2019 Porsche Macan — 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…
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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor — good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with…
OldSchoolSellerCommunity StarterJan 21, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorSouth Florida0 replies0 helpful
2018 Toyota Camry — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 117,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, ho…
2020 Kia Stinger — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 94,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
Factory integration or replace everything?
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 14,500 miles. Newer car has a factory amplified system and lots of vehicle sounds tied into it. I want better speakers and su…
2024 Buick Envision Avenir — factory integration or replace everything?
Newer car has a factory amplified system and lots of vehicle sounds tied into it. I want better speakers and sub bass without breaking alerts. Would you integr…
Who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…
1998 Lexus LS — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — trying to narrow this down
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…
2012 Honda Pilot — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, about 81,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Woul…
2016 Audi A4 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — Raleigh owner
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay.
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — old car was converted to 12V years ago — wiring is a mess
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 8,200 miles. Picked up a classic that was converted from 6V to 12V by several previous owners. It works, but the harness has s…
1987 Porsche 911 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
DailyCamper897Community StarterFeb 19, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Northern Virginia0 replies0 helpful
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…
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300, about 18,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay…
LongMilesHauler140Community StarterAug 29, 20262024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300Northern Virginia0 replies0 helpful
2021 Honda CR-V — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
2021 Honda CR-V EX-L, about 101,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask th…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — tires or pads first for a beginner autocross season?
Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn more before…
1998 Lexus LS — 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…
2021 Range Rover Sport — single clunk over small sharp bumps
2021 Range Rover Sport HSE, about 88,500 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it.…
2019 Ram 2500 — second battery versus portable power station — Dallas owner
I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual…
Need advice: Mustang track-day wheel size that clears big brakes
I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance aroun…