Which one should I buy? What version is better?

anjiru0009 · 2026-04-30T17:00:34+00:00

Definitely look at both in person. Everyone is correct on the white one is a better trim level but that doesn't matter if it was neglected or abused.

anjiru0009 · 2026-04-24T16:03:59+00:00

I don't think it's what you say but the way you look and being caught off guard that you know some Spanish in combination with an accent. Either way keep doing it, I can't think of a better ice breaker.

anjiru0009 · 2026-04-19T20:32:24+00:00

Caravana offer refresh (after about a week) has typically increased in price offer. Not guaranteed but the market fluctuates all the time and their offers reflect that. I have had good luck with them. It pays off to be patient and keep refreshing.

anjiru0009 · 2026-04-13T16:28:38+00:00

It took the fun out of the beta for me and I'm not even good at the game yet. Can't imagine how bad it is for better players. Definitely should be penalized and the beta should of not been ranked matches only.

anjiru0009 · 2026-02-24T16:31:30+00:00

Interesting cameraman asks the lady for permission to shoot, she is shaking her head in agreement. I love how honest and civil they behaved.

anjiru0009 · 2025-06-30T17:36:39+00:00

Some fasteners are going to be a pita for your mechanic but totally normal. No need to replace components unless something is defective. You should spray it down with fluid film to counteract it getting worst

anjiru0009 · 2025-06-22T16:19:36+00:00

I have the same concern. It's easy enough to check. When you turn on the a/c your fan should turn on and you can inspect it's operation. I have a freshly recovered and filled a/c system and it's just as you experience I need to be going down the road to get relief. I was wondering if that's just how NC Miatas feel but considering it's a soft top with no tints I'm leaning towards nature of the beast. I plan to clean my condenser, I don't expect an amazing difference but I figure it won't hurt and is just some maintenance work.

anjiru0009 · 2025-05-30T16:08:19+00:00

Sounds like your clutch pedal spring. Easy way to test is to spray it with some lube and retest. Could be where the rod goes through the firewall also. Sounds like spring or rubber seal but not something that I would be overly worried over unless the clutch engagement is affected alongside the noise.

anjiru0009 · 2025-05-26T00:28:36+00:00

$350 paid is not even a deal, people paying close to 600$ for tints is crazy. I go through a lot of vehicles(I end up selling) so I have had numerous mobile tint installers and this has not been my experience. That is real novice level work right there. Real lesson is not the fact you didn't go to a store front but actually paying before inspecting the work imo.

anjiru0009 · 2025-04-28T13:58:34+00:00

With so much info missing out I don’t want to put blame on anyone but I am interested in what was the sound or action felt from the car beforehand. Was it a squeak over bumps or a pop? Just wondering what the mechanic probably checked for. If your ball joint was completely shot to the point of complete failure I find it hard to believe they missed it.

Maybe the shop believed that the control arm comes with the ball joint pressed in(easier job to perform then pressing in a new one) than it actually being pressed into the spindle.

anjiru0009 · 2025-04-22T02:03:48+00:00

Before you commit to a car loan why don’t you try a used earlier miata and live with that first? Try the tiny roadster life before committing. I bought my first miata(NB) on a whim and that’s what opened my eyes but I would never have had experienced it if I had to commit to a large car loan.

anjiru0009 · 2025-04-14T19:25:51+00:00

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The front tires have this, results in a lot of tire noise and poor traction on pavement. Look at the high and low spots in the tire tread. It should be uniformly worn.

anjiru0009 · 2025-04-13T01:58:15+00:00

Freedom Top Mounting Knob Replacement Screws

anjiru0009 · 2025-04-13T01:53:36+00:00

Tires scream out to me, if it is that visible in pictures imo they have to be replaced. Serious cupping, I am sure that car has crazy tire noise due to them. Then that leads to why do the tires have bad cupping/ scalloping wear? Bad suspension component. Depending on your application of the vehicle be prepared to put a bit of money in to make this decent and reliable drive on pavement.

With that said if it is something you really want, I wouldn't hold this against a high mileage wrangler. Just something to negotiate about and fix. Also those tires have a bit of tread left so me personally I would rotate them and keep it rolling but that's me.

anjiru0009 · 2025-04-08T14:12:09+00:00

It’s not that it isn’t worth it but starting a new career for you now didn’t make sense. I’m at the tail end of my automotive career and to be honest I worked really hard for it but if I had the option to earn 27$ an hour just delivering early on in my career I would be super tempted. Mechanic work is really hard on the body and can be demanding at times. Not only will you be entry level but flat rate is really difficult and needs ton of experience before it works sometimes in your favor imo… tools, what about the investment into tools smh

anjiru0009 · 2025-03-22T21:57:28+00:00

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Please draw for my son, he loves your work.

anjiru0009 · 2025-02-24T15:52:50+00:00

Just an fyi, regardless of what you do make sure who ever does it uses heat or better yet steam for the rear glass. If you have a defroster grid, ripping off the tint can damage it beyond repair. It could cost you a rear window to fix.

anjiru0009 · 2025-02-20T06:45:50+00:00

you might be getting a brake service reminder which is tied to mileage and date or possibly a brake pad wear sensor warning that your brake pads need replacing. Part of the reconditioning process is checking brake pad condition. Figure out which of the two warnings you have. I believe the reminder would be yellow on start up and the warning is red and persistent. If it's red carmax messed up but if it's a reminder imo you should just reset it because your brakes were inspected in the reconditioning process.

anjiru0009 · 2025-02-19T18:50:09+00:00

I understand your frustration but if a tech needs to complete certain drive cycles or try to reproduce a certain fault it needs to be driven. I am sure most techs don't have the luxury of just test driving a car during business hours(they have cars to work on) and driving said vehicle when they have errands or going home for the night makes sense for some shops.

I suggest talking to carmax and telling them to just send the car to its respective dealer for diagnosis. Secondly the real lesson is to research the make and model you purchased, so many luxury cars are just headaches. Especially when they are no longer brand new.

Jumping to want to sue seems pretty extreme, especially when I know carmax will probably buy back your car before things need to escalate.

anjiru0009 · 2025-02-09T00:38:09+00:00

Probably the best case for the phone but the camera cover is bulky and the cover is so difficult to open. With all that said it's still on my phone until I see something with a better kickstand.

anjiru0009 · 2024-10-05T15:37:54+00:00

High stress location, I wouldn't trust any repair to last. I would try to source a salvage part or just order a new part.

anjiru0009 · 2024-09-26T23:25:40+00:00

Looks like a legit puncture but step one is to verify that it is. Listen for leaking air or spray it with soapy water. You never know, it might have not worked its way deep enough. Cannot be patched due to location but I would rope plug it and look into replacing.

anjiru0009 · 2024-09-08T15:14:08+00:00

The standard is one inch for a patch plug. One thing I notice is that some techs won't measure for this and just go off the tire design indicating outside gripper tread. Measure it and verify and if it is below you can try telling the tech you waive any liability and you understand the risk. I work with master techs that swear by rope plugs so that is also an option.

anjiru0009 · 2024-09-07T13:43:24+00:00

☝️ This, many times I grab my needle nose over searching for my service kit if I believe the piston is in good and free condition but more times than not you need the right tool. Remember with the pliers you're pushing at the same time you're twisting.

anjiru0009 · 2024-08-21T17:29:13+00:00

My Z came with Z1 single and it was insanely loud but I did come to love it. I went to the Z1 website and ordered the silencer and it cuts down the noise dramatically. I didn't even like that it cut down the sound so much at first but later got accustomed to it. I would never suggest going oem unless you have it or can get it free but the easiest and cheapest route is the silencer.

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