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Tim replied to the thread Discussion 2026 Toyota RAV4 First Drive: Toyota's Best-Selling SUV Goes Hybrid-Only.Toyota has already won the reliability argument in the minds of most buyers. The bigger question now is whether the overall ownership... -
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I'll be honest I wasn't expecting Toyota to make the RAV4 this interesting. On paper, the hybrid-only lineup and the stronger PHEV look... -
Tim replied to the thread Discussion Why Electric Motorcycles Are Struggling to Go Mainstream.I agree. I also think trust is still a bigger barrier than technology itself. Most motorcycle owners keep their bikes for many years, so...
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Electric motorcycles don't necessarily need to replace gasoline bikes, but they do need to solve the real-world convenience gap before...
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Tim replied to the thread Discussion COOL INVENTIONS FOR A PICKUP TRUCK.I think another feature that deserves more attention is a built-in payload monitoring system.Being able to see your current bed weight...
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I'd also love to see a factory-installed 360-degree camera system that continuously records while driving and when the truck is parked...
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Tim replied to the thread Review Can the 2025 Audi A6 e-tron Deliver 250 Miles at 81 MPH?.I think people sometimes focus too much on the maximum possible range. In reality, most drivers are ready for a short break after 3–4...
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I completely agree. I'd also add another metric that doesn't get discussed nearly enough: efficiency after several consecutive DC...
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Tim replied to the thread Problem / Issue Thinking About Buying a Used Outlander? Read This First.I had an intermittent battery drain on an Outlander that took weeks to figure out. The battery tested fine, and the alternator was...
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@Peter That's a great point about checking the underside.I'd also add two things that don't seem to get mentioned very often. First...
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Tim replied to the thread Question Top 10 Worst EVs for Resale Value After One Year.I think depreciation deserves a lot more attention than it usually gets.It's easy to focus on range, performance or charging speed...
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Buying an electric car isn't just about range, charging speed or performance. Depreciation can have a major impact on the total cost of...
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Tim replied to the thread Discussion 12 SUVs You Should (and Shouldn't) Buy in 2026: Reliability, Value & Real Ownership.Tom and Car Doktor, you both hit the nail on the head. That "Cablegate" situation is the perfect example owners absolutely love their...
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Tim reacted to Tom's post in the thread Discussion 12 SUVs You Should (and Shouldn't) Buy in 2026: Reliability, Value & Real Ownership with Like.
One thing I've noticed is that some of the most expensive SUV problems aren't the ones people usually talk about before buying.For...
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Tim replied to the thread Comparison 2024 Hyundai Palisade vs 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.Man, I love the look of the new Santa Fe, but that dual-clutch transmission (DCT) scares me a bit. I’ve been browsing the US forums, and...