r/shouldibuythiscar

I’m looking at a Pontiac Solstice and trying to figure out if it’s a reasonable buy, especially since I’ll only be keeping the car for a relatively short time.
For anyone who owns/has owned one:

How much should I realistically expect to negotiate the asking price down?

What are the most common issues I should look out for when inspecting one?

Are there any expensive/problematic repairs that tend to come up?

If something does go wrong, are we generally talking hundreds of dollars or thousands to fix?

Anything specific I should check before buying one?

I’m trying to figure out how much of a repair/maintenance buffer I should have beyond the purchase price. Any advice from Solstice owners would be appreciated!

2014 Lexus es350with 174k miles, price is $9995. Has a clean CARFAX and good maintenance history but my biggest worry is the mile counter. Dealer said I could get a PPI

I plan on negotiating more if possible, but i want to know how much lower you all think i can realistically go. i am in the southern nevada area if that changes anything. it does have 55,998 miles BUT im not scared away because it is both CPO gold and its carfax shows zero accident and a pretty damn good maintenance routine.

Edit: Thank you all for your input! I’m probably going to both see how low i can get this while also seeing if i can get a new one for a good price. I’m also heavily debating a camry but the price difference is what gets me. not looking for a high monthly payment ideally >350/mo. any advice is welcome.

Uncle in law is finally looking to sell his 89 civic si that’s I’ve asked about for years and curious on peoples opinions. It’s his son’s car but he’s in the military and no longer wants the car. It sat for years and was put on a non op because he knew he’d be gone for 4-10 years.

Pros - civic si , lots of extra parts , new tires on stock rims, drives well, shifts good and engine sounds healthy

Cons - body needs some work , 320k on the dash but I’m not sure if it’s original motor , check engine light (pre obd2 so unable to scan)

I know a bit about cars but not these. He’s looking for 2,000$ can I get some opinions please and thank you.

Hey all, I’m looking at buying a 2019 EDGE ST at $17,000 USD and 80K Miles in California. It has 2.7L v6 ecoboost engine. I’m looking at the ST trim because I want a sporty and fast car. Can anyone share advice or opinions about this purchase?
Is this a reliable car?
Is there anything I should watch out for?

single owner, no accident, parked in winters, scartches on both bumpers from parking garage on the passenger side, only 36k km. Carfax verified Bought it for 7k cad, is it a good buy ? Checked with mechanic, no issues, passed safety.

Looks clean it’s got the 2.5 I’ve heard it’s tourqey but kinda gutless? I suppose it’d be better than my 140hp civic anyways with 180hp. Would it still be reliable with 190k km?

so i want to purchase this car via facebook marketplace

Price: $11k
Miles: 149k
Previous owners: 2
Accidents?: No

2004 Lexus SC · SC 430 Convertible 2D

Black Ford Escape in excellent exterior condition. This is a sharp, well-kept crossover with a glossy black finish, silver multi-spoke alloy wheels, roof rails, and chrome accents. Body looks straight with no major dings or scratches visible in photos. Tinted windows, clean lines, and a polished appearance that stands out.
• Attractive black paint that still shines
• Alloy wheels in good shape
• Roof rails for extra utility
• Practical SUV size – easy to park and drive while offering good cargo space and passenger room
Perfect daily driver or family vehicle. Looks great in person.
Price: $10500 (firm / OBO)
Mileage:160,000

It’s a 2024 Mazda 3 turbo hatch with 4.1k miles.

Thinking about buying this Dodge Dakota SLT for $10,000. It has 112k miles, 1 owner, lived in Colorado all its life. Manual 4WD. Going to test it tomorrow. Talk me out of it.

I would be buying this for camping in and doing gig work (DoorDash/instacart).

I've found a private seller who has listed a 2017 toyota yaris IA with 33k miles on facebook marketplace. New oil change, new battery, and clean title.

I already let the seller know I was interested in buying but I really want a second opinion on whether or not I should buy it.

The listed price was $12k but we were able to settle on $10,500. I'm not sure if this is too good to be true which is why i'm hesitant on buying.

He's said that it used to be his company's car but they don't use it anymore which is why he's selling.

I'd love to hear anyone's thought and opinions.

-Edit-
Just seen that it was reported as total loss due to hail damage, is that something I should be concerned about?

Seems good for price and mileage