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Are there any quick ways to become an automotive mechanic other than going to school? Trying to get my foot in but dont have the time to go to school.

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I’m advising my mother. I’m a Mercedes person, she loves Jeeps. My question is the new Bronco Jeep look-alike versus a jeep. I know from experience by driving her car that her 2018 wrangler is really … more

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Alright folks, going to take a plunge with Kia Ev6 over Y or Mach E. Wish me luck.

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I’ve been passively looking at cars for over a year and I think the BMW M440i checks most of my boxes (less than $50k, still under warranty, 4 seats, fast, stylish, technology). Anybody have experienc… more

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Never owned an EV before but I've been seeing some crazy deals for leases on a new Rivian R1S quad motor and I'm kinda intrigued about the idea of trying one out for a few years. We'd stil… more

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So Lexis is a chick car? That was news to me.

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I know it’s not fancy or super classic/desirable but I have a 1988 Dodge Ramcharger that I bought with $5k cash when I was in law school, it was the first and so far the only vehicle I have bought wit… more

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All this EV & SUV talk. 😒 Where the V8 Sedan friends at? Would love to see some more rides and know I’m not alone 😁

2023 M550i here🤘🏼

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Toyota Sequoia - open to thoughts about this car(ie pros and cons). For context, kids are growing up and myself and wife are looking for something beyond a minivan. Would love to get perspective fro… more

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Is blazer ev a good buy?

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Why do people have no problem with paying a hospital bill that's 1200. But people complain when their mechanic says they owe 1200 dollars for fixing a problem with their check engine light. I don&… more

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Is it a terrible idea to use a 0% APR card to buy out my loan debt? It looks like using either Plastiq or balance transfer, i can do it for 3%.
So, it would effectively be 3% for 21 months of 0% APR wit something… more

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Which would you go for and why? 2022 Volvo XC90 with third row and 19,000 miles for $42000 or a 2023 mercedes glb with a third row; new car for $48750.

I'm after a vehicle with a 3rd row, but don't want so… more

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Just swapped the m340i for the 840i, let’s see how this goes

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Anyone here own a 23 or 24 GLC 300? What are your likes, dislikes, and overall thoughts? Our lease is up and I'm looking for a new car for my wife.

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Anyone tune a pre-2020 X6M?
Found a great deal and thinking to Dinan mod, will boost hp to 2020+ Competition level, at half the price.

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Considering a Volvo XC90 2021 CPO. Thoughts in favor or against?

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Just purchased a CPO 2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i. First ever BMW and now I know why people love BMW's. I've always been a Japanese car guy but this is definitely something different!

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First time car shopping in the US - any advice on how to evaluate Buy New vs Buy CPO vs Lease new for entry level luxury SUVs? Any helpful resources, tools I can leverage? Some more context- potential… more

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umm just drove a Volvo S60 with 455 hp. im not sure how i feel about how awesome it was

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Recently got a crack in my front windshield and was going to submit a claim but needed some opinions before doing so. For reference, the crack is around 6 inches but might be just over, given how large it is, do … more

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There’s an Earthroamer parked 2 doors up from me. Went and checked it out with the kids and realized this thing costs the same as most of the houses on my street. With that kind of cash I’d build on… more

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CT5 Premium Luxury vs CT5-V, both 3.0TT. Everything else equal, PL is about $10-15K cheaper. V has slightly more HP/Torque, magnetic ride control and some cool V dashboard features.

I suppose it depend… more

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Thoughts on the 2024 Honda Odyssey Elite?

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Finally found a dealer to sell me a Ranger Raptor at sticker price with no markup. Leaning toward Carbonized Grey but also love the look in black. Which would you choose?

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You know what what I want to add in racing games. Car insurance. It would make players/people think about what type of car they can and will afford. That would be be awesome if they added that to a ne… more

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Is car insurance a scam. You can't use it it until you get into an accident. If you do use all the insurance companies will consider you high risk and raise your insurance rate by a hundred extra … more

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Has anyone ever done a car/truck with a 96 month tern. What make and mode. According to Stephan gram this the new normal for financing. Is this true. I'm curious.

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Craziest swap ever? Fisker ocean for civic type R

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Need a new car and thinking about getting the new Tesla model 3 considering inexpensive cost of ownership. Though keep hearing EVs chew up tires like no other. Anyone with a Model 3 willing to share t… more

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Soo what's the point of a "Service Advisors" at the dealers who can't answer any mechanical questions? Isn't that just overhead that's making everything else much more expens… more

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Those who PPF/ceramic their car, worth it?

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Did i mess up not buying a Tesla model 3 last fall? I didn’t realize i could have still qualified for the incentives using my 2022 HHI and exactly how good they were.

I spent what i guess turned out t… more

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Considering a Tacoma TRD Pro or Ranger Raptor (pending a ridiculous dealer markup) which would be my first foray into the pickup world. Considering these since I want something fun to drive and it wou… more

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Q7 vs XC90 vs X5 for my wife for two kids (5 and 1). All are 2022 or newer. Which one are you taking and why?

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First time seeing one of these in person and honestly am in love. I’m all on board for restomod (??) cars

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I can get a used F Type S for 45k. Seems like a steal compared to a 911. what am I missing?

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Expecting our third child (under 2) in a few months and want to trade my 2023 Honda Passport lease in early for a 2024 Honda Odyssey Touring or Elite. Also have a 2022 Pilot SE but with 3 car seats co… more

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