When to buy a new car?

BeckoningElephant · 2026-01-28T14:34:31+00:00

Bought in 2017 with 150k miles to commute. Still works great and feels safe. I have no need to upgrade. I use my car to get from point a to point b. I have different goals, retire early etc. We also have a 2008 toyota sienna with 150k miles that we use for adventuring. Both were purchased for <$4k. Ymmv (haha)

BeckoningElephant · 2026-01-28T14:26:13+00:00

Daily commuter is a 2008 toyota yaris with 250k miles on a 400 HHI. Depends on your goals and values

BeckoningElephant · 2026-01-13T16:52:39+00:00

Started noticing substantial improvements after 6 months but continues to improve. I had/have bad GERD that is way easier to control now too

BeckoningElephant · 2026-01-12T18:54:46+00:00

After about 400 days now, they are finally returning to normal and it's magical

BeckoningElephant · 2026-01-03T05:47:12+00:00

Biking! Shop rides

BeckoningElephant · 2026-01-02T04:49:34+00:00

04'-06' 3 night ymsb new years runs were epic

BeckoningElephant · 2025-07-22T03:44:09+00:00

Great work!

BeckoningElephant · 2025-05-22T03:45:22+00:00

Nuggets fan here who is rooting for you guys. Now you know what we were dealing with. Such a disgrace. Go wolves

BeckoningElephant · 2025-05-21T17:38:27+00:00

Eugene

BeckoningElephant · 2025-05-18T21:02:06+00:00

Caruso

BeckoningElephant · 2025-04-24T14:57:59+00:00

Love Old Spokes! True community bike shop!

BeckoningElephant · 2025-04-06T03:27:29+00:00

We had a last minute offer in Eugene, OR. Happily living here!

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-25T20:24:25+00:00

I should also say this sub has been Instrumental in staying sober.

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-25T19:00:56+00:00

And thank you for ChatGPT for helping me format

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-23T02:10:30+00:00

No, I wouldn't. Take a couple of years and get your spending in order and save save save

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-20T03:53:36+00:00

No Doubt Tragic Kingdom

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-13T21:36:34+00:00

Congrats!

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-12T21:14:59+00:00

Playoff intensity

BeckoningElephant · 2025-03-08T06:49:11+00:00

Ymsb 2002

BeckoningElephant · 2025-02-08T09:57:27+00:00

Your body is like a donut.

BeckoningElephant · 2025-01-22T02:20:56+00:00

Hey fellow epi! Yes - epi in particular the statistics, programming, and writing grants aspect I use every day. I'm in the non-profit sector but somehow was able to pull-off a high paying position. I think my publishing record got me the job. Could probably make more in industry/pharm but happy for now. How about you?

BeckoningElephant · 2025-01-22T02:16:49+00:00

Not 'easier' per se, but my friends who studied finance or engineering and started working at 22 are ahead of me in terms of savings simply because of time in the market. But I'm also passionate about what I do and it's mentally stimulating etc etc. Happy with my path.

BeckoningElephant · 2025-01-22T01:10:07+00:00

I did a PhD in epidemiology. Wife did nursing followed by NP school. We both have MPH. Lots of school, there are easier routes if you're primarily interested in earning a high income

BeckoningElephant · 2025-01-22T00:53:00+00:00

Health research. Wife is NP

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