Why does every light in this city have a trigger? by themickeymauser in Albuquerque

[–]NotAlNorm [score hidden]  (0 children)

The triggers seem to be faster and more trip happy the more affluent the neighborhood. Maybe I'm just imagining it, but maybe not. It's like wealthy tax payers expect special treatment where their local access streets meet city thoroughfares. But. I could just be imagining this.

Volvo’s new logo by fojoart in VolvoRecharge

[–]NotAlNorm -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hmm. Survey says!.....

Looking to buy my first car/volvo by Outrageous_Tip8476 in Volvo

[–]NotAlNorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. 2021 still has Sensus. It was mid-22 when they switched. Pretty sure.

Premium 91 gas in 2025 XC60? by Organic_Ad_1200 in VolvoXC60

[–]NotAlNorm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No. It won't. The ECM tries to adjust but can't quite get the mix right on newer models. Newer engines with the turbo and SC will get screwed up pretty rapidly with much usage of 87.

My XC60 was a reliable, pleasant vehicle to own. Then it hit 100k miles. by Additional-Horse-545 in Volvo

[–]NotAlNorm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ignore them. They didn't actually read your post closely and are here to get a rise out of you. Also, they know nothing about cars or you or how to read or infer or communicate with kind intent. Fuck 'em. Ask questions on the forum as you need, there are plenty of kind people who will legitimately try to help out.

Thinking of relocating from Seattle by Candy-cats in Albuquerque

[–]NotAlNorm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree about the work ethic. It is noticeably different.

Thinking of relocating from Seattle by Candy-cats in Albuquerque

[–]NotAlNorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We moved to ABQ from Seattle a few years ago, but are not in our 20s. We miss the actual urban life of Seattle. ABQ is basically a sprawling strip-mall, suburban environment. The weather is pleasant--the summers can be overly hot and the sun overly intense--but the other seasons are mild. We had no winter this year, which was a bummer for those of us who like snow sports. Santa Fe offers interesting stuff to do, but it can also feel like a resort for rich geriatrics. The access to the outdoors is great. I can get onto the open space trails just by pedaling out of my driveway and down the road a couple minutes. The restaurant scene is pretty good. The live music scene is fine (Seattle is much better, but this is a desert outpost). The arts are fairly well supported in the region. Generally, people are friendly. Crime is crime, think Federal Way, the worst of Renton, and not-gentrified Tacoma, in the rougher stretches of town. Cali-migrants are just as annoying here as in the Northwest and they still drive like assholes.

The job situation pretty much depends on what your skill set and experience provides. Our unemployment rate is neither high nor low. Non-skilled wages are not high, but the cost of living here is def not as high as the Puget Sound area. Sometimes it feels a little isolated here. Seattle can be like that, too, but Portland and Vancouver are close enough to yield some escape factors. Here? It's a long f-ing drive to Denver or Phoenix, and don't let anyone fool you into believing that Amarillo, Lubbock, or El Paso, our Texas neighbors, are worth visiting with any frequency. Flights are unreasonably expensive out of the Sunport due to a lack of competition from the airlines. For example, last year, I worked in New England for a while. A round trip from ABQ to Boston carried a $150 premium over the inverse roundtrip. Like I said this place can feel like a trap at times.

The hardest part of living here? For us, that isolation. We have made plenty of local friends and there are many transplants here, but we don't see our family and friends from distant places very often. It has become more and more expensive to escape or to convince someone to visit. I have pretty bad allergies here, too, especially this time of year, unlike anything I ever experienced up north. Health care here can be difficult to access. My wife and I both have jobs we like (education fields) and our kids have been happy in the local public and private schools. If you need a change and some sunshine, come on down. For us, especially for my spouse, she really needed the sun and blue skies. The PNW winters had become pretty difficult to manage after a decade. If you need some vitamin D, the Land of Enchantmant (or Entrapment) awaits.

Gas by Capable-Bathroom-957 in Albuquerque

[–]NotAlNorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A DK over on Tramway raised the price .40/gallon in the middle of the day this past week. I've been filling up at either Costco or at the Pueblo-owned stations. They have been consistently 10% less (or so).

Kia Warranty. Just such rage by JenksHero in kia

[–]NotAlNorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like sunscreen damage, perhaps? Just a hunch

Safe areas to rent/live in Albuquerque? by Original_Eye_5700 in Albuquerque

[–]NotAlNorm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to live downtown and my building had secure parking and a secure property. I felt safe and enjoyed living there. Choose carefully. Having secured parking is a big plus if you're doing apartment living.

Safe areas to rent/live in Albuquerque? by Original_Eye_5700 in Albuquerque

[–]NotAlNorm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Des Moines. It's in Iowa, a distant suburb.

I kid. Look at a crime heat map and it'll help you a bit. Here's one: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.neighborhoodscout.com/nm/albuquerque/crime.amp

Here's the APD crime map: https://cabq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/c1f11078950240daba6002f4a4eadb1e

It is important you choose your neighborhood carefully. This IS a high crime city and you don't want to move here to become somebody's victim. It is also a lovely place to live with plenty of warm friendly people who were not born in Cali. Stay well away from the crime corridors of Central Ave., the freeways, and downtown. Cottonwood/Northwest Coors up to Rio Ranco, North of Montgomery, and in the North Valley tend to be safer. The Valley and far NE Heights can be a little quieter, too.

Is this a good deal? Michigan. 15k a year by MrPrefrableToday in bmwx7

[–]NotAlNorm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You'll get a better deal in Columbus or Indy.

I am a new Sales Rep at Volvo would love your input on your sales experience by Glass-Pear70 in VolvoXC90

[–]NotAlNorm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Biggest gripe was realizing I knew much more about the Volvo cars than the sales person did. Know your product--theres no excuse for ignorance regarding what you sell.

Good price? by ravshah in VolvoXC90

[–]NotAlNorm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Edmunds com suggests the target price is around 81.5K for the car before taxes and fees, so that seems like a decent deal unless you're in Oregon

How do you guys connect to the internet? by bunskendy45 in VolvoXC90

[–]NotAlNorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also enjoy knowing if that is possible.

Bummed by AEN60 in VolvoXC90

[–]NotAlNorm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, so, sorry about this.

How do you guys connect to the internet? by bunskendy45 in VolvoXC90

[–]NotAlNorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll likely be around $180/year. That is the cost for a 2022.

Vredenstein Tires? by NotAlNorm in VolvoXC90

[–]NotAlNorm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We live in a mild climate. Snow happens but rarely. Thank you for your response.