2022 Volvo XC90 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — trying to narrow this down
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge, about 29,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at…
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2021 Nissan Rogue — maintenance mistake that cost you the most
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair? If I figure…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 8,200 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…
F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer
Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before buying suspension parts, I'd like to verify loading, tongue…
TruckDriver39Community StarterFeb 12, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostCharlotte0 replies0 helpful
2024 Polestar 2 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
MarketNomad750Community StarterDec 7, 20252024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorSan Antonio0 replies0 helpful
Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 1,200 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel econom…
Will this modification complicate a warranty claim?
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 8,200 miles. I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create…
2020 Toyota Tundra — second battery versus portable power station
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehic…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — private seller still has a loan on the car
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 25,000 miles. I like a privately listed car, but th…
V8Collector191Community StarterApr 7, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubCentral Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2024 Buick Envision — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2024 Buick Envision Avenir, about 32,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good…
2020 BMW M2 — dyno numbers changed more than the car feels
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 36,000 miles. Two dyno sessions on different days show a noticeable power difference, but the car feels the same. How much can t…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 26,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there…
TrackMechanicish862Community StarterJul 13, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedPhoenix0 replies0 helpful
2024 BMW i4 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — Dallas owner question
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 37,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has…
1998 Lexus LS — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 217,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how d…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick stat…
DailyNomadCommunity StarterJan 25, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNorthern Virginia0 replies0 helpful
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander — single clunk over small sharp bumps — Connecticut owner
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL, about 7,000 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reprod…
ShopMiles248Community StarterSep 28, 20252024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SELConnecticut0 replies0 helpful
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — second battery versus portable power station
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 54,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unneces…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD — Orlando owner
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 181,500 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing m…
ShopLearner329Community StarterJun 25, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTOrlando0 replies0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 44,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. W…
MarketTraveler441Community StarterNov 16, 20252023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2020 BMW M2 — dealer trade versus instant offer versus private sale
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 54,500 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privatel…