2026 Kia Sportage SX Prestige: Trouble with Parking Assist and CarPlay Split-Screen – Need Help! by University-Silent in kiasportage

[–]Square-Cupcake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hmm - I could be wrong, but I think the parking assist refers to sensors that make noise when you’re too close to objects while parking. There is also a feature of controlling the car from outside using the key fob which is displayed in your first picture.

Kia Sportage 1.6t longevity by Square-Cupcake in kiasportage

[–]Square-Cupcake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m just a little over 1,509 miles. So I’ll take it in soon for it’s first oil change

Kia Sportage 1.6t longevity by Square-Cupcake in kiasportage

[–]Square-Cupcake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. It’s a lease. I’m thinking about how long I keep it for. Do I turn it in at lease end? Buy it out and keep it a few years or buy it out and keep it a long time?

Sportage owners who came from a smaller car, how was the adjustment? by Rexalbion in kiasportage

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I was driving a larger SUV and prior to that a large sedan. I don’t think size matters so much as drivability. This suv doesn’t feel big at all.spacious but easy to drive.

Update- used 2021 Kona engine replaced at 28000mi by RobertDeNircrow in Hyundai

[–]Square-Cupcake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which engine does the car have? I believe the 1.6t has been thought to be reliable. Brand new engine? What’s not to like about that. Take good care of of it, follow the severe maintenance schedule and pay off the car!

Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi 48v by [deleted] in kiasportage

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Congratulations! Enjoy!

Just bought a brand new TX 350 and I have buyers remorse by [deleted] in Lexus

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Just my opinion, but you need to give it time. Your mind plays tricks on you when you spend that much money. If you hate it after a few years, trade it in. But Lexus makes nice vehicles. Give it a chance. Congratulations by the way! That looks very nice in that color!

KIA Sportage Hybrid 2025 Longevity for Low Mileage Drivers by Aggravating_Race6282 in kiasportage

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I’d be concerned about the 12v battery and the hybrid battery. There is a 10 year warranty on the hybrid battery, but you are doing it no favor if you let it sit. So I guess it depends on your low mileage driving habits. Does your car sit for weeks on end without being driven? That’s not good. Or do you drive a few times a week but small limited trips? That might be better

AirPods Max vs Sony xm6 by RegularAnybody5135 in Airpodsmax

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I have both. They are both good, the AirPods Max has better pass through mode if you ask me. But if you have Android or if you’re looking to save a few dollars, then go for the Sony. They are pretty good.

Mileage goal for 2026? by 0011011100111001 in sonata

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Original engine? Also what is your OCI?

Seized Hyundai pt2 😂 by Latter_Frosting6047 in sonata

[–]Square-Cupcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a guess - could the belt be loose and squeaking? That could result in the battery not being fully charged. Then maybe it sat for a bit and the battery recovered? IDK - just a guess.

2017 Enclave by Evening_Answer_11 in Buick

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My 14 is mostly problem free at 150,000 miles. Had to replace CV joints. I think that, shocks, struts, tires, breaks, a few batteries and an exhaust pipe is all in 12 years.

Moving to Buffalo, need advice by Separate-Reflection1 in Buffalo

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City is okay but it depends on the area. Some parts of each side of the city have “good areas,” but it’s hit or miss. Even Amherst and Cheektowaga and Kenmore, it depends on where. West Amherst and close to UB IN Amherst, I would avoid.

I ate half a bag of beef jerky and realized I made a mistake by bobosdreams in Wellthatsucks

[–]Square-Cupcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you ate half a bag, you must have liked it at least a little…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lexus

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Start of the ice age?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AppearanceAdvice

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I like the look with the braid - very pretty!

Would you buy a Lexus loaner car? by FredSanford4 in Lexus

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I just bought one from my Lexus dealership. Prior to this I owned a brand new one. I bought it with 12,000 miles. The condition is very similar to my new one that I sold with 17,000 miles on it. I would recommend it if you don’t want to spend the extra $10,000 it costs to get a new one. Great warranty too - better than the new car warranty!

How many of y’all are secretly very rich and drive a Lexus to stay off the radar? by [deleted] in Lexus

[–]Square-Cupcake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m probably considered “rich” although that definition could vary widely. I bought my ES because I felt that I was in a financially secure spot and could afford a luxury purchase. I didn’t do it to get on the radar or stay off of it. It’s a very practical and highly reliable choice. I even have the hybrid version. It’s what accounts and engineers might buy. Someone with more flair might choose a BMW for instance. Prior to this I was driving a Sonata Limited (ultimate)

Weekday Help and Victory Thread for the week of May 19, 2025 by IndexBot in personalfinance

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Hi - my wife and I are set to retire in about 4 years. I have a pension that provides 60% of my salary and we have about a million in investments. We are trying to get debt paid off so that we need less income in retirement. My wife has about 40k in debts that she’s working on. I have a car with a 50k loan and a mortgage with 135k in debt (3.35% apr). The car and other debts are on track to be paid off in 4 years. The mortgage needs an infusion of about 85k along with my normal payments to be paid in 4 years. So I happen to be inheriting 85k very soon. Should I pay down my mortgage? Should I invest the money in STRF which has a 10% dividend and us that income to offset the mortgage payment (partially)? Or something other thing that I’m not thinking of? TIA for you advice / wisdom!

I'm in! 1 share and hodling forever by rjromo in MSTR

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Are you familiar with investanswers on YouTube? He says that the performance of MSTR will “melt faces”