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 Used-car shopping around Lodi and Bergen County gets easier when you start with the job the vehicle has to do. This week at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, four very different listings stand out for four different buyers: a near-new luxury AWD SUV, an older commuter car with unusually low miles, an AWD sedan with more personality than the usual daily driver, and a budget 4WD truck for someone who understands the age and mileage tradeoff.

The current group includes a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe at $53,987 with 9,478 miles, a 2013 Toyota Corolla LE at $14,997 with 20,058 miles, a 2018 Dodge Charger GT AWD at $17,497 with 59,953 miles, and a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4WD Quad Cab at $7,997 with 163,303 miles. None of these choices are interchangeable. The right one depends on whether you care most about low miles, AWD confidence, budget, utility, or long-term simplicity.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe: near-new luxury AWD

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the attention-getter in this group. It is a 2025 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe listed at $53,987 with only 9,478 miles. The listing supports the AWD/4MATIC angle, automatic transmission, black exterior, and sport-utility body style. For a North Jersey shopper comparing new luxury SUVs, the low mileage is the main reason to look closely.

The smart way to shop this one is not to assume every luxury feature is included. Confirm the exact equipment in person, check the condition carefully, and compare the total cost against new or other near-new luxury SUVs. If you want a premium SUV feel without starting the search from scratch at a franchise store, this is the standout to inspect first.

2013 Toyota Corolla LE: older car, unusually low miles

The 2013 Toyota Corolla LE is a different kind of opportunity. It is listed at $14,997 with 20,058 miles, which is very low mileage for the model year. That makes it a strong fit for a commuter, first car, station car, or second family vehicle where simplicity matters more than having the newest body style.

Age still matters. A low-mile older car should be checked for tires, brakes, battery age, fluids, warning lights, suspension feel, and service history. Low mileage is a great starting point, not a reason to skip the basics. For shoppers in Lodi, Hackensack, Passaic, or Fair Lawn who want a practical sedan, this Corolla is worth a serious look because the mileage story is the whole point.

2018 Dodge Charger GT AWD: sedan practicality with more personality

The 2018 Dodge Charger GT AWD is listed at $17,497 with 59,953 miles. The listing supports GT AWD, white exterior, automatic transmission, sedan body style, and under-60k mileage. That combination gives it a sharper angle than a basic commuter sedan: everyday usability with AWD traction for North Jersey weather and a look that does not blend into every parking lot.

Keep the buying conversation grounded. Do not buy it based on internet performance assumptions. Check how it drives, how the tires wear, whether any warning lights are present, and whether the AWD system feels normal on the test drive. If you want a sedan that feels more interesting than the usual commuter choice, this is the one in today’s group.

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4WD Quad Cab: budget truck utility

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4WD Quad Cab is listed at $7,997 with 163,303 miles. It has 4WD, automatic transmission, blue exterior, pickup body style, and a 5.7 liter 8-cylinder engine listed. The price is the hook, but the mileage and age need to stay part of the conversation.

This is for someone who wants truck utility at a budget number and is comfortable doing a real older-truck inspection. Look closely at frame condition, tires, brakes, suspension, leaks, warning lights, 4WD operation, and overall test-drive feel. Do not treat it like a newer low-mile truck. Treat it like a useful older 4WD pickup that needs to prove itself in person.

Quick decision guide

• Want the newest, lowest-mile premium SUV in this group: start with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe.
• Want practical commuting and the lowest mileage for the year: look at the 2013 Toyota Corolla LE.
• Want AWD sedan traction with a stronger personality: compare the 2018 Dodge Charger GT AWD.
• Want 4WD truck usefulness under $8,000: inspect the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT carefully.

What to check before you buy

For any used vehicle, ask about service history, check tires and brakes, look for warning lights, and take a proper test drive. On AWD and 4WD vehicles, confirm the system operates correctly. On older low-mile vehicles, remember that age-related items can matter just as much as mileage. On older trucks, inspection matters even more.

See these vehicles at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ 07644. Call (551) 345-8100 before coming in so the team can verify availability and have the vehicle ready.