What's the one weakness in your car that you would change/improve if you could?
Posted by cheesynooby@reddit | cars | View on Reddit | 400 comments
No car is perfect, what's the one thing that you wish is different in your current or past car?
I'll start, I love my ND2, it's so fun to whip around, very easy to drive. The chassis is pretty stiff, it's responsive and it's pretty livable for what it is.
I wish it had a bit more theatrics in the engine department. If I could snap my fingers and do magic, I'd swap the engine out with an f20c.
Shmokesshweed@reddit
The transmission on my Maverick is dogshit. Designed by GM, built by Ford.
And second, the interior quality is also dogshit.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Only way that gets worse is if were assembled by Mopar
idksomuch@reddit
While trying to charge $65k for it because Stellantis suddenly thinks they're a luxury brand
zerofailure@reddit
I mean... what are we talking about here? The Ram trucks have some of the best interiors and tech...
Unusual-Paramedic582@reddit
I love your sarcasm
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
Except hes objectively correct. The 2019 Ram made GM and Ford completely redesign their interiors with higher quality being the main goal.
Its no luxury vehicle by any means but in the world of regular traffic, a Ram is a genuinely nice interior.
SizeableFowl@reddit
I mean, I dunno about 95%. There are a lot of people desperate enough to shop a bottom tier Stellantis product.
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
Judging by your flair, you definitely know what a bottom tier product is.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Leave my 20 year old bmw alone, it puts most modern interiors to shame in terms of material quality.
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
Nobody said anything about your BMW.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Oh. I see. You don’t know what an Ioniq 6 is.
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
Its a Hyundai.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Tell me you know nothing about EVs without saying you know nothing about EVs
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
I touched a nerve huh? Cry more
SizeableFowl@reddit
I’m glad I have you crying here with me
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
A proven moron disagreeing with me is nothing to cry over. Youre not that important and I couldnt care less about your opinion.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Dang, almost wrote a cohesive thought without any errors. You can do it, I believe in you!
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
Dang, almost actually had a real rebuttal there instead of bitching about grammar. Fuckin pathetic.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Oh, he’s big mad now. I’m sorry for upsetting you.
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
0/10
Shmokesshweed@reddit
Please don't give them any ideas. 😬
elislider@reddit
the CVT on the hybrid? or the ecoboost 8-speed?
I have a 2023 Maverick EcoBoost and the throttle and transmission logic are kinda frustrating sometimes, but its not the transmission that's the problem, its just the throttle mapping. If you drive it in sport mode, the issues are significantly less. This is a problem with many modern cars that just use lazy rubber-bandy throttle mapping to gain fuel economy. I also had a 2018 Mercedes E63 wagon, a $140k car, and it had the same issue. Drive it in sport mode though, and it has "normal" performance (ie. expected compared to throttle input)
Shmokesshweed@reddit
EcoBoost 8F35 transmission. Definitely better in sport, but I shouldn't need to hold the RPMs high to get decent shifting logic imo.
LOL_YOUMAD@reddit
It’s a shame too since it’s a perfect looking little truck that would do most people with truck needs (outside of work for the most part) but the quality is lacking. I’d pay another 5-10k more if it were better quality, it meets all my needs otherwise
Shmokesshweed@reddit
Agree. I would have paid more for my Lariat to get a quality interior.
It's too bad compact means cheap at Ford.
elislider@reddit
The main reason to get the Lariat in my opinion (mine is Lariat) was the better infotainment, the lesser grades got a truly horrible variant. also a sunroof is nice. and the sliding back window since there is no other bed passthrough, if you have to haul a long piece of lumber or something
TunakTun633@reddit
Just get the hybrid. Quality problem solved.
kindalikebenz@reddit
I wish I could fit more tire up front. 255's fit pretty easy out back, but my 225's up front are eating my fenders, wish I could fit 255's up front, too. 2009 MB C300, fwiw.
thiccancer@reddit
I have 255s square on a 2008 BMW 530xd (255/35R19 on 19x8.5 ET35 wheels), I honestly wish I had narrower tires. My winters are 225s square and it honestly drives better.
The steering wheel is heavier yet more dull with less feedback, and it's super affected by ruts in the road. Pulls more than is comfortable when you aren't in the middle of the rut.
justin62001@reddit
Visibility, and also this weird event where I tried to open the hood by pulling the release and then it broke, so I can’t even open my hood from the inside. Currently at a shop now for not only that but clutch stuff, probably just fluid-related though
smoshr@reddit
Transmission with more overdrive, ideally 8ish gears. With my CX-5 Turbo it spins at about 2300-2400rpm at 120km/h and I really wish it did sub 2000rpm at that speed. There’s so much torque out of that engine it could easily cruise at 1800rpm.
dumahim@reddit
You think that's bad? My GTO is at like 2300 RPM doing 70, I think. It's idiotic.
Thomas_633_Mk2@reddit
Manual or automatic?
dumahim@reddit
Auto
Thomas_633_Mk2@reddit
Is it not a 4 speed then?
dumahim@reddit
It is, but the gearing just sucks. Rear end is 3.46 and 4th isn't tall enough to keep the revs low at highway speeds.
Thomas_633_Mk2@reddit
My T5 is similar despite having an extra gear, that's just an Aussie thing I think. Cruises at just over 2k in 5th, despite having an engine that could absolutely tolerate lower.
Don't forget the Monaro wasn't designed to cruise above 110, because that's the Australian speed limit. And so I have no idea if they changed it for overseas models, even though American roads are pretty frequently 85 mph/130 km/h.
dumahim@reddit
It seems all 4L60 and 4L60e transmissions have the same gearing, no matter the application. It seems the Camaro SS around the same time had a little taller gear with a 3.23 rear end, but the manual got 3.42. Not sure why they didn't do the same with the GTO. It's fun with the acceleration though.
Pliskin_Hayter@reddit
Yet a 4th gen auto with the 3.23s will still do 23mpg cruising at 80mph.
smoshr@reddit
That’s pretty horrible for sure, and especially when GM normally has tall gearing.
What frustrates me about the CX-5 is they took the transmission from the CX-9 with a final drive of 4.41 and didn’t lower it to match the smaller wheel diameter. Meanwhile the CX-50 gets a 3.84 final drive from the Mazda 3 Turbo with identical gear spacing so it does about 2000rpm at 120km/h.
familyguy20@reddit
So better to go for CX-50 vs the CX5 then?
smoshr@reddit
I wouldn’t go for the CX-50 just because of the taller gearing but it is a factor if you spend a lot of time cruising at high speeds. I don’t know what the gearing is on the new 2026 CX-5 is though. When I test drove the CX-50 I found the suspension tweaks 2024 made it about the same comfort for me as my CX-5 and the steering was lighter, but I noticed the 50 was a fair bit louder.
Up here in Canada they haven’t imported new CX-50s since April 2025 due to counter tariffs so I didn’t have much choice when I bought in January of this year.
Captain_Alaska@reddit
Honestly kinda surprised Mazda hasn’t dumped Aisin’s 8AT into their cars yet, seems like a logical step up from the 6AT and they already have Toyota connections.
Jam_Bannock@reddit
Is that the same 8 speed that got a spotty reputation in the Highlander and Camry? Could that be the reason?
Captain_Alaska@reddit
That 8 speed is in like 800 different brands and models.
Jam_Bannock@reddit
Oh really? TIL.
Captain_Alaska@reddit
The Hyundai Group is the only one I know of off the top of my head who also has a transverse 8 speed, but theirs is a wet DCT.
jakeuten@reddit
Ford/GM have partnered on their own transverse 8 speed as well.
Captain_Mazhar@reddit
VW Group uses the Aisin box as well. The 8sp in my Mk2 Tiguan has been solid so far
bilbo_crabbins@reddit
I also came to mention that same transmission, but for a different reason. It is so sluggish in my 2.5T Mazda 3. Shifts seem to take close to a full second to complete, and while this isn’t a “performance” powertrain, it really detracts from the driving experience.
Redissan9@reddit
Meanwhile my EP3 Civic Type-R sits at just under 4000rpm at those speeds. I love the short gearing everywhere else though, it really wasn't made for highway cruising.
astongt615@reddit
Love an EP3. I always heard it called the alien stick shift growing up, but I don't know why those guys didn't just say "well it's basically the same as a Carerra GT" 😂😂 I've considered getting one over the past 5 years or so but they definitely seem to stay the prize of the Honda fans, second only to type Rs.
Redissan9@reddit
Yeah, I didn't like the look of the stick shift at first either, but I don't mind it now. I meeean mine is a proper Type-R. We didn't even get the Si in Europe.
zapb42@reddit
Conversely, on our Pacifica with the ZF 9HP, maybe one or two less overdrive gears? 5th is 1:1 and 6-9 (I think you have to be going like 80 downhill to even get into 9) are all overdrive. I mean I get it, they're chasing mpg.
