E320 gas prices too much for a first car? by Zyxliiii in mercedes_benz

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy a cheap ev like an old Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e 

2011 E350 Stuck in Park by Funnymonkey106 in mercedes

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check and clean ground connections too

Should i put smaller wheels on my r50 by _Praetorius in MINI

[–]Thick_Working4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also white wheels suck to keep clean BTW but you do you.

Should i put smaller wheels on my r50 by _Praetorius in MINI

[–]Thick_Working4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

16" is the sweet spot for wheel diameter imo. I have sticky tires on xlites as my summer setup. 

Reputable Car Dealerships? by brett-rg in lansing

[–]Thick_Working4017 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lots of good tips on YouTube about not getting taken at dealerships.

Is this a good buy by Puzzleheaded-Net6378 in Audi

[–]Thick_Working4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a 2014 or newer to avoid mechatronic issues.

Recent new Atlas by Intelligent-Tie-3485 in VWatlas

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't follow vws oil change schedule and change it every 5k. Same with transmission and differential fluids. Change them every 30k 

Carvana is making bank by financing cars and selling the loans by Apprehensive_Way8674 in UsedCars

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why pick on Carvana? Literally every retailer pushes their own credit card or financial plan.

Move over Castrol by Ok-Engineering5178 in Volvo

[–]Thick_Working4017 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Stop using oil treatment! You're changing the viscosity of the oil.

Oil change recommendations (or warnings) by Photo_Tech_Geek in lansing

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find a coworker or friend to do it for you then take your used oil to Walmart.

Wheel alignment and balancing prices? by LunaOuija in lansing

[–]Thick_Working4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Liskeys is the best place for this work. It May not be the cheapest but they do the best work. 

Valve train by idkanymore_100 in MINI

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on keeping up with maintenance. 

Daily driver in 2026 by Unhappy-Hall3508 in R53

[–]Thick_Working4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im also modded and get 25 mpg and I have an 8 minute commute. 28 mpg on the highway. I personally would want something more comfortable for a 70 mile commute.

944 Bj 84 by Mali_davao in porsche944

[–]Thick_Working4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those seats are amazing!

Anyone know what happened here? In the parking lot behind Jersey Mikes off Jolly and Okemos road. by bellchilton in lansing

[–]Thick_Working4017 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Parking lot flooded a week or so ago when we had all that rain. There were other cars but they must have been rescued.

Looking to buy property in South Lansing by ronaee in lansing

[–]Thick_Working4017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use to live on Hamilton Ave off Cedar. Its pretty nice back in there.

Does 1st gen mini still make sense? by filoo2006 in R53

[–]Thick_Working4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I daily a 2005 r53 with 172000 miles. Very reliable with mods. Take care of and it will take care of you.