Factory-order shopper. Here to compare notes, learn, and talk cars.
The shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget. How do you sequence a build so the car gets running before cosmetic s…
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 14,500 miles. 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…
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 32,500 miles. Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line whe…
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 car again. I am in Houston.
I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point is a fresh harness safer than repairing secti…
