Question: How are you estimating real battery degradation?
Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, s…
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Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T, about 48,000 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with year…
Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this b…
CleanNomad75Community StarterMay 26, 20262023 Subaru Outback WildernessDenver / Front Range9 replies0 helpful
2024 Lexus RX 350h — anyone else: Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 78,000 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — anyone else: Air down for trails but still drive pavement between sections
Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — new pads squeal more than the old ones
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 14,500 miles. I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Har…
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — question: Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 4,800 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterMay 12, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVDenver / Front Range14 replies0 helpful
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited — question: Runs hotter sitting in traffic than moving
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 151,000 miles. Coolant temp climbs while idling with the A/C on, then drops back down once I'm moving. Coolant is ful…
PistonDad44Community StarterMay 13, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedOrange County11 replies0 helpful
Need advice: Random misfire code but engine feels fine
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 8,200 miles. Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now.…
OldSchoolCommuterCommunity StarterMay 17, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubSalt Lake City2 replies0 helpful
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want somethign 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…
PixelHauler42Community StarterMay 10, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveDallas–Fort Worth17 replies0 helpful
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited — who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…
2013 Toyota Prius Three — question: Will this modification complicate a warranty claim?
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decid…
EuroMechanicish29Community StarterMay 12, 20262013 Toyota Prius ThreeCentral Florida4 replies0 helpful
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 62,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying…
TrackMilesCommunity StarterMay 12, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubDallas–Fort Worth3 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — driver-assistance camera needs calibration after windshield
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 14,500 miles. New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is s…
TowLearner62Community StarterMay 10, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Salt Lake City4 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — silverado light-throttle shudder: engine or transmission?
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 78,000 miles. At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumbl…
TruckMiles96Community StarterMay 5, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Nashville28 replies0 helpful
Need advice: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — apartment charging without a dedicated garage outlet
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 78,000 miles. I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging,…
Question: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 14,500 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn…