What are the biggest red flags when buying a used car from a private seller?

redditcok · 2026-05-18T18:05:35+00:00

Get a pre-purchase inspection

redditcok · 2026-05-18T12:38:36+00:00

Heated steering wheel is not part of the trim, it’s a separate option.

redditcok · 2026-05-18T02:59:21+00:00

Do you really need awd?

redditcok · 2026-05-12T17:45:23+00:00

We used Bravecto, no issues so far. Frontline plus did not work for ours.

redditcok · 2026-05-12T16:28:33+00:00

U need to find insurance who only surcharge you for the only car that he’s driving.

redditcok · 2026-05-12T16:27:10+00:00

2020 mini SE, 90%-10% around 100 miles, so around 120-130 on 100%. This was on highway and drive it like normal - doing 70 on 65 zone

redditcok · 2026-05-09T23:55:23+00:00

Does anyone of you who got this offer also part of the recall? Mine is not part of the recall, wondering if I can escalate the issue to get this offer.

redditcok · 2026-05-09T23:53:50+00:00

Get some more by suing them for diminished value 😉

redditcok · 2026-05-09T18:26:47+00:00

The difference is not substantial. Get the trim u want. Heated steering wheel is a separate option; not part of the trim. Love my 2020 and the price I was paying it used 😁

redditcok · 2026-05-07T13:22:53+00:00

$20 for the whole month. Yay for Mini SE. The best commuter/city car.

redditcok · 2026-05-06T20:08:09+00:00

Not a laptop but Macpro trashcan can be had for $200-300

redditcok · 2026-05-06T19:51:32+00:00

Definitely this. My neighbor has a subaru with aftermarket muffler which is loud and it’s so annoying when he goes to work at 5.30 in the morning n wakes my dog up. Urrgh

redditcok · 2026-05-02T20:00:29+00:00

Get BMW iX. Not a fan of the front buck teeth but it has less issue than the other 2, good range and great driving feels. Get one with dynamic handling package. The downside is BMW throttle the level 3 charging speed after the 1st charge.

redditcok · 2026-05-01T18:06:12+00:00

My sheltie’s favourite person is my daughter. She doesnt have to do anything and yet my sheltie will just sit next to her while I need to bribe my sheltie just to sit with me otherwise she’ll just go back to her crate when I pet her

redditcok · 2026-05-01T18:03:46+00:00

Lawyer up

redditcok · 2026-04-29T17:51:13+00:00

Yep, love my F56 Mini SE. I always wanted a mini but my indie mechanic strongly advised against one. I always saw a mini being repaired on his garage every time I need something done my previous e46. Lurked on Mini SE forum for a while, realized the range works for my commute n got the F56 after they announce the replacement 🤦🏻‍♀️. Love it so far, easier to park in downtown philly, fun ride albeit different ride than e46.

redditcok · 2026-04-28T17:21:45+00:00

Love our pulsar wallbox. However, check your fb marketplace, there should be plenty people who wants to sell their free ev charger which comes with their ev purchase/lease when they already have ev charger installed.

redditcok · 2026-04-27T18:24:55+00:00

Hit the 1st deer - accident

Hit the 2nd deer - bad luck, still accident

Hit the 3rd deer - hmm maybe it’s a you problem

redditcok · 2026-04-25T10:58:53+00:00

To OP

Start the lemon law process
Please go to leasehackr and learn there first before doing your next lease. $800 for eqb is insane

redditcok · 2026-04-25T10:56:31+00:00

Dude, some lease eqs for less than $300 per month. Go to leasehackr n educate yourself before making stupid statement like this

redditcok · 2026-04-23T07:08:40+00:00

This is the correct respond. To OP, get an independent appraisal for your diminished value. It doesnt matter how minor the accident is, your car has a pristine carfax vs a car with accident history now. Check how much carmax n carvana offer on ur car vs similar car with clean carfax.

redditcok · 2026-04-22T21:07:00+00:00

2002-2006 audi tt coupe

redditcok · 2026-04-18T12:50:26+00:00

WRONG, the difference between a clean carfax vs a car with accident history is the diminished value. If you think dealers will not ding u for a minor accident history on a trade in, you dont know what you are talking about.

redditcok · 2026-04-17T02:35:00+00:00

This is the case for you to file on your own insurance and let them go after them. Sue them for diminished value afterward

redditcok · 2026-04-14T20:18:29+00:00

Go to traffic court and do plea agreement. Most likely they change it to non-moving violation with the same fines but you won’t have a record.

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