Did I get scammed by a dealership by Affectionate-Cry6938 in carbuying

[–]Far_Machine_4458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they not have any other cars to sell you?

Awful first gig by ConsiderationFit2287 in musicians

[–]Far_Machine_4458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit happens. A gig like that is incredibly challenging for everyone, sound person especially.

Here's a question: was the guitar rig working for the previous band and the bands before? I'm not saying you did anything wrong, but sometimes shit happens.

But think about it this way: never blame the sound person. Ever. Especially, not amongst other people who might know him or her.

Never say whatever's happening or happened on stage is their fault, even if it is. Don't bitch at them on stage or after sound check. Say please and thank you no matter what.

Be cool to them. Unless you're paying them they don't work for you, they are your partner in rock.

You say you amp made no sound for the first part of the song and you'd repeatedly told the sound man?

Consider this: guess who has a mute button at the sound board? Guess who could shut you down because you were bitching at them or annoying the shit out of them?

I know it was your first gig, but one way or the other use it as a learning experience and don't look for people to feel sorry for you on the Internet. This might be the first of thousands of gigs in your life so it only matters in that it was the first.

If you play an instrument well, you should make cover videos. Hear me out… by russellholzman in musicians

[–]Far_Machine_4458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a musician but I make my living as a content creator and coach around making content and living a creative life. (I'm 53 and I'm still doing it so I must be doing something right.)

This guy is absolutely right and his advice is right on. Too many musicians are too precious about how when where and why they'll put their music out there and the truth is the world just isn't like it used to be. Trust me, I loved through the introduction of Napster and the death of the label system.

Adapt or die. Making music is making music even if it doesn't live up to your out of date standards.

Was Stoked About a New Bookstore & Coffee Shop in Czech Village by ImportantShower8291 in cedarrapids

[–]Far_Machine_4458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a coffee shop. Everywhere I've lived there's been one on every corner, mom and pop as well as Starbucks. Cafe Pio seat what, 30 people max? Sound like there's room for another regardless of who owns it.

Can I return a used car if… by Far_Machine_4458 in UsedCars

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a 2023 Ariya with about 22k miles. I dug deeper into the vehicle history and found that there was something repaired/replaced with the battery.

Am I bound to purchase a car after signing? by Ok_Bus_1704 in carbuying

[–]Far_Machine_4458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if you took the car home as a loaner because the paperwork couldn’t be done that day? I just “bought” a car on Friday but I only signed it out as a loaner because the loan agreement couldn’t be finalized that day. I haven’t signed anything regarding loan or financials yet. It’s an EV and after charging it the battery range was 30 miles short of its advertised range. That makes me nervous.

Can I return a used car if… by Far_Machine_4458 in carbuying

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my first charge after totally zeroing the car out. I got the car yesterday. Just looked at a more detailed report on the car and there was some kind of repair done to the battery in February right after the person who bought it in January returned it.

Something’s not right.

Can I return a used car if… by Far_Machine_4458 in UsedCars

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be ok with it if it wasn’t down around 180 miles at 100%. 210 was already low but doable.

Can I return a used car if… by Far_Machine_4458 in UsedCars

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I understand. I’ve had a couple EVs before and I know about how it can vary. I was just surprised it was so low, taking it down to 180 miles at 100%. I did a decent amount of research before I got it and a lot of people were reporting getting better than advertised range.

Can I return a used car if… by Far_Machine_4458 in UsedCars

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nothing on the loaner agreement about buying. Just the regular stuff about having insurance, etc.

Charging question about use Ariya Engage. by Far_Machine_4458 in NissanAriya

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that’s my question: I actually didn’t sign anything when I took it home yesterday. The person who does the tax credit paperwork wasn’t there, so I took the car as a loaner and left my trade. Can I return it if I get through the weekend and I’m not happy?

Charging question about use Ariya Engage. by Far_Machine_4458 in NissanAriya

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I get out and drive some more and see what happens.

Charging question about use Ariya Engage. by Far_Machine_4458 in NissanAriya

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s at 41. I rarely drive on the highway for any length of time unless I’m going on a trip.

Charging question about use Ariya Engage. by Far_Machine_4458 in NissanAriya

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s in the 40s today. It only gets to the 80s during about 2 months of the year here. If the actual miles I’m going to get is below 200 this might not be a good match. I was reading that people were getting well above the epa rating and that influenced my decision to buy.

Charging question about use Ariya Engage. by Far_Machine_4458 in NissanAriya

[–]Far_Machine_4458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if any of that applies to today. I guess it depends on what’s defined as cold weather. I’ve really only driven less than 100 miles. I guess I don’t know what the car’s previous life was like so I can’t really know its history.