ColdStartMechanicish15

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Track regular. Mostly here for Land Rover, Jeep.

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Question: EV tires wearing much faster than expected

Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight and torque don't help. Has anyone improved life with rotations, pressure changes, or a…

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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 paper. What compromises have actually ma…

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2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 — 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 service downtime than the purchase price…

ColdStartMechanicish15Community StarterOct 30, 20252024 BMW i4 eDrive40Chicago2 replies0 helpful