Is a 2012 Honda Crosstour with 125,000 miles worth $10,000?

I’m looking for a good, reliable car that will last, and this seems like a decent deal right now. I checked the Carfax, and it’s clean. The car has had regular maintenance and only two previous owners. It’s the 4-cylinder version, which I like because it uses a timing chain and gets better gas mileage. The downside is that it’s being sold by a Honda dealer, so I’m worried they might try to pull something on me.

Any thoughts?

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I like the Crosstour, but the rear window visibility is really bad. $10k seems high for an 11-year-old car that isn’t very popular. It’s also at the age where things like CV joints and rubber parts need to be replaced, so major maintenance is likely needed. If they have receipts showing parts have been replaced, I’d feel better about it. Otherwise, you might end up paying $10k and then another $5k in repairs within the next year.

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That’s ridiculous. Just because it’s older doesn’t mean it’s worthless. If you do even a little research, you’ll see that 2012 Crosstours with 120k miles regularly sell for $10,000. People are even willing to travel long distances to buy them.

You did a good job researching the engine options. The Honda K24 is definitely more reliable, while the J Series V6 has more power but requires timing belt changes every 60k miles.

Personally, I don’t think it’s worth $10k with that mileage, but since it’s a Certified Pre-Owned Honda, it should have gone through a stricter inspection process—if you trust the marketing. Plus, the dealership will take its cut.

In my opinion, I would wait and look for a private sale. You might find a better deal or a Crosstour with fewer miles for a similar price.

To get a better idea of the price, you can check the vehicle on Kelley Blue Book (KBB) for a rough estimate based on mileage and condition.

I have a 2013 4-cylinder Crosstour with 180k miles on it. The only major thing I’ve had to fix, besides brakes, was the front axle. I fully expect this car to last up to 300k miles, and I’m not planning on getting rid of it until it hits 330k.That’s my goal.
It’s my daily driver and the car I use for long trips of 220 miles each way, which I take every so often.
I love this car.

$10k at a Honda dealer seems fair if there are no extra fees and it comes with a warranty, especially a Honda certified one. I personally think the 4-cylinder is a downside, but if you like it, that’s fine. Not many 2012 Crosstours were made with a four-cylinder. They’re great cars, and if you have any questions, feel free to message me. I own both a Crosstour and a 2012 Accord and can help with any design or maintenance questions, though I specialize more in the V6 than the i4.

I’d say it’s worth it, but the i4 engine isn’t the best. Still, it’s a Crosstour, so it’s a good deal. If you’re set on the i4, you could probably find a 2013 model for around $13k with about 20k fewer miles.