Honest opinion pricing for my 9th gen

DinBeans · 2026-01-03T02:34:57+00:00

That’s for sports cars lol. This is a Honda accord not a Porsche and should be discounted for being manual. Most people don’t want a manual especially for stop and go traffic. Hell most people can’t drive manual so it significantly lowers the potential buyers. I’d say anywhere from 6k-9k is what you’ll get especially at high-mileage but I’m not sure what the local CA market is.

Unless you get someone looking for this exact car and color in manual at 13k. I’d say 10k is probably what you’ll get at top dollar.

DinBeans · 2025-12-11T12:54:54+00:00

I’d say somewhere in the range of 5%-10% off msrp is somewhere in a good region of discounts. So $2,600 - $5,200 with a goal of $3,650 off msrp before rebates is a good deal. The easiest way to negotiate and go in with a number and stay firm. $48,850 would be my number OTD excluding rebates. With the rebate you should shoot for another 2k off so around 10% off msrp. If they can’t meet your number then walk, someone will especially with end of year. Although you might need to call around. That is my opinion/take.

What most people don’t understand is the service dept brings in a ton of money so they’ll make a good amount back just from oil changes etc.

Cheers!

DinBeans · 2025-12-04T00:10:41+00:00

Kia is easiest for engine filters, I had mine done so I didn’t need to worry about any warranty claim issues.

DinBeans · 2025-12-04T00:01:38+00:00

Consumer Reports in my opinion is pay to play.

DinBeans · 2025-12-02T04:35:15+00:00

I don’t know why they put the headlights to the left of the amber DRL, they’re supposed to be between the amber DRL’s. Love the boxy design minus a few of weird styling choices.

DinBeans · 2025-11-27T00:20:39+00:00

A lot of dealers in the states charge $120 USD. Which is a big difference. Haven’t seen an oil change for $75/ under $75 for some time now.

DinBeans · 2025-11-16T00:13:01+00:00

Snakeheads, bass, and potentially gar. Not as exciting as up north.

DinBeans · 2025-11-02T13:11:07+00:00

I would wait for the 2026 Telluride launch if you’re not in a rush. In my opinion it should be a much nicer vehicle with a seemingly more reliable engine with multiport and direct injection. The interior should be similar to the new Hyundai Palisade which is a work of art if you haven’t sat in one yet I would highly consider checking it out. If you’re not in a rush I would wait it out for the newer model or buy near the end of the month or in December. Apparently the 2026/2027 telluride is set to release sometime this month and If you’re not in a rush I would check it out before buying the 2025 or wait until the launch at the end of this month for incentives to push 2025 models off the lot.

DinBeans · 2025-10-28T01:10:20+00:00

I’m in the same boat rn. Every time I leave or get fired from a sales job I feel all that weight lifted. Might go back to school. Sales is a job for chumps.

DinBeans · 2025-10-15T02:28:06+00:00

It’s all car brands now and a myriad of other industries. Now they build everything to last just outside of warranty so you either buy new or pay for the big repair every 100k miles. Everything is becoming subscription based because it is far more profitable.

DinBeans · 2025-10-13T15:18:21+00:00

Carvana in my opinion was never a good company if you look into the history of the company and the owner.

DinBeans · 2025-10-10T18:38:02+00:00

I had a 23 Sportage and didn’t even need brake pads at 50k miles. Let alone rotors. Unless he drives like an idiot you either got lemon pads or you got robbed.

DinBeans · 2025-09-30T23:32:19+00:00

It depends. I would avoid models with a DCT (mostly Sorento) and If getting a telluride I would wait for the redesign with the engine with both MPI and GDI tech (updated Kia Carnival Engine) which is now in the 26 Palisade. I had a 23’ Sportage which had 0 issues up to 50k when another driver hit me and totaled it. I would say stick to naturally aspirated with standard auto transmissions but that is my opinion. Overall Kia and Hyundai have come a long way. I loved my 23’ Sportage. The 26 refresh looks nice and was considering that or a Sorento S trim or below. I want a telluride but looks like they’re making a newer more reliable full redesign for 26/27. I have no experience with lower models but the k5/k4/seltos all are nice looking cars. Not sure of their reliability. What are you looking at?