With the ZF 8HP in my BMW, 6th is 1:1 and 7-8 are overdrive. That feels a bit less overkill and it still gets great mileage if you take it easy. At highway speed it will even still accelerate in 7th or 8th.
MaybeTheDoctor@reddit
Mine got 10 speed gearbox, but 10th is optimal for driving 60mph. It would have been nice if it was tuned for 65 or 70.
Sillylilguyenjoyer@reddit
Limited slip diff. Kia forte gt loves the one wheel peel
nbaphilly17@reddit
How about power above 40 MPHv
Sillylilguyenjoyer@reddit
Its pretty good if you downshift to third.
TheDirtDude117@reddit
C5Z - Would LOVE to upgrade to a TR6060 or a Magnum transmission! But sadly then I would need a C6 diff & subframe.
RX8 - With the LFX I really love the engine and the chassis but the transmission from the Camaro is lackluster. I'd love to get a ZF8 in it since every other transmission option is pretty terrible. I would still add the clutch pedal though.
Mk7 GTI - Unfortunately the US cars don't have Port Fuel Injection but it can be retrofitted. It's a little expensive and drilling the manifold is sketchy but then Carbon Buildup isn't an issue.
MarkMariachiAZ@reddit
One weakness?
nbaphilly17@reddit
Kia Forte GT. Doesn’t have top end power and the DCT is finicky in stop and go.
flatpetey@reddit
Sienna. It needs better seats and less weight.
Macan EV. The steering wheel is slightly too small and is always in line of sight of my speedometer with any of the alternate displays. Also the rear camera is too fisheyed. And it absolutely needs a rear wiper
Cayenne. They are buying it back? So maybe not a lemon.
R_u_Sirius92@reddit
I would remove the back panels on my nd3 Miata from and replace them with a functional roll bar. I understand doing this would remove the convertible function from the car. But it would be nice to move and recline the seat further back
FederalDoctor9385@reddit
I have a 2007 GMC 2500 that I literally have never had to do anything serious just brakes and fluid changes it amazes me every time and it still looks great too
downbadmilflover@reddit
The transmission and clutch in my car are a huge weakness, it’s been a year and I still get a rough 1-2 shift in my car.
Turboflexer01@reddit
Turning radius in my Alfa Romeo GT 3.2
MentalMiilk@reddit
Shorter gearing. 81mph at the top of second isn't as fun as it sounds.
DudeWhereIsMyDuduk@reddit
On the other side of that, until I put the lift on I drove around for 2 months with 4.88s on 33" tires. I didn't even use first, didn't need to.
tdebacker22@reddit
Damn I have to shift my Subaru to 3rd just to touch 60mph😂
Furryyyy@reddit
Real. Even in 6th gear, 70mph is at like 3000 RPM.
tdebacker22@reddit
YES. At 64, im in 5th tachin' 3400 rpm
bighead2586@reddit
Bruh - my Accord V6 can't even get to 60
crozone@reddit
Lol mine redlines in 2nd at 60mph
gemini56_@reddit
My top speed is about 120 mph in 5th :/
justin_memer@reddit
My JDM swapped STi hit 145 in 6th at 8500$ rpm, that was fun as hell.
gemini56_@reddit
Good guess, mine is a 1996 STI RA, with factory close ratios. Accelerates like a banshee though.
timetravelerfrom2027@reddit
I’m assuming you’re talking about the JK, not the NSX. If so, you can replace gears in your Jeep’s diffs that’ll fix that. I did on my ‘17 and it made a huge difference. Cost about $1500 at a local shop.
MentalMiilk@reddit
You know, I had the NSX in mind when I wrote it but the JK could use some shorter gears too—I had an 08 with the 3.73 rear end and the 2017's 3.21 definitely reduces the impact of that ~60hp bump between the two.
timetravelerfrom2027@reddit
My ‘17 JKU Sport has a M/T and came with 3.21s. Of course I lifted it, upgraded to 35” tires, and I could barely get that rig moving at green lights. Upgraded to Yukon 4.56 gearing and it drives SO much better now. Sure, it’s at 2500 RPM at 80mph in 6th gear, but I don’t use it much for long distance driving anyway.
Funny… I ALSO had a 2008 Sport A/T (with the wheezy 3.8) and I hated the drivetrain so much I swore I’d never get another jeep. I gotta stop swearing, eh?
MentalMiilk@reddit
That 3.8 was never going to be a peppy motor regardless of what they put it in, but the AT neuters it even more. I'm so thankful my 08 was a manual—it still wasn't quick, but I can't imagine how dog slow an auto would have been with one fewer gear.
timetravelerfrom2027@reddit
With the doors and roof off and 33” tires, it couldn’t maintain freeway speeds on a level road without constantly downshifting, then upshifting, over and over nonstop for the entire drive. It was maddening.
Outside-Rain-7410@reddit
He’s talking about the NSX…can confirm 😅
timetravelerfrom2027@reddit
Wow. I’ve only driven one in the city at slow speeds so I didn’t realize. And my JKU with larger tires was geared ridiculously tall. My bad.
Outside-Rain-7410@reddit
Haha all good. It’s only the USDM 5 speed transmissions that are geared long. The 6 speed in the NA2 refresh and the JDM 5 Speed have shorter gearing. Lots of NSX owners swap out to the JDM shorter gear ratios - I’m fine with the taller gearing as we have long sweeping mountain roads where I am. For a track, I would want the shorter gearing.
MentalMiilk@reddit
I said I want shorter gearing, but ideally I'd have a shorter 1-4 and a longer fifth. Not sure how Honda made a car that will do 80 in 2nd but still turns 3500rpm at 80 in fifth.
ChuckoRuckus@reddit
Rookie numbers…. Laughs in Powerglide
DrunkenReindeer@reddit
91 mph over here.
Get on my unnecessarily long level.
Carolina_Hurricane@reddit
Dodge ever increase the first gen operating speed of top gear at 60 mph? I remember magazine editors describing 1200 rpm as nearly stalling.
mark_v92@reddit
Does it kill the fun of the car on the street?
Ive been looking at gen3's but the thing holding me back is the gearing. I could go up to 85mph or so but thats already breaking the limit by a bit here. Does it suck not being able to use the gears fully?
DrunkenReindeer@reddit
Honestly, not really. It feels really awkward to have it up that high in 1st or 2nd unless you are absolutely going 10/10ths. Besides, a 3.55 re gear makes it a better experience (or so I've heard)
If you are on FB, join the Gen 3/4 viper owners group. Tons of resources there to help you make a decision.
mark_v92@reddit
Thanks ill look into it
antaphar@reddit
About the same in my C7 Z06. 1st goes to a bit over 60.
cthompson07@reddit
Same with the 6th gen Camaros. Imagine long herring but being 200hp shorter lol
MentalMiilk@reddit
Bet you hit 91 well before I hit 81 though!
DrunkenReindeer@reddit
I'd be terrified to find out! Things get crazy over 5k
Several people go from the OEM 3.07 rear to a 3.55. I'm hoping to do that at some point in the next year.
Skensis@reddit
People complain about my car for having tall gearing, but 2nd tops at 69. 81mph would be frustrating.
Vegetable-Concern830@reddit
Coming from a motorcycle I sometimes with the gearing was a bit longer on my manual. I guess I’m spoiled from hitting 80+ mph in 1st gear on my supersports
boomerangchampion@reddit
GSXR? I sometimes will ride around for a full hour and have to force myself to go above 3rd lol
xrelaht@reddit
I was shopping for an E39 5 Series at one point. Then I read a comment about how great it cruises at 100mph in 3rd gear. I decided I couldn’t possibly afford all the speeding tickets I’d end up with!
halotechnology@reddit
And this why slower cars are more fun, Going into the highway and going through all the gears is more fun imo
FalseEvidence8701@reddit
My work truck has short gearing. I go through 3 gears crossing the intersection, even if I'm first at the light.
Nefariax@reddit
I swear in my tundra 3rd gear will take you from 25 mph to infinity mph.
ZZ9ZA@reddit
Funny, I’d go the opposite way in mine. 3800rpm at 75 in 6th isn’t the greatest either.
Sakins1@reddit
Lol I think my second is like 75kph
regardballs@reddit
the taycan technically has 2 gears, so my top of second is 160
More-Instruction9715@reddit
I want taller gearing in mine!
cheesynooby@reddit (OP)
This is the NSX right? I hear some people doing the type R rear end conversion and it helps bring it down, but it must be expensive.
MentalMiilk@reddit
Correct on both counts. Anything even remotely related to the NSX-R is four times as expensive as the (already expensive) regular parts.
SizeableFowl@reddit
Expensive regular parts? Surely you must be joking, everyone loves pointing out that its the same running gear as the Accord /s
MrBattleRabbit@reddit
On the flipside, I could go for slightly longer gearing in 1st and 2nd specifically… the classic 80s VW/Audi gearing where 2nd tops out at 59mph is just a TOUCH too short in my 944S.
rick_C132@reddit
84 mph reporting in
NinthTide@reddit
Same 2nd gear ratio as the Spyder. I feel sorry for our Viper friend below
But in a strange coincidence - saw a cherry red orig Viper only yesterday. Only the 2nd time I’ve ever seen one; guess the other time must’ve been early 90s
DudeWhereIsMyDuduk@reddit
On a long enough timeline, it's a Jenga game of electronics.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
I absolutely adore my S80 V8. I just wish I could shift more than 50% of the power to the rear and full turn off traction/stability control.
