2023 Ford Bronco — second battery versus portable power station
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 13,000 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnece…
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2024 BMW i4 — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2017 Porsche 911 — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
Need advice: 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…
2023 Nissan Z — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning — Washington DC owner
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
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2023 Ford Bronco Badlands — need advice: All-weather tires or dedicated winters for mostly-plowed roads?
Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are…
2016 Subaru WRX — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 63,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery ter…
2021 Range Rover Sport — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing. Is there any reason not to insist on a…
Need advice: Coolant is old by time but low mileage
Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather t…
2020 GMC Yukon — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2020 GMC Yukon Denali, about 74,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — Orange County owner
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
RustBeltBuilder621Community StarterJan 30, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Orange County0 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 167,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sh…
2004 Honda S2000 — lower mileage or better documentation?
2004 Honda S2000, about 201,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles and years of…
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands — need advice: 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…
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…
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 42,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good m…
2023 Subaru Outback — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded? — buyer question from Phoenix
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness, about 56,500 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best…
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon — need advice: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 78,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels v…
2021 Lexus ES — private seller still has a loan on the car
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 61,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is th…