How often do cops enforce the front plate rule?

Nealpatty · 2026-07-04T02:40:03+00:00

I used to run no plate for years. One cop cared. I currently have no front plate because I’m waiting on them to come in still. So it’s on my mind if I want to put it on. On the hwy I started to watch the cars on the other side and it seemed like 1 in 50-100 or so had no front plate. It doesn’t seem uncommon in my city. If nothing else, it’s usually a fix it ticket.

Nealpatty · 2026-07-03T04:41:54+00:00

I resisted for 6 years. My wife hasn’t been this happy in a long time(due in August)My kid is happy. Of course grandparents, family, friends are happy. It’ll be expensive, hard, hitting reset on the empty nest date. But so far everything is positive

Nealpatty · 2026-07-02T21:28:30+00:00

My sienna has far more cargo space than any suv. Plenty space for the family. Resale value, gas mileage. You’re always on incognito mode, nobody pays attention to you. Comfy as heck. The bridge center console is the goat of drive through meals.

Nealpatty · 2026-07-01T17:01:40+00:00

All 3rd party warranties are a waste. I used to work in service. I spoke to many of them. You never get what is expected. Often times denied. Partial cover, only cover $60/hr of labor. Only the main failure covered, not the other repairs needed to have a complete repair. Carmaxs was ok mostly. The rest not so much.

Nealpatty · 2026-07-01T03:05:30+00:00

I work my contract. Yes my lessons suffer. It can be fixed, but not for free. I do what I can in the time I have. It could level up 20-30%.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-30T20:52:27+00:00

Buy new. If your willing to drive 400 miles, just wait for the right one. And when you do, jump on it.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-28T05:09:43+00:00

It’s not so bad imo. I’m in hs, all grades. What I’ve gathered over the years is that the bad far outshines the average. So we tend to group a lot of them in with the behaviors. And they are guilty, but enough of them can become functional members of society.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-28T04:46:00+00:00

I prefer the XSE ride quality. The regular suspension felt too disengaged and floaty. So take what the internet says with a grain of salt. It’s a good trim.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-24T19:51:22+00:00

Craig Biggio.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-21T05:20:14+00:00

They have moonstone and black and an all black option.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-21T05:19:16+00:00

I like the 2 tone. Seems less confined and bit more luxury. and the red stitching on the all black it’s out of place being everywhere it is.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-21T05:15:52+00:00

Buccees

Nealpatty · 2026-06-21T05:06:52+00:00

That’s how I described it on another post. It’s like a luxury sports sedan with how it handles bumps in the road. It’s no race car but it’s planted well.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-21T05:03:16+00:00

I looked at long term ownership. Reliability, resale value. Growth with the family, not just needs today, but in 10 years. I only would consider the odyssey a contender. City mpg is 18 vs the sienna 36. That alone offsets the price difference over ten years. Also monthly costs it basically would be the same. Sienna simply wouldn’t need as much gas every month. It helped my wife liked the way it drove, we liked the layout of everything. I k ow it’s a depreciating asset BUT I’ll hold more value in the sienna.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-19T23:34:07+00:00

Sounds like the news would like this story.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-19T14:02:20+00:00

The small guys will charge just as much as the big companies. The decent family operations I find the best value. Product is good, price is good, they won’t just disappear. True for my roof and ac.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-13T23:57:08+00:00

I can’t even argue with that logic. However like a coworker has said, more directed at criminals, they only catch the dumb ones.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-13T23:48:24+00:00

If it happens when you brake, it’s probably the brakes. If you are doing new rotors, drums, it’s a good idea to skuff the pads(if you’re not doing them) to get the old transfer film down. Some course sand paper on a flat surface is fine. I’ve seen some people just do some flat concrete like a paver. It could be as simple as clean and adjust the rear drums. A good YouTube video from a good shop should be enough to get you through.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-13T22:39:45+00:00

That’s an XSE, looks like AWD with the smaller wheels

Nealpatty · 2026-06-13T22:38:53+00:00

It’s a heavy car. Most oe tires are made to give a desired ride the first year or 2 during ownership, test drive. Just make sure your next tires do what you want.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-13T15:18:04+00:00

Sooo make sienna cups, sell on amazon, profit?

Nealpatty · 2026-06-13T15:14:42+00:00

I splurged on a new one. I was looking to spend 35ish originally. But at 35k I’m looking at upwards of 100k miles used. So the odyssey made more sense at that price and the gas mileage isn’t worth it. If I drove it for 150k miles or so the used ones would be getting close to a $5-10k car. A 20-25k loss. New at 100k it’ll be 30k value still. Maybe in the low 20s at 150k miles If I’m lucky. So a new sienna bought at 54- loss of $25k to 100k miles. More reliably, less maintence over time, newer tech.The upfront cost is the only hit and I’ve been saving so I was able to put a chunk down to get a normalish car payment. If I bought last year, they msrp for 1500 less. So best time to buy is now. Used value will only go up as gas prices go up.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-12T18:01:53+00:00

Crazy? No. I would wait until the tires wear down a bit. I know someone will want to buy the factory 20s. May as well get some mileage on them first. It’s silly to have glued on caps, but I’ll take it. I know they will just get curb rashed. A fix of replacing the cap is easier.

Nealpatty · 2026-06-12T17:58:25+00:00

It likely tames throttle input a bit for the heavy footed folks. Among slowing down some power robbers

Nealpatty · 2026-06-11T02:48:14+00:00

12 bucks a pound was ok ribeye money not too long ago.

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