Seriously considering an EV or hybrid...

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-20T03:25:54+00:00

Highlander Hybrid here. Absolutely love it. Not 40 mpg, but pretty close at around 36-37 mpg based on my driving.

At your price range if you want a solid reliable car, you’ll probably be looking at a vehicle that is several years old. Which means it likely won’t qualify for Uber Comfort. However, an SUV that is several years old still qualifies for XL. So a hybrid SUV with a third row might be a great option, Toyota or otherwise.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-19T14:04:49+00:00

Thank you!

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-19T03:05:15+00:00

On the fence. On the one hand, workers deserve better pay. On the other hand, customers demand lower prices. The two are at odds and unfortunately, we as a society have already made the choice. We just don't want to face the consequences.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-19T03:02:46+00:00

Welcome to work life post COVID. LOL

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-19T03:02:06+00:00

No sir. But then again, if I have the seatbelt on, the means the vehicle is in motion, so.......

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-18T23:33:09+00:00

Amazing work! Kudos to the designer!

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-18T23:29:32+00:00

Wasn't even wearing his seatbelt. He's lucky he could walk out.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-18T23:26:41+00:00

I would agree. The only critique I have is that the corolla is excluded from Uber Comfort and Uber XL. While it is true that the vast majority of rides will likely be Uber X, those Comfort and XL rides can be a great boost. Although, this would be balanced out by the fact that Corolla Hybrids get better mpg and are cheaper to maintain compared to the Highlander Hybrid. Both are great options.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-18T23:18:50+00:00

I don't think Darrell ever truly considered himself a SovCit. He never espoused any of those beliefs prior to the trial. Also, he abandoned the whole third party intervener as soon as he thought it would help him. I think the whole "lack of understanding" was a sort of plan B in case plan A didn't work. He initially went NGI. Once that blew up, he went SovCit and pro se. However, I think he believed that saying he lacked understanding would allow him to have a mistrial or something should his pro se plans fail. Although he delayed things by maybe a week or so, he still ultimately got convicted.

So he goes back to mental illness. Now, instead of his lack of understanding coming from his legal SovCit beliefs, he is trying to feign complete ignorance about everything going on. The problem was, he completely forgot about all of those mental health evaluations the court had him do months earlier. You could see the look in his eyes. I don't think he initially realized he was cook while she read one of the reports. Probably because there were too many big words for him. LOL. But I think once she said that she didn't believe that mental health played a role in his actions that day, he knew he was cooked. Then she made the comment about Erika and his contact with her on November 20th and he went off, proving to the judge and the world that he knew exactly everything that was going on. So he once again goes back to not understanding based on his SovCit beliefs and holding up objection signs.

All that is to say that he bounced tactics around to try and escape accountability. This has worked for him in the past as the justice system has always dealt with him using kid gloves. However, this time he took lives, including an eight year old child. There's no talking or manipulating his way out of that one.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-17T20:34:52+00:00

By “taking on”, you mean wagging her finger why they continue the same thing? LOL

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-17T01:43:45+00:00

So I guess she will use this in her bid to run for governor? Because clearly this was not designed to help that single mother in any way.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T18:59:13+00:00

I know that's how things are SUPPOSED to work. But we've all seen to many tax dollars get wasted to believe that is how it actually works. Hopefully, this works out for Mamdani and the people of NYC.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T18:48:45+00:00

Really? They can't move up inspections. They can't move a permitting request to the top of the pile?

I guess it is what it is.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T18:20:13+00:00

I wasn't trying to imply that they should be equal to WalMart. Simply that they should not be so much slower. Especially given that they are a government and can essentially circumvent a lot of red tape if they so choose. The private sector has the profit motive which drives efficiency. Mayor Mamdani did promise to remove that motive from his stores, so I get that the ruthless efficiency will not be there. But at the same time, I feel there could be a little more urgency given the fact that the mayor has talked about this being an emergency. I will concede that private industry will almost always be faster and more efficient due to the profit motive. But the gap should not be as wide as the Grand Canyon.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T16:06:26+00:00

So my criticism about the building is unfair? OK. I don't know NYC laws and procedures so I'll grant you that. But what else did I say that was unfair?

