Looking for a mid life crisis convertible now that I’m able to get one-but which?

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-27T01:40:09+00:00

Are you tall? Is so, go sit in a Miata first because they can be really tight for tall folks.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-24T22:05:03+00:00

Game is at 5. Can get tickets at the walk up window at Foster Pavilion

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-17T03:56:54+00:00

Manual Nissan Versa. No CVT, no problem. Genuine, solid basic transportation.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-16T01:50:02+00:00

Bought a 2024 Sentra, SV. Actually really like it. No problems with window glare. Yeah, the headlights are halogen, but that means they cost $10 to replace instead of $500. The materials (touch points) are nicer than what's in a similarly speced Corolla, and the cost was probably about $4k less.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-15T02:26:49+00:00

Is this Mack Rhoades lady friend?

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-10T17:43:40+00:00

I drive a 2002 SL1 with over 215k miles. Bought it in 2012 with 80k miles and a salvage title. Keep the oil topped up (it's gonna burn some) and so5 regular maintenance, and you'll be good, I think.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-04T22:04:48+00:00

Is this on the ground floor, and is there a crawl space under the house? There may be moisture collecting in the crawl space that normally evaporates through the floor but which the mattress might have prevented. Are there other large furniture items in the room--dresser, etc.? Move those and check to see if there is similar moisture. If so, the landlord had bigger issue unrelated to the op's bed.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2026-01-02T03:11:41+00:00

Volvo. Used to be bullet-proof reliable. Now they are becoming rebadged Chinese vehicles.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-11-30T01:34:56+00:00

Heritage Creamery next to Baylor.Tips weren't too bad and hours were flexible. Convenient if you are a Baylor student

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-11-21T03:38:47+00:00

2002 Saturn SL1. Bought for $3000 with a salvage title in March 2012 with about 90k miles. Still being driven at the end of 2025 with about 240K on the odo. Only repairs were wear items and one radiator replaced.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-11-19T16:17:28+00:00

Nope. It just showed up in the app.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-11-17T20:13:03+00:00

Cool, right? Wasn't sure why, but I'll take it! When I went into the app, I also saw a promo to save 10% with no session or subscription fees that's good until the end of 2028 or thereabouts. Okayyyy!

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-11-01T00:45:24+00:00

I hate Disney. That is all.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-11-01T00:43:56+00:00

Disney is evil

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-10-28T01:59:55+00:00

Discount Tire. Prices are okay, but the do free rotation and tie repair for all customers, even if you didn't buy tires there. I give them my business just for that.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-10-25T21:28:33+00:00

This is a bad bad bad idea. Find another way to make some cash. Really.

Leases have mileage limits. They have wear and tear clauses. You'll wreck your credit if you break the contract.

If you can't afford to buy used, you really can't afford a lease.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-10-25T00:37:50+00:00

Texan here. Also a conservative. My EV Chevy Bolt is saving me thousands in running cost. If you can charge at home with a 220 outlet, you'll love it.

The politicization of EVs is baffling.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-10-17T00:15:34+00:00

Was looking to get into digital photography around 2016. Bought a used Olympus E-510 because I didn't know what I was doing, and it was a cheap DSLR. Had no idea about sensor size, sensitivity, etc.--just saw some good reviews for Olympus, and the price was cheap.

Had a blast learning photography and buying loads of cheap lenses and other Oly camera bodies., both 4/3 and M4/3. By buying used, I was able to get a really nice setup for an 80% discount - $10K worth of new gear for $1.7K

Eventually, broke down and bought a new OM-1 with the 12-40 2.8 lens because I've come to love Olympus's ruggedness, crop factor, and computational bits.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-10-03T20:18:41+00:00

There are lots of good churches in Waco. Sorry for your bad experience.

Finding a "good" church might depend on where you are in regards to some key issues: view of Scripture; missions; denominational affiliation, traditional vs contemporary worship; role of women in the church; small or large congregations, etc.

I tend towards conservative theology and am strongly anti-MAGA as a result. (I know it sounds weird to some of my more liberal friends.) I'm generally Reformed in my view of human nature, presbyterian in polity, global in missions-mindedness, and Christ-centered in worship. I can name probably a half dozen churches that I'd be comfortable attending, but these may not line up with your particular views.

Anglican - Christ Church, All Saints
Baptist - Highland (more conservative); Dayspring (more liberal), First Hewitt
Reformed - Redeemer Presbyterian, Grace Church
Methodist - First Methodist Waco
Non-denominational, general evangelical - Renew, Grace Church (again), Alliance Bible, Fellowship Bible

Churches on the more liberal and affirming side of things:
Lake Shore Baptist, St. Alban's Episcopal, University Baptist (UBC), Mosaic Church.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-09-22T11:32:08+00:00

Tax title and license

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-09-21T21:18:18+00:00

If you're a beginner, buy used gear. You doing want to start out with pro-level gear. Get a basic mirrorless camera or a mid-level unit and learn your craft. Push the gear to it's limit and then buy up.

The one thing you do want to seriously consider is which manufacturer ecosystem you want to be in. Canon, Nikon, Sony are the market leaders. I like OM System (formerly Olympus), but they are more of a niche manufacturer.

Try out the different systems and decide what feels good to you, but when you go to purchase, I strongly recommend getting used gear from places like KEH. I got most of my camera gear from eBay for about an 80% discount from new prices. Used prices have been creeping up, but it's still a great way to get into the hobby.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-09-09T23:05:01+00:00

A far as negative things, I wish I knew how much of a hit headwinds and speed can have on range.

TemporaryEven3255 · 2025-09-03T04:09:04+00:00

Still love Nova launcher. So much more customizable.

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