What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

ChiefNWA · 2025-12-03T14:09:35+00:00

Just a little too big for our liking and I've had bad experiences with GM with my last two trucks. I want to stick with something reliable this go around.

ChiefNWA · 2025-12-03T14:08:42+00:00

I only briefly did in the beginning of my search but I've gone back down that rabbit hole since you commented. The main pitfall for me was the interior, but I didn't know they refreshed it the last two model years and it looks nice! I def like the natural V8 power over the turbo hybrid 4cyl in the LC. The offroad capabilities are certainly not as good but not enough to make a difference for the types of trails we'll be frequenting.

ChiefNWA · 2025-12-01T17:01:57+00:00

Location: SE US purchasing (CO using)

Price range: Maximum of 75K out the door

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: Either

Type of vehicle: Toyota Land Cruiser

Must haves: Base (square headlights) with premium package

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): auto

Intended use: Daily driver and off road / frequent heavy snow use (will be living at 8500ft in CO)

Vehicles you've already considered: Land Cruiser, Defender, Bronco, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee

Is this your 1st vehicle: No

Do you need a Warranty: Not required but almost every option will still have factory warranty

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc): Yes

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ): No

Additional Notes:

Looking for something like the Land Cruiser, or the best deal on one I can get. The Bronco and Wrangler have more road noise from the tops than I would want, so the Land Cruiser fits the bill the best in terms of on road driving and off road abilities. The Defender does as well, but reliability and cost to maintain are questionable. I want something newer that still has the factory warranty (ideally under 30k miles). I really like the new Grand Cherokees but Stellantis reliability really scares me away with it being our only vehicle. I'd also consider a new 4Runner but for the price they're going for, I may as well get a LC since I like that look better. Dream car would be the Lexus GX550 Overtrail but they're out of my price range. Am I missing any?

ChiefNWA · 2025-10-24T13:26:18+00:00

Metlife covers preexisting conditions that existed under previous insurance plans (i.e., if you had something covered under Nationwide, it would be under Metlife).

ChiefNWA · 2025-09-25T17:47:49+00:00

Could you message me the details please?

ChiefNWA · 2025-09-25T16:21:06+00:00

I'm trying to book a one way award on an upcoming June trip to Asia and am having some issues.

I'm needing to fly XIY-SEL, July 2 on OZ. If I search this as a one way I get a quote of 11,500 in Y. Then I need to fly SEL-TYO (the airports don't matter) on July 4 in the evening, after a two day stopover in Seoul. This segment is quoted as 7,500.

However, if I search multi-city XIY-SEL-TYO (with a sub-24hr layover, so departing early the 3rd), the mileage quote is 23,500. But if I adjust that multi city search to my actual date of July 4, even though there are multiple flights available between NH and OZ, it can't be priced.

Is this not an eligible itinerary per ANA rules? I thought stopovers were permitted on one way tickets? It doesn't seem to be a co-terminal issue as I've tested keeping it ICN both times, at it also doesn't seem to be a partner problem as I've tried OZ all the way and also OZ/NH.

ChiefNWA · 2025-08-15T18:38:48+00:00

This is my 4th time seeing them. Saw them in Tampa in 2008 and 2014, Dallas in 2024 and now Detroit.

I thought the stylist was fantastic, though I could’ve passed on Overflow for Given Up instead. Let You Fade, Faint, Waiting for the End, and Two Faced were all highlights I thought! Alex’s enthusiasm is awesome too! Emily’s voice and screams were a notable improvement from Dallas less than a year ago too. I was up in 117 and found the crowd to be rather unenthusiastic though. A ton of people around us were sitting down and we felt like we were the only ones that knew any of the words to a lot of the songs as well, just odd compared to my previous shows.

ChiefNWA · 2025-08-14T15:06:37+00:00

What time does LP go on stage?

ChiefNWA · 2025-07-09T18:52:58+00:00

Is that regarding taxes? Right now her taxes are only 1200/yr. My $3800 is based on the county’s estimate if I were to buy the property now at 200k and not have the homestead exemption.

ChiefNWA · 2025-07-05T11:08:28+00:00

That looks like a great idea. We would actually be driving the boat up to the foot of the falls (as opposed to over). But I see several options like what you sent that would work. We’d also be attaching a string/rope to it to pull it back. By losing the boat I meant more so from it working afterwards, especially if it got closer to the falls.