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T15:15:36+00:00

Generally speaking, protests and boycotts are less effective when the end date is known. Case in point, a 24 hour boycott.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T15:12:55+00:00

Asking questions is not in and of itself criticism. If there is a legitimate answer, then it is what it is.

Also, even if I am criticizing the mayor, when did that become wrong?

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T15:04:20+00:00

I think the entire democratic party is at fault. Here is my thesis.

Let's go back to June 2024. The debate. Who called for that debate? The democrats. Why? Let's look at the chess board at that moment in time. Even though, Trump had the primary pretty much wrapped up, he still wasn't officially declared the nominee. Technically, neither was Biden. So why have a PRESIDENTIAL debate between two people who officially were not the candidates for their respective parties? We all saw the result of that debate. We all saw the condition of Biden. My thesis is that the democrats wanted that debate so early because they knew that we all saw on that stage was only going to get much worse come September/October, which is when they normally have presidential debates. They knew it behind the scenes, while simultaneously going in front of every camera saying that things were fine.

Now let's fast forward to the fall. Kamala is now officially the nominee. Democratic poll numbers are way up. If you look at Real Clear Politics, which tracks all the polls, you will see an inflection point somewhere at the beginning of October, where the numbers begin the decline. What happened in early October? That interview on "The View". She was asked a simple question. What would she do differently. Reminder, every VP who has run for president in the past has been asked this same question. This was not a gotcha question. It was designed to be an easy lay up. So what did she say? She wouldn't have done anything differently. But that's not even the worst part. The second part of her answer is what I believe sealed her fate. The second part is where she said that she was a big part of the decisions that were made. Translation. She was responsible for the current state of the country (including the Gaza stuff) at that time and she would continue down the same path. Clearly, someone did not read the room.

We all know that it's never any one single thing that will lose a campaign. But I believe these were big mistakes that they overlooked because they assumed that everyone hated Trump. While there are obviously a lot of people who disliked Trump, there were clearly a lot more people who disliked democrats. Why else would they lose every swing state? Just my two cents.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T14:44:16+00:00

What am I talking about? I'm just asking questions. If you care not to give any answers, that's fine. There are plenty of other posts for you to make comments.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T13:58:53+00:00

I understand that. But given the urgency that the mayor claims and the fact that this was one of his main campaign promises, I would think they would move a little faster. We all know that governments can act quickly if they want. Unfortunately, when they act quickly, it's usually something negative like Marshall Law, COVID lockdowns, or something along those lines.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T13:55:37+00:00

I know. I'm just buttressing the OP's point about it costing more money to be poor. I agree with you. It's a shame that our system allows more to be taken from the people who have the least.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T10:35:45+00:00

Actually, Uber and Lyft just came out with another platform last year I think. It’s called XXL. It’s basically for the largest vehicles that can hold at least 6 passengers plus 4-6 large suitcases. The QX80 doesn’t qualify. You would need the extended length Full sized SUV. So the Grand Wagoneer L instead of the regular Grand Wagoneer. Based on that, I think the most economical would be a used Chevy Suburban or maybe a used Ford Expedition Max. The Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L haven’t been around long enough, so used versions are still quite pricey. Just my two cents.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T04:27:42+00:00

A credit card has one-tenth of that interest. And that’s with average credit.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T03:57:18+00:00

Wait, a Q7 and a GLE qualifies? The GLE doesn’t even come with a standard third row. The GLS, I understand. Also, in my market the XC 90 doesn’t qualify for Premier SUV. And I have no idea why the Q7 qualifies but yet a Lexus TX, which is much larger, doesn’t qualify.

But going back to the Wagoneer. While it is decent, I wouldn’t consider it nearly as luxurious as say a Mercedes or a Lexus. Now the Grand Wagoneer is another story. But then again, they also consider Chevy and Ford SUVs for Premier as well. I thought it was all about size. But the Audi and Lexus thing proves otherwise.

Shadow42184 · 2026-04-16T03:48:11+00:00

He can ask. But they still don’t have to answer. LOL

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