2012 Honda Pilot — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.
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2006 Mazda RX-8 — new model reveal: what matters after headline specs?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 157,500 miles. Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, service…
Anyone else: New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
2023 Nissan Z — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 32,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I o…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…
BoostGal550Community StarterApr 28, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Charlotte0 replies0 helpful
2024 Audi Q5 — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
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…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — water spots came back after paint correction
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 48,000 miles. Paint looked perfect after correction, but after a few outdoor washes I can see water spotting again under cert…
2005 Ford F-250 — lift installed — what geometry should be rechecked?
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 167,500 miles. The vehicle drives okay after the lift but steering return-to-center is weaker. What alignment values an…
CleanDad31Community StarterJul 3, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeWashington DC0 replies0 helpful
2021 Mazda CX-5 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 92,000 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still m…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
NewCarRoadie849Community StarterFeb 4, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2021 Mazda CX-5 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 74,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
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…
ShiftCommuterCommunity StarterMay 30, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
2025 Lucid Air Pure — fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation,…
2024 Polestar 2 — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone? — buyer question from Florida
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 36,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older an…
EVHauler666Community StarterMar 2, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorFlorida0 replies0 helpful
2006 Mazda RX-8 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — factory order status has not moved in weeks
Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful versus norm…
BoostScout146Community StarterAug 30, 20262025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedNew York0 replies0 helpful
2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T — new pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
2019 Ram 2500 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 60,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time.
2023 Toyota 4Runner — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 20,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan t…