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For me, if I decide to be frugal and skip my sports car, been debating if I go half measure with a elantra N, or cushy awd cx30 , or a bare bones hatchback corolla or similiar 18k shitbox for my 80 mile daily commute.
I hate being the age where I am trying to be responsible but still want fun before I'm too old.
I hate being the age where I am trying to be responsible but still want fun before I'm too old.
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The RAV 4 definitely makes sense for the weekend stuff. We were a bit concerned about range when we got our Model 3 but it pretty quick became a non-issue, I’m SoCal as well, especially out here with the charging infrastructure.
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Seen a few of this guys videos. He is very positive about the Rav4 Prime. Really does seem a jack of all trades and one of the best cars on the market right now. Once I found the dealer with the easy wait list process and no mark ups it was a no brainier to get one.
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yea i see him as the toyota mrsubaru since i know you got a wrx you probably watch him too, i really liked that he emphasized that the plugin is only made in japan, so youre getting good jap quality
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Drive a model 3 before you buy… the refresh ones are apparently night and day v the old
Having a full EV and a plug in hybrid - both are transitional systems to whatever is the actual “gas killer”
As a family, i would not advise having only a full ev as a car, just cause. Plug in hybrid- sure. I buy gas for long trips and maybe… twice? A year - just to keep it from doing its refresh cycle.
Having a full EV and a plug in hybrid - both are transitional systems to whatever is the actual “gas killer”
As a family, i would not advise having only a full ev as a car, just cause. Plug in hybrid- sure. I buy gas for long trips and maybe… twice? A year - just to keep it from doing its refresh cycle.
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Siliconemelons
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In “cars” perhaps as in primary “energy type” in a while like long while
In general? Nope it will most likely be with us “forever”
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Alright wife's car has squealing noise now. Loud enough to hear in cabin but not deafening. Doesn't happen when not moving, but does go away after a few miles once things heat up. Seems to only happen when coasting/braking. Doesn't happen only when braking though.
Think it's not belts since it doesn't happen when not in motion. Brakes are less than 4000 miles old and don't think it's a rock. Maybe wheel hubs? Anyone think of anything else obvious?
Think it's not belts since it doesn't happen when not in motion. Brakes are less than 4000 miles old and don't think it's a rock. Maybe wheel hubs? Anyone think of anything else obvious?
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Disclaimer: I'm not a professional mechanic, just some dude who has worked on his fair share of personal vehicles.
Did you run though some RPM levels then let off, while it was parked, to see if it makes the sound?
Maybe take it to 3000 RPM for 10 second, then let off back down to idle. Then try 4000 RPM or whatever the max is on a normal drive (no need to go higher than that, probably). Ideally, if your wife can handle holding it at a certain RPM, have her do it, while you stand outside with the hood open. If your hearing is shit, and hers is good, maybe she stands outside (next to the engine).
If you get nothing with that, then that would make me think suspension or drivetrain. How old is the vehicle? Have you been doing the recommended mileage maintenance? Maybe the rear differential is low on fluid or needs a fluid change, if the car has more than 100k miles on it. Same thing with transmission, maybe it needs a flush. Although, I didn't think tranny whine really went away ...or maybe it does: google has a bunch of questions on it: Google search
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Yes. I tried idling for a while and increasing rpms without moving. It's all caught up on maintenance, 2016 only 60k miles. It's really not a 'whine' though, it's definitely a high pitched squeal, if that makes sense.
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I had what sounds like the exact same problem last year. Some CUNT totaled it before I ever figured it out though. Can confirm it wasn’t belts.
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Yea, makes sense, squeal can be different than chirps, which can be different from whine. Belt squeal is what I am picturing, but not standard bad belt/tensioner symptoms.
I did a few quick searches and it's all over the place. Suspension issues like wheel bearings exhibit constant symptoms and can be more chirp/squeak than squeal. One idea I read, to see if it's drivetrain/suspension related, was to find a hill and turn the car off at the top, then coast down to see if makes sounds. Of course if it only happens when it's below operating temps, that would be a huge pain in the ass (unless you live on a hill).
Reading the first few replies in this post (different symptoms: squeal only when moving, but when warm) makes me question if something that's attached to the belt is giving an early symptom of failing (pumps/alternator).
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Khane
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suggestion. Just have her total it on purpose. Fuck it.
I don't know about calling your wife a cunt though. Maybe just on the internet. It's safe here.
Mario Speedwagon
suggestion. Just have her total it on purpose. Fuck it.I don't know about calling your wife a cunt though. Maybe just on the internet. It's safe here.
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Lanx
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rule out the power steering belt by driving and turning all the way left and right
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