SwissMargiela@reddit
I didn’t really know much about this car so I googled.
Figuring out how to fit a V8 sideways so you can mount it to a… haldex, is an interesting choice.
The crazy thing is they originally did it on an SUV, like there’s so much room 😭
Captain_Alaska@reddit
If you think that’s a choice wait to you learn it (along with various other Volvo models from the time) also offered a transverse straight 6.
SwissMargiela@reddit
I know inline 6s are long but for some reason that works more than the V8 imo. Maybe it’s because I’m so used to seeing i4s that are transverse
thiccancer@reddit
I6s are longer than V8s though, transverse V8 isn't all that crazy considering it's about the same length as a transverse i4 of half the size. Length is the main limitation with transverse engines after all.
Captain_Alaska@reddit
What, unlike the extremely uncommon transverse V6?
kyonkun_denwa@reddit
The transverse I6 is about the same physical size as the older I5, though. Hence the name- SI6, or "Short Inline 6"
Captain_Alaska@reddit
Engineering a short 6 instead of putting a V6 in is still very much a unique choice though.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
I love that straight 6. It’s butter smooth and really torquey
gdnws@reddit
The first generation xc90 had both the SI6 inline 6 and the regular whiteblock version of the inline 6 at various points through its life. The latter they managed to fit by using the GM 4t65e transmission which added less length to the end of the engine. They were rather well known to grenade transmissions because the 4t65e was fairly weak and Volvo paired it with a twin turbo engine that made lots of torque very early.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
I have the 3.2 straight 6 in my wife’s XC70. The tune up is easier but it’s not super fun to work on either of them.
AsparagusDifficult89@reddit
Not only is it a transverse V8, it’s a 60-degree V8. Designed by Yamaha.
Years earlier, Ford had a similar engine in the Taurus SHO, also by Yamaha.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
I had the XC90 V8 before the current S80 V8. Both are really tight engine bays but absolute delights to own and drive.
Trades46@reddit
I still can't wrap my head how Volvo managed to cram a DOHC 4.4L V8 transversely under the hood of the S80. That is some miracle packaging work since it isn't a particularly compact OHV small block either.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
60 degrees and clever packaging. It’s damn reliable too.
gdnws@reddit
In addition to that, I would add in a better transmission. The 6 speed auto in these is fairly robust and reliable but it isn't the fastest shifter nor is it in the right gear as often as I would like.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
I use the selectable gears pretty often and always when I’m on track or being a general menace.
PEEWUN@reddit
How do you go about the downshifts with the geartronic? It just always feels clunky to me.
gdnws@reddit
I use those every now and then and while they do work, I would prefer that the auto mode worked better. There have been times where it has completely ignored the kickdown switch when I've hit it. Something that I've seen from Swedespeed is that an M66 will more or less bolt to a B8444s so I might look into a swap in the future. That is a bit of a long shot though.
Available_Quote_5567@reddit
That would be awesome but I know I’ll never take that on.
gdnws@reddit
Chances that I will are non zero but very close to. I like to make plans even if I'm not likely to act upon them. As is it is even questionable if I'm going to keep the car as due to a number of personal issues even though I intended it to be a forever car.
breaddaddy69@reddit
I would like a gas tank that never runs out
RandomflyerOTR@reddit
Current car, change the CVT for a DCT. Nissan CVT is not always fun. Dream car, rust resilience. 70s Chryslers suck with rust.
bakedvoltage@reddit
The higher trim Z3s would probably be S2000 killers if they had a better rear subframe and suspension setup.
OutInABlazeOfGlory@reddit
It’d be nice to drive something more fun than Mom’s SUV
MigratingSwallow@reddit
Some gas efficiency would be nice. Thing drives like it’s underwater and goes through gas like I do beer on a Saturday night
boostedisbetter@reddit
M3p - wish people would drive one so they spot hating
LlamaChair@reddit
2019 Mini F56 JCW
I just regret going for the larger rims with low profile tires. Missouri roads have cost me a lot of tires and a couple of rims over the years.
MagpieMathematics@reddit
Weight capacity. I have a Subaru Baja and the concept is great, especially in this era of oversized trucks. But they put the rear axle completely in front of the bed which lowers the entire capacity, cabin and bed, to just 800 lbs. But it also means no wheel wells taking up space, so there are a couple benefits to the design.
detdox@reddit
2022 Bronco 2.3L manual
A little sportier/shorter shift and less turbo lag
Mimical@reddit
Every time Ford asks for feedback I tell them they are cowards for not pairing the 2.7 with the 7 speed.
Zwig@reddit
Its auto
stallionBURGER@reddit
All the tech in my Honda Ridgeline
psimwork@reddit
For a "luxury brand" car, I've got a surprising amount of rattles and vibration noise in the various panels.
Setanta68@reddit
That is typical of Honda - I've yet to own one that hasn't developed rattles and creaks. The much vaunted "quality" of the brand is a bit misleading.
Crazy-Box-5466@reddit
Preach. I’ve pulled out half my interior (all door panels, under the rear seat, entire trunk, etc) to add sound dampening foam and still have more to go. For that reason alone if I wanted a generic 5-seat SUV or similar I’d pick another brand, but I deal with the trade-off for it being a Type R I suppose.
I look at it as “Honda is an engine company that happens to wrap cars around them.”
trail-g62Bim@reddit
Isn't the saying "Honda is an engine company that makes cars to sell its engines"?
Crazy-Box-5466@reddit
Cars, lawn mowers, pressure washers… something to that effect 😀
AdamReynolds77@reddit
I have an Integra Type S and agree 100%
SteelFlexInc@reddit
After 20 years, they start to make even crazier noises. Even where my headliner meets my sunroof slider makes weird noises on hot days over bumps in my TL
blcohen70@reddit
Turning radius
WingerRules@reddit
2025 CRV Sport Touring. Better Speakers, by far.
aprtur@reddit
Hmmm.....
GRC - probably a grippier/heavier clutch like my RX, less piano black (I'm actively buying Morizo trims to delete it all), and the option to have the nicer Boshoku seats from the Morizo. That's about it, I really enjoy it otherwise.
RX-8 - I wish Mazda would've good will recalled the airbag cover that fails on every damn car - poor quality part that you can only replace with another expensive poor quality part when it disintegrates. That, and more dealers that actually know how to work on them. I'm paranoid to have anyone other than myself work on it since nobody knows much about rotaries.
Big-Energy-3363@reddit
Power Volvo S60 240hp
Debirae67@reddit
Back charging port. 2019 Toyota Corolla
negitoro7@reddit
2026 Golf R here. Wish it sounded better (if only we got the RS3 sportback in North America).
manesag@reddit
Z should’ve come with an LSD, even a helical. Whatever, I got the cheap trim on purpose.
Oh and suspension, she bouncy for no reason
regardballs@reddit
i wish my fiesta st was quieter at highway speed. thing is a tin can
manesag@reddit
There are definitely better products on the market but Amazon basics has sound deadening sheets that are cheap (like $15 a pack) and easy to install, highly recommend
dayvieee@reddit
Can’t be an American car without sounding like a tin can(I used to have a 2010 Silverado)
TheCraZZe@reddit
Assuming its an older one? The MK8s are very quiet. Friend of mine got one and couldn't believe it was quieter at speed than my Leon FR 😂
regardballs@reddit
Yeah mk7, 2018. Guess I can't complain its been very reliable
TheMcNealist@reddit
Here I was coming to mention blend door actuators but you have another solid point.
regardballs@reddit
Haven't happened to me yet, 65k miles 🤞 I am on my 3rd purge valve however...
trail-g62Bim@reddit
Same as my Forester.
EXPERT_ID10T@reddit
My Mazda2 was the same way and so is my Fusion.
CLuenz11@reddit
I think the only other thing I’d change about the fiesta is a slightly larger armrest too
CrashingBlumpkins46@reddit
and the damn HVAC blend doors
mehdotdotdotdot@reddit
I feel like the i20n solves those two issues
regardballs@reddit
cries in America
aquatone61@reddit
That’s actually fairly easy to resolve. Some adhesive sound deadening on the door skins and under the carpet would help a lot.
s1ravarice@reddit
When I had an ST I thought the same, plus I wish I’d had some adaptive suspension so I could get a little more comfort out of it when I wasn’t driving it like the go kart it is.
BrunoEye@reddit
Same for my MR2. The engine is right behind you and the fabric roof makes motorway miles quite unpleasant.
UnmakingTheBan2022@reddit
Wish my Miata used regular unleaded. I didn’t expect that before purchase.
