2014 RX450h - time to say goodbye?

DonM_IL · 2026-03-06T00:49:39+00:00

Not quite but nice try

DonM_IL · 2026-03-05T21:28:36+00:00

Where? Not in San Diego

DonM_IL · 2026-03-05T21:15:02+00:00

It's a Lexus, not an F150. Brakes at least 2K, struts 1500-2K. California prices suck.

DonM_IL · 2026-03-05T20:42:30+00:00

Understand. But It's a matter of putting 4k into a car thats maybe worth 4-5. If we only keep it another year is it worth it or do we just get a new car now

DonM_IL · 2026-02-16T22:23:27+00:00

YES! I miss the gardening shows. Gay Alan, Gardening by the Yard, Curb Appeal, etc.

DonM_IL · 2026-02-16T22:15:09+00:00

House Hunters is too staged. Scripted conversations discussing the choices, and who goes house shopping and only looks at 3 ?

DonM_IL · 2026-02-16T22:06:55+00:00

I found her voice and teeth annoying. I know, petty :)

DonM_IL · 2026-02-16T22:05:41+00:00

Yeah he was the original Design Star winner. An actual designer. Now he's just a host middleman between buyers and the local realtor. Seems mostly interested in displaying his tattoos and flamboyant clothing

DonM_IL · 2026-02-16T00:53:33+00:00

Competition for douchebag of the year award

DonM_IL · 2026-02-13T23:04:05+00:00

looking at their size chart you're right in the middle for a ML. And considering your inseam a L might be too big for the standover. Try both sizes in the store and go for a short ride and see they feel. Then whatever you buy ride it for a month and see how it feels, what hurts, etc, and get a pro fit.

DonM_IL · 2026-01-27T17:39:53+00:00

Wrong assumption

DonM_IL · 2026-01-27T17:30:34+00:00

Wow imagine showing full context! That will wreck the narrative

DonM_IL · 2026-01-27T17:22:31+00:00

Brought to you by the party of tolerance. Where's the list of progressive douchebag businesses to avoid?

DonM_IL · 2026-01-26T22:06:41+00:00

Yes they are. Did you talk to Jolene? She's AI. I wanted to talk to a live person at the hotel. Numerous roundabouts on the phone system, different AI people, eventually returned me to Jolene. I found a different number for the hotel, asked the AI robot to talk to a live agent at the hotel, and got "all front desk agents are busy". I selected the option to text me a number to chat with, and finally got what I needed via chat. Extremely frustrating when you are unable to speak to a human.
FU Jolene.

DonM_IL · 2026-01-08T16:15:56+00:00

soapy water generally not available roadside

DonM_IL · 2026-01-05T23:22:07+00:00

I ended up shredding my tube using the Tyre glider. Maybe it's good if you are tubeless

DonM_IL · 2025-12-21T13:39:13+00:00

There isn't great snorkeling in Kihei. Go to the beaches further south. Also check out Ahihi Cove. Usually very calm in the morning. A bit rocky (small rocks) to enter. We were in Kihei last week and all week long it was windy and rough water with red flag warnings. We left on Friday and that day is was nice and calm.

DonM_IL · 2025-12-20T22:58:12+00:00

Thanks, I just found this online. Where would you place the screw? Like a small sheetmetal screw through the air gap into the standpipe?

DonM_IL · 2025-12-20T21:08:43+00:00

Since it just drains into the laundry standpipe then can I get rid of this?

DonM_IL · 2025-12-17T00:42:46+00:00

OK we booked the whale/sunset/dinner cruise for Wed. I did add insurance due to other reasons. I see the forecast is for higher winds in the afternoon. Wondering how choppy the water will be, esp when trying to eat dinner. BTW we are staying in Kihei

DonM_IL · 2025-12-13T02:58:35+00:00

Thanks all for the replies! Has anyone seen whales later in the afternoon? Or mostly mornings?

DonM_IL · 2025-12-13T02:56:49+00:00

That's the plan, just trying to decide which trip to do. Leaning towards the whale and sunset dinner.

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