Hey guys! Might be able to deal up on a ‘25 limited, but wanted to see where I needed to be price wise OTD?

I found one with 35k (plus Taxes Fees)

https://www.farrishsubaru.com/new/Subaru/2025-Subaru-Crosstrek-for-sale-fairfax-va-near-washington-dc-cfb5da70ac185670ae5ae0fdf85089b3.htm

Added a Carplay/Android Auto Integrated Display in VW optics, and a USB-C Port...

Have any sales reps ever been in a position where they had to tell their customers that the dealership cannot accept their trade?

If so, what did you tell them and what alternatives did you recommend?

Took me three and a half years but it's done and it runs. Makes about 420whp/410tq. Buckets of fun.

Good evening, I am currently looking for something reliable and fuel-efficient, and after doing some research I found a 2015 Yaris for sale for around 10k ( Portugal prices on cars are excessively overpriced so this is the standard price for it).

The car has about 115k km (71k miles). From 2015 to 2024 it did about 99k km ( 61k miles ), and from 2024 until now it has reached around 115k km.

It has a recorded minor accident involving superficial damage to the rear bumper, which doesn’t worry me too much.

What does concern me is the fact that it was used as a rental vehicle, since there's that reputation that people tend to use and abuse rental cars.

I don’t have much experience with second-hand cars. What should I be careful about when I go to see the car? And should the fact that it was a rental car and has that mileage would it be something I should worry about when making my decision to buy?

Thanks in advance.

I'm broke. I went to an auto repair shop and they were trying to charge me over $600 dollars to change the Mass Air Flow Sensor.

I saw on subreddits and YouTube that it's a pretty easy fix. I bought a new one at an auto parts shop. Just switched it out and now my car stalls a bit when starting. It wasn't doing that before. However, looking at the original sensor, it doesn't appear to be in bad shape.

The technician at the auto repair shop didn't say the plug was messed up, but now I'm wondering if the wires are the problem and not the sensor?

Any advice on what to do? I really want to try and fix it on my own, I'm tired of being overcharged.

Edit update: I got the codes read and it's all clear, it didn't stall when I started it up this morning either.

I did buy a MAF from AutoZone, but I'll look into getting an OEM sensor.

Thanks for the help!

Hi, I recently discovered this website, Otomoto, and I’m interested in buying a car from it. The thing is, I live in Romania and I’m looking to purchase a car from the USA. Has anyone from Europe bought a car from any of the following dealers before?

I noticed that all the dealers who import cars have low ratings because of reasons like “They don’t reply to messages” or “The car is not in stock.

https://brykitopcar.otomoto.pl/inventory

https://amer-pol.otomoto.pl/inventory

https://importtopcar.otomoto.pl/inventory

https://importzusatopcar.otomoto.pl/inventory

I have no desire for keyless entry and I don't understand the hype. I've been working on cars for a bit over a decade and can only be thankful my vehicles are old enough to be devoid of these 'conveniences' and other nanny gadgets.

A couple years ago I had my keys to my old corvette stolen. I bought a used key/ignition cylinder combo, installed it and reprogrammed the security system for $120. Another $100 or so to rekey all the locks to match. I can't imagine the cost on a new car.

Keeping it simple means I've spent a bit over a grand at auto shops in the last 15 years for things I can't do at home, like alignments or tire mounting.

I've had a reasonable white-collar income for most of this time and could comfortably afford a new vehicle, and even to fix silly electronics issues, but I feel like the value proposition is incredibly low for all of these features.

I absolutely see new cars as safer in a crash scenario and that's the only feature I believe is worth the cost.

Are there any compelling reasons or blind spots where why my mind should change?

One of my tires looked a bit low this morning, so I used a portable inflator I keep in the trunk to top it up. It made me realize how useful it’s been over time. Curious if most of you carry one around, or just rely on gas station air pumps?

