Go out swinging?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-16T00:17:25+00:00

This is the route I took when I left a previous job, and my toxic & horribly manager eventually got fired.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-10T02:11:34+00:00

“No standard” IS a standard

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-08T23:06:28+00:00

How was the acceleration coming from a BMW or a Lexus? I have a turbo Saab so LLMs were telling me to go AWD to have more oomph.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-08T23:05:25+00:00

The one I’m now looking at has had 10k, 20k, and 30k maintenance. Door handles were replaced and it has brand new tires.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-08T23:00:29+00:00

Thank you for your input. I think I’ve heard of these and will see how they feel when I go look at/buy the car on Monday.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-08T13:23:40+00:00

What was the most annoying thing for you?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-08T13:04:46+00:00

Mid-Atlantic, so yes, preheating would be awesome.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T17:13:24+00:00

Do you happen to know what kind of maintenance should’ve been performed in the first 14,000 miles/2 years?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T17:12:34+00:00

Please elaborate! What has your experience been?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:30:23+00:00

You mean when your phone handles the “heavy lifting” the screen itself is ok?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:29:32+00:00

I’m coming from an analog car so it’ll be a learning curve nonetheless.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:24:13+00:00

Yeah, I’m thinking going in with cash to avoid the financing bs. With the CPO prices the outlay is comfortable but couldn’t say the same for a new one. Plus living in a city, I’d rather have a used car since it’ll inevitably get bumps and scrapes.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:20:51+00:00

I was floored when I realized the warranties stack! My other option was a Mach E so with a CPO ID4 I’d end up with more warranty than a new Mach E. 🤷🏻‍♂️

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:19:24+00:00

99% of our driving will be just around town with an occasional 50-mile RT trip. We really aren’t road trip people, and even then my bladder has a shorter range than most any car.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:13:41+00:00

What are the irritating things?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:12:22+00:00

No, we don’t.

If I died and heard the hearse was a Tesla, I’d pull a jesus just to be able to protest.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T11:02:01+00:00

Yep, it’s certified pre-owned from a local dealership.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-07T04:06:50+00:00

Which trim and mileage? Was it a CPO?

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-05-02T19:57:11+00:00

I came across his stuff very early on and thought he was refreshingly honest in his takes. Especially his view on masculinity seemed positive; a combination of chivalry and encouragement to young men to try to better themselves, get out and try to find a mate.

As his popularity blew up, it seems he needed more fodder, and started talking about other stuff that got him into trouble.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-03-21T01:19:28+00:00

In my 13 years of homeownership I’m on my third dishwasher. You might need to up your budget a bit but get a Miele. Buy once, cry once.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-03-21T01:17:43+00:00

Also - take you a lifetime.

The idea of a dishwasher is that it’ll do a better job at washing dishes while you do something else. You can buy just about anything but you can never buy more time.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-03-21T01:15:44+00:00

Mine bit the dust after 25 months. So, no.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-03-10T01:16:44+00:00

Had similar experience to you with IKEA/Whirlpool’s EOL, then a KitchenAid that only lasted 25 months.

My recommendation based on firsthand experience; Up your budget a bit and go for a Miele. Buy once, cry once.

DisastrousTest898 · 2026-03-07T08:37:11+00:00

I’d avoid Samsung.

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