ChuckFinley_is4Ever@reddit
As seemingly so many others in the thread have mentioned, a larger gas tank. I’ll never get decent fuel economy, but it would be nice to not have to fill up every other day.
mettaxa@reddit
BRZ 2nd Gen:
The Engine is almost there. Subaru should of went balls out. Give it a 8k redline and make it sound better. Also a dry sump system. Car would then be perfect.
R_V_Z@reddit
Change I could do (just haven't bothered): "Downgrade" from 21" wheels to 20". Better tire availability, better ride comfort, less cringing when accidentally hitting potholes.
Change I can't do: Lose at least 200 lbs, preferably closer to 400.
SulphurE@reddit
I want Saabs night panel in every car I have had since.. so simple but so nice.
TaroFu2@reddit
The damn rust because i'm from québec hahaha!
suddenlyhoneybadgers@reddit
2024 Toyota Corolla. Sometimes I just wished it looked, sounded, and performed exactly like a Ferrari F40, and also came with a small pile of gold bricks in the passenger seat.
dayvieee@reddit
One way trip to Dubai could fulfill those needs as for the method required…
bc10551@reddit
There's an easy way to fix this but it may cost you a couple million
EquivalentCanary8243@reddit
Honestly just a slightly bigger fuel tank so I wouldn’t have to stop for gas as often.
dayvieee@reddit
I went from a Silverado to a Cayenne 10 years ago but imagine my surprise the first time I filled up the Cayenne, 26g tank just like the Silverado but only 30% more expensive!
acEightyThrees@reddit
Agreed! My car is a 65L tank. Should be at least 85L. I regularly get 400km or less to a tank.
bc10551@reddit
Part of the problem for me is I'm allergic to running low like below 40% I'm like hmm I want to fill up the tank lol
teamblunt@reddit
But then your gas bill would be higher
mada447@reddit
That's not how that works.
teamblunt@reddit
No shit it’s a joke
mada447@reddit
HOLY SHIT HAHAHAHAHAHAHA SO FUNNY
ocdcdo@reddit
I thought this, but the Aston has a 20 gallon tank and I swear I can see the needle go down as I drive it.
KSoMA@reddit
Trans tuning is a bit wonky. Shifts are very slow feeling and the trans sits in a relatively high gear so the car feels really slow in Drive. Sport trans makes the shift points later (almost too late when in slow traffic) but also way increases the throttle sensitivity so it feels like your car is gonna shoot off if you just tap the gas. Everybody raves about the ZF8 and my mom's G01 X330i had a very natural feeling trans in Sport mode so I'm sure this is a weird Audi tuning thing and could maybe be fixed by a TCU tune.
izwald88@reddit
2018 Mazda 6 Signature. It's a fantastic car that is just too slow. But it's mostly due to how it's tuned from the factory. I wish they made it more of a sports sedan.
bikedork5000@reddit
Less sunroof leak. More power.
tobyhatesmemes2@reddit
VW still hasn’t figured out a permanent fix for that? I lemon-lawed both my Golf SportWagen and the Alltrack that VW replaced the SportWagen with for leaking sunroofs
bikedork5000@reddit
I dunno. Mine leaks in one area but only in the rare occasion that we get rain right after ice/snow
_pcakes@reddit
1993 supercharged miata - wish it didn't burn oil
1987 rx7 - absolutely perfect angel of a vehicle, wouldn't change anything
1994 geo tracker - slowest vehicle on god's blue earth. what I would change is getting my AC working
Anonymous_Dwarf@reddit
Didn't Demuro review a Geo Metro? He said it took like 12 seconds to get to highway speed if any.
BucketBound@reddit
No shame at all, but how in the hell is your NA burning oil but your FC isn't burning coolant. I need to know this.
_pcakes@reddit
the miata has like 350k miles. The rx7 has 66k. The rx7 does burn oil but not engine oil, it only burns my premix which smells delightful and doesn't leave an embarrassing cloud
regardballs@reddit
if it makes you feel better my bone stock 96 miata burns oil too lol
Anonymous_Dwarf@reddit
Honda CRV, it has 177HP, 60HP would be heaven sent. BMW 128i, it gets GTI performance with mid size SUV mpg. So either more power for current MPG or better MPG from current performance.
PartneredEthicalSlut@reddit
Bigger fuel tank & a V8
TrptJim@reddit
Also ND2 Miata. I wish Mazda kept the hydraulic assisted steering and the transmission from the NC. Car is amazing still but those would have put it over the top.
cheesynooby@reddit (OP)
Not that it’s easy or cheap to do, but there are a few NDs with NC boxes out there. I think you’d need an adapter, the trans itself and the rear end?
Which taller armrest do you have? Are there any cons to it? I run into the same issue as you, but I kinda like the way my arm sits as is now.
TrptJim@reddit
I did see that option and it is nice that it is available for the more adventurous. If my transmission dies, or if I add boost, I may look into this route.
The armrest came from MX5Things. It's just tall enough to clear the knob and no taller. Honestly it feels at a more proper height, closer to the door arm rest height. No cons at all and looks and feels like OEM. They even angled it down at the very back so that there's no issues opening the lid.
MadLabsPatrol@reddit
I have an EV but I wish for better road noise blocking and softer ride. The Kona EV road noise above 60mph and low-speed ride quality are not great.
junker90@reddit
Quite a "steak too juicy" complaint but it's far too easy to put the pedal down in my Panamera and not notice just how fast you're going if there are no other cars on the road.
C2 - more legroom
997 - still no official Porsche Apple carplay retrofit (PCCM) for 997.2 interiors (my 997 is an '09 1.5, so it has the .2 interior)
nutlicker123@reddit
2020 veloster n - wish it had heated seats, blind spot detection, and better paint
CooperRHall@reddit
NA8 Miata - second overdrive (6th gear) so I'm not running the engine at 3600rpm at 70mph
Buick Reatta - supercharger on the 3800 and a stronger transmission than the th440-t4/4T60
MK7.5 GTI - shifter linkage that isn't the same basic design that came in the Mk4 cars
LightAndWonder@reddit
My 5 series BMW does not have a spare wheel. And it has normal tires, not run flats. Car manufacturers' decision to remove the spare wheel after more than 100 years of proving its utility, for me is insane.
capjustcap@reddit
A better quality metal in the frame of 07 F150. IYKYK
Carolina_Hurricane@reddit
BMW (all models) - electric steering still nowhere near the feel of their hydraulic units.
Justaviewer10@reddit
I have a JDM 2006 Lexus gs450h, love the car it’s amazing, truck room is lacking because of the hybrid batteries sitting behind the rear seats. They also don’t fold down and there’s no ski pass through so going skiing I gotta fold the passenger seat down and lay my skis on that Works but can only take one passenger in the back seat lol
Skensis@reddit
For my M2.
Steering feel (monoballs helped this a lot).
Forged wheels should be standard.
More front wheel clearance, can't go wider without doing some cutting.
Make it easier to turn off fake engine sounds.
Fix brakes for the rears, the one piston floaters just look silly.
WeAreAllFooked@reddit
For my STI I'd replace the EJ257 with the FA24F and redo the entire suspension so it has some adjustability, especially on the rear end.
For my CX-50 I'd rather have a naturally-aspirated 6cyl instead of the 2.5L turbo 4cyl.
DTM-shift@reddit
2017 Sportwagen that sees a lot of highway miles. I wish the seats came from a Volvo.
ZombiePope@reddit
C43 - it should have had the 5.4 and an LSD from the factory. I've already rectified this.
328i e93 - the transmission is a weak point in what I consider to be an otherwise fantastic car. The gm 6 speed is a turd, and cannot keep up with the dynamics of the rest of the car. Every year I get closer to zf 8 speed swapping it.
Alfa S3 Spider - it needs a stiffer frame and 30hp. Currently in the process of correcting this.
F90 M5 - I fucking love everything about this car except the steering. I've gotten better feedback from arcade racing games. Apparently the dinan monoballs fix this, but that's about 2k that I'd rather put into turning my alfa into an autocross menace.
spali@reddit
How's the maintenance and reliability of the e93 have you done the intake manifold swap? I'm really thinking a one for my next car.
ZombiePope@reddit
Mines an n51 car so it came with the 3 stage stock. Last summer I installed an rpd22 tune, and that really woke it up. It's been very good to me, and has needed less than 4k in non-maintenance work over the decade I've owned it.
xrelaht@reddit
My (stock) STI could easily drive a 7th gear at highway speeds. Would be nice to keep the engine speed down, both for noise and fuel economy.
My Tacoma could use a lower hood. It’s a perfect lil baby otherwise.
Fundabz@reddit
So many random interior noises... luckily with windows down it's loud enough to drown out everything.
J_NonServiam@reddit
The WRX - STI spd should have been an option especially at higher trims. The weaknesses of the TY75 are well known at this point.