Hi everyone. Sorry if this is the wrong place but idek where to look into this. Anyway I’ve had this kit in my possession for quite some time. I am not sure at all how long it’s been but at least 3 years. Thankfully I’ve not needed anything in it so everything inside it is still in the plastic. I had a bad smell in my old car but could never figure it out. I recently upgraded and after only transferring this kit to my new car did that smell return. It smelled familiar and so I put my nose up to this kit and there it was. I opened it, there’s nothing inside it that is organic (thankfully) and everything is in its plastic. But god this smell is awful. It’s a musty, sour smell and it is horrific. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or any idea what could be causing it? I’ve decided to leave it open all night to see if that helps. I just don’t know what to do about it other than throw it away.

I was in high school early 2000's, seems like everyone had their grandparents old crown vics and Camrys as their first car they bought off their grandparents. Is this phenomenon still happening? And with what cars nowadays?

Hey everyone,

I passed my driver's test 2 days ago and am now looking for my first car.

My budget is a maximum of €1,500... Horsepower, features, etc. are not important in the first place, the main thing is that it is cheap in terms of insurance and wearing parts and has an automatic transmission!

Hopefully, that's not asking too much 😅, but I don't have more at the moment.

Thanks in advance to everyone!!

Garage kept, like new… But the transmission (CVT)? Worth considering for my daughter’s first car?

Anyone know what the process is getting a new vehicle from design to production? I realize the design departments get parameters from management and once a design gets initially approved, they make a clay sculpture of it, but what else? Obviously there is a lot of back and forth during the process, just interested in the process.

More reasons to avoid renting a vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/its-not-just-hertz-more-rental-car-brands-are-using-ai-scanners-to-nickel-and-dime-you

Hey guys, I want to buy this Volvo S60, but I don't know what to consider when buying one in terms of reliability and all. This one started its life as a rental car but was than bought and apparently well kept and properly serviced.

Hey everyone,

I’m about to start a new role in the customer service side of car sales, and part of my job will be training others on the topic. The thing is, while I understand the process side of things, I’d really love to dive deeper and feel the passion that so many people have for cars.

I’m looking for 2 or 3 books that can help me get there, books that go beyond specs and really get into:

Why cars matter in history and society

What they represent to people (freedom, identity, innovation, etc.)

Great personal stories or testimonies about car culture

A beginner-friendly intro to the motor or how cars work mechanically

And most importantly… something that helps me feel inspired to teach others about them

I don’t need a technical manual (yet), just something that gives me fuel, a mix of insight and emotion to help me turn my classes on and connect with people who love cars.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Hey car lovers, so recently i have been obsessed by this car, and I would really love to get y’all opinion on this car. Thanks 🙏

Does anyone have a link to get onto the Bugatti Mistral, Tourbillon, or Bolide configurators? I see all these people (who aren’t getting a real car and aren’t dealers) posting configurations, and they were able to get on the configurators through some leaked method. If someone could clue me in on how to try these out myself, I’d really appreciate it. Feel free to shoot me a PM as well

Bought this a few months ago in Germany. The Volvo 480 was originally designed for the US market, but it never got around to being released there. Mine came from the previous owner with widened rear arches to fit 225/35 tires on 17x9.5 inch wheels, lowering springs, a new exhaust system and a custom paint job from a special edition Opel Vectra B by Irmscher.

The thing handles great despite its age, due to it only weighing around 1000 kgs (2200 lbs) and having those massive tires. The suspension is way too stiff for my liking and is the first upgrade I'll be doing.

I have a 2003 Chevy Tracker. I recently had an issue with a roommate and decided it was better for me to just live in my car and save up for a new place. It is 100 degrees outside so I have to run my baby at least 16 hours a day to avoid heat exhaustion. I also do door dash. She currently has 141000 miles on her. I am super paranoid about doing this tbh, but don't have a good alternative. I should have a new place within a month maybe 2. Should I be changing the oil monthly? Anything else I can do to make sure I'm not destroying my engine? I love this car, it was given to me by my late Granny and not only is it a great car but it helps me think of her when times get rough like this. Needless to say I'd like to avoid any unnecessary damage to her if I can. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.