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1970 Datsun 240Z, about 96,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether they…
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 29,000 miles. Launch stories focus on horsepower and screens, but I care about curb weight, tire sizes, cargo dimensions, serviceability, trim packaging a…
After repeated pulls the car softens as intake temperatures rise. Would you prioritize cooling before increasing boost, even if the current setup is otherwise mild? Interested in real owner experienc…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 204,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should tr…
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor, about 10,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are mea…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited, about 105,500 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 42,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long w…
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 49,500 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate end links, stru…
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 64,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing the…
