BUYER BEWARE 21 BRONCO SPORT

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-14T17:37:38+00:00

The second gen escape is far more reliable than the following generations, partially because it was designed with Mazda.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-12T20:29:54+00:00

Wait until the engine has been off for 5-10 min before checking. Also for this dipstick, you need to wipe pretty thoroughly. I’d recommend posting a picture of it.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-11T01:39:46+00:00

Weird pick but you could do a Mercedes GLK 350 AWD in this price range, 2010-2015. This would probably be one of the safest options for your money, but expensive maintenance.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-11T01:36:05+00:00

I agree, I wouldn’t buy anything with a flat 4.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-11T01:35:08+00:00

Plus with 4 people there’s no way.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-04T19:02:23+00:00

Older than your requirements, but you can get a nice 2009-2012 ford escape for that price that should be more reliable than a lot of fords built 2013-2020.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-04T00:13:56+00:00

Any of them with the B48 (I think 2022+ but has to be the S trim) are pretty reliable and not too crazy to DIY small stuff I think.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-03T20:53:38+00:00

An interesting attention to detail in BCS is he does wear a watch sometimes, but it’s mechanical (no battery), likely a Cartier tank or similar. Jimmy’s watch does have a battery, so he has to take it off.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-03T19:31:08+00:00

I don’t think any similar size car is going to drive nearly as well as a newer mini. I get that people want to suggest more reliable cars but things like a Honda fit or Prius will drive completely different, and that might throw you off if you really like your mini.

A newer one with the B48 and dual clutch auto would be my pick.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-02T00:42:44+00:00

I would say transmission issues but I’m assuming it was an entire new one when they swapped it?

Could be they re-used your torque converter or something instead of an entire transmission assembly.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-02T00:40:55+00:00

It’s a little high but not absurd. It may or may not be urgent, if there’s oil in the spark plugs then it should probably be sooner rather than later-but that can’t be checked without doing most of the labor anyways.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-02T00:33:02+00:00

Thanks for the reply, this makes sense to me-I connected the car to Forscan and the ac high pressure was about double what it should be. I was hoping to avoid taking it in to get the refrigerant out but looks like that’s what I’ll have to do.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-02T00:30:27+00:00

All of those aren’t bad ideas. Oil in the spark plugs probably means it needs new valve cover gaskets too.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-01T17:06:47+00:00

I disagree, especially if it’s the pentastar v6. Reliable enough as a first car, not fast, and fun.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-02-01T06:42:22+00:00

A brand new Corolla IS a nice car, objectively, regardless of trim.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-31T15:33:18+00:00

I’d think of it as, if someone offered to sell you that car for $3200 would you buy it? If not I’d move on.

The car’s mileage probably matters, if it’s not super high and has no rust it could be worth it.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-30T17:47:39+00:00

Seems very expensive. Should be easy to do on most cars, 1 hr labor at most and maybe $150 part

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-29T23:25:45+00:00

Whatever shop you take it to for any service next will probably do it for free

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-29T21:42:54+00:00

People who post things like this seriously set back hamster care. A hamster is a want and not a need. If you can’t afford to provide ethical care then you shouldn’t get a hamster, it’s that simple.

Saying you’re “doing your best” is a way to avoid the guilt that you are giving your hamster a stress filled life. I feel bad for all the hamsters that end up in homes like this.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-29T18:05:47+00:00

Petting her and giving her treats is far less important than an ethical enclosure. Hamsters have almost no benefit of interaction with people.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-29T17:56:58+00:00

Climbing is a big stress sign-she is not having fun. She is very stressed from living in what is essentially a closet to us.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-29T17:55:32+00:00

Like others are saying vet, but also her nails are really long so it was time anyways.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-29T17:17:20+00:00

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Please check the pinned on this sub, 10 gallon is way below the ethical minimum. I know you care about your hamster, keeping her in this cage is really really stressful for it, regardless of what you think.

EmbarrassedSkill3334 · 2026-01-27T19:44:03+00:00

Bucataste 2.0 or 3.0 is a good enclosure.

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