The FRS - honestly just a different engine would have been better. Aluminum NA inline 6 would be sweet and probably not heavier than the boxer. Low COG is overrated vs front rear bias.
gluten_heimer@reddit
Pretty much every complaint I have about my car is easily fixable with simple mods. All I can think of is I wish the power button didn’t rotate with the volume knob.
getsnowedon@reddit
2021 GR Yaris - wish the drivers seat was a lot lower.
phxbimmer@reddit
Uhh I wish my car had a 6th gear or an overdrive… I de-geared it from a 3.46 to a 3.07 rear end to make it nicer to drive on the highway.
csimonson@reddit
I've got an Audi A3 8P with the CBEA TDI engine. Only thing I would change about the engine is to replace the balance shaft and oil pump with an oil pump that doesn't destroy itself.
Car wise itself I'd like better sound deadening or maybe a better cupholder.
BlackCatFurry@reddit
Satnav on the infotainment or wireless android auto.
Yes. Both are fixable by either buying a satnav or a wireless android auto adapter, but i am too lazy to figure them out and start researching what's the best quality so i just use wired android auto whenever i need satnav.
taticalgoose@reddit
M3 - The S54 is a pretty meh engine in that it doesn't sound good and it's a high revving motor that doesn't feel like it wants to rev. The stock shifter was pretty bad too, typical BMW rubberiness.
Z06: Stock gearing was way too long. I fixed this by putting a 4.10 final drive in. Oh, and the head issues.
Evo: Needed more power. Was at stock power when I got it (\~220whp) and it sits at 360whp now. The car just wasn't fun at stock power and I suspect those who pay up for a mint low mileage stock one will be disappointed.
GT350: Make it 20% smaller.
teepring@reddit
Kia K5 tires slip if you try to pull off a little too hard from a stop. Super annoying problem.
BmoreRaven917@reddit
The most mildly annoying lack of a feature that both my 5th gen Rams lacked. When the windshield wipers come on, the headlights turn on, great! But in every other car I've driven (even my 2012 Chevy Cruze I had before my trucks), the car would use the ambient light sensor to decide if if was bright enough out to keep the interior lights/displays at daytime brightness or dim them to their nighttime brightness. On the Rams, nope. Headlights are on, so displays are all dimmed. So whenever it rains during the day, I have to move the interior display dimmer up to max so it'll go back to daytime brightness. And then if I forget to turn it back down, next time I turn the truck on at night, I get blasted by super bright screens.
Like I said, the workaround takes 2 seconds each time, but just wild to me that so many other cars have figured out how to avoid this issue, especially given how every modern car already has the ambient light sensor.
MisterDoctor___@reddit
The visibility. It really is terrible. Though not as bad as a Camaro and a C8 because you can actually see directly behind you. But if you’re right by either of my rear quarter panels, there’s no chance I’m seeing you without the blind spot assist.
Also you can block the windshield with your hand lol.
SuperSmashedBro@reddit
The fact that you can spec a supra without blind spot monitoring is insane to me lol
cyn_ou@reddit
Wish I had a k20/24 frankenstein in my brz 😔
shocktar@reddit
More than 1 usable cupholder in the front seat
Kamukix@reddit
😂 That was one of the weirdest designs I've ever experienced. Great car though.
CenteredBubble@reddit
1st Gen BRZ
More power. While it's not as anemic as people make it out to be, if would be so much more fun with another 40hp.
The flip side is you don't have to spend a lot of money on a lot of tire.
Cardiff-Giant11@reddit
love my cx-30 turbo. only things i don’t like gas mileage is pretty bad and tank is small so i am averaging 240 miles a tank on my mostly city short highway stint commutes.
also wish it had a power passenger seat and power folding mirrors (other markers get the folding mirrors) but all are far from dealbreakers.
Proper_Individual578@reddit
My chevy express would be the perfect vehicle if it had 4wd.
UniversalConstants@reddit
More serviceable is my only complaint, you have to do the unibody equivalent of a cab off (lifting the body from the engine cradle) in order to do any work on the engine. It’s fuckin ridiculous
Random_Introvert_42@reddit
Link_inbio@reddit
Not being a Honda
fnkdrspok@reddit
Different manual gearbox in the Emira, it’s not terrible but it’s not great either.
Trunk release on the Supra, and maybe less nannies, oh and get rid of rev hang and rev matching. The manual experience on the Emira is way more raw and purposeful. On the Supra, it’s almost like driving an auto manual.
JimEdF@reddit
My Cayman S sounds like a tractor. I try to rationalize the 4 bangers with more torque and speed, and the great chassis, but that sound is terrible. Wish I had the $$$ for the sweet 6.
macs_rock@reddit
2016 Acura MDX: the driver aids are downright dangerous to use. On long road trips it’d be nice to have adaptive cruise that doesn’t try to slam me into a truck at 80mph only to stab the brakes at the last second. My 2017 grand Cherokee was almost telepathic on the interstate.
2016 F150: lacks any aids at all. Kinda miss that also but it doesn’t go on long trips nearly as much. Otherwise it’s been great. I guess maybe I wish it was a 3/4 ton sometimes.
WabbitCZEN@reddit
It's totaled. Other than that, it was the perfect car for me.
mydoortotheworld@reddit
For the 4runner - a bigger gas tank.
For the Emira - there’s a lot of weird little things that are just Lotus things, but one thing I really wish they did was analogue gauges. Give me a big center analogue tach at least, and everything else can be digital.
bean_fritter@reddit
Brakes.
Confident-Ad-6978@reddit
Make it fastah
FalseEvidence8701@reddit
Regardless of what car or truck type we have, I bet we all wish the engine would last longer. I would love it if my engine was likely to still be working fine at 500,000 miles.
OtterCreek_Andrew@reddit
I’ll get flamed for this but I don’t care
I wish my viper had a DCT or 8HP. I love the car but if I could have a DCT instead of a manual, I’d take it.
Naroef@reddit
At least you're self aware lol. I feel like any V10 deserves a manual.
OtterCreek_Andrew@reddit
Having had multiple V10’s in manual and DCT, I just prefer them with the DCT 🥲
akopley@reddit
Mpg
lordtema@reddit
Faster charging and maybe a tiny bit more range if i first were to change anything? I will say, the range does not bother me at all, even on roadtrips, if i had about 100 km more it would not really change anything for me where i usually go, but it would be nice to be able to say fast charge in 10-15 instead of 30, but it`s a minor gripe.
rayonnair@reddit
I wish the damn steering wheel was centred on my seating position.
What I mean is that the central axis of the steering wheel is not aligned with the central axis of the seat. So when I'm seated in the car, I have to reach over slightly to one side of my body to place my hands at 10- and 2- or whatever.
Example VW passat, example Honda Passport, example BMW M235i.
Infuriatingly, google search interprets queries like "steering wheel off axis" as the steering wheel's rotational position being misaligned with the front wheels. No, I do not need to go for a steering realignment.
Even more infuriatingly, no car reviewers highlight this.
And the infuriating icing on the cake, it seems like the issue is with where the hard points are in the car, and it cannot be fixed except by buying a new car or physically relocating your seat, which itself gives rise to safety concerns.
SkanksnDanks@reddit
21’ Accord 2.0t all it needs are comfy seats. It’s a perfect car, an absolute missile on the interstate but damn after 3 hours of driving you will be in pain.
pvera@reddit
Better drain protection for the 12V aux battery, and don't brick the car when it drops below a particular level. Worst case scenario: have the car call me, something "HEY PEDRO YOU PRICK DRIVE ME"
ClickKlockTickTock@reddit
N52 is prone to destroying the engine if the serpentine belt falls off. It's the only thing that actually kills these engines. The belt falls off, slips behind the harmonic balancer, goes through the seal (sometimes without creating a leak), sending bits of belt into the oil pan, clogging the oil pickup tube, running it low on oil pressure, andddd the engines toast.
So probably that.
MilanCC@reddit
Subaru Levorg, front suspension/ shock absorbers. It's rock hard. Which is fun when you drive it sporty. But for everyday use it's a bit much.
Also fuel consumption. It's a bit thirsty.
CrashingBlumpkins46@reddit
MK7 Fiesta ST - Wish the blend doors weren't made of the shittiest plastic on earth. You can't escape the inevitable CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK sound in these cars.
My older GX470 - MPG lol. The thing gets like 14mpg no matter how you drive it.
graverobber1@reddit
2023 Honda Civic Si: Honestly, just a little more power from the factory would've made this car way more competitive with its rivals. I'm perfectly fine with it being that it's my daily and my first step into the Civic Si platform, but anybody else who's had any of the generations before really has no benefit to step into the new Civic Si.
1990 Pontiac Trans Am GTA: The 5.7L Tuned Port Injection engine never came with the 5-speed manual, only the 4-speed automatic. Pairing the top engine with a lousy automatic is a crime, but for cruising, it works just fine.
narcistic_asshole@reddit
As someone who recently moved from a 10th gen si to a WRX, yes on the power. I loved the si, it was a perfect daily and an insanely fun car on a curvy road, but the power was just kinda okay. If Honda made the si with the 2.0t as it was in the last gen Accord that would 100% be my car right now.
