Anyone else: 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…
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Question: New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, r…
PixelPilot91Community StarterJul 15, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorOhio0 replies0 helpful
2019 Audi S4 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally.
RustBeltDetailer989Community StarterMar 27, 20262019 Audi S4 Premium PlusNashville0 replies0 helpful
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 151,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — preventive cleaning of the hybrid battery cooling fan — trying to narrow this down
The car carries pets and sees dusty conditions. Is inspecting or cleaning the battery cooling intake/fan a reasonable preventive job when the service procedure…
UsedCarGuy283Community StarterAug 20, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedBoston0 replies0 helpful
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 118,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried…
2025 Porsche Macan — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 12,500 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warn…
QuietWeekend186Community StarterJul 31, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
Tune transformed the car, but what should I log?
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 96,000 miles. Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants thou…
2021 Nissan Rogue — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
2022 Ford Maverick — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later — second opinion before I spend money
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 54,000 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. B…
2017 Porsche 911 — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 132,500 miles. I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than j…
Intercooler upgrade before adding more power?
2013 Infiniti G37 xS, about 118,000 miles. On repeated pulls I can feel the car soften as temperatures rise. Would you prioritize an intercooler before adding…
2022 Volvo XC90 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 60,000 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, about 28,500 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot fin…
ShopHauler710Community StarterAug 20, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51California0 replies0 helpful
2016 Chevrolet Camaro — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
2021 Tesla Model S — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 45,500 miles. The advertised used-car price was…
RustBeltWrench696Community StarterAug 7, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangePhiladelphia0 replies0 helpful
Need advice: 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…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the n…
2024 Kia EV9 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 23,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture…
CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
2021 Range Rover Sport HSE, about 96,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF inter…