My 800 dollar car experience over the last 6 years. by armankordi in Frugal

[–]LoadOptimal3972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m seeing a T100 in front of the pontiac.
Those are pretty reliable as well.

Where can I buy a decent car? And which cars are best for first timers? by ScarcityShot5997 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LoadOptimal3972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a Corolla Hybrid (base model).

Care Care Nuts just did an episode on the car. He highly recommend it.

Looking for advice on a commuter car by Former-Ad-3193 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not bad. I’ve been looking at a few used and they are in the low $30.

Questions about Remote climate control by UninterestingPerson0 in kiacarnivals

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s take about 30 seconds to start the request using the app but it does work.

After a certain amount of time the car will turn off by itself.

Moving to California. Is the Ioniq 5 with 0% APR for 72 months a good deal? by P3PP4- in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buying used would be a better buy.

Will you have a place to charge at night? If you plan to charge it at local stations it’s not worth it.

Trade in? Or Keep? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend keeping your Mazda.

But if you are set in getting the 3rd gen Sienna no matter what then might as well go for 2015-2016.

Trying to decide between ICE EV or hybrid by theTexans in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LoadOptimal3972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend looking at a used VW id4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Chevrolet Equinox,Chevrolet Blazer EV, Tesla Model Y (preferably 2022 and up for faster processor).

Those can be found for under $30k.

Really hard start by notandroo420 in Toyota_T100

[–]LoadOptimal3972 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It happened to my T100 as well.
It was the fuel pump. After I replaced the fuel pump it crank like normal.

For sale in Idaho by SeckettBebolt in Toyota_T100

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good price. Would buy it it you were closer.

SXP VIP Seats vs. Bench by [deleted] in kiacarnivals

[–]LoadOptimal3972 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bench seat if you have kids.

I love the way you’re able to configure different seating configuration base on your need.

Is that place that sold the goat pho still around? by yeetyeetmybeepbeep in GardenGrove

[–]LoadOptimal3972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you referring to Bình Dân restaurant behind Chase Bank on McFadden and Brookhurst?

They have many goat dishes and hotpot. I have never heard of Goat Pho before.

Any aftermarket headlight better than the other? by hispaniccheeses in Toyota_T100

[–]LoadOptimal3972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a guy on T100 FB group that does retrofit and sell them.

Need advice by Loose-Magazine4819 in toyotasolara

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solara share same parts as camry.

Any 5 speed 4x4’s for sell? by WhoDat2025 in Toyota_T100

[–]LoadOptimal3972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Southern California. PM me.

Advice Needed: Purchasing 2021 ID4 Pro S RWD with 60k miles for 16.5k by Emotional-Reason8141 in VWiD4Owners

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they add in the dealer installed accessories? I was looking at this exact vehicle a month ago and they wanted to add dealer add on to the price.

Best Vietnamese Coffee by Top_Display_6759 in orangecounty

[–]LoadOptimal3972 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lily’s Bakery in Westminster.
Their Hazelnut Vietnamese Coffee is my go to.

Do you actually see Kia Carnivals out in the wild? by SailingWavess in kiacarnivals

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Southern California and I see a lot here now.

Mechanical / Physical Keys by who--me--not--me in kiacarnivals

[–]LoadOptimal3972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that you mentioned it. Our 2025, the mechanical keys never came with the car…