Talentless_Cooking

What previous-owner “repair” made you stop trusting the whole car?

Posted by spotforcars@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 30 comments

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I drove the car 4 hours home and when I got there beer cans rolled out from under the driver and passenger seats. Opened up all 3 ashrays and there were mj roaches in all 3, there's only 3 front seats! So it was a pretty good and reliable hearse.

Is this a normal thing for a used Ford Focus, or should I walk away?

Posted by Tricky-Lemon-2313@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 15 comments

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I could tell you what most of that means, but unless you are getting the car fo free, it probably needs too much work.

should i cancel my toyota extended warranty?

Posted by xotwod4554@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 30 comments

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They never pay out, goes against the business model.

What kind of vehicle do I actually want?

Posted by NoRegretCeptThatOne@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 76 comments

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Avoid the hybrid version at all costs, they are really bad. If you're light on the pedal the v8 will be fine.

What kind of vehicle do I actually want?

Posted by NoRegretCeptThatOne@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 76 comments

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Cadalac escalade, the budget is a bit low. Shouldn't have grown such big kids!

How do people tell different versions of the same car apart?

Posted by Alternative-Hall1719@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 6 comments

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This

Has anyone found a way to stop birds from pooping on car mirrors and doors?

Posted by TraditionalBunch3827@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 60 comments

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Follow them home and poop in thier nest.

Do I actually need extra security add-ons?

Posted by wyattears@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 13 comments

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Kill switch is all you need

Are non official dealership places ok to look at for a good car?

Posted by athxna_@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 11 comments

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I'm guessing tour dad only means A lots and no B lots, right? There are good B lots, but there are way more really bad ones. It's just as likely to get a bad car from an A lot too, you just have to know what you're looking for.

Which mechanic to trust for 30k mile general maintenance?

Posted by Chodge98@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 11 comments

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Coolqnt needs to be done every 5 years, not milage. Plugs likly don't need to be done, injector cleaning also probably doesn't need to be done. Probably needs an Italian tune up, check the brake fluid for mosture, that's aboot it.

Can you be a car guy who doesn’t enjoy engine sounds?

Posted by DrfluffyMD@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 60 comments

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As a kid I always liked the sound of the transmission gears, whe wine and wher just sounded so cool to me.

What does it mean really to drive a fun car?

Posted by Fleedom2025@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 139 comments

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It's like saying I don't like food because the only thing I have ever tried was white rice.

Can I drive with two wheels one size and two wheels a different size on my FWD?

Posted by Creepy-Suspect-8166@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 60 comments

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Depends on the car, it may trip abs and traction control, then put in limp mode.

How do I talk my girlfriend out of an unreliable car???

Posted by cbcarguy@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 799 comments

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But it tastes so good!

How do I talk my girlfriend out of an unreliable car???

Posted by cbcarguy@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 799 comments

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Show her a mini doc of the pinto. That should explain it all.

Why would I keep a full sized tire?

Posted by Ancient-Departure387@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 32 comments

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You got taken for a ride.

How does it feel to drive a fun analog car? Can you make a newer car feel analog?

Posted by Jealous_Advance9765@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 39 comments

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It really depends on how analog you want to go, my daily is 25 years old my sports car is 35 and my very analog car is 40. The newset is the fastest and best handling, but it still has some driving aid. The 35 year old just had engine management computer, and it constantly tries to kill you. The 40 year old is very slow, soft and easy to drive.

What are some cheap naturally aspirated cars that are easy to turbocharge?

Posted by Consistent_Shine_680@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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Any car if the duration is low enough.

Looking to purchase a rebuilt title. Am i missing anything?

Posted by SignificantTomato236@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 14 comments

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Itvsounds like you already made up your mind, but this is a purchase you will regret. Accident and a transmission replacement, this should be 2k tops.

Whats a good car to start learning how to fix and repair in order to gain mechanical knowledge?

Posted by Alone-Supermarket383@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 28 comments

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They break down a lot and prone to rust, usually have body damage when sold.

Whats a good car to start learning how to fix and repair in order to gain mechanical knowledge?

Posted by Alone-Supermarket383@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 28 comments

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You want to do body work too?

What is a fun car that is also very practical and has low maintenance costs?

Posted by ipeedmyself11@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 399 comments

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Smearly subaru forester, it's super practical, looks good, and fun to drive.

Whats a good car to start learning how to fix and repair in order to gain mechanical knowledge?

