r/shouldibuythiscar

One of my friends has an sq5 that recently has a piston head melt issue or something of the sort. and needs to get rid of his car, hes offering it to me for $4000. I just wanted to know whether or not the damage is bad enough to the point its not worth fixing myself or getting fixed for what the cars worth. It's a 2018 sq5 prestige with 145000 miles and everything ran great before this, ive driven the car on several occasions and have been eyeing sq5's for a minute. clean title. Any help appreciated, pictures attatched.

I really like crvs and this guy said he would take 4k for it, my biggest concern is the rust I don’t know how bad rust is he said he doesn’t need it anymore cause he has 4 cars it has 163k miles it’s on coilovers has an exhaust has push to start, I would love opinions, for context I need a car that won’t break down on me I’m moving to florida and might drive the car I get I can answer any questions thanks

2014 Mazda 3 GS-Sky 2L In-Line PE
218,000km

All service records available
All weather tires
Brand new suspension
Oil undercoating annually
Oil changes every 6-8 months
No damage, no visible rust, no issues with the frame

Safetied vs not safetied. How much would you pay?

Hello all, I was looking to convert this transit connect I found on fb marketplace into a camper van for me and my fiancé and wanted to know if this is worth it or if I should look in another direction.

It’s a 2013 and only has 47k miles on it. It does have the abs and traction control light on and the owner said he doesn’t know why as it just turned on. Otherwise it runs great with no issues.

I’m new to this and could use some advice, thanks!

Looking at this 2016 CVT S at a local dealership on Monday, and I wanted some input on the price and the accident reports. It is priced currently at 12k and has about 100k miles on it. 4 previous owners. I am bringing my uncle in-law to look at it with me and see if there’s any hidden damage.

Is this potentially a good buy? If so, what would be a good offer?

Mazda 3 2020 GS FWD with leather seats and sunroof 2.5L 43,835 km listed for $21,300 CAD (around 15K USD) before tax at a Ford dealership no accidents, one owner and has a couple service records.

Carfax: https://vhr.carfax.ca/en/?id=RD1RmvQ9VVUBf3is1o%2BluMTOtOhnvYKP

Is this a good deal?

So for those who hadn’t seen the post at https://www.reddit.com/r/shouldibuythiscar/s/IDGK1Y4VH5 basically I was contemplating buying this 2004 Acura TL for $1200. When I met up with the guy, I talked him down to $700. The oil dipstick was broken so we opened the oil cap and it looked like chocolate milk(head gasket) so we bought it for $700. Opened the dipstick today and found no chocolate milk. The car started up just fine and there was no white smoke that came out. The check engine light also went away. When you close and tighten the gas cap, you’re supposed to turn it at least 3 clicks or the CEL will come on. When I bought it, it wasn’t in the same position as those 3 clicks(possibly triggering the CEL). Came up just nicely on this purchase.

I’m looking for a cheap, reliable commuter car to use while I’m at university, and I found this 2000 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 listed for $7,999 CAD in Ontario.

Details:
- 2.0L gasoline engine
- 5-speed manual
- 54,500 km
- One owner
- Seller says it was maintained at a VW dealership
- No warning or engine lights
- Being sold as-is
- Visible rust at the bottom of both front fenders
- Dent on the rear hatch

I have heard that the 2.0L manual Mk4 drivetrain can be very reliable and inexpensive to maintain, which is what attracted me to it. The mileage is extremely low, but I understand that the car is still 26 years old and low mileage does not prevent age-related problems.

The rust concerns me because it is located where the front fenders meet the rocker panels. I know the front fenders can be replaced, but I’m worried there may be more rust underneath or behind them.

The seller is calling it “collectible,” but $8,000 CAD seems high for an as-is car with visible rust. I would only consider buying it after a pre-purchase inspection and reviewing the dealership service records, especially the timing-belt and water-pump history.

What do you think this car is realistically worth? Would this be a good university commuter, or would I be overpaying because of the low mileage? What specific Mk4 issues should I have inspected?

Thanks for any help!

test drove a 2002 tundra v8 today and looking to get some advice. priced at $6.9k, 182k miles. in decent condition other than non-functioning ac. it’s in upstate ny so there’s a little bit of rust on the frame from road salt but it seemed to be in good condition. ive read that ball joints can be a problem on older toyotas but the guy i talked to said they were in good condition.

is this a good deal? im interested but the ac has me concerned and idk how much it’ll cost to get that up and running. a few pics attached.

PRICE : 48,000 ( NEGOTIABLE)
CONTACT - 0508067996

✅ 2014 Nissan Patrol V8 Platinum (Full Option)
✅ GCC Specifications
✅ Family Used Vehicle
✅ Powerful V8 Engine
✅ Well Maintained & Very Clean
✅ No Major Accidents
✅ All Maintenance Done Regularly
✅ Tires in Good Condition
✅ Smooth Drive & Strong Performance
✅ Spacious and Comfortable Interior
✅ Perfect for Family Use and Long-Distance Driving
✅ Ready to Drive – No Immediate Expenses

Just quotes below lease for 36 months / 12,000 mi

I do zero down and pay only the first month's payment at signing. I would like to know if there is more room to negotiate the sale price and how much more.

2026 Pathfinder SL 4WD Premium package with captain’s chairs
Exterior: Everest White Pearl TriCoat

MSRP- 51,150 (includes 1,545 destination and below options)
Options:
-SL Premium Captains Chair Package- 3,950
-Splash Guards-275
-Premium Paint-450
-Cross Bars- 435
-Captain chairs carpeted floor mats - 405

Dealer Quote
MSRP: $51,150
Selling price before rebate: $47,407 (Dealer discount: $3,743)
Rebate: $1,000
Adjusted price after rebate: $46,407

Fees included in the worksheet:
Acquisition fee: $695
Online fee: $23.54
Doc fee: $490
Title fee: $72
Registration fee: $48
Transfer fee: $11
Temp tag fee: $40

Worksheet balance: $47,786.54
Residual: $31,713 - 62%
Money factor: .00143

total Monthly payment: $611 (includes taxes)
611-Zero down, first month payment at signing.

Thoughts? Seems high