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2002 911 cabriolet (IMS replaced) vs 2009 Boxster? The 911 is a little cheaper but has about 75K miles(30K more than the Boxster). What’s more fun to drive and lesser hassle to own in the long run?

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Currently leasing a 21 tlx AWD, for 445 a month was offered 598 with 3500 down 39 month for a new a spec AWD.
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Should I get a quote from a dealer before showing up in person? Interacting with this sales agent via email and they advised against getting a quote before coming in person.

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Just ordered a lift kit for my GX - going to get it installed at a shop in a couple weeks. This is my first time owning a lifted vehicle. What do I need to watch out for maintenance wise? Just doing a 2.5” lift so nothing crazy

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I got a Tesla 3 purely because I needed a cheap car to replace my totaled BMW…and I’m shocked how much I like it. No matter what speed I’m going, accelerating feels like I’m in first gear.
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Engine rebuild - the dreaded repair. Have you had one? Am I a fool for not just selling this and getting a more relia… more

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Looking for a cheap used midsize truck that can comfortably tow 5k lbs (so rated for 7500ish). Thoughts on a 2020 Ranger w/ tow package?

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Have B9 Audi A4 2.0T (out of warranty).

IE is having a BF sale now. I’m mulling whether to pull the trigger on getting the Stage 1 tune.

Yay or nay?

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Hi all, do you think it's a good idea for a beginner driver to get a mercedes?

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I was having the slight buyers remorse that comes with buying a 100k car, so on the bright side, I sho… more

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What is an average salary for a Reconditioning Center with 14 bays and up to 22 employees averaging an output of 12- 20 cars per day? I have worked in the industry for 20+ years in retail automotive m… more

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If you know you know!

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Any Porsche owners here have the Porsche-branded Auto Insurance? If so, how have you liked it so far?

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Which are the best places for a private party used car sale? KBB says my car is worth 32-34k if it’s a private party sale but dealers and car max offers have been around 27-28k mark. If the values are… more

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Best lenders for used car loans? What is a reasonable interest rate for a 6 month old used car (with 10k miles on it) if my credit rating is 740ish. Happy to share more relevant info as necessary. Tha… more

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Setup a 2step and it’s orgasmic. I can’t stop myself from 2stepping it over and over knowing very well how bad it is for turbo!!! YOLO

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Got my first major scratch and scrape on my new car trying to navigate a tight turn 😞 really upset with myself, how do you all deal with this

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How can a guy that “knows more about manufacturing than anyone on earth” build a car that’s so horribly made, the cybertruck? It’s baffling.

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WCF Import vs Domestic is streaming live on YouTube..

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Anyone want to share pics of their garage? I’m debating on doing black ceiling and white walls or white ceiling and black side walls. Any thoughts?

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I drove a BMW X3 with the turbo-4 engine this past weekend. Wow, that engine has a LOT of turbo lag.

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Recommendations on vehicle shipping

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Just applied to the local community college to take a few intro automotive classes. I'm not handy at all and hoping this gives me knowledge to work on my car some. Anyone here do something simi… more

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Do Porsche sales folks really not make commission?

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Filtering car websites for manual transmission, then finding the perfect car only to see an auto trans with sport shift flappy paddle mode is the WORST

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