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Hey everyone, so my friend is looking for a newer-ish car to replace his Kia that is burning oil and really likes the new Kicks. My question is are there any high mileage 2025+ models on the road yet? I know it’s probably way too early to know how reliable the new cvts are, but I’m just curious how long this car would last, specifically the transmission. Ideally it would last 300,000 miles but that’s a perfect world. We are also comparing this to the Honda HRV and Toyota Corolla Cross. He really wants a compact SUV, nothing smaller like a sedan or anything.

My friend is looking for a used HRV likely pre-2023 before the redesign because they’re cheaper, and needs something to replace his oil burning 2020 Kia sportage. I’m worried about not finding one with proper CVT fluid or oil change intervals marked on carfax. Also, if anyone is selling theirs in Tennessee please DM! Looking to stay at $20,000 no lower.

What should I be maintaining on the hybrid system/battery over the lifetime of the vehicle? I read something a long time ago about how Prius’s have to have their hybrid batteries filter changed or something…? Anything like that on the 11th GEN accord hybrid?

Just curious if this is normal. Had hood replaced by Caliber collision in February after minor accident (ice flew off truck and dinged the hood real bad so had to replace that). I’ve noticed that it flutters at higher speeds sometimes, more noticeable behind a semi or driving in high winds at 65+ mph. 2025 hybrid touring. Didn’t notice before the accident.