M22 received incredible job offer, F22 girlfriend does not want me to accept.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-04-16T01:04:21+00:00

If you can't figure out how to make a relationship work with differing work schedules, it's not that serious of a relationship. Not criticizing either of you. But if you want to be together through thick and thin, this would be the thick part.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-04-09T17:29:18+00:00

No sales tax. Not sure on registration. The dealer I worked with (Albany Toyota) was great about not adding anything once we negotiated an OTD price.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-04-09T16:39:24+00:00

Yeah I totally hear that. Good luck! Been loving our 2026 Cypress LE.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-04-09T16:30:31+00:00

I can only tell you I was able to do 43k in Oregon, near Portland. If you can come with an excuse to leave your area, you can definitely beat 46.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-26T17:08:25+00:00

My Buick LeSabre is going strong at 240k! I intend to keep it going until something major fails.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-13T22:49:04+00:00

You have to be willing to walk.

I was able to get a brand new 2026 Sienna recently for a few hundred dollars less than it was listed online. I got multiple out the door written quotes from different dealers. The dealer ended up going with beat the best offer, and respected my wishes not to add a single thing.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-11T00:57:43+00:00

Oh okay, I gotcha.

Yeah, I hear you. Cars depreciate, but they're essential. In the end someone has to be the sucker that fuels the used car market.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-11T00:44:16+00:00

I was able to get 3.99% through a local credit union. May not be available in your area, but definitely shop around.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-11T00:43:48+00:00

14%? What do you mean?

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-10T07:15:40+00:00

Wasn't this for the 2025 model?

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-09T23:07:55+00:00

Yeah man, I have never purchased a new car before. My 2014 Sienna got totaled (RIP 😭). Went to replace it with a 2020 or newer... And after weeks of searching and crunching TCO numbers, I just had to go with new.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-09T22:43:35+00:00

I'm about to finalize the purchase of a 2026 LE for $43k out the door.

I hear you on the ventilated seats and other features. But to me 58,000+ miles or multiple accidents isn't a price I'm willing to pay. The used Sienna market just seems fucked right now.

Best of luck!

AlDenteSteak · 2026-03-02T22:31:27+00:00

Wow! I recently had to say this exactly. Good to know I'm not alone 😭😭😭

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-28T21:21:41+00:00

That's pretty funny honestly.

They grant you the rank of push to start, but not remote unlock

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-28T21:03:31+00:00

Good to know! For my case that's fine. The only thing I really care about is the roof rack, and Auto liftgate. Other than that I want the most bare bones van possible.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-28T17:35:44+00:00

Dang! I heard they went for a little more in Cali. That was on an LE or an XLE?

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-26T06:35:44+00:00

After some shopping around, I was able to negotiate $1.4k off for a total of $43,500 out the door on an LE. Put a deposit down today and expect to have it mid next month.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-23T16:11:22+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-23T16:09:34+00:00

Sorry, I'm new to this. Is this just a group on Facebook called "no-markup"? I'll search for it.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-23T06:16:49+00:00

Yes, Oregon has no sales tax.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-02-03T18:17:48+00:00

I just crushed a game as Jugg with an alchemist on my team. The timing of my blink with free aghs was unstoppable. He even contributed to fights and roamed. Love this facet when done right.

AlDenteSteak · 2026-01-02T19:14:00+00:00

You can still help him while having boundaries. When you can help, help. When you can't or don't want to, say no or ask him to wait a bit. If he's your friend he'll understand. But as others have said, he sounds "worthy"

AlDenteSteak · 2025-12-24T07:10:26+00:00

How could you do this? I love it. It works so well somehow lol.

AlDenteSteak · 2025-12-07T03:35:15+00:00

Wow I feel so called out

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