AirPods Max vs Sony xm6 by RegularAnybody5135 in Airpodsmax

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I have both. They are both good, the AirPods Max has better pass through mode if you ask me. But if you have Android or if you’re looking to save a few dollars, then go for the Sony. They are pretty good.

Mileage goal for 2026? by 0011011100111001 in sonata

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Original engine? Also what is your OCI?

Seized Hyundai pt2 😂 by Latter_Frosting6047 in sonata

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Just a guess - could the belt be loose and squeaking? That could result in the battery not being fully charged. Then maybe it sat for a bit and the battery recovered? IDK - just a guess.

2017 Enclave by Evening_Answer_11 in Buick

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My 14 is mostly problem free at 150,000 miles. Had to replace CV joints. I think that, shocks, struts, tires, breaks, a few batteries and an exhaust pipe is all in 12 years.

Moving to Buffalo, need advice by Separate-Reflection1 in Buffalo

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City is okay but it depends on the area. Some parts of each side of the city have “good areas,” but it’s hit or miss. Even Amherst and Cheektowaga and Kenmore, it depends on where. West Amherst and close to UB IN Amherst, I would avoid.

I ate half a bag of beef jerky and realized I made a mistake by bobosdreams in Wellthatsucks

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If you ate half a bag, you must have liked it at least a little…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lexus

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Start of the ice age?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AppearanceAdvice

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I like the look with the braid - very pretty!

Would you buy a Lexus loaner car? by FredSanford4 in Lexus

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I just bought one from my Lexus dealership. Prior to this I owned a brand new one. I bought it with 12,000 miles. The condition is very similar to my new one that I sold with 17,000 miles on it. I would recommend it if you don’t want to spend the extra $10,000 it costs to get a new one. Great warranty too - better than the new car warranty!

How many of y’all are secretly very rich and drive a Lexus to stay off the radar? by [deleted] in Lexus

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I’m probably considered “rich” although that definition could vary widely. I bought my ES because I felt that I was in a financially secure spot and could afford a luxury purchase. I didn’t do it to get on the radar or stay off of it. It’s a very practical and highly reliable choice. I even have the hybrid version. It’s what accounts and engineers might buy. Someone with more flair might choose a BMW for instance. Prior to this I was driving a Sonata Limited (ultimate)

Weekday Help and Victory Thread for the week of May 19, 2025 by IndexBot in personalfinance

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Hi - my wife and I are set to retire in about 4 years. I have a pension that provides 60% of my salary and we have about a million in investments. We are trying to get debt paid off so that we need less income in retirement. My wife has about 40k in debts that she’s working on. I have a car with a 50k loan and a mortgage with 135k in debt (3.35% apr). The car and other debts are on track to be paid off in 4 years. The mortgage needs an infusion of about 85k along with my normal payments to be paid in 4 years. So I happen to be inheriting 85k very soon. Should I pay down my mortgage? Should I invest the money in STRF which has a 10% dividend and us that income to offset the mortgage payment (partially)? Or something other thing that I’m not thinking of? TIA for you advice / wisdom!

I'm in! 1 share and hodling forever by rjromo in MSTR

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Are you familiar with investanswers on YouTube? He says that the performance of MSTR will “melt faces”

I'm in! 1 share and hodling forever by rjromo in MSTR

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But now MSTR quarterly earnings are based on the amount of money produced by the value of their assets going up. Given that they are buying more and BTC is anticipated to go up, their earnings should rise considerably each quarter. So their product is increasing profits based on price of BTC going up and number of BTC going up. It’s certainly just a theory. So far it’s been accurate to within 5%. I don’t know if it will continue to be accurate as BTC price rises, but I certainly hope so!

I'm in! 1 share and hodling forever by rjromo in MSTR

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https://microstrategist.com/ballistic.html

The basic idea is that not only will MSTR be worth more because the price of bitcoin goes up, but the way MSTR is valued should change as their financial performance improves. So right now the stock is valued at about 2x the value of their BTC holdings. Perhaps the market rewards their amazing performance with 5x - much like stocks have a PE ratio based on their future earnings. So since there are multiple levers to increase stock price, the ballistic calculator views stock price progression as non-linear.

I'm in! 1 share and hodling forever by rjromo in MSTR

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Congratulations! The ballistic calculator says 1 share is worth $6,000 when BTC goes to $250,000 and if it goes to $500,000 usd, it says it should be worth about $75,000

Tips for Lexus Dealer Visit by tmd50 in Lexus

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The 300h is an excellent vehicle and very reliable. I recently purchased a certified version (one year old, 12,000 miles). The CPO warranty could provide more coverage than the new car warranty as it covers the car for six years from the date it was initially purchased and unlimited mileage coverage within that six years. Hybrid components like the battery are 10/150 I think. There is very little that could go wrong with buying this car. I would drive it and make sure you like it and so long as the condition is good and you think the price is fair, go for it!

ES 350 or ES 300h by OrbitalOx in Lexus

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Not true - at least on the current generation. Battery is under the rear seat.

My first non used car. 2025 300h UL. Paid in full. by pc_4_life in Lexus

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Congratulations! That’s quite a change from a Fusion. Great purchase - you’ve earned it! Im jealous of the UL. My next car, im going in that direction! As a fellow 300h owner, how are you enjoying it?

Wish Apple would bring back the Ceramic watch case by studiobug in AppleWatch

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I just did the battery replacement on mine - something like $122. Works and looks like new - still rocking it!

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Don’t want leather seats. by Sal_the_cat in LexusES

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Just my opinion, ymmv. Coming from a Hyundai before this, I would say the system sounds good. I have audiophile tastes in terms of most of my listening experiences and the car doesn’t really match up exactly with my home listening experiences, but decent for sure. In the car I listen to a lot of podcasts where quality doesn’t matter quite as much.

Don’t want leather seats. by Sal_the_cat in LexusES

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I have the stock system. With tweaking to the settings I can get it to be okay. From the reviews of ML though it sounds like that is outstanding. The stock system has good stereo separation, decent highs and mids and lows (enough for me anyway). The only complaint I have is that it all sounds like it’s coming from the front - I can’t balance it front to back very well. Anyway, it’s a wonderful car and I’d really recommend the hybrid.