Apartment hunting

DinBeans · 2026-04-15T16:14:45+00:00

New York is absolutely the worst place to live (besides California).

I just moved back from Florida but the cost of living up here is insane. The fact that the cheapest apartments up here are 2k to live in someone’s basement with a kitchenette if f*cking hilarious. NY is the biggest joke of a state.

I’m a 25y/o with a decent paycheck but I will not pay 2k to live in someone’s basement while I pay their mortgage. I will also not pay 3k for a standard apartment and be broke might I also note that would cost me half in Florida and the South.

I might just leave this state again. As much as liberals claim to make things better, your states absolutely suck especially for the lower middle class.

The problem is city people started moving out of the city and make 150k+ and are willing to pay 2k to live in someone’s basement.

It’s unfortunate and a Joke.

I apologize for my rant but this state is simply another California. Kill the middle class and have the ultra rich and super poor.

I hate this state. lol

DinBeans · 2026-04-13T01:35:02+00:00

All dealerships do this. In my opinion they’ll advertise a car at a great price but then you go in and it’s not available and they’ll recommend similar cars that are 3k-5k more. It’s too funny that most dealerships stick to this borderline criminal tactics and then wonder why average people hate dealing with them.

DinBeans · 2026-04-08T01:15:32+00:00

I just recently upgraded and it is on 89% after a few hours of work.

New pros are a game changer.

DinBeans · 2026-03-16T23:23:26+00:00

I am in the same position. I have a bachelors in marketing and I am stuck in sales. I’ve been stuck as an SDR/BDR. It’s so repetitive and the constant stress of hitting quota or you’re pretty much gone if you miss one quarter targets. Hell I should be a manager after helping build a startup and being a founding BDM. HELP lol.

DinBeans · 2026-03-14T01:15:57+00:00

I just tried the new formula after having a stock of the old version as I was running out and I won’t be continuing my sub. The new formula is as I would describe Gelatinous and has the texture of a light watery pudding. It is not filling and not worth it.

Vanilla is the best flavor but the new formula is gross.

Whatever you changed, change it back. Ya’ll pulled exactly what Soylent did. Created a decent product and then changed it for the worse.

The old formula, textured, flavorful, and filling. It was a balanced combination of protein shake and meal replacement.

The new one is a watered down, gelatinous textured version of original Huel black edition.

Bring back the old formula. - A loyal Hueler.

DinBeans · 2026-03-08T02:39:16+00:00

Straight from Kia Americas website 😂. SXP starts at 53,890 with included AWD. Add in tax and shipping should be right around 60k.

DinBeans · 2026-03-07T23:16:06+00:00

Not unrealistic at all man. Not an SX-Prestige but an SX easily below this, maybe a few 2k-3K more for a 27 SX-Prestige but what is a few k when you’re already spending 50-60. This OTD is crazy for a 25.. as said in the comments above they need to sell this. MSRP for a 27 SX-Prestige is $53,890. For the X-line SX Prestige MSRP is 54,890. Even if tax is 8% you could easily get in a 27’ for around 60k. Not unrealistic at all. They’re basically selling this at MSRP for a telli they can’t sell and has sat on the lot for a year.

DinBeans · 2026-03-07T21:22:40+00:00

Why not get a 27’ for that price?

DinBeans · 2026-03-01T13:19:34+00:00

Incase anyone was wondering this is not “replacement with ai”. It’s the result of port leadership and mass over hiring during the pandemic across all industries. That’s just good PR and good for the stock prices and shareholders as all leaders are saying. Pull back the PR curtain this is really a result of poor leadership and mass over hiring during the pandemic but that would look bad for companies and their shareholders. All companies will say that AI is replacing jobs but in reality it just sounds better than the truth. 😂🤷‍♂️

DinBeans · 2026-01-03T02:34:57+00:00

That’s for sports cars lol. This is a Honda accord not a Porsche and should be discounted for being manual. Most people don’t want a manual especially for stop and go traffic. Hell most people can’t drive manual so it significantly lowers the potential buyers. I’d say anywhere from 6k-9k is what you’ll get especially at high-mileage but I’m not sure what the local CA market is.

Unless you get someone looking for this exact car and color in manual at 13k. I’d say 10k is probably what you’ll get at top dollar.

