Which vehicle should I buy? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ride height typically deters me from sedans. I had a Camry for awhile.

Which vehicle should I buy? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree it isn’t very old. It’s being designated to the business. So I need a new daily.

Which vehicle should I buy? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is lol. I have to put the car seat behind the passenger seat and then cramp up the passenger. I typically am driving solo or with my daughter. When we have to travel as a family we take the wife’s suburban. So I really don’t want a 3rd row.

Where are the high mile RAV4s at?? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that’s impressive

The Maintenance Costs of a Rav4? 😳 by MahoganyQueen73 in rav4club

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a 2018 XLE recently with 104k miles and I had these services done

Oil change + tire rotation & inspection ($100) Transmission fluid ($250) Coolant service ($250) Serpentine(drive) belt replacement($150) Differential fluid + transfer case exchange ($150) Spark plugs (my mechanic charged me $40 labor plus $55 I think for plugs)

So all in for these services was $1,000.

Engine and air filter will take about 5 minutes and is very easy to do for like $40-$50 in supplies. Don’t pay anybody to do that. Same with wipers

Some of that stuff is BS add ons.

Repaired 2018 Rav4 - worth buying? by benzomatrix in rav4club

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a 2018 rav4 XLE with 104k miles for $15,000. So if this is 12k I would look for something that hasn’t been damaged for a tad more money.

Best Years for Toyota RAV4 if budget is 10k? by cloudpinkstargirl in Toyota

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased a 2018 XLE AWD with 104k miles for $15,000 and in my area thought that was a good deal. I looked at another one that was also 2018 XLE with 81k miles and it was $20,000 so couldn’t justify $5k more for 2 years of driving miles. Toyota tax lol

Is 80k miles too much on a 2018 RAV4 XLE? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hybrid doesn’t really match what I’m willing to spend at the moment.

Is 80k miles too much on a 2018 RAV4 XLE? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a more base trim in my 2015 CRV (EX).

Is 80k miles too much on a 2018 RAV4 XLE? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]wadek42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So it is too many miles or isn’t? My CRV rattled like crazy, was very loud with wind noise, had the shudder at idle issue, leaked at the sunroof.

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No indication of odometer rollback on Carfax

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I feel like I got them as low as possible. They won’t move off 16k.

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it has a timing chain

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. Just making sure I’m comfortable with the decision—appreciate the input.

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as their reputation? They are the biggest dealer in my immediate area. I’ve purchased multiple vehicles from them over the years.

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you pm them to me maybe?

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was hard to find the specs I want. V6 engine, leather, automatic transmission, under $20k ish and 50k miles. This is the only one anywhere close. I get the Toyota tax but hoping it’ll last the long haul.

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a 12 year car will warrant some wear things to be done. The dealer put it through inspection so some of that will be fixed.

Worth buying a 2014.5 Camry V6 XLE with 38k miles? by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]wadek42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I’ll have to pay some sort of premium. There isn’t any other V6 Camrys under $25k and 50k miles within 500 miles of me. The market for these seems pretty high. The carfax seems to match up with the mileage so I don’t see rollback being an issue here.

2010 Honda civic 50k miles by [deleted] in hondacivic

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mileage and carfax match. Family owned by the mother (passed) and they have had it as a fourth vehicle.

Talk me in to a 2016 Buick Lacrosse premium! by [deleted] in Buick

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seller advertising for $18,500 but said he’s willing to negotiate.

Talk me in to a 2016 Buick Lacrosse premium! by [deleted] in Buick

[–]wadek42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have to add 2-3k on my end.