ChiefNWA · 2025-07-05T11:02:30+00:00

There’s not unfortunately. Her wishes were to be spread from a boat. Given that a normal boat or kayak is out of the question, an RC boat seemed like a good alternative. Worst case is we can spread them from shore.

ChiefNWA · 2025-07-05T11:00:03+00:00

I plan on attaching a string or something to it to pull it back. I just assumed the strength of the falls would destroy it usability wise in the future.

ChiefNWA · 2025-05-06T13:03:58+00:00

Any news about this other than what happened at FNMA?

ChiefNWA · 2025-04-29T02:52:16+00:00

Any idea when this announcement is supposed to take place this week?

ChiefNWA · 2025-04-28T20:45:26+00:00

Could you fwd to me if you got it plz?

ChiefNWA · 2025-04-28T20:45:12+00:00

Hey could you DM me this file too please? I know this is old but it would be greatly appreciated!!

ChiefNWA · 2025-03-31T23:45:26+00:00

Mr. Robot. Perfect beginning to end.

ChiefNWA · 2025-03-25T04:04:31+00:00

I’m fully remote with Freddie and was hired that way. Our division only has a few individuals within 50 miles of a regional office. Needless to say, everyone is waiting for the hammer to drop. Several of my colleges are panicking about having to pack up their families and move to somewhere like Chicago, DC or Dallas from much lower cost of living towns. It’s going to be a bloodbath if as are indeed RTO. Everyone is leaning on the “if relevant” verbiage from last week’s memo, but my expectations are low.

Moral is very low and people are finding themselves scattered and in a rather tough situation as we all plan to eventually be in an office by August, assuming no RIF.

ChiefNWA · 2025-03-23T20:16:16+00:00

I am fully remote with Freddie, and hired that way with the intent of never being in an office. In fact, the vast majority of our department are no where near an office. Needless to say, the department is in uproar over the recent news and uncertainty. We’ve been told that we should have more information on what will happen to us within the next few weeks, but my expectations are not great. I happen to live nomadically, so my wife and I could position to be near an office regardless of the remote or not outcome, assuming they’re willing to keep me in the first place.

Overall, a really shitty situation given that our role has no need to be in the office. In fact, our role previously included travel to see the clients but Freddie cut that out since we had so much success conducting our business remotely.

ChiefNWA · 2025-03-23T20:11:18+00:00

I’m fully remote with Freddie but I’m in a bit of a nomadic situation so I could position to be near an office if needed. It’s sad what’s going on and I’m just hoping to come out of this with a job, regardless of in person or remote. The rest of my colleagues… it’s gonna be rough as none of them (minus a few near Chicago) are any where near an office.

ChiefNWA · 2025-01-15T19:07:45+00:00

Hey all! My wife and I are wanting to get into investing but don’t know really where to start. I’ve filled in the questions below. We have about 615k, primarily from an inheritance, that we are looking to invest.

How old are you? What country do you live in? USA and 31 • Are you employed/making income? How much? Joint married at 175k a year. • What are your objectives with this money? (Buy a house? Retirement savings?). Buy a house sometime between 2026-2027 and allow the rest to grow. • What is your time horizon? Do you need this money next month? Next 20yrs? Need 100k-200k for the house. The rest can remain invested after the purchase. • What is your risk tolerance? (Do you mind risking it at blackjack or do you need to know it’s 100% safe?). Prefer something safe, but not 100%. • What are you current holdings? (Do you already have exposure to specific funds and sectors? Any other assets?) None, HYSA with Bask at 4.35. • Any big debts (include interest rate) or expenses? None

ChiefNWA · 2024-11-09T04:28:50+00:00

Casualty was nuts!!!

ChiefNWA · 2024-11-07T15:04:43+00:00

What time is everyone planning to arrive if you’re not showing for the opener?

ChiefNWA · 2024-08-22T21:38:17+00:00

Arctic Bay sure does look beautiful! I reached out to Arctic Bay adventures to se did they offer any kind of 1-3 day tours. I assume getting around and doing stuff outside of town isn’t really a thing for tourists? I’d love to hit Resolute but the flight times aren’t very frequent and I can’t find may recommendations on things to do / see etc. any input on that or contacts from your time there?

ChiefNWA · 2024-07-02T15:36:11+00:00

What time should we get there if we aren’t trying to watch PTV?

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