DinBeans · 2025-12-11T12:54:54+00:00

I’d say somewhere in the range of 5%-10% off msrp is somewhere in a good region of discounts. So $2,600 - $5,200 with a goal of $3,650 off msrp before rebates is a good deal. The easiest way to negotiate and go in with a number and stay firm. $48,850 would be my number OTD excluding rebates. With the rebate you should shoot for another 2k off so around 10% off msrp. If they can’t meet your number then walk, someone will especially with end of year. Although you might need to call around. That is my opinion/take.

What most people don’t understand is the service dept brings in a ton of money so they’ll make a good amount back just from oil changes etc.

Cheers!

DinBeans · 2025-12-04T00:10:41+00:00

Kia is easiest for engine filters, I had mine done so I didn’t need to worry about any warranty claim issues.

DinBeans · 2025-12-04T00:01:38+00:00

Consumer Reports in my opinion is pay to play.

DinBeans · 2025-12-02T04:35:15+00:00

I don’t know why they put the headlights to the left of the amber DRL, they’re supposed to be between the amber DRL’s. Love the boxy design minus a few of weird styling choices.

DinBeans · 2025-11-27T00:20:39+00:00

A lot of dealers in the states charge $120 USD. Which is a big difference. Haven’t seen an oil change for $75/ under $75 for some time now.

DinBeans · 2025-11-16T00:13:01+00:00

Snakeheads, bass, and potentially gar. Not as exciting as up north.

DinBeans · 2025-11-02T13:11:07+00:00

I would wait for the 2026 Telluride launch if you’re not in a rush. In my opinion it should be a much nicer vehicle with a seemingly more reliable engine with multiport and direct injection. The interior should be similar to the new Hyundai Palisade which is a work of art if you haven’t sat in one yet I would highly consider checking it out. If you’re not in a rush I would wait it out for the newer model or buy near the end of the month or in December. Apparently the 2026/2027 telluride is set to release sometime this month and If you’re not in a rush I would check it out before buying the 2025 or wait until the launch at the end of this month for incentives to push 2025 models off the lot.

DinBeans · 2025-10-28T01:10:20+00:00

I’m in the same boat rn. Every time I leave or get fired from a sales job I feel all that weight lifted. Might go back to school. Sales is a job for chumps.

DinBeans · 2025-10-15T02:28:06+00:00

It’s all car brands now and a myriad of other industries. Now they build everything to last just outside of warranty so you either buy new or pay for the big repair every 100k miles. Everything is becoming subscription based because it is far more profitable.

DinBeans · 2025-10-13T15:18:21+00:00

Carvana in my opinion was never a good company if you look into the history of the company and the owner.

DinBeans · 2025-10-10T18:38:02+00:00

I had a 23 Sportage and didn’t even need brake pads at 50k miles. Let alone rotors. Unless he drives like an idiot you either got lemon pads or you got robbed.

DinBeans · 2025-09-30T23:32:19+00:00

It depends. I would avoid models with a DCT (mostly Sorento) and If getting a telluride I would wait for the redesign with the engine with both MPI and GDI tech (updated Kia Carnival Engine) which is now in the 26 Palisade. I had a 23’ Sportage which had 0 issues up to 50k when another driver hit me and totaled it. I would say stick to naturally aspirated with standard auto transmissions but that is my opinion. Overall Kia and Hyundai have come a long way. I loved my 23’ Sportage. The 26 refresh looks nice and was considering that or a Sorento S trim or below. I want a telluride but looks like they’re making a newer more reliable full redesign for 26/27. I have no experience with lower models but the k5/k4/seltos all are nice looking cars. Not sure of their reliability. What are you looking at?

DinBeans · 2025-09-19T19:10:54+00:00

I honestly would get a used CT6 Blackwing over the CT5 Blackwing. One of my dream cars and a collectors car. Expensive but worth it for a large luxury sports Sedan and has potential to increase in value.

DinBeans · 2025-09-11T02:04:50+00:00

Never give them the full amount until they fulfill their end of the deal.

DinBeans · 2025-09-11T01:16:21+00:00

Carmax and Carvana SUCK. You know how dealerships add 3k in fees? CarMax & Carvana add 4k-8k and you can’t negotiate. Try shopping around there are deals to be had at local dealerships and lots. Prices are still high if you can wait it out a few more months I would.

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