ItsNotRockitSurgery@reddit
Increase thickness of the interior plastics, they are comically thin even by 80s standards.
Clamped a phone holder in one of the air vents and the plastic surround that holds the vents in place cracked from the weight of just the holder.
Since I can't get parts in the states either, I either gotta teach myself how to plastic weld or pay $50 on top of the part price just for import duties from the UK normally
bdepz@reddit
Shakes.and rattles.
FewPut1128@reddit
My Tesla's lack of physical buttons...so...
RustyNK@reddit
I wish my 2018 civic Si had a bit of a longer gear ratio in 1st and 2nd. Also, because the motor is so small, it suffers from rev hang in 1st and 2nd.
Zephyruos@reddit
Not the car but the dealership abysmal aftersales support is just horrible that I'm doing all my maintenance at independent mechanics.
rugbyj@reddit
G21 3 series touring. It's a long car, but the packaging still means the rear footspace is lacking, granted I'm tall so I've always got the seat jacked back.
It'll do the job but I'm struggling to justify getting something as large as a 5 series when it becomes less negotiable (children grow).
shootdack2000@reddit
Ive got a w124 e class and Imo my car is nearly the perfect sedan, only thing I could think of is an upspec to a 500e
TheRAP79@reddit
Engine. I'd like to fit a GM Z16XER engine into mine.
husbandoftheyear2028@reddit
GT4RS - strut suspension. Swap it for the double wishbone/multilink setup the 992 GT3 has, and it would literally be the best car ever.
number96@reddit
Bit more torque would be a blessing
mobby_duck@reddit
Snow build up under front windscreen wipers and between roof and trunk on my vw tiguan. Its pain to open trunk during winter and i hate to take snow out under the front wipers
Exciting-Ad2594@reddit
Have a 2019 Hilux Doublecab workmate as it has a proper 2wd chassis. 2.7L petrol only thing its missing is a turbo, would of been the perfect ute otherwise. Wife would say more cabin space but she is 6'3 🤣
iBuqX@reddit
Lexus IS250 6MT: - Dual injection instead of direct injection - Factory LSD - A smoother manual transmission instead of the Tacoma sourced one
Shawaii@reddit
I wish it had a pull-down sun screen for the windshield. The sun screen I use is so fiddly.
I'd like an artificial engine noise piped to the cabin, with a harmonic replicating gear shifting. It's too quiet now and, with no audio feedback, it's too easy to go too fast.
theDartVader@reddit
Man, I've got an ND2 too, and I'd put a turbo or supercharger on it for more power
heate@reddit
Wish it didn’t have a CVT.
I want a manual and will tolerate a 6AT/8AT dual clutch.
MeinNameIstBaum@reddit
The one weakness? Rust. E46s rust like crazy. Especially if you live somewhere with salted roads. You weld them, paint them and 6 years later you can do the same thing again. If my car wouldn‘t rust as much I‘d be way happier with it, and I really like my car.
Skodakenner@reddit
For my skoda: AWD it has over 300hp and only FWD wich is good on fuel but not for my driving style. For my E39 a bit more power the 170HP of it is kinda low. For my 7 Series no idea yet
Snack_Powered_Human@reddit
Longer range and somewhere to put my sunglasses.
But I think that can be said for most vehicles.
elislider@reddit
I owned a 2024 Bronco Heritage 2dr manual transmission for about 4 months. Bought it brand new (special ordered it even).
The fact that the tachometer was a small linear VERTICAL bar on the screen, is INSANE. No car has ever done that that I'm aware of. Its super difficult to gauge the RPMs and was the most distracting "must relearn this dumb thing for no reason" especially considering the speedometer was a standard dial gauge right next to it.
ConfusedTapeworm@reddit
I love my E39. Wonderful engine. Great interior. Fantastic handling. AMAZING looks. Brilliant lego-like design that's insanely easy to work on. but...
The old 5 speed manual is not the nicest feeling thing, and it doesn't really help much with fuel economy. ~3000 rpm at highway cruising speeds is... eh. I hear the 6 speed is better, but not by a lot since it's not an "efficiency oriented" gearbox either.
Also the BMW engineers and designer were absolutely cooking when designing this thing, but then they came to waterproofing and apparently said "lmao who cares". The car loves to take water in. Through the sunroof, through the door seals, through the windows, through the tail lights, through the fuel door, through the trunk door...
Cool-Bunch6645@reddit
Wish my 240sx didn’t leak through every window seal
elislider@reddit
ah yes the days of 90s Japanese frameless doors. Honestly i love them, but they do rely heavily on seals
noSSD4me@reddit
LSD, a complete game changer for FWD handling.
elislider@reddit
My 2023 Ford Maverick is honestly an amazing car, I have almost zero complaints about it. One thing is the map lights are press-to-activate but they have zero discernible texture or surface finish and are flush with that panel on the ceiling. So you basically HAVE to look up there to find where they are and in the dark that is difficult. Whereas on a my friends Subaru Crosstrek, the functional design is the same (map lights that you physically press the light itself to activate) but they have a nice little dish in them so your fingers can easily tell you've found the map light. That would be so simple to implement.
Also, the Maverick desperately needs a bed passthrough. Like the old Subaru Baja has (and I think the Chevy Avalanche)
DrTurb0@reddit
My BMW 1 series: digital car key, give me some ways to do some automations, like automatic seat and steering wheel heating when below 10 °C. Also ACC would have been nice, wasn’t available in that model.
My Boxster: Shorter gearing. 2nd gear goes to 125kph. Nearly no shifting required on mountain roads. I wish it would be shorter and more engaging. more exhaust sound, also digital car key. Also a mode button that’s programmable, like mode for „roof open when cold“, one click to do all heating on full blast.
Only_One_Kenobi@reddit
Road noise. Fuel consumption (adaptive timing should do the trick, it doesn't need all that power all the time). Turning circle (it's more difficult to park than much bigger cars)
Hyundai i30n
SEND_ME_FAKE_NEWS@reddit
I'd get the weight balance closer to 50/50 instead of the 55/45 it's at now.
That's it, no other notes.
ycnz@reddit
Higher redline!
Also a taller sixth gear wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. 3500-4000rpm at motorway speeds isn't that soothing.
Dp04@reddit
A compact dashboard ala MachE. Speedo, music, and maybe a map in the sight line would change the interior of the Model 3 dramatically.
idksomuch@reddit
3rd gen Tacoma with the 3.5. It has many weaknesses (cramped cab, terrible seating position, terrible drivers seat ergonomics, bad fuel economy even for a truck, shitty build quality, convoluted 4Lo and locker engagement) but the biggest downside to these trucks by far is the anemic powertrain. Gutless engine and slow to shift transmission (somehow gear hunting in a fucking 6 speed auto) and a tune can only help so much.
My second car is an FA5. Screams to its 8k redline and the last generation of Civics with "true vtec" but it's biggest weakness is Honda's shitty fucking god damn paint. Why Honda, whyyyy?! The paint recall has long expired at this point and I bought it after the recall expired. I've heard about 2nd and 3rd gear grinds and the occasional 3rd gear popout but funny enough, I had an issue with 5th gear pop out which seems to have been fixed after changing out the tranny fluid. The mechanic said the tranny was super low and less than 1 qt was drained whereas the these car took 1.6 to top off. Used Amsoil Synchromesh like other owners have suggested for years and so far, no pop out in the 1.5 month since.
NegotiationPrudent80@reddit
I wish my car had proper indicator and wiper stalks. Oh and a motorised sunshade for the panoramic glass roof.
lollipoppizza@reddit
My knees hit the bottom of the steering column because the steering wheel travel is insufficient so on long drives my arms get a bit tired. Bugs me cars don't have more steering wheel travel for us long legged individuals.
7zR_Decepticon@reddit
Thicker cylinder walls, rods not made of glass from factory and an ecu that's not locked and ridiculously hard to unlock
7zR_Decepticon@reddit
I know the prompt is 1 but the 3 are related to the same thing, any extra power over stock and you put a rod through the block, or if you need to machine the cylinders you have almost no tolerance for machining and locked ecu means you have to spend a fortune on an ecu and make or pay to have a wiring harness made. No plug and play kits
fili-peno@reddit
I have a 13 golf r built motor and bigger turbo... it needs longer gearing
Naroef@reddit
My 16 GTI needs a better water pump and less carbon buildup 😭
mr_lab_rat@reddit
OG M2 is nearly perfect but has a tendency to wheel hop. I’m looking into some aftermarket diff mounts but I wish it was sorted from the factory.
snubda@reddit
Wish the manual had an overdrive 7th gear, I hate cruising on the freeway at 3k rpm in 6th
closetfurry2017@reddit
wish that i could completely turn traction control and vsc off without doing a stupid pedal dance.
Mrcarlosvega@reddit
My 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance. I love how she accelerates from 0-80, after 80 I wish she had better acceleration.
