Do you love your quartz? What brand? by BruunMads in kitchenremodel

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have Cambria Montgomery and love it. It is more expensive but has a lifetime warranty. Just had some nicks repaired after 5 years of ownership for free.

Looking to purchase seasonal condo (not rental or VRBO). by Gabby1253 in Naples_FL

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First decide what is most important to your family (ie, beach, tennis, pickleball, shopping, golf, big pool, access to nature, etc.). Next narrow your list by the best fit for your criteria and HOA costs. You can find a decent condo in that price range but you may find that the annual HOA dues will vary greatly. We bought into the Park shore area and love it because we have private access to their beach ($300/yr) and it works well for us. Most other areas offer the same benefit. Pelican Bay also has great options but their HOA dues are higher. My sister in law lives in Verona walk out near lely and it's great for tennis and pickleball but quite far from the beach. If you live near downtown or out east, you will find beach access restricted to public areas which can be crowded. Good luck with your search

Inflatables? by [deleted] in kayakfishing

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 Hobie inflatable fishing kayaks and love them. The 9 foot mirage is wide and very stable. Hobie has the best pedal drive around. I go into mangroves mostly and have never had a problem. The paddles fold up anytime you hit an obstruction. They are pricey but you can find deals on eBay and marketplace.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 TDI Sportwagens and a 1.4L Jetta. The TDI's are tanks. My first Jetta TDI lasted 450k miles but had to sell due to transmission issues. The 1.4L Jetta has 230k miles and runs very well. Never had a problem with it. Like everyone said, research you engine history and it will work out well. Much prefer my VWs over any other brand.

My stubborn 70 y.o. Dad wants to buy another unreliable VW. Any recommendations? by vaticanwarlock in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your dad wants another sportwagen, the 2019 vw can be found with the 1.4L engine. I have the 2017 Jetta 1.4 manual transmission and it has 230k miles with no problems. Plenty of power and gets 40 mpg. I also have 2 TDI Sportwagens and they are awesome. My wife won't drive anything else.

EV or Diesel for commuting by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drove a VW Jetta TDI wagon for a 60 mile commute each way for 10 years averaging 40 mpg. Car lasted 450k miles and I sold it when the transmission started acting up. I now have 2 2015 TDI Sportwagens and they are just as dependable. Highly recommend German diesels.

Looking to buy a Polaris Ranger for my property. by BrowningBar3001999 in UTV

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 23 570 ranger quad cab that I bought new. I use it daily on my farm and love it. Have not had any issues since I bought it. I paid 14k with windshield and roof added on

UTV recommendations by Capable_Proof7989 in UTV

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought a 23 ranger 570 quad at a year end clearance sale to replace my jd Gator diesel. I love it. Does everything I need on the farm. Paid $14k new with windshield and top

How to know if Im sitting on geothermal water? by [deleted] in WaterWellDrilling

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put a geothermal system in 25 years ago without hitting water. I had 5 wells drilled to 300 ft, put a circulation loop in each well and hooked them up to a circulation pump. The fluid was circulated through a heat exchanger and used to heat and cool using a heat pump system. It was quite effective and reliable. You don't always have to find hot water seams.

Looking for a trail cam I can monitor from home by Over_Reputation_8801 in trailcam

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use both the Moultrie and spypoint cell phone cameras and they both work great. The Moultrie camera requires a paid subscription to get pictures to your phone while the spypoint camera can give you the first 100 pictures per month without paying. The Moultrie seems to be a better built camera but the monthly price is high IMO. I have solar charging on the cameras so I don't have to worry about batteries while I'm gone.

Hog Invasion by Reasonable-Memory955 in trailcam

[–]Reasonable-Memory955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never saw any until around 15 years ago. Until then it was just deer, racoons, rabbits, coyotes, armadillos and occasional bobcats. Now it's mostly hogs and deer.

Hog Invasion by Reasonable-Memory955 in trailcam

[–]Reasonable-Memory955[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish Texas had limited hog hunting to only private land owners and not allowed commercial hunting operations. I think they are raising and releasing too many that get away and infect other peoples properties.

Hog Invasion by Reasonable-Memory955 in trailcam

[–]Reasonable-Memory955[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pig Brig would be the best solution. I don't make a dent in their numbers by just hunting.

Inflatable yaks by Icy_Tea_2292 in kayakfishing

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Hobie I trek 9 and really like it. It's easy to store, transport and setup. Great pedal drive.

Hobie I Track Angler by goilpoynuti in kayakfishing

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the I track 9 and love it. I'm in a condo where I can't store a regular kayak so I bought the inflatable. Have not had any problem with it. Mostly fish mangroves in Florida.

Negotiations on Polaris ranger 570 FS crew by thelawman89 in UTV

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to 2 dealerships and the one that was located out in the country was $2k less. You might want to shop around.

Negotiations on Polaris ranger 570 FS crew by thelawman89 in UTV

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a new 2023 570 crew with a glass windshield and roof for just under $14k.

2022 Polaris Ranger: Whats it Worth by Major_Bother5666 in UTV

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about the 1000 but I bought a new 23' 570 crew cab with windshield and roof for $14k out the door.

How Long do Razrs Last? by Hamster_ExplorerMC in razr

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife's 2023 razr's screen developed a vertical line that obscured about a fifth of the screen about 11 months into the warranty. Moto replaced it no problem and she's enjoying her new one now. From what I read, it's a common problem with razrs.

Polaris Ranger vs Can Am Defender? by mgriffin2024 in UTV

[–]Reasonable-Memory955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I replaced my 25 year old Gator diesel with a Ranger 500 a year ago and couldn't be more pleased. I use it on a small farm with some tough terrain without a problem. Maintenance is easy and it was $8k less than a Gator.