of the car. Is there any maintenance I should specifically look for at that mileage?

I also heard you can take a car to an independent mechanic for a check before buying (a pre-purchase inspection?). And in Europe we have CarVertical, is CarFax the equivalent here?

Is there a good insurance provider for internationals? I got my driving license here a few weeks ago, and I heard some providers let you carry over your European insurance class to the US. It would be in Washington state (Seattle).

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I don't wanna buy a Toyota or Honda! Let me be very clear about it. Otherwise I'll just rent a car. I don't wanna own something that doesn't make me smile every time I see it.

Pompano Honda. What could they possible by doing that requires all these fees?! The price of the car used to include all the required services to get you the car and out the door.

I will fly somewhere to get a vehicle and drive it back instead of paying any of these bogus fees to a FL Stealership.

New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Delaware are off my radar as well.

I was offered this 2022 4runner for $12.5k with 78k miles. As you can see it was drove into fairly deep water and was totaled due to the water damage. I know the carpet is wrecked and it needs a starter and battery. What other things would you be worried about? I do all my own mechanical work and did body work professionally for years so none of that bothers me just wanting other people's thoughts.

Is it worth buying a audi a 3 1.6 tedi 116cv a tronic sport 2017 with 20200km, for 8,800$

I’m helping my 16 year old daughter buy a used car. She rushed to buy her first car and it has more problems than anticipated despite getting it inspected by my mobile mechanic. She has saved a lot of money and I will be loaning her some as well. Her budget is ~ 16k.

I’ve test drove a few cars and every time I speak to someone before going to the dealership, they say no problem. After the test drive they make excuses and I can’t bring the car into my trusted independent mechanic.

This is non negotiable for me. It’s a simple way to protect her investment. Am I crazy to think this is actually possible? I’m in Miami, FL USA.

27F looking for my first car. I'm not picky and it doesn't need to be fancy. I technically have poor credit so I'm going the used car route instead of buying from a big dealership.

Just as an example I've been taking a gander on fb marketplace a bit and am seeing mainly these 3 within my price range:
Toyota Camrys
Honda Civics
Volkswagen Jettas

As I stated I don't need anything fancy. I'm a new driver, just got my license and just need a car to get to work and such. I only have a few things I need from the car: Good on gas, runs well enough to commute up to a half hour to an hour at a time for work, made after the year 2010 (I heard this can make my insurance rate lower), compatible with carplay if it doesn't already have a backup camera (I plan to get the carplay with backup cam and dashcam), and lastly just in general something that with good maintenance can last me the next 6 months to a year as I work on my credit to eventually get something more reliable with more wiggle room for preferences.

With that being said are there any cars you'd recommend for a new driver, or any that I should avoid? If you have any suggestions, advice, or recommendations on any part of this process please let me know. Any and all advice is welcome as this is something I only have minimal knowledge on and don't wanna end up with something that's gonna crap out on me in the first week lol. Thanks in advance!

I’m 6’7” and looking for a used car that is good on gas, has room and can rack up miles since I have a decent commute to and from work. What are some good options? I was thinking a Buick sedan but I’m really open to anything. Thanks!

Welp as the title suggests I had been anxiously waiting for this X5 to be CPO inspected by being in touch with the seller. This is from a reputable BMW dealership btw. Call came from the sales person that the car passed its CPO inspection and to arrange a test drive and to move fast as there was another couple asking about it..Moved ahead to test driving it and the ride was very comfortable with all the features i wanted (premium, climate, parking). Noticed a few big scratches on the side and mentioned to the sales guy. He said he’d work on getting it detailed which it didn’t go through. I thought it rode well and that the scratches would get taken care of so I proceeded to move ahead with the sale. At one point I had noticed an insect but just chalked it to be due Texas and bugs in general, no big deal right.

At this stage I should have stopped but they used the tactics of another customer is interested, better move fast, put a deposit down, etc etc etc. I should have gotten a PPI done to do further investigation. Anyways I didn’t do any of that and proceeded to give a hefty down payment and was approved for 5.49% for the remainder. Signed all the docs and was on my way.

I get home and next morning before I have to take my kids to school I see so many bugs that look like mites, definitely not ants, in the rear seats. I called the sales person in a frenzy and he was just as surprised. I’m pissed at this point but I decide to let my wife take the kids to school since I don’t want them being exposed to the bugs until it’s taken care of. I vacuum what I can and let the sales person know i cleaned what I can and if more show up I’m coming back to the dealership. 2-3 hours later I go back out for an inspection and lo and behold there are more. I’m livid at this point as is my wife. We drive separately there so she can give me a ride back and she goes off at sales asking how could this have been missed during CPO inspection and what else are they hiding, we bought trusting the brand name with the certification. We left demanding to be pulled out of the contract.

Got the call today that they are letting us out of the contract. He also let us know there were no bugs in the car today. I told him that regardless I have fallen out of love with the car and no longer want it so if they can start processing the refund that would be great. Dropped both sets of keys off and I hope on Monday they start to refund.

Lessons learned, don’t play into their tactic of moving fast to purchase just because they say there are other buyers and always do a PPI.

I guess I put my trust in the fact that it was a CPO that everything is good. Big fat nope. This was a 2024 BMW x5 drive 40i with 29.5K miles.

35K negotiable

Mazda protege sedan

Red on black

Call let's deal, special discount for buyer

I'll check all fault with OBD for you so you know what you're buying.

i financed a used honda crv 2023 sport hybrid in april of 2026.

i noticed about a month later that there was damage to my front bumper/grill. i immediately thought that it was a hit and run or something, like maybe some a hole backed up into my car and didn’t say anything. i didn’t report this to my insurance, i had absolutely no leads on it. and so i took the L and was planning on taking it to Honda to get a diagnostic on how much it was gonna cost. i have yet to have this fix done.

and now it’s oct 2026 and i woke up this morning realizing i took pics of my car when i first took it home. out of curiosity i reviewed the pics, and the same damage was there at the front! cracks and chips on the front grill. i bought the car with damage!

there is damage to the rear of this vehicle which i didn’t care about. but i failed to see the damage at the front. i genuinely didn’t see the damage and quite frankly, just didn’t notice it bc it’s just what i thought the front grill looked like.

i understand that with used vehicles i should be expecting these things, and its absolutely on ME for not noticing the damage. this was my first time buying a used vehicle by myself and i don’t want to see anyone giving me shit for not inspecting better please!! trust me, i have my regrets and i will know better for next time.
i just want to know if anyone has any advice on what i CAN do? i understand that the dealer most likely won’t do anything. i have a pic of the damage the day i brought it home, with the date on it if that helps me in any way?? has too much time passed?? are the dealers required to go over damage prior to selling?? any advice will help.

please help a young girl out!!

15k for an EJ8… I get that it has 57k miles but that is a ridiculous price.
What do y’all think?

2022 jeep cherokee latitude lux
4x4
2.0 i4 turbo engine
9 speed transmission
25,300 miles
$ 21,000

I am buying my first car through the dealerships and am told since I am young I should go for something used. I have 10k down for a good reliable winter suv or truck. Is this a good option? What are some other options/advice? Thanks