My 2026 Civic Hatchback Hybrid. I love her 44-45 mpg yet I wish she had better acceleration and better handling tires instead of the economy tires which squeal with the smallest ramp. Doesn’t provide confidence.
Firm-Rest1860@reddit
Reliability. Do I even have to say what it is?
Averageinternetdoge@reddit
Heated steering wheel would be good.
Heavy_Gap_5047@reddit
Your title question doesn't match your post body. You can put an F20c in it, it'd be silly to do, just buy an S2000, but you can do it.
For my answer, I haven't yet found a way to tune the ABS/ESC.
cheesynooby@reddit (OP)
Well yeah, with enough money of course that’s possible, but I thought the question implied enough that these are “fixes” that aren’t practical to do.
There are more obvious issues with the nd, like its suspension, but they’re much easier to address
p00trulz@reddit
Dump the MT-82 or the stupid inverted rotor for the brakes. Both of these can be fixed aftermarket but never should’ve been used in the first place.
Square-Cockroach-884@reddit
Posi, double the fuel capacity, and the mileage. 150 miles from a 16 gallon tank sucks. Got plenty of power, torque and gears. 65 F100.
Gunslingermomo@reddit
BRZ and same. A Honda drivetrain with the shifting and tuning potential of my RSX type S in my BRZ would make it perfect. Throw in the steering rack while I'm making wishes.
I really love my BRZ and it's amazing to drive but the Acura does do some things better.
fernandodasilva@reddit
A sixth gear would do wonders to the Fit I owned previously
cteno4@reddit
My M440i has terrible braking. Jolts you forward when the battery regen kicks in, then backwards when it kicks off around 10 mph.
LandscapeJust5897@reddit
Mazda3 sedan owner here. It desperately needs an independent rear suspension and adaptive dampers. It is “bar none” the harshest riding car I have ever experienced.
Astramael@reddit
You must not have experienced very many cars. The Mazda 3 is fairly soft.
Even if it was harsh, independent suspension and adaptive dampers wouldn’t do anything to help.
Successful_Ad_9707@reddit
Larger hatch on my GRC.
Astramael@reddit
Could probably use better high speed damping too.
Wardog008@reddit
A longer fifth gear so I'm not cruising at just over 3000 RPM. Wouldn't mind a bit more power, but a longer fifth would be a good improvement for longer distance driving.
Kilo_Oscar_@reddit
I have a 2024 VW Golf R with a 6 speed MT and I think it would be the perfect car with about 80-100 more lb/ft of torque in the 2000-5000rpm range
STERFRY333@reddit
My Volvo 745 turbo wagon is great in every way. Except. And this is minor.
Cruising at 120km/h o the coquehala would be nice at a lower RPM than 3000. A slightly taller gearing would be perfect.
No cupholders.
Zarfa@reddit
The 5th Gen Camaro SS is a beautiful car, but man is it heavy!
I wish these cars were a lot lighter. Instead of a nearly 3900lb curb weight in the SS, if it started at 3600 it'd be a lot more competitive.
\~700whp sounds like a lot until you realize it's a 4150lb car and knocking on Hellcat-Boat status.
StaalBunyan11@reddit
Manual trans swap. Love every aspect of my IS350, except for the godawful transmission. It would be the perfect sporty commuter with a stick.
The_Crazy_Swede@reddit
I own a 2015 BMW 530D touring and I would change two things. Make it slightly louder so I can actually hear the engine, and this is because the second and big thing I would change is to make it into a manual.
stoner_222@reddit
Civic type R needs a 15 gallon tank
drakitomon@reddit
Better than 7mpg in town and 11 on the freeway. Either with a zf8 or a 6 speed manual instead of my billet 4l80e.Don't get me wrong 650 whp/1000wtq doesn't suck, except filling a 40 gallon tank with 91 octane for a 8.1l supercharged big block chevy.
jg87iroc@reddit
94 Z28. It was my dads and what got me into cars as he bought when I was very young so I appreciate it for what it is and prefer to keep it stock but the brakes are so bad it’s nearly scary. Daily is a bolt and it’s actually more fun than most would expect but coming from an ATS the turn in blows. But it’s the daily so whatever. I’m definitely not going to buy “sway bar” add on that stiffens the torsion beam thus slightly improving turn in and understeer. I’m also definitely not going to run firehawk tires in the summer as that would also be silly.
Clareth_GIF@reddit
I wish my W203 was the C32 and not the C180.
Trades46@reddit
The Q4 needs a bigger battery. The ~400km range on 77 kWh usable capacity doesn't really cut it in this price range, especially at the nearly ~$80k CAD Audi is asking for one nowadays.
SizeableFowl@reddit
I wish my E90 got better fuel economy and I wish my Ioniq 6 got any fuel economy. Don’t get me wrong, EVs are fine and all, I just didn’t anticipate missing interacting with an internal combustion engine so much.
LexKing89@reddit
Give it more power. I have a Lexus SC300 and GS300. It would be great if they came with the 1JZ-GTE/2JZ-GTE stock just like their Japanese counterparts did.
Probably my biggest complaint. I rode in a friend’s 5-speed SC300 with a 1JZ swap and it was so fun. All he had on it was an HKS single exit exhaust on it at the time.
IMA_5-STAR_MAN@reddit
I measure 0-60 on a minute hand. It might be the best snow vehicle ever, but other than like 2 weeks a year, very boring.
But snow! I stunned some people this winter, driving up insane hills, going wherever I wanted, on all-weather tires. Not even snow tires (never needed them).
SizeableFowl@reddit
I no longer own it, but just the general interior quality of the Fiesta ST was the only actual complaint I had about mine. I had the base (non-recaro) seats and they were “fine” until you hit about the second hour.
newtonreddits@reddit
My E46 M3 dyno'd at 306whp. I actually don't desire more hp for it.
But damn I wonder how rowdy it would be if it shed 500-600 lbs. I've already stripped everything behind the B pillar and the stock seats and it felt so good.
sd140220@reddit
C6 Z06; I just want it to rev over 9000
newtonreddits@reddit
What are the built LS7s at? 8500?
RAIDguy@reddit
The rattling.
TheWonkiestThing@reddit
Fiero - Theres pretty much an aftermarket fix for everything possible but the only thing that isn't, is a higher final drive ratio with a mechanical limited slip diff. The only other option is to swap the transmission, really.
Prius - More power
S10 - long bed version
Aggravating-Flight14@reddit
I have an Infiniti Q60RS400. The engine performance setting, suspension, and steering are easy to configure. Car can be set-up just how I like it, but when I turn off the car, everything goes back to 'basic' driving mode. Wish settings would stay where I left them!
tw8x@reddit
The seals in the engine so it would stop burning/leak oil
xlb250@reddit
I can still feel the road
Darius2112@reddit
While I like my Crosstrek very much, I do wish it had a slightly better engine. On the highway it’s fine imo, but in town it needs more pep. I know more recent models have a bigger engine with more HP, but I go mine before Subaru wised up and buffed the engine a bit.
Beneficial-Animal-22@reddit
2000 honda insight- i want reverse to use electric only. The gear is too tall for reverse and it always feels like I am hurting it to go backwards.
dsac@reddit
Old car(s): 02 and 12 WRX
More torque before boost. Like double, at least. And an interior that didn't creak and groan like an octogenarian doing parcours when the temps dropped to freezing. Probably more, but I can't think of anything right now.
Current: Ioniq 5N
More fake engine noise options. At least a V8. Preferably an F1 V10. At least one "joke" sound, like a steam engine when in ECO mode. Performance-wise, something like magnaride to improve the suspension, it's simultaneously bouncy and harsh around town in its softest setting, and stiffest means dekeing and dodging even the shallowest of potholes unless you want an involuntary backiotomy. And an interior that didn't creak and groan like an octogenarian doing parcours at all times.
Halofieldfan@reddit
I previously had a 2021 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, loved the car minus the 7 speed dry DCT.
I wish that I could’ve gotten it with a manual instead but it was only an option for the R Spec and the N but not the base Turbo.
Beautiful_Jaguar_413@reddit
My Toyota 86 is only 4' 3" tall. Wish it had a grab handle to help getting out.
abdullerz@reddit
I wish my ND Miata's transmission was beefier. It would be nice to add a supercharger or turbo to get to 250-ish HP reliably. People have done it but it's always a matter of time before something breaks.
Soundjammer@reddit
Windows with enough height so I squeeze a helmet through. Larger trunk opening.
wayvywayvy@reddit
A 12 gallon fuel tank, ventilated seats, lumbar support, auto dim side mirrors. It’s supposed to be a “sport touring” but it lacks these critical modern features in a top trim model.
silcerchord@reddit
maybe awd, but really a good hybrid system. Road tripping and commuting in my Odyssey is great, but man does 26mpg (if I'm really trying) kind of blow when the Sienna and the Pacifica are rated to get 36 and 30mpg. I really hope Honda goes for a V6 Hybrid in the next Odyssey or even the i4 hybrid. Otherwise this van makes more power than any minivan would even need and rides pretty nice and has all the cargo room I need for moving stuff and people to and fro.
