2021 Mazda CX-5 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
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2025 Porsche Macan — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 10,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What i…
Need advice: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 4,800 miles. Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference,…
1972 Chevrolet C10 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
1972 Chevrolet C10, about 238,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actua…
Anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fue…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — anyone else: Silverado light-throttle shudder: engine or transmission?
At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate. What's the cleanes…
QuattroMom77Community StarterMar 4, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Detroit0 replies0 helpful
2022 Tesla Model 3 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — anyone dealt with this recently?
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 23,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car so…
2022 Ford Maverick — conservative tune feels great — what should I log? — trying to narrow this down
I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or tem…
2023 Acura Integra — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec, about 11,000 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes t…
2020 Kia Stinger — private seller still has a loan on the car
I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien rel…
2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve — question: 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…
2025 Porsche Macan — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — Pennsylvania owner question
2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 14,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay.…
SleeperTraveler221Community StarterNov 4, 20252025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 62,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to a…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — 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…
WrenchMechanicish30Community StarterApr 12, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineUpstate New York0 replies0 helpful
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range — 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…
TorqueEnthusiast74Community StarterApr 15, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeSacramento0 replies0 helpful
1951 Ford F-1 Custom — question: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
1951 Ford F-1 Custom, about 78,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interferenc…
Anyone else: A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 14,500 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almo…
2021 Hyundai Palisade — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
DealFan254Community StarterApr 16, 20262021 Hyundai Palisade LimitedSalt Lake City0 replies0 helpful
2024 BMW i4 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — anyone dealt with this recently?
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees.
2016 Subaru WRX — car died once at a light and restarted immediately — Las Vegas owner
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 57,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data o…