4.7K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 152 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/whatcarshouldIbuy Traffic & Engagement r/whatcarshouldIbuy Traffic & Engagement
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r/whatcarshouldIbuy Most Active Times When r/whatcarshouldIbuy Is Most Active
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r/whatcarshouldIbuy Flair Performance r/whatcarshouldIbuy Flair Performance
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r/whatcarshouldIbuy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/whatcarshouldIbuy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| car | 1.3K (27.8%) | 9 | 18 |
| buy | 422 (9.0%) | 8 | 17 |
| looking | 334 (7.1%) | 9 | 20 |
| first | 330 (7.0%) | 3 | 13 |
| used | 288 (6.1%) | 12 | 16 |
| suv | 269 (5.7%) | 7 | 22 |
| help | 263 (5.6%) | 3 | 13 |
| good | 248 (5.3%) | 4 | 13 |
| need | 246 (5.2%) | 10 | 17 |
| toyota | 225 (4.8%) | 7 | 13 |
r/whatcarshouldIbuy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/whatcarshouldIbuy
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 17 | 60 |
| youtube.com | 17 | 1 |
| bierboge-auto.com | 7 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 1 |
| vehiclechef.com | 5 | 222 |
| facebook.com | 4 | 1 |
| carfax.com | 4 | 1 |
r/whatcarshouldIbuy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/whatcarshouldIbuy
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Kids need a car. Saw this 90s looking import with a For Sale sign. Thought it would be cheap.
Asking r/whatcarshouldibuy about luxury cars starter pack.
What would you bring back?
The used car market today
Getting a serious itch to buy one of these as a family hauler instead of a full size SUV??
Am I right guys?
Should I by this car on fb marketplace it’s my dream car it’s a 1923 ford model t 4 door hard top
dealer wouldn’t give me the carfax so I got a cheap carfax myself… glad I did
The 3-Year-Old Car “Sweet Spot” Doesn’t Make Sense Like It Used To
I compiled the specs of every SUV on sale in the US for 2026 (all 102). A few findings surprised me.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids need a car. Saw this 90s looking import with a For Sale sign. Thought it would be cheap. | 1.7K | 634 | image | Aug 29 |
| Asking r/whatcarshouldibuy about luxury cars starter pack. | 1.7K | 315 | image | Aug 3 |
| What would you bring back? | 1.2K | 264 | image | Aug 9 |
| The used car market today | 1.1K | 74 | image | Aug 12 |
| Getting a serious itch to buy one of these as a family hauler instead of a full size SUV?? | 887 | 273 | image | Jul 31 |
| Am I right guys? | 870 | 45 | image | Aug 14 |
| Should I by this car on fb marketplace it’s my dream car it’s a 1923 ford model t 4 door hard top | 727 | 268 | image | Aug 6 |
| dealer wouldn’t give me the carfax so I got a cheap carfax myself… glad I did | 650 | 80 | image | Aug 10 |
| The 3-Year-Old Car “Sweet Spot” Doesn’t Make Sense Like It Used To | 536 | 179 | link | Aug 9 |
| I compiled the specs of every SUV on sale in the US for 2026 (all 102). A few findings surprised me. | 479 | 105 | text | Aug 3 |
r/whatcarshouldIbuy Audience Overlap r/whatcarshouldIbuy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/whatcarshouldIbuy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/whatcarshouldIbuy
What's the best time to post on r/whatcarshouldIbuy?
Based on posting volume, r/whatcarshouldIbuy is most active on Sundays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/whatcarshouldIbuy?
r/whatcarshouldIbuy averages 152 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/whatcarshouldIbuy get?
Posts on r/whatcarshouldIbuy average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/whatcarshouldIbuy get most?
On r/whatcarshouldIbuy, most posts are text posts (72%)