Recent content by andrew_j

Your brakes barely wear due to hybrid system. I would replace the rotors and it can be non OEM. I no longer do my own brakes however used to do an additional step lubricating the brake slides. It may no longer be relevant.

I got a duplicate and labeled as such in my state. Was a pain age 22 because certain bars/clubs were hesitant to accept however ions ago.

I distinctly remember a truck in college who backed hitch into pathway of sidewalk and someone walked into it. I watched the hitch removed and thrown into adjacent hitch.

Basically you paid a $2500 Toyota tax for car ready for scrap. Hope it works out ! I did similar paying $2k Acura tax on a $5k 2013 Acura RDX. No to int major but tons of small repairs like muffler patch, brakes, suspension, minor oil leak , headlight issues, starter …..

Crew was safe , insurer who typically makes intense profit lost this one . Guessing EV might impact rates moving forward.

I barely notice the difference

It is a great idea however if a in demand car an agreeable seller becomes harder. Anything Euro it’s easier and required step as they rarely have demand used.

My good FB marketplace find was priced higher and guy was stubborn on price drop selling sons Acura ILX. I overpaid by $1000+ and needed $500 work during Covid with some suspension that would not pass NH inspection and also topping of AC Freon. The car has been absolutely flawless and...

Daughter drives a similar 2015 Pilot base model AWD. It is durable vehicle with few repairs for us owned 70k-148k(present). Wife only like it for dump runs, powerful HVAC, moving 7 kids about occasionally and $15 rental aluminum trailer chores(eg pickup).

My sister had power steering binding in the shaft and also rear differential failure with 2008 RAV4 bought new with under 160k….glad yours worked out for her tainted Toyota for her.

Private party is hard because flipping is now a profession and if they land on FB marketplace the good ones(price/car) get snagged up . It’s sheer luck you connect, communicate and meet quickly with someone. You also can’t ask too much and have to show up and expect to be disappointed. Every...

Bummer on car. The eBay parts are priced according to supply (nil).

Not everyone returns carts. I would not get too worked up about it .

They likely have large package for the tech to use….

Work harder or extra it will pay off! I found the key to success at least corporate is being likable, polite and courteous and personable all around! It takes you really far beyond those who devote excess hours moving up. People who do that they keep in those roles. Upset at myself for not...