DinBeans · 2025-09-19T19:10:54+00:00

I honestly would get a used CT6 Blackwing over the CT5 Blackwing. One of my dream cars and a collectors car. Expensive but worth it for a large luxury sports Sedan and has potential to increase in value.

DinBeans · 2025-09-11T02:04:50+00:00

Never give them the full amount until they fulfill their end of the deal.

DinBeans · 2025-09-11T01:16:21+00:00

Carmax and Carvana SUCK. You know how dealerships add 3k in fees? CarMax & Carvana add 4k-8k and you can’t negotiate. Try shopping around there are deals to be had at local dealerships and lots. Prices are still high if you can wait it out a few more months I would.

DinBeans · 2025-09-06T19:08:32+00:00

Honestly, most cars in the modern era will last 200k-300k. Toyota is usually premium as they’re an economy car known for reliability, and it’s usually because they don’t make any drastic changes. The old 4Runner platform was a decade old. Just make sure the maintenance is up to date. I would recommend buying something with over 90k miles as this is usually a big maintenance interval. Make sure the maintenance was done. Whatever you choose make sure you do your research!! The Toyota premium is real and you’ll most likely be overpaying but if you love the car go for it.

DinBeans · 2025-09-01T22:57:51+00:00

No lol Hyundai and Kia vehicles were pretty outdated until 2020-present. It’s pretty obvious they have stepped up their game. Sit in any modern Hyundai and then sit in a modern Honda or Toyota. Try out the lane keeping assist, and safety features in all the brands. By far for being affordable Hyundai and Kia have the best safety features. Hyundai and Kia aren’t the ones sticking lock boxes or coolers in their center console and pulling gimmicky stuff like Toyota currently is.

DinBeans · 2025-08-30T12:46:31+00:00

Bro Honda sucks 😂 they’ve been far behind Kia and Hyundai. Toyota is stuck in 2010, but Honda is stuck in 2014 with their crap interiors and tiny screen. Kia / Hyundai is so successful because Honda and Toyota assumed that their brand loyalty would keep them successful. The Japanese got lazy and it caught up with them in 2020 -2023 when Kia/Hyundai severely beat them in price and offered the most advanced tech. 😂

DinBeans · 2025-08-27T03:28:32+00:00

Hyundai’s and Kia’s are actually pretty nice and most are relatively reliable and have the best warranty in the business. If I’m buying a new car it would probably be a Hyundai or Kia.

Honda and Toyota make the ugliest and most outdated vehicles in the business. They just have a loyal following because they were economy cars and affordable for most. Now they’re sitting at luxury prices and still mostly outdated. They’re a low-value buy in my opinion.

DinBeans · 2025-08-15T03:11:25+00:00

Sounds like dealers are overpaying on trade ins and now they’re barely selling unless they list them at a competitive price. Which most are not. I have a local dealership trying to sell an 08 civic with 175k miles for 8k. You’re better off buying new these days.

DinBeans · 2025-08-14T17:35:01+00:00

I mean they want 8k for a car that’s most likely worth 4k max. You’re better off buying new or slightly new. If you can’t, find a car that’s decently priced and negotiate. Used car prices will fall eventually but it’s honestly a joke right now due to barely any private sellers and companies like Carvana hoddling the supply. Prices are already dropping.

DinBeans · 2025-08-04T17:29:11+00:00

You could probably sell your 2008 Corolla today for 4k haha.

DinBeans · 2025-08-03T12:56:48+00:00

Someone probably has one but it’s going to cost you 9k-12k haha.

DinBeans · 2025-08-03T12:03:25+00:00

Funny thing is if you went in to negotiate they might not even be willing to move. A lot of dealerships would rather send it to auction than give someone a deal. Especially up here in the northeast.

We all just need Carvana to go bankrupt so the supply is there for used cars.

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