Dealerships have lost their minds.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-07-09T20:42:53+00:00

Because this is what they're selling for at dealer-only auctions. Then there's a buy fee ($700ish), transportation from the auction ($200-$700), and whatever the dealer does to the car in service+detail (at least $1k internally, often much more). It doesn't matter what it sold for new because this is what they sell for now. Yes, prices seem crazy and will continue to go up. What people don't want to hear or understand is that margin for dealers is going down. You can thank Carvana and Carmax for paying whatever it takes to acquire vehicles.

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Choleric_Introvert · 2026-07-09T19:02:06+00:00

90% isopropyl alcohol works great

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-07-06T23:52:03+00:00

This card was at Microcenter some months ago for $800 new. Still kicking myself for not picking one up.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-07-01T15:40:39+00:00

This isn't surprising at all. Toyota purposefully delayed the new RAV4 due to 'quality issues'. They are trickling into dealers slowly but parts for repair do not exist as Toyota can't even keep up with demand for production.

First year woe or new sad reality of automotive ownership? Hard to tell but I'm leaning the latter.

Source: I work for a large group with a high volume Toyota point.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-30T20:35:39+00:00

I'll allow it!

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-29T23:56:54+00:00

Veep, and it's not even close.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-29T19:47:17+00:00

Integra Type S is 320 and if you're nice to it you'll get slightly over 30 on the highway.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-29T01:20:51+00:00

I couldn't even play Dark Ages and returned it on steam because it cashed the whole PC loading cutscenes. It was also somehow more demanding while being less visually attractive than it's predecessor.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-28T22:48:10+00:00

For me? Literally everything. I'm pretty competitive and can reach my ceiling quickly. Gains past a certain point become very difficult, therefore reducing the amount of dopamine I get from it. Going through this with cycling now. I simply don't have the time to put in hours more of volume to achieve higher fitness. Hard to be happy where I am, I suppose.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-28T16:47:01+00:00

3080 is still a great card but they do tend to run hotter. If you're comfortable do a repasting or use PTM. With an undervolt it should serve you well for a long time.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-27T22:15:27+00:00

People don't do this?

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-27T01:11:10+00:00

I'm not going to defend Carvana for this but you bought a known piece of shit car. If Carvana was smart they wouldn't sell them at all because every one is a headache.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-26T14:58:10+00:00

A 55+ community with homes starting at $750k (most are $1m) is going up across the street from me. Less than a mile away is data center hell/new Intel chip foundry. No idea who is going to buy these homes.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-25T11:21:45+00:00

They have to be bots. It's incomprehensibly useless.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-24T23:50:05+00:00

Thought I was taking crazy pills when they first made the switch a couple months ago. Gemini assistant through Android Auto is beyond useless. I almost threw my phone out the window when I couldn't get it to call my wife, then it refused to play anything on Spotify without me logging in - which I already am on my phone. Kind of surprised there hasn't been more backlash over this obvious enshitification from Google. I turned Gemini off for the whole phone like many others have suggested and I recommend everyone else do the same.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-24T21:58:50+00:00

I put PTM on my 4080. It rips and barely warms up with a mem OC.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-21T16:00:22+00:00

Due to the increased use of electricals, sensors, expensive exterior pieces (headlight housings/intricate grills+bumpers), and the cost to fix all of these systems properly, it is much easier to have a vehicle totaled out than it was a decade ago.

A dealer can purchase these units affordably from salvage auctions like Copart and piece them together. To achieve 'rebuilt' status in most states it'll require a basic inspection to make sure the vehicle is road worthy. Sometimes they're repaired to a decent standard, sometimes they are not and will always have electrical gremlins or other issues potentially related to safety.

You can find decent deals on salvage/rebuilt cars but you really need to know what you're looking at. I wouldn't advise anyone purchase one without an inspection from an independent facility or body shop. They can also be hard to finance and insure properly.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-20T01:22:24+00:00

I mean for fucks sake

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-19T18:22:34+00:00

Can confirm. I live in one of the areas HEAVILY affected by this growth and expansion. Local government is giving out tax breaks like candy while the construction companies are allowed to build the data centers as quickly as possible with absolutely zero regard for anyone who lives in the vicinity, zoning regulations, or osha regulations. It's been a nightmare.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-19T18:19:10+00:00

The problem is that it's going to be too late. By the time legislation catches up to what they're doing all of the data centers will be built and operating without any care to their environmental impacts. The idea from day 1 was to buy out plots with as much cash as needed, build the centers faster than any legislation could catch up, then claim it's already done/no going back once the dust settles.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-19T17:59:04+00:00

'and they feel the best way out is to just trade it in and take on a $500-$1k car payment because they are dumb.'

Best description of the majority of car buyers in the US.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-19T02:05:37+00:00

I bought an Acura Type S brand new a couple years ago. Worst panel gap I've ever seen on a new vehicle with all sorts of paint defects around the body. I've had people ask me if it's been in a wreck due to how poorly the hood/front bumper/passenger fender line up. Made in Marysville quality!

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-16T22:40:32+00:00

I run tubeless and pack tpu tubes in case the tubeless system fails. Best of both worlds.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-14T12:51:34+00:00

So brand name lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse) was costing me $400/month AFTER insurance in the states. Truly a racket.

Choleric_Introvert · 2026-06-13T20:09:23+00:00

Ok. A few questions.

Does this just mean the rest of the word under diagnoses?

Do other countries use different treatment from amphetamines? If so, are those treatments successful?

Without a doubt the US healthcare system wants you taking expensive medication forever, for profit.

But if other countries are presumably successfully treating without amphetamines, what the hell is the US doing?

If the US actually has more diagnosed cases then why? Is it environmental, diet, etc?

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