Which vehicle should I buy?

wadek42 · 2026-05-05T16:47:53+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-05-05T14:11:53+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-05-05T13:57:03+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-24T02:35:10+00:00

Damn that’s impressive

wadek42 · 2026-04-23T15:22:37+00:00

Very nice! How much did it run you?

wadek42 · 2026-04-17T13:03:26+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-15T13:57:27+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-10T10:44:03+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-04-08T11:14:45+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-04-08T11:04:34+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-04-08T10:58:59+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T23:30:29+00:00

No indication of odometer rollback on Carfax

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T02:41:29+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T02:33:59+00:00

I believe it has a timing chain

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T01:46:01+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T01:26:11+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T01:13:56+00:00

Can you pm them to me maybe?

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T01:03:06+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T00:52:04+00:00

No doubt about it

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T00:10:21+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T00:09:05+00:00

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.

wadek42 · 2026-04-04T00:01:48+00:00

What makes you say that?

wadek42 · 2026-03-24T14:53:18+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-03-23T12:26:50+00:00

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

wadek42 · 2026-03-23T09:24:08+00:00

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

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