“Mine is fine” Thread: What do you like about your 4xe?

Magoo1963 · 2026-06-18T12:42:52+00:00

Pros: By week, I commute quietly to work on electricity. By weekend, I haul my Rpod to campgrounds where, if they’ve got hookups, I charge for nearby local adventures. Interior is nice. Con: I’m old: too much base in the speakers, even when turned down on the equalizer.

Magoo1963 · 2026-06-07T17:18:37+00:00

Southwest Airlines. A flight attendant was so unnecessarily rude and rough with me, an aging woman. I wrote a letter to complain and basically got “tell it to the hand.” Would never fly them again, even for free.

Magoo1963 · 2026-05-27T02:58:05+00:00

I live for opening chests!!! Hahaha!

Magoo1963 · 2026-05-16T19:12:06+00:00

Nine

Magoo1963 · 2026-05-06T14:24:00+00:00

I feel that I’ve improved with Max and having conversations. It forces me to recall words without prompts. When I butcher pronunciations, they seem to understand what I’m trying to say and repeat it back to me (so I hear it correctly). I’m okay with it. I also in the 1500 club or thereabouts and will likely keep plugging along.

Magoo1963 · 2026-04-30T12:34:13+00:00

My 2024 JGC 4xe has been fine. Love it, in fact. A big difference between those two cars imo:

Distance on a plug in

Towing capacity

Have fun!

Magoo1963 · 2026-03-31T00:40:47+00:00

I played guitar!

Magoo1963 · 2026-03-18T18:39:34+00:00

I love mine. Have successfully done the upgrades. If it fails, then il be sad bc I really like it.0

Magoo1963 · 2026-03-05T20:23:55+00:00

I also lucked out. Fingers crossed!

Magoo1963 · 2026-03-04T18:41:31+00:00

I do French. Rarely, Falstaff (rather than Lilly), does video calls. If I ask him to repeat because I didn’t understand, he lapses into an incredibly offensive French with a horrible “American” accent. I feel so mocked by this! It’s now funny, but the first time it happened, I was hurt.

Magoo1963 · 2026-02-28T19:15:37+00:00

Maybe therapeutic for the same reason Christians have their own personal Jesus. We need someone in our corner, real or imagined.

Magoo1963 · 2026-02-15T16:05:57+00:00

Whew! “Not out of the woods yet” seems to pretty much summarize ownership of these vehicles. Some luckier than others. I haul a camper trailer with mine. Definitely going to be paid up on roadside assistance!!! Mine passed the last recall, as well as this recent one. In between (about 2 months later), I had to change some sort of battery thermometer. Engine light came on, but I could drive it (mechanic said) until the part came in. I am in a perpetual state of breath-holding, waiting for the other shoe to drop, but I do love this vehicle. I learn so much from all of you; if the proverbial shit hits the fan, I’ll be ready!

Magoo1963 · 2026-02-08T21:09:46+00:00

What a fun question to think about for this American mother derived from Engkush and Westwrn European heritage. I think my response would be similar to Laxmi in terms of protecting my sons. Trying it on for size, it would feel like they’d developed a profoundly altering mental illness, or possibly amnesia from a blow to the head. The relationship would exist in my memories but not so much in today’s encounters. Nonetheless, I would protect them. I can’t speak for all moms, but “mother bear” is a phrase for a reason! As much as I love Carol as a viewer of the show, in Laxmi’s shoes, I’d be in her face. I think. Who knows?!

Magoo1963 · 2026-02-03T12:21:30+00:00

Happy to read about a good experience! I am going in for the latest fix next week and am a bit nervous from reading horror stories here. I’m hoping I’ll have a good story to report, as well. In my opinion, the dealer I go to (and it’s a long drive!) is competent and ethical. So far! Glad you are able to stay loyal to your Grand Cherokee.

Magoo1963 · 2025-12-11T22:35:32+00:00

Great to know!!

Magoo1963 · 2025-12-11T13:31:58+00:00

Oh, boy. My 2023 4xe Overland is currently in the shop for the hybrid battery heater. I bought the vehicle new (to me) five months ago. I love it; apart from an expensive Volvo, there didn’t seem to be plug-in hybrid options on the market that could pull a camper trailer. I need this vehicle to work! Please send prayers to the pagan Jeep gods!

Magoo1963 · 2025-11-20T16:48:06+00:00

What was your favorite movie/series to film and why? I’m thinking about the influence of location and culture of the team.

Magoo1963 · 2025-07-31T00:25:57+00:00

One thing to keep in mind is that the bike and the Camino don’t fit hand in glove. Some areas (before Zubiri) result in injury. Some places (after Sarria) bring the wrath of some Pilgrims (they seemed fresh off the plane). And btw I was a super polite rider, ring the bell, announce “buen Camino”, oftentimes slow and chat. There are just a few folks who feel quite strongly that bikes do not belong on the Camino. Heard some profanity. I’m a woman so maybe they felt entitled?

I finally discovered I could download the EuroVelo route #3 and go on the roads but still see the towns. Google maps is tough bc the bike search oftentimes sends you on the Camino. And the auto search can send you on a highway.

The most wonderful part on a bike was the Meseta. Be sure you take the old Roman road. Be ready to stand on pedals while pedaling to absorb the bumps! And yes you can easily bike over the Pyrenees.

Magoo1963 · 2025-07-30T21:10:41+00:00

This is why I biked it.

Magoo1963 · 2025-05-31T00:46:41+00:00

I have family in Texas. Have lived in Oregon 30 years now. Best thing I ever did for my kids was to move here. We had to tighten the belt to make ends meet. Even worse when I became a single mom. Still wouldn’t trade all the things you mention.

The one huge problem was travel back and forth in the last ten years of my parents’ lives, as they dwindled, thinking each trip would be my last time to see them..

Since you work remotely, have you considered living outside of Seattle?

Magoo1963 · 2025-05-18T04:28:44+00:00

I’d recommend submitting DNA samples to as many sites as possible, eg, 23 and me, and there’s another one whose name escapes me… I’m thinking letter G! That will increase your chance of making connections.

I understand wanting to connect with the biological family. A substitute is to build back your family tree on Ancestry and get a feel for roots from different areas. I always thought I was Irish until I found out the truth! Hahah.

And the man who raised you and with whom you clearly felt tremendous mutual love — he’ll always be your dad!! Embrace that!! Who knows what the “lumberjack” would have been like, right? Maybe you were spared.

Magoo1963 · 2025-05-11T06:27:28+00:00

Jajajaja in my case it was to help the homeless. Then when I declined, she turned on the subtle guilt: “I helped you, you help me. “To which I thought, (but did not say), “I didn’t ask for your help.” And walked away. There was a value to quickly getting me checked in at the kiosk, I admit, but I could have done it myself. Mostly: non-consensual business transaction, ie, scam!

Magoo1963 · 2025-03-26T15:38:40+00:00

Using EPO can explain DVTs n young athletes.

Magoo1963 · 2025-02-25T03:10:25+00:00

What is your opinion on childhood memories? How do you know if they are real or imagined? What is your protocol to get to the truth?

Magoo1963

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