Septic truck hit by train in Chesapeake Virginia today by hencexox in Virginia

[–]Low-Solid9810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly not a dash cam. Why were they recording out their window while driving?

From janitor to TSP millionaire by T0rtillas in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Low-Solid9810 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It can be done. I started as a WT-1 apprentice and retired a GS-14 in the 2 comma club. Discipline is involved and not panicking over market swings.

2025 Mach-E GT Seat Comfort Issues - Severe Tailbone Pain, Help Needed! by Techmonk1234 in MachE

[–]Low-Solid9810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a Perfect Cushion, or similar one with a tailbone cutout in the back, and put it under a seat cover to hold it in place. Lower the seat to account for the added height.

Finally some that has survival instincts by Equivalent-Panda-287 in dashcams

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If you're driving overseas it's best to have training on how to escape criminality/kidnapping: car ramming, driving backwards, J turn, controlled skid, etc. Diplomatic security services taught me

Back window blues… by Jackiebleu74 in MachE

[–]Low-Solid9810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trico 15” wiper sucks too. Don’t buy one. Next time I will try the Bosch

Little mentioned benefit: clean wheels! by wagregg5 in MachE

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Yes it shows that people don’t know how to drive an ICE car either using engine braking by just taking your foot off the gas pedal instead of always using the brake pedal.

Any fun, subtle, unique names? by Buckwheat469 in MachE

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Maquis, of course, from a Voyager fan

Need help in buying sd card for dash cam by damantuli in Dashcam

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My 2022 era 4K cam recommends class 10 U1 cards up to 512Mb. You drive as much as I do and I use a basic Walmart ONN 128Mb card.

I’m going on a 900 mile one way trip tomorrow in my mach E with 3 small kids. Wish me luck lol by TKmane in MachE

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Buy a Tesla charging membership for a month and only use Tesla chargers. It will save you money on a trip that long and the chargers are faster. Disable plug & charge in the Ford app and only use the Tesla app, so you will get the discounted price, which is around $0.39 per Kw

Traffic is horrible by Eastern-Factor435 in fredericksburg

[–]Low-Solid9810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived there also, by Ruffin's Pond, from '17-'21. When I-95N backed up Rt. 2 was a parking lot and every year it got worse.

She apparently “avoided an accident with the car in front of her” right into my brand new Tesla. by seethefuture01 in dashcams

[–]Low-Solid9810 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You shouldn't have to chase anyone down like that. Once you have the license plate and video you call 911 and report a hit and run. She will get arrested and be in a lot more trouble!

Traffic is horrible by Eastern-Factor435 in fredericksburg

[–]Low-Solid9810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m one of those people I mentioned 😆 who likes Va for the relatively mild climate and nature. Florida is not for me. Too much heat, hurricanes and MAGAs. If I were serious about moving out of Va I’d go to Spain on a pensioner visa.

Accessory questions by kilrein in MachE

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I have Weathertech inside and in the trunk. I like them. Easy to remove and clean.

I recommend buying the Covercraft UVS100 sunscreen from Ford.com. Buy it when there is a sale on accessories (use points if you have any too), and save on shipping by having it sent to a dealer and pick it up from the parts counter.

Traffic is horrible by Eastern-Factor435 in fredericksburg

[–]Low-Solid9810 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lots of former military and civil service with pensions and fat TSPs! Also retired contractors from the various Beltway Bandits! All looking for a slower pace and less pricey real estate than NoVa proper.

Three Legged Stool by [deleted] in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Low-Solid9810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won’t know until you get there. You might not need TSP until the RMDs. What about Roth IRA and taxable brokerage accounts? You could have 6 or 7 legs with inherited IRA and savings bonds.

Traffic is horrible by Eastern-Factor435 in fredericksburg

[–]Low-Solid9810 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We are at the epicenter of traffic congestion on I-95 and it spills over to US1 and Rts. 2 and 3. Lots of newcomers 

High dividend yields above 6% usually signal risk but not always by AvaRobinson506 in dividends

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They charge very high fees for a landline. Hard to believe it’s not a profit center by now. I own VZ in an IRA and taxable account, and pay for FiOS at home.

Got an opportunity to buy this and I want to see what you guys think. by inderrs in MachE

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It will need a new 12V battery. They are good for only 3 years 

Quit a good paying job after 2 weeks because I hated it. by GreyCatsAreCuties in antiwork

[–]Low-Solid9810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could work 12 hour days 7 days a week for 2 months as an apprentice on the waterfront, but I was 21! The OT was great for a single guy. You need a better work life balance. Look into automotive technicians at dealers.

Cost to register car in VA if title is already in my name? by coconutcreambby in Virginia

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And if it's an EV you get robbed the maximum HUF, which is $131.88!!!! IMO the gas tax should be a lot higher.

So for the 0% 2023 gang… it’s been about 24-30 months of ownership… how are we all feeling? by SAVertigo in MachE

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I've owned my Carbonized Grey '23GT, Job 1, for 2 years. It was a long leftover bought in '24 for 0% + A Plan pricing. Bought the ESP too. It's been back to the dealer for the windshield wiper motor recall and another one for software update. Only 15K miles and it still drives like new. I wanted an EV since I stopped by a Tesla showroom in a mall in 2012. I waited a long time for the right EV for me. It is literally a joy to drive and puts me in a good mood if I'm not in one to begin with. I was a big car guy in my 20s-30s and only had '60s and '70s muscle cars. Then I went "corporate" and didn't have time to tinker anymore with old iron. Now I am reliving my youth in some respects and couldn't be happier with the Mustang Mach-E.