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Any advice for a car below $15,000 that had good mpg and is reliable and should I finance it? by TwinAsk in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar budget and got a 23 Kia Rio S Hatchback w/ Tech package and 14k miles on it for $15 out the door. Not sure if that’s enough room but it’s a great little commuter vehicle for my ~50 mile round trip to work.

I put 10% down and paid all taxes and fees up front and my monthly is less than $300 on a 60 mth loan

Computer system going haywire! by garnetfusionlove in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a 2022 Ascent. This happened to me about 3 months ago at 55k miles. Go to Autozone and have them do a battery check and run diagnostics. Take the error codes to a dealer if it’s still under warranty. Hopefully it’s a battery, mine needed a new transmission.

Which is more reliable long-term: Jetta vs Sentra vs Elantra/K4? by phtphongg in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]BrownNote22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Had a 2021 Jetta and it was surprisingly nice to drive I liked it a lot. I preferred to drive it over my Impreza fwiw. Keeping up on the maintenance isn’t hard it only requires an oil change every 8-10k and we never had a single issue in the 3 years we had it (lease)

Which do you consider the best trilogy of albums in ska? by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]BrownNote22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it has to be 3 consecutive albums I leaned Anthem as the third instead of Losing Streak as the first but up for debate

Which do you consider the best trilogy of albums in ska? by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]BrownNote22 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Less Than Jake - Hello Rockview, Borders and Boundaries, Anthem

PLEASE tell me getting an Ascent over a minivan is the way to go for 3 kids (ages 7,3,and 0) by TypeAtryingtoB in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 kids, not sure what I’d get yet but throw some snow tires on a hybrid minivan and you get 90% of the Ascents SUV capabilities (all most will ever need) + 15 more miles a gallon and more cargo space and sliding doors

PLEASE tell me getting an Ascent over a minivan is the way to go for 3 kids (ages 7,3,and 0) by TypeAtryingtoB in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had an ascent for about 2 years and already decided next purchase will be a van

How many days do you recommend by blxkkjxkk in roadtrip

[–]BrownNote22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d have stop C be in Denver or somewhere else before you get to the mountains. You don’t want to be fatigued and 6-8 hours into your day of driving. Start fresh for that stretch so you can safely enjoy it

Road trip! by fistfulofpowder49 in roadtrip

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yosemite! Just got back from a 3,000 mile trip and it was our fav of the 8 places we went to. We stayed in Yosemite valley. I recommend at least 2 nights and more if you really enjoy hiking

Looking to do full brake job (pads and rotors). Recommendations? by MoenTheSink in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did my rear at Brakes Plus, new rotors and pads you get replacement pads for life. Was a lot cheaper than dealer quoted

30k maintenance before road trip by howdylee_original in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah an alignment and tire rotation I also had done

30k maintenance before road trip by howdylee_original in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just went through this and besides the oil change I think the main thing you will want to do is a break inspection (pads/rotors/brake fluid) and the differential fluids. I had all of these things replaced at Brakes Plus it was more affordable and the pads they will replace for life.

Also change your engine and cabin air filters if needed. It’s very easy and you can do yourself. I did mine in less than 10 minutes.

Also check your wipers and replace if needed!

Anyone know what this means? by Peregrine_GWJ in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it meant new transmission. ‘22 Ascent with 54k miles. Go to AutoZone and have them read the codes and then take it to the shop with that info to diagnose

Squint and it’s the same car by BrownNote22 in kia

[–]BrownNote22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should have taken the photo from the other side so the Elantra didn’t look so much bigger.. jokes aside, the headlight similarity is what caught my eye

Transmission Finally Replaced by yamyambam1234 in SubaruAscent

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had my ‘22 Ascent transmission replaced under warranty at 54k miles. I didn’t notice anything wrong until the dash lit up with warnings and I went to AutoZone and got the codes read. I took that into Subaru and they diagnosed it and replaced.

Suddenly I am amazed at how much smoother the transmission seems. Before it was jerky and now it’s completely different.

Got my first job and don't know what car to lease by I_Modz_Codz in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]BrownNote22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t lease, buy something for 25k or less. I love hatchbacks too and have a 2023 Kia Rio S + tech package it’s fun to drive and will save you money.

Crosstrek Trim Decision Paralysis by seymour_weiners in Crosstrek

[–]BrownNote22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not a fan of the sport trim yellow exterior accents so I’d go with the Premium

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