Setanta68@reddit
This would be where the Asia/Oceania Odyssey would win out with its K24. Drop it into economy mode with 5 passengers and luggage on a long trip and it would reward you with under 8L/100km, dipping to 7.2 @100km/h. It never ceased to amaze me what a good all-round package it was.
Setanta68@reddit
FK8 - The instrument cluster and reliance on the touchscreen for HVAC. This is the biggest area of improvement with the FL5. DC2R - a 6th gear. Other than that it's Aussie spec and has most of the JDM goodies. CRX - nothing, doing things would add weight and its 130bhp twin cam on song is awesome.
TotalSearch851@reddit
hydraulic power steering instead of electronic
PEEWUN@reddit
I wish mine was a manual. Specifically, a good one. I know the M66s aren't exactly "class of one" territory when it comes to stick shifts.
mehdotdotdotdot@reddit
New engines don't sound great (except high performance luxury sports cars or hypercars). They will just sound worse and worse as efficiency and emission requirements get stricter.
Badlander1994@reddit
A bigger gas tank would be nice. I can just barely squeeze out ~300 miles of range if the drive is mostly highway and I take it easy in 6th.
dumahim@reddit
The 6 speed auto is a bit harsh in the Honda. Seems very tight and almost manual-like with the feel of engine braking when downshifting.
GTO... It's a dinosaur. Even being 2006, it's pretty much 90s spec. Other than power seats, mirrors and locks, there's nothing really modern about it. Sure some may like that, but I do like some creature comforts like automatic climate controls or auto-dimming rear view mirror. The car was sold with nearly no available options even though auto climate, auto dimming mirror and I think some other nice stuff was offered in other markets.
xdr01@reddit
GD WRX wagon, SFA low end torque. Had JDM 2L (EJ207), even with upgrade smaller turbo, TBE and tune, either you are commit to launch it at the light or its a slow pull.
VA STI, solves low end torque with EJ257 but stock it was slow compared to my old tuned GD, stage 1 tune solved it. Car now is bit wide something for tight twisties, get dents just looking it.
Kia Proceed GT, FWD turbo, one wheel peel for days, just does not hook up. Now with a tune gets wheelspin in 1st to 3rd, even with upgraded shocks, upgrade gearbox mount and wider I30N rims (225 to 235) with sticky rubber. Needs a LSD but dont want to pay for it.
Swagsturbate@reddit
GTR desperately needs a 7th gear.
maxlax02@reddit
I wish the Polestar 2 had knobs to control the A/C…
VedVyas818@reddit
magically put a Tremec 6 speed in the E46
OllieFromCairo@reddit
I love, love, love my WRX, but what I really want is an STI EV.
Dirty_Dragons@reddit
GR86
The blinder wand is terrible.
The car beeps at me if I turn the engine off with the door open. I have no idea what this is supposed to tell me, other than my car is mad at me for opening the door first.
CLuenz11@reddit
I think it’s a Toyota thing, my Tacoma would beep all the time when the door was open
bush_killed_epstein@reddit
2nd gen Honda fit sport - wish it had 30 more hp, and a more torque below 4K RPM
FishMan4807@reddit
Besides having to replace my manual transmission at 164k miles a month after replacing the clutch, I’d say more horsepower.
You see, my ‘13 Mazda 3 Skyactiv hatch only has 158 hp. Handles great, but pretty slow.
I wanted a Mazdaspeed 3, but was overruled by the Minister of Finance. ☹️
ChasedWarrior@reddit
Is/was that your wife?
ghunt81@reddit
4.6 3V has weak internals and taps out past 450 rwhp generally. And by tap out I mean send a rod through the block.
AP-Prime@reddit
Not on my current car but I had an 08 Civic with the 5-speed and when I would drive highway in 5th gear it would rev to 3300RPM the entire time. It really needed 6 gears
ChasedWarrior@reddit
More passing power. While I get that I have the base engine and don't expect super car power, when I need to accelerate quickly it takes a second or two before it accelerates with any alacrity. I partially blame the transmission which is slow to upshift.
_337_@reddit
‘07 GT3: Wish the clutch were boosted. The weight is great on track and in the canyons, but a bitch around town.
‘25 Civic Type R: Bigger fuel tank as the range is around 200 miles. AWD would be sweet too lol.
‘26 iX 45: Move the charging port to the driver side rear for easier charging at Tesla Superchargers.
RackingUpTheMiles@reddit
Slightly higher driving position and more comfortable seats.
electricCoder@reddit
I wish the engine can revs to 12k (safely)
CallLivesMatter@reddit
718 Spyder, would give it front axle lift. Everything else is perfect.
cicada_shell@reddit
In my SL… ABS and cruise control. I’ve covered just about everything else. The ECU allows for cruise control but it’s a project.
LOL_YOUMAD@reddit
I’d give it at least like 1 storage compartment. I have to keep my sunglasses in a little 4”x2” tray? that doesn’t have a lid and there is 0 place to put anything outside of the glovebox or trunk. Give me a small storage compartment in the center or behind the seat like the 350z has while keeping things small or something
PurpuraLuna@reddit
Everything on my NA Miata feels so tight and tactile... And then the clutch pedal is just a limp noodle that feels like nothing at all
fromthewindyplace@reddit
My Town Car suffers from ‘90s Ford plastic - blend door motor, ignition actuator gear, all sorts of parts in the interior & under the hood? The cheapest plastic known to man that will shatter at a moment’s notice. In their infinite wisdom, Ford’s brightest minds buried these ticking bombs deep, very few are an “easy” fix. Cheap, if you’re your own mechanic, but not easy. You’re going to spend all day tearing apart your interior.
JForce1@reddit
Dynamically, it would be better brakes. Otherwise it’s just normal stuff due to its age, like a better infotainment system etc.
kyonkun_denwa@reddit
I wish my Kia Soul had a Toyota engine and transmission.
thebigdu@reddit
Smoother EV to ICE transition and smoother shifting.
F150 Powerboost
Temporary-Art-7078@reddit
You gotta love that battery/generator set up. We lost electricity over Xmas this year and powered through because of the Powerboost.
Was going to buy a Lightning - glad I didn’t (Ford discontinued it).
Mugen887@reddit
My 2nd Gen Mazda 3 2.5 with a manual is an lsd away from being a proper enthusiast car.
equality1989@reddit
I've seen people put v8 engines in the cayman so I think it's pretty ridiculous that it doesn't come with a flat plane v8. Like a modern, German, Ferrari 355
blipsman@reddit
More HP. My ‘23 Tiguan has less power and more weight than my ‘11 did. VW finally released a more powerful engine option for ‘26, but sounds like a lot of issues with them so far.
Malbjey@reddit
Kia Stinger - bigger fuel tank and/or better gas mileage. Its the only reason Im jealous of the B58 hahaha.
I wish the engine revved to 7K as well. I could probably get a tune for that but I want to keep my warranty.
Lit-fuse@reddit
I’ve owned 72 cars and driven hundreds of other cars. I can count on one hand the cars I have driven or owned that have no notes. Most have an Achilles Heel.
I don’t need perfection as long as the car is communicative and fun.
SergeantBacon101@reddit
50 more hp and torque, little bit stiffer chassis out of the box (I know the MKV made a huge improvement in that), ability for the car to send up to 70% of power to rear
accountforrealppl@reddit
E class: probably either add some better self driving features or let the seats fold down
Miata: wish it had some better sound
TheReaperSovereign@reddit
A little bit more steering feel would be nice.
SophistXIII@reddit
S4 - probably better reliability haha
Pilot - more low end power / torque, either hybrid or a turbo
DetectiveNarrow@reddit
I have a 2003 FX45 has really poor brakes for how powerful it is. They changed them in like 06. It also has adaptive cruise and sometimes I wish I could just use normal cruise. It uses a laser system and sometimes it’s break for shit that isn’t there. Surprised it still works tho
costafilh0@reddit
It's price. I would increase it to a trillion dollars and sell it.
2Drogdar2Furious@reddit
Similar issue with my NA miata... turbo cured it! 😃
g-4-ces@reddit
Cayenne - not much actually. Maybe a less loud
Boxster - more power
Elise - bigger but retain its go kart style
Wrangler - full time 4WD
rhb4n8@reddit
Ford escape has terrible seats. They are uncomfortable and the leather rips. Some of the worst seats of any car I've owned.
8N-QTTRO@reddit
I have a Mk1 Audi TT. There are a lot of different things that people think is wrong with these cars. Most people would likely say to swap the transverse, front-biased AWD system out for a longitudinal layout with rear bias. But personally, I'd change the suspension. Instead of a macpherson strut in the front and a semi-trailing arm in the rear, double-wishbone on all four corners would really solve the car's handling shortcomings.
Uptons_BJs@reddit
Better windows and a bigger trunk opening would be appreciated