Project car budget is already getting away from me
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 8,200 miles. Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain…
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Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
MileageDailyCommunity StarterNov 20, 20252023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveNationwide26 replies0 helpful
Question: Car hesitates once, then drives normally
Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. No store…
Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 62,000 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once th…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — two-post lift in a residential garage — what should I verify?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 37,000 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and…
2021 Nissan Rogue SV — coolant is old by time but low mileage
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 151,000 miles. Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to p…
2025 Lucid Air Pure — anyone else: Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation,…
Rivian 12V warning: drive to service or request mobile help?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 4,800 miles. Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt wit…
Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 48,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usual…
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — eV tires wearing much faster than expected
Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight and torque don't help. Has anyone improved lif…
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — ceramic-coated car still picked up light swirls
Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes…
PixelTraveler15Community StarterOct 25, 20252024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNorth Jersey2 replies0 helpful
Oil level dropping between changes — how much is too much?
I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil changes. No obvious puddles and I don't see smoke. At wh…
TrackShopper30Community StarterOct 5, 20252022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEBoston / New England28 replies0 helpful
2023 Nissan Z Performance — used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
PistonRoadie40Community StarterOct 10, 20252023 Nissan Z PerformanceCentral Florida2 replies0 helpful
Dealer says they can't reproduce the problem
I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to do…
EuroCommuter29Community StarterOct 5, 20252025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveNationwide5 replies0 helpful
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback — inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 1,200 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rat…
2024 Ram 1500 Limited — used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
Need advice: Steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 48,000 miles. No vibration cruising, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have ma…
RotorHauler24Community StarterSep 13, 20252024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Seattle2 replies0 helpful
Hybrid MPG suddenly down with no warning lights
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 96,000 miles. Same commute, same driver, but average MPG dropped pretty sharply over the last month. Tire pressure is good. Wha…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — question: Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation,…
Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…