Anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2021 Nissan Rogue SV, about 96,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to av…
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — lowering springs made the car nervous on rough roads
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 100,500 miles. Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement.
WeekendDailyCommunity StarterMay 6, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTConnecticut0 replies0 helpful
2021 Mazda CX-5 — surface rust underneath a winter daily
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 88,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — need advice: First used oil analysis — what should I care about?
Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which ones do…
2008 Honda Accord — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 111,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid — anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bett…
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 Jeep Gladiator — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 14,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does con…
2025 Lucid Air — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2025 Lucid Air Pure, about 30,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture…
2020 Acura RDX — oil level drops between services with no puddle
2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 48,000 miles. I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no…
2020 Kia Stinger — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing us…
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — steering wheel vibration only at one highway speed
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, about 119,000 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range…
2024 Tesla Model Y — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 38,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass l…
NoMarkupGarage716Community StarterMar 23, 20262024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeSacramento0 replies0 helpful
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — need advice: Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
BatteryShopper56Community StarterNov 6, 20252021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2NYC / Long Island0 replies0 helpful
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 96,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried ab…
2008 Honda Accord — what changed after 100k miles?
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 197,500 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting fo…
2022 Genesis GV70 — 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…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 55,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes…
2012 Honda Pilot — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
2012 Honda Pilot EX-L, about 187,500 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM.
2005 Ford F-250 — dEF warning came back soon after refill — trying to narrow this down
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 227,000 miles. DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid qua…