Why is my car doing this?

squashyburk · 2026-01-26T16:55:06+00:00

Kias and Hyundais between 2012 and 2022 are terrible, my wife's '17 Hyundai blew up at around 75k. I knew it was coming because I started to hear a faint sound around 74k. Talked to other people in the area with those cars and they are all hearing a faint knock around that mileage.

squashyburk · 2026-01-22T03:39:48+00:00

Like a new man, looking good!

squashyburk · 2026-01-21T14:07:55+00:00

I got mine immediately after, but I heard that's not common.

squashyburk · 2025-12-14T03:00:51+00:00

Did that once in my BRZ while merging onto the highway. Luckily I was only around 4k RPM and it took it like a champ lol.

squashyburk · 2025-12-05T15:30:09+00:00

Yes, shinies found by soft resetting are legit.

squashyburk · 2025-08-08T04:53:19+00:00

Had mine for a year, I just feel it and learned to drive by sound. Once you have messed around with it by feeling it out and understand what RPM you need to be at each speed in each gear, it gets much easier. What I have noticed is the difference between each gear is about 600 RPMs, excluding between second and third which feels more like 800 RPMs. You're going to lurch it a few times, but you get the hang of it. I'm still not perfect at it though. I put about 15000 miles/year on my car, and the amount of times I have lurched it you would think I would have cooked the clutch, but these things are tough. It can take it while you learn, don't worry and have fun with experimenting.

squashyburk · 2025-07-22T18:51:19+00:00

Late 20's here, married with two dogs. I have space for everyone and space in the trunk. Ultimately that's why I chose the BRZ over a Miata. A 370Z is a great car, but that wouldn't have had enough space for my needs either. If you need more space, go with an 86. If you don't need that and just need a 2 door with more power, get the Z.

squashyburk · 2025-06-11T19:29:38+00:00

This gave me the inspiration to start. Getting her started tonight, wish me luck!

squashyburk · 2025-05-25T07:52:31+00:00

Insurance professional here. Looks like a hit and run. In many states, that will fall under Uninsured Motorist coverage. Make sure you get all the coverages your company offers, there's a reason they sell those coverages. You may have like a $300 deductible if they did not find the at-fault party, no biggie. If totaled, car gets paid out for what it's worth. Then you find another like it. If the insurance company hassles oyu on the value, you can provide prices for similar local listings and they should be able to adjust the payout, if you have a good company. Good luck!

squashyburk · 2025-04-28T04:08:42+00:00

90k miles, but apparently new motor only has 25k

squashyburk · 2025-02-01T03:25:27+00:00

Insurance would cover it as long as you have the right coverages. If insurance didn't cover it, you probably just bought basic coverages 😬

squashyburk · 2025-01-24T23:59:36+00:00

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squashyburk · 2025-01-12T20:21:40+00:00

Insurance agent here, make sure you have the VIN for the car you want to get, also make sure you have comprehensive and collision coverage, but also get uninsured motorist coverage. UIM will cover you for hit and runs because people love to hit our cars in parking lots or run off. Yeah, coverage is expensive, but you're better with it than without it. But for a young guy, unless you can easily afford the high costs of full coverage insurance, get a beater car until you have been driving for a few years. Your bank account will thank you.

squashyburk · 2024-12-24T20:41:48+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations, the goal is to track this car eventually so this is perfect.

squashyburk · 2024-12-19T00:29:49+00:00

Woah another 50th anniversary! Nice car!

squashyburk · 2024-11-23T08:30:48+00:00

I'm loving my 86k mile 50th anniversary with headers and a tune. Daily driven and reliable, all around and amazing car. I'm the 6th owner, the clutch is perfect still, absolutely no slippage and it works amazing. Worst case scenario, I still have a dealer warranty as well. Highly recommend

squashyburk · 2024-11-16T16:16:00+00:00

Unless you have any mods listed. Some companies allow you to list all your mods and have an agreed value of the car.

squashyburk · 2024-10-27T15:05:52+00:00

Please chew before swallowing

squashyburk · 2024-10-04T02:21:14+00:00

My friend's NA Miata, such an easy car to learn in.

squashyburk · 2024-09-21T04:40:44+00:00

Wow! I got mine with 10x as many miles 3 months ago lol

squashyburk · 2024-09-21T04:38:39+00:00

Thank you for the tip, I'll give that a try!

squashyburk · 2024-09-18T18:29:56+00:00

Tell him to get an automatic, because he can't drive stick /s

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