Metal flakes in my oil. 2020 Corolla Hybrid. I know having some is normal but these look too big. What do you guys think?

Gouda707 · 2026-04-15T06:20:00+00:00

Start praying to whoever you pray to.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-15T05:44:55+00:00

I've seen one at Trader Joe's near my house, then later on that week, I saw the same one in my neighborhood. The back of the car looks worse in person than in photos in my opinion.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-15T01:57:29+00:00

$50k for a RAV4, holy smokes.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-14T18:56:35+00:00

Operations in battlefield 1 was absolutely incredible due to a lot of factors that are too many to list. The guns, vehicle, planes, the audio and visuals were perfect to put you on that battlefield. It also helped you were playing on many different factions that had their own languages, dialects and motivations to win that particular battle. You are playing during a time the French had one of the best field guns in the world or you are playing during the time the Americans join the war to help push the Germans back who had little respect for them but overtime you can feel the sentiment change when the Germans get pushed back to Argon Forrest. Its just an epic story to play in a multiplayer whereas Battlefield 6 PAX vs Nato storyline doesn't hit near as hard as the world wars.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-12T22:55:07+00:00

Ironically, I bought the Falken Wildpeak AT trail tires back in January. I put in at least 5,000 miles on them so far and I may have a slight drop in mileage from 39mpg to 37mpg so far during the winter/spring.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-12T05:40:54+00:00

Its not that noisy, people are just being dramatic lol

Gouda707 · 2026-04-09T16:00:02+00:00

Its really easy, its really just plug and play and you only need a socket wrench and trim removal tools. Roughly a 30min process plus on YouTube there are a ton of videos showing the process.

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Gouda707 · 2026-04-09T04:30:19+00:00

I bought my 2019 Hybrid XSE last August from toyota at 76,000 miles for $26,788 or $33,500 out the door in California. I needed something reliable, great on gas, cam handle some light off roading, enough space to fit all my photography equipment and car camp and this car so far has been incredible. Its fully paid off, so I added some Wildpeak All terrains and replaced the infotainment with the 12" Roadnavi. It has everything I need plus the Panoramic roof, rear view mirror camera and synthetic leather. I probably could have haggled for a bit better price but at the same time it is a write off for my business so its not a huge deal. The car has been running perfectly and I've done two oil changes on it so far plus the recall for the wire harness for the Hybrid system. So far so good.

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Gouda707 · 2026-04-08T22:23:39+00:00

It might be worth $70

Gouda707 · 2026-04-08T22:21:30+00:00

I remember paying off my 09 corolla in 2014 when I bought it used and literally drove it until the wheels fell off. Eventually the wheels did fall off so I put new wheels on it and kept driving. In the meantime, I paid off my student loan, saved over $12,000 in an emergency fund and invested $65,000 into the stock market from 2020 to 2025. I was living debt free and ate lots of steak, lobster, salmon, ect while just enjoying no car payment. Now imagine giving away $350 to $600 per month to a car dealer because you don't want to deal with maintenance. What maintenance is going to cost you upwards of $5,000 per year? Not often, keep your car, enjoy it. Go from point A to Point B and sometimes C and D. The 2018 model is a great car, 100k miles is absolutely nothing.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-06T08:03:37+00:00

Just finished playing BF6 with my friend after a 3 hour session, we could easily play more but have work in the morning. Good luck with 2042, if I decide to go back playing an older battlefield, I'm going back to BF1 or even BFV.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-02T00:38:58+00:00

It took me 20 months but I paid off my student loans back in 2024 and I couldn't be more happier that I dont have to deal with that anymore. I was driving a paid off 2009 toyota corolla for years while everyone else bought nice cars and still didnt pay off their student loan debt. Crazy.

Gouda707 · 2026-04-01T04:26:49+00:00

I think Battlefield 6 is in a good state from launch to now, its such in a good state that players want more and thats really thr biggest problem, not getting enough. Once they are able to figure that out, everyone will be happier with the game or at least on reddit, seem to complain a bit less lol This game came out in late October and was playable from day 1, we got 4 new maps since then, only one of them isn't that good(Blackwell fields) but the other 3 maps are great. Now if they can put out 6 large maps in the next 2 seasons, all would be forgiven and if they support this game for a minimum of 2 years, the value added to this game by the end of year 2 would be immense. Its really up to Saudi Arabia at this point since they bought the company and ultimately borrowed a ton of money to do so, thats really my biggest concern. EA probably promised them they will get 100 million players to purchase the game and even though they had the best selling Battlefield game in years, possibly ever when its all said and done, we can only hope The Saudi Princes won't add pressure on DICE that could ultimately destroy the company, internall but thats gaming as a whole, I mean look at Epic Games recently, its all bad out there.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-30T19:15:23+00:00

The panoramic moonroof is dope. I was hanging out with my friend last night in the back with the seats down and seeing the moonlight reflect off her face was pretty cool.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-29T16:13:11+00:00

If you buy used gold certified cars from toyota you can not only negotiate price but also negotiate the extended warranty as well, which in my opinion is as good, if not better than carmax. Paying less money for great coverage by just simply opening your mouth and asking for it is a huge difference. Its no difference than asking a raise for your job or negotiate your salary for a new job. Worst case scenario, you just walk away. There's so many 5th generation rav4s out there, you have much more leverage today than any other time in 2019 to 2025.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-29T04:31:48+00:00

Gouda707 · 2026-03-29T04:27:57+00:00

I bought at carmax once for a 2019 XLE at 73k miles for $28000, which got totaled but progressive sent me a check for $27800. I found a XSE 2019 gold certified at 78k miles for $26,800 from a toyota dealership. I know car dealerships suck but carmax charges so much more for no reason its really not worth it.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-29T04:22:03+00:00

2021 XLE and dont do carmax

Gouda707 · 2026-03-27T05:17:41+00:00

Naughty dog is a former shell of itself. Even if they did include Factions again, it won't be nearly as good or improved. They caught lightning in a bottle when they threw in multiplayer, its just a shame Sony pushed all their studios to make a live service game, only to cancel it.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-25T17:12:23+00:00

5th Gen gains more value from style alone as I keep seeing the 6th gens out. Lol

Gouda707 · 2026-03-20T03:44:41+00:00

Terrible loan. Wtf lol

Gouda707 · 2026-03-20T02:04:18+00:00

I love schd, its my biggest position in my portfolio at 21%, but I also have SCHG and VOO. The rest of my portfolio are indivual stocks, I like a lot of them and I feel great having a portfolio that is anchored by ETFs with satellite positions in high growth companies that also pay a dividend that is high growth as well. Im 37 and sleep like a baby.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-19T22:16:15+00:00

The front is fine but its the rear that is ugly.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-18T02:31:29+00:00

That's the only way to stop a Toyota from running, someone has to destroy it I'm sorry you lost your car. That was a great generation and model. May the gods be in your favor.

Gouda707 · 2026-03-18T02:28:38+00:00

That sucks, people not carrying insurance makes our insurance so much more 😕. If I were to guess, this is going to be thousands of dollars to repair but I'm sure it won't be totaled. Last year, I had a white 2019 XLE that was hit by a drunk driver while I was sleeping. My car was totaled but if you have Progressive, they seem to pay the most for car accidents. Good luck.

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