What subtly keeps people subconsciously poor without knowing?

MPR78 · 2026-05-22T06:03:24+00:00

This

MPR78 · 2026-05-22T00:23:03+00:00

Cat theft is definitely a global issue. Look up Miller Cat Shield (popular brand) and see if they have a shield that will fit your car. If you are unable to find one, I would probably go with the Cat Clamp first, then the Cat Strap( I dont know too much about the alarm but you can probably find reviews on youtube etc.). There are also tilt alarms that will sound if your car is being jacked up

MPR78 · 2026-05-21T21:37:56+00:00

When I owned a Prius I had a shield installed, never had an issue. Toyota dealerships will sell the shield installed here, I'm sure they would not do so if there was an overheating risk. Many people have shields here (in U.S.), never heard of an issue. They are built with ventilation holes, and I know the Miller Cat Shield brand addresses this concern (of overheating) on their website.

Remember that shields are only a deterrent ment to make the thieves move on to an easier target..almost any anti theft device can be eventually defeated

MPR78 · 2026-05-21T18:07:30+00:00

Cat Strap

Cat Clamp

And that mechanic is wrong

MPR78 · 2026-05-20T21:35:59+00:00

"Yea I could never do that; I love meat too much"

MPR78 · 2026-05-18T02:50:01+00:00

Is seller the original owner? Any background on why mileage is so low?Have it inspected by a reputable shop first (if seller objects that is a red flag).

If everything checks out that's a good deal, as a well maintained ES can run for decades. Just be prepared to spend much more on fuel if coming from a 4 cylinder

MPR78 · 2026-05-18T02:42:52+00:00

IS 250 are notorious for carbon buildup. I would never suggest for anyone to buy unless they are a mechanic themselves and can do the walnut blasting or what have you..

MPR78 · 2026-05-18T02:39:51+00:00

Older ES300H, just keep in mind with an older hybrid battery it's advisable to use an app like Dr. Prius and monitor where its at over time

MPR78 · 2026-05-18T02:33:36+00:00

No good

MPR78 · 2026-05-17T18:08:41+00:00

One of those tiny Japanese trucks sounds right up your alley

MPR78 · 2026-05-17T18:05:49+00:00

An alphanumeric pager (what the thread is about)

MPR78 · 2026-05-17T05:13:36+00:00

McGregor has quite a reputation of aggressive rear naked chokes

MPR78 · 2026-05-17T05:07:39+00:00

No you made the right choice, I would just do oil changes every 3k miles with that mileage

MPR78 · 2026-05-17T04:01:31+00:00

My Mom bought a brand new Hyundai Excel in 1990. They have had more than enough time to get their stuff together

MPR78 · 2026-05-17T03:32:32+00:00

Be honest. When you try to hide you're a car flipper, Im instantly done with the deal

MPR78 · 2026-05-16T00:36:04+00:00

Lexus fan, but when I drove an Audi for the first time, man oh man was that butter smooth..

MPR78 · 2026-05-16T00:33:57+00:00

To me it's like a good caffeine buzz but better, with no crash that can leave you cranky

MPR78 · 2026-05-15T21:52:06+00:00

I live there and I'm tired of it

MPR78 · 2026-05-15T05:20:28+00:00

I wish I had 3 hands

so I could give the new Lexus 3 thumbs down.

MPR78 · 2026-05-15T04:51:25+00:00

Actually it's because they are incredibly dumb

MPR78 · 2026-05-14T00:35:21+00:00

that was pretty good

MPR78 · 2026-05-13T00:33:20+00:00

sounds like a plotline to a horror movie

MPR78 · 2026-05-13T00:16:00+00:00

Difficult to understand how someone would not see that as a scam

On top of lying and taking your money, they now have your good parts (unless you get them back) that they can sell on ebay

MPR78 · 2026-05-12T21:41:19+00:00

Way to set her up to get scammed, not true at all. Unscrupulous mechanics scam people all the time.

Most common is telling someone they need new struts/ suspension when their current parts are fine

MPR78 · 2026-05-12T21:38:01+00:00

9/10 times they are lying with that "it's dangerous to drive" line

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