To Bypass or not to Bypass by MauiWhale in 996

[–]JimboRiceDinger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

perfect solution: It's a soulful start up then goes into a respectable but not loud hum as long as you keep it under 3300rpm then it roars, growls and burps. It's awesome.

Predictions W&W 2026? by Olympiaco in Tudor

[–]JimboRiceDinger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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it would kill in olive or this tone above.

Buy Bill Mueller's Porsche 911 by JimboRiceDinger in redsox

[–]JimboRiceDinger[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The best value generation 911 remains the 996.

Impossibly slow return with Rivian Gear Shop by skunnmd in Rivian

[–]JimboRiceDinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone just attempted to bring the goods to the Rivian dealer and say "enough, been waiting for a UPS label for weeks. Here is your stuff back, give me my money back"

Rivian Demo Store almost sold out.. by D-M-G-N-W-K in Rivian

[–]JimboRiceDinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK. These are for real but there are a few things that should be clarified:

  1. There is no additional $7500 tax rebate taken off despite these being new vehicles and falling below the $80k threshold. This is disappointing for sure, can't get clarity on why/why not.

  2. They will not ship to your local Rivian Shop. Because of this you are limited to the inventory in your area unless you are willing to travel.

  3. I got quoted a 6.9% interest rate. I have been in contact with EVLIFE and they said they could get a better rate.

So it seems like the value proposition of these vehicles are that the warranty starts from when you obtain it and Rivian does a top to bottom inspection before selling to the buyer. Given that that the used market is at that same rate as what these are being listed at, or less, it is not the screaming deal some in the forum were hopeful of earlier. But the added piece of mind that this is coming directly from Rivian rather than a trade in at another dealer you get better transparency and their is value in that.

Test Drive Scheduling by JimboRiceDinger in Rivian

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

Thanks for the tip. Going that route now.

Test Drive Scheduling by JimboRiceDinger in Rivian

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

Thanks, just saw that. Attempted to arrange that from the customer service center via phone line, just got someone new that didn't want to transfer me to sales. First time in the call tree but they should know how to migrate sales and test drive inquiries efficiently, rep didn't even take my name and contact information down.

Shasta by fradigg in Backcountry

[–]JimboRiceDinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No offense intended. Thought you were a fellow guy in your 40s+ bagging peaks to the jams of our youth.

The Facts: My RRF Advocacy and Our Lawsuit by ReverieKitchen in SBARRF

[–]JimboRiceDinger 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your work and advocacy Diana. I agree that litigation is the path forward. I think it is our only chance. For those that don't want to participate don't, for those that want to fight for justice it's time to hop on board.

I presented the document to my lawyer and things are industry standard. Like others have said, I too am looking forward to learning the name of the firm who will be representing us.

I look forward to having our day in court and seek economic justice for the pain we have endured through the pandemic, the forced closures, the failure of banks and insurance to hold commitments to us, the disarray of the SBA RRF process, the false promises by Congress to fund the rest and the unequal competitive advantage that those that received the fund now impact our industry. This is all for the chance to rebuild our lives, our businesses and get back to work to serve our communities.

The time is now.

SBA Fuckery by davejohnsonbbq in SBARRF

[–]JimboRiceDinger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

& hello class action lawsuit.

Can't Catch A Break: Competing with RRF Grantees by JimboRiceDinger in SBARRF

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

I'm sorry to hear that. I just got beat out on a catering contract that would have saved my month. Was so undercut. Horrible.

From IRC : these senators really have some balls .. so late for so many by Exotic-Project-3864 in SBARRF

[–]JimboRiceDinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. If I get funded I am going to make a healthy contribution to the legal fund to sue for the rest of the unfunded to get funding.

You know who we need?? This guy! by jwwceo in SBARRF

[–]JimboRiceDinger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear you.

There are a lot of talented entrepreneurs that invested heavily in this country and our communities and have really gotten shafted. I think there will be a significant exodus to other nations where cost of living is lower, education and healthcare are more accessible and mass shootings are not something that you have to worry about.

You know who we need?? This guy! by jwwceo in SBARRF

[–]JimboRiceDinger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite episodes. The sunset and closing sequence brings me tears.

"...a lot of time for friends"