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I'm seeing better prices on Facebook Marketplace than dealerships. Has anyone bought a car there and how did it go?
AutoUser31Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
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I'm budgeting for ownership an…
I'm budgeting for ownership and trying to be realistic. What did you spend during your first year?
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If a vehicle history report sh…
If a vehicle history report shows a minor accident, does that automatically make you walk away?
AutoUser121Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
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Looking back, which used car g…
Looking back, which used car gave you the best ownership experience overall?
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AutomotiveCarBuyer3Jun 8, 2026
I'm seeing better prices on Fa…
I'm seeing better prices on Facebook Marketplace than dealerships. Has anyone bought a car there and how did it go?
AutoUser31Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser32I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer1Jun 6, 2026
I'm shopping for my first used…
I'm shopping for my first used car and my budget is around $10,000. What mistakes should I avoid and what would make you walk away immediately?
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CarBuyer2Jun 7, 2026
I know maintenance matters mor…
I know maintenance matters more than mileage sometimes, but is there a point where the mileage is simply too high?
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CarBuyer4Jun 9, 2026
Looking back, what cost you th…
Looking back, what cost you the most money after buying a used vehicle?
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CarBuyer5Jun 10, 2026
I'm torn between an older Toyo…
I'm torn between an older Toyota with a lot of kilometers and a newer vehicle from a brand with a mixed reputation.
AutoUser51Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser52I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer6Jun 11, 2026
Do you always pay for a vehicl…
Do you always pay for a vehicle history report or are there situations where it isn't necessary?
AutoUser61Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
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CarBuyer7Jun 13, 2026
Whether it's something the sel…
Whether it's something the seller says or something you notice during inspection, what's an instant deal breaker for you?
AutoUser71Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser72I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer8Jun 14, 2026
Luxury cars can be tempting wh…
Luxury cars can be tempting when they're heavily discounted. Did anyone regret buying one?
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AutoUser82I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
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AutomotiveCarBuyer14Jun 24, 2026
Assume reliability is the top …
Assume reliability is the top priority. What would be your choice in today's used-car market?
AutoUser141Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser142I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer13Jun 22, 2026
I want to create a checklist b…
I want to create a checklist before meeting sellers. What questions never leave your list?
AutoUser131Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
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CarBuyer12Jun 20, 2026
If a vehicle history report sh…
If a vehicle history report shows a minor accident, does that automatically make you walk away?
AutoUser121Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser122I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer11Jun 19, 2026
I'm budgeting for ownership an…
I'm budgeting for ownership and trying to be realistic. What did you spend during your first year?
AutoUser111Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
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CarBuyer10Jun 17, 2026
Looking back, which used car g…
Looking back, which used car gave you the best ownership experience overall?
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AutoUser102I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer9Jun 16, 2026
With more used EVs entering th…
With more used EVs entering the market, I'm wondering if they're a good value or a risky purchase.
AutoUser91Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser92I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer8Jun 14, 2026
Luxury cars can be tempting wh…
Luxury cars can be tempting when they're heavily discounted. Did anyone regret buying one?
AutoUser81Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser82I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer7Jun 13, 2026
Whether it's something the sel…
Whether it's something the seller says or something you notice during inspection, what's an instant deal breaker for you?
AutoUser71Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser72I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
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AutomotiveCarBuyer14Jun 24, 2026
Assume reliability is the top …
Assume reliability is the top priority. What would be your choice in today's used-car market?
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I want to create a checklist b…
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If a vehicle history report sh…
If a vehicle history report shows a minor accident, does that automatically make you walk away?
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CarBuyer11Jun 19, 2026
I'm budgeting for ownership an…
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AutoUser111Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
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CarBuyer10Jun 17, 2026
Looking back, which used car g…
Looking back, which used car gave you the best ownership experience overall?
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AutoUser102I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer9Jun 16, 2026
With more used EVs entering th…
With more used EVs entering the market, I'm wondering if they're a good value or a risky purchase.
AutoUser91Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser92I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer8Jun 14, 2026
Luxury cars can be tempting wh…
Luxury cars can be tempting when they're heavily discounted. Did anyone regret buying one?
AutoUser81Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser82I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
CarBuyer7Jun 13, 2026
Whether it's something the sel…
Whether it's something the seller says or something you notice during inspection, what's an instant deal breaker for you?
AutoUser71Service records tell me more than mileage. A well-maintained car with higher mileage can be a better purchase…
AutoUser72I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than…
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