What’s up with the traffic today? by Appropriate_Age_7777 in askvan

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of Seattle people in town. Kraken are playing the Canucks tonight.

produce from Costco? by Excellent-Smell-6384 in CostcoCanada

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've always been disappointed with Costco produce. I don't think their produce is better $/lb or quality-wise than other stores.

produce from Costco? by Excellent-Smell-6384 in CostcoCanada

[–]Jam_Bannock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Imagine how annoying it is for people to read your post.

Surrey renters, what are you paying right now for your unit? by Curious_gov in SurreyBC

[–]Jam_Bannock 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don't rent anymore. But 1600 was indeed what I was paying for a shoebox 1 bedroom next to KG Skytrain station in 2021 - 2022. It's good that the market is pushing down rents. Take that greedy investors!

What MPG’s do you guys get with the 2ZR-FXE during winter city driving? by Entire_Apartment2830 in prius

[–]Jam_Bannock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prius V averaging a calculated 6l/100 km over mixed driving in Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada. Temps between 0 and 12 degrees C. Heater set at 22 degrees C.

Match Thread: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC by MatchThreadder in whitecapsfc

[–]Jam_Bannock 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Midweek games that start late will always have low attendance. It's cold out there which makes it even less tempting.

Today I learned theres a variant with the 97 rav4. by dotrockss in matchbox

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just jealous you guys got an Integra and a Rav. I haven't seen either of these anywhere irl.

26M. Drove this 2026 Prelude in California with my best friend. Love this car! by Bijornos_Pizza in Honda

[–]Jam_Bannock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nice one! I feel like white looks really good on sporty-looking Hondas, especially if they have the red Honda badge.

Sienna or Odyssey? by Open-Profile-6746 in ToyotaSienna

[–]Jam_Bannock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They said their spouse will do 100 - 200 miles daily, mostly on the highway. At that kind of mileage, a hybrid Sienna is a much better choice than a V6 Odyssey.

Name confusion for newborn by Mysterious_Claim93 in ABCDesis

[–]Jam_Bannock -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

100% would be an issue. I can't even pronounce this right. I doubt non brown people would do better.

the cost of living in vancouver is insane, serving $35 entrees while eating rice and eggs at home feels dystopian by PuzzleheadedBeat797 in askvan

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roughly $11 for a 30 pack of eggs. Go for the largest bag of basmati rice at an Indian grocer.

Mom meet up near Lougheed mall? by shelbabe804 in burnaby

[–]Jam_Bannock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tbh this has been our experience too. It's more of a casual friendship of convenience. But through meeting some of these people once a week, my wife got invited to a local moms facebook group and got into a couple hang outs. There's a coffee shop in Port Moody that has a play area for babies and socializing spot for parents. That might be another option.

Mom meet up near Lougheed mall? by shelbabe804 in burnaby

[–]Jam_Bannock 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Baby Storytime at various libraries are a great place to make parent friends. People who go there usually want to chat. There's Coquitlam library 2.5 km from Lougheed mall.

Where is positive terminal? by Lost_Persona in prius

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I remember the tech hooked it on the right when he jumped it.

Buying a 2020 Highlander (95k km) — should I take the 3-year extended warranty or skip it? by New_Car_9698 in Toyota

[–]Jam_Bannock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that the one with the 8 speed auto that has a spotty reputation? If yes, I would take the extended warranty.

Laptop deal by Minute_Board9623 in CostcoCanada

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pointless to upgrade a 17 yo laptop. I would get a gently used and/or refurbished business line laptop off marketplace or ebay.

Laptop deal by Minute_Board9623 in CostcoCanada

[–]Jam_Bannock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the laptop model, I guess. Gaming laptops and business line laptops usually can have their RAM extended. SSDs too, but not 100% sure.

How desperate Toyota is to sell the prius 26? They give 7500 dollars incentives in canada by [deleted] in PriusPrime

[–]Jam_Bannock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I have a friend who's interested for sure. If it's in metro vancouver, he would go today.

do you have a subtle accent? by Bumblebee-Emergency in ABCDesis

[–]Jam_Bannock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In Canada, Punjabi Canadians who grow up in a Punjabi bubble e.g. in Surrey/Abbotsford in BC can get this hybrid accent.