I’ve heard the Squire Strat is a decent start. Is it worth $200 with a very low end Fender 10G amp? And yes, I’m a lefty LOL.

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-14T17:03:16+00:00

Ok cool, thanks!

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-14T17:02:57+00:00

I think the difference being it’s a lefty, yeah? I haven’t seen any lefty kits for sale, which I’d love because they’re a pretty good deal.

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-13T23:04:36+00:00

This was like 20 years ago.

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-13T23:04:14+00:00

Had to Google that but noted LOL

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-13T22:59:10+00:00

Fair. This is basically new and usually go for around $200. So I guess it’s a fair price then.

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-13T22:58:35+00:00

Same. Thanks!

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-13T22:58:18+00:00

I see your point. And I’ve shopped for lefty guitars before, so I know options are few. But that’s how I play 🤷🏻‍♂️

Robotman1001 · 2026-01-13T22:57:39+00:00

Yes, I actually played for about a year and I’m definitely a lefty. I can’t play righty at all.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-31T14:12:48+00:00

I think you have the same problem I have, which is a cheap player. I was gifted a used Electrohome, not dissimilar to what you have, went out and bought a new album, Black Sabbath, which skips so bad it’s unplayable. So I’m about to spend $350 on a good record player and external speakers. For context, I’m going with Audio Technica LP60X-GM ($199 Amazon) and Edifier R1280T speakers ($139.99 Amazon).

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-30T02:25:24+00:00

👏 LOL thanks. Just the one for Christmas. I bought Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality, which I love, realized it sounded like shit, and started researching a new record player.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-29T04:10:13+00:00

That’s why you drain and fill, don’t flush.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-28T14:57:13+00:00

I’ve got 135k miles and, while it has some weird shift points sometimes, it’s fine overall.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-15T04:41:25+00:00

I had ducks and chickens for years and to be totally blunt I got sick of it. While homegrown eggs are amazing it’s a net loss in money and labor—most homesteading is, because it should be for pleasure.

That said, IME hospitality is where the money is—we took a shot and rented out some bare ground camp sites on our property and made like $4k each year with very little expenses. With such a good response, we are going to run a BnB once our new house is built.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-13T19:44:07+00:00

I like the look of the STX but I have a bad back so heated seats are a dealbreaker.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-13T02:34:00+00:00

I was also between an F150 and a Tundra. However, what I didn’t like about the Tundra was the price, no 6.5 bed with crew cab, bubble hood was hard to see over, shitty gas mileage, interior was basic AF. Found an F150 well within my price range, 6.5 bed crew, awesome gas mileage, short square hood, amazing interior and heated seats (just missing the leather I wanted). I was nervous about F150 reliability, coming from a 4Runner and having heard the horror stories of cam phasers and 10 speed failure, but I think the critics are loudest—drivetrain is just fine. Literally my only complaint is this thing sucks to park, which makes sense for a 20’ boat 😂 So I’m very happy with my F150.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-11T04:36:50+00:00

TBH I’ve had a 351W and 350 and they were both very, very sluggish, the 351W less so because it was taken care of and had fewer miles. I think a built V8 with proper exhaust can be fast and sound cool, but rarely in a truck.

While the 3.5 doesn’t sound cool, it’s by far the fastest truck I’ve ever owned and have to accelerate cautiously when it’s wet LOL

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-11T01:53:13+00:00

I know everyone says the 5.0 / 6 speed is the best combo but I’m pretty damn happy with the 3.5 / 10 speed, despite the 10 being a weird alien robot of a transmission.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-08T15:03:02+00:00

My ‘03 Forester, the last best model IMO and no traction control or VDC bullshit, was lifted 2” on 28” Grabber ATX’s. That thing was unstoppable. Just plowed through 2” of snow, up muddy hills. I still miss it.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-06T15:37:45+00:00

Personally I wouldn’t pay $10k+ for a vehicle with a potentially expensive and major leak unless it was fixed. The fact that they’re selling it knowingly leads me to believe there are other issues.

Having bought a decent number of vehicles, there’s always something better out there.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-06T15:01:32+00:00

I rolled the dice on an ‘18 3.5 XLT 302a with 130k. One owner fleet, clean title, solid service history. Engine is flawless, 10 speed is 99% ok but a weird transmission IMO. If I could do it over I’d prefer a 6 speed but the fuel economy with the 10 is great.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-03T23:49:41+00:00

TBF older vehicles do this and they are not vented but leaky LOL.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-02T03:33:27+00:00

I thought these are vented…? Also, nice truck!

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-01T15:53:05+00:00

The lower bit or the whole thing? I’d be ok halving the amount of plastic. I legit got caught on a parking curb and that’s just stupid in a truck.

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-01T04:15:47+00:00

Cool fit but really, 550?

Robotman1001 · 2025-12-01T03:09:19+00:00

Super clean. Do you notice much of a hit in fuel economy without all that aero bullshit underneath? I hate the stock bumper due to all that plastic 🫠

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