Posted by Alone-Supermarket383@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 28 comments

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There's a great saying, if you want to be a good mechanic, own an old Subaru. If you want to start easy, Honda. I find Honda really easy to work on, lots of cheap and available parts, lots of notes and videos.

Got my tire patched at discount tire still getting a low psi within less than a day of getting it fixed. Should I take it back there?

Posted by Formal-Passenger2313@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 15 comments

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Yes, take it back. Be civil and they should take care of it for free.

What is this part called?

Posted by Irishlily77@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 16 comments

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That's just the wheel size. You need to take into consideration other measurements, bolt pattern, hub diameter and offset. There are thousands of combinations and you probably aren't going to guess correctly. Guessing is going to put you and your car at very serious risk.

What is a car you'd proudly drive around with patina/failed paint because it can pull it off well?

Posted by newtonreddits@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 35 comments

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I have a 40 year old hearse with bad paint, rust, moss, and peeling vinyl. People love it, and I don't have to care about how cute it looks.

Question for car guys/girls ?

Posted by Massive_Radish_2988@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 66 comments

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No, my water is in fact wet as well.

What (if anything) would you do with this car?

Posted by Own-Disk-3477@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 8 comments

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Depending on what the other thing is, it should be a cheap fix for shocks and a battery, fresh gas and an oil change, should be good to go.

What car should i go with?

Posted by Prior-Tennis-6549@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 15 comments

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Fun and reliable, neither. The audi will be more fun, but the jeep will be cheaper for the constant repairs. The only thing reliable here is the money you will be settling on fire.

Is this mechanic trying to rip me off or is this a reasonable price?

Posted by numi986@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 74 comments

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The price isn't the problem if they are damaged, it's over 10 years old now, so it may have done damage. I'm surprised fuel filter isn't on the list, it would be gunky too if the other parts were damaged.

What non-EV would be better or at least interesting as a BEV?

Posted by Mac-Tyson@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 63 comments

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Delorion would make sense, the movies would make more sense if it were an all electric.

If your brakes fail in a car, do you pump the brakes regardless of whether or not your car has ABS?

Posted by sunflower394@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 152 comments

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Depending on the failure, if it's a pressure loss, yes.

Should I keep my car until it’s not useable or just sell it for what I can get?

Posted by Tricky_Tilnel@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 44 comments

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I hear they're nearly indestructible, so keep it.

Is a vehicle that sat unused for 3 years doomed for failure?

Posted by Intelligent_Eagle839@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 22 comments

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Cars like to be driven, you will find things popping up for the first few months.

Ram 1500? Do I purchase? What should I expect?

Posted by robinito12@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 38 comments

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It's a bad vehicle. So many known issues, too many to bother to list.

My brakes are squeaking every time I use them especially at lower speeds but they aren’t even a year old and don’t even have 7k on them. What could be the issue?

Posted by GlizzyDog222@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 47 comments

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They are on a Ram? This is the way. They always sound like a city bus, live with it or buy something else.

Should I fix these 2 problems before selling my car?

Posted by HistoricalEdge8130@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 1 comments

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I guess it depends on where you live and how much the resale value is. I would replace the battery, it's easier to sell when lights aren't spooking people away, and it's not very expensive.

Car in driveway for 3 months. Should I idle it?

Posted by dwaynegretzsky@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 10 comments

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Except lot rot is a real thing.

Easiest car to learn manual on?

Posted by Ok_Today_475@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 200 comments

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Hill assist too

Easiest car to learn manual on?

Posted by Ok_Today_475@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 200 comments

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New civics are very forgiving, they are pretty easy to drive, and have aome helpful features.

Is there any reason for me to not get a Prius?

Posted by joshua0005@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 145 comments

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If your total budget is 12k, spend 10k or less, it's a budget for repairs. The one thing that's a gotcha on prius is the cat, they are targeted for theft and they are crazy expensive to replace.

New car purchase. Subaru WRX, Toyota GR86, or Mazda Miata?

Posted by Sad_Measurement_284@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 46 comments

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Drink the cool aide, get the WRX!

What are some of the obscure or forgotten “sports” cars of the 90s-00s?

Posted by CarGuyKy@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 443 comments

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I had an S12, the pedesessor to the S13. I loved it, really good car. I ended up replacing it with an R32.

18 looking for a first car are the two I’ve selected bad decisions?

Posted by Mediocre_Curve7983@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 35 comments

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If you're looking for a car that's going to need to be serviced regularly, these are good choices that will keep you wrenching. I also recommend Subaru around the same years, lots of work to keep you busy. Volvo is the safest, but the most expensive for parts.