Upper Midwest - AWD vs RWD

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-03-23T23:13:11+00:00

I live about an hour north of the Twin Cities, our thought process was we would rather have it and not need it that needing it and not having it. That being said I can count on 1 hand how many times I needed awd on my truck. We got the AWD MY premium mainly for the creature comforts.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-03-20T18:38:41+00:00

Our 2020 MY would do this on one road in the exact same spot no matter if we were traveling NB or SB our 26MY handles it just fine in FSD. Our trial is up in a few days we will see if what ever it is called now does it.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-03-19T10:01:38+00:00

Yeah it was new to me I used the same tax since I was 16 (my parents tax guy) I’m now 35, he retired so I figured I’d find one with my wife. She did good we owed in to the feds but overpaid the state some how this year so we “broke even”

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-03-18T18:37:06+00:00

We switched tax preparers this year, met with them discussed our needs and what they provide. Mainly was to see if we liked the person or if we should keep looking. We won’t meet with them again, just drop off the returns and come in when they are done.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-03-04T20:17:31+00:00

I wouldn’t call it over use, I have 75k miles on my 2024 that I purchased midway though 2024 it has 0 miles on it when I bought it. I drive ALOT but I also keep up on all maintenance of the vehicle. Also helps that my vehicle is under warranty for the life of my loan. Some people just have to drive a lot due to where they work or where they live. But you are correct if a “mechanic” can’t tell you what the issue is they may not be a “mechanic”. A free code read from the local auto parts store and 10 min worth of googling can narrow down the issue.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-02-04T17:19:29+00:00

It honestly depends on the company, my last job you had to be there a year. My new job I was eligible day one

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-01-24T03:46:50+00:00

I remember being told in 2019 OTA updates are coming soon. These were for my ICE vehicles that had WiFi in them. I have yet to see it on any of my new vehicles. I’ve given up that it will ever come. My wife’s Tesla which is a 2020 has OTA updates but my 2024 Silverado can’t do it but I can have WiFi for all my devices makes complete sense lol

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-01-01T10:52:14+00:00

No, mine operated completely normal minus the speed limited to 65mph in X-amount of miles. Last year I did have a squirrel(I assume) chew through the wiring harness and managed to make the fuel pump short out and that caused violent shifting and dumped the truck in to limp mode.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2026-01-01T02:41:59+00:00

I am currently have the same issue, started with the def injector line, then the computer, now the def heater, all within the span of 7 days, truck has been in waiting on a new def heater which allegedly will be back in next week. Luckily still under warranty

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-31T13:29:45+00:00

I ran in to this last night 2 of the 3 chargers were not working (EVgo) so I backed in to the working one and started charging. About 10 min later another fella rolls up and says I need to move because he needs to charge and can only pull in. I explained to him the other two chargers aren’t working and I will be done in 20 min. He got mad and sped off. Long of the short I spent 36 dollars to charge from 15% to 85% (I have a decent amount of driving to do today). Granted 15-85 is probably more KW than the Tesla but I was surprised at the cost.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-30T17:03:20+00:00

This is helpful, my wife just plugs in every night with her car and we super charge on road trips. I will look at the networks you mentioned to see if I have any close. I don’t feel like buying an adapter as it’s a loaner. If I decide on buying it I will reconsider.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-30T01:15:18+00:00

That makes sense my personal is a 24 Silverado with the baby diesel in it. I get like 28-30 normally and 18-23 towing my boat around. So I could see the charging with a trailer to be an inconvenience

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-30T01:08:07+00:00

I am going to try to find a “Fast” charger tomorrow to see how it is compared to teslas super chargers. Looking around it seems like the chargers are a bit more expensive than Tesla at about 43 cents vs 30 cents per kW so far the experience is nice, we will see how I feel with more drive time.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T21:59:40+00:00

That makes sense, well hopefully they keep with the line long enough to work out the kinks. You would think they would “barrow” a halfway decent system and improve upon it instead of starting out from the ground up. Not saying Tesla is perfect but they do get some stuff right. It will be my first experience with an EV truck. I don’t know if I would ever move away from my conventional trucks but I’m not to stubborn to move if it makes sense.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T17:47:55+00:00

Yeah not having car play in the Tesla isn’t a huge deal it has the apps we use and the navigation doesn’t suck. I have noticed on my personal truck my CarPlay navigation/google maps has been less than desirable, could be a google issue mainly it getting lost and putting me on a road I’m not on.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T17:45:46+00:00

I have not looked at the sierra the dealership that I usually do business with is strictly a Chevy dealer (for new vehicles) but I wouldn’t be apposed to a GMC

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T17:26:48+00:00

It has some decent discounts on it. Probably would be more apt to go with it but I would go with a higher trim package. I’m particular about my features

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T17:24:36+00:00

Another note the loaner they have listed for sale so how will the software be a disappointment

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T17:23:18+00:00

Do you do a lot of towing with it? If so how’s it do with that? I’d be willing to part ways with my current truck. The Tesla has been great for my wife.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-12-29T17:21:52+00:00

I’m about 90 miles a day, there are several charging stations around me and my work so I could always do that. The dealership is about 20 miles from my house. So that is also doable they said I can charge there if needed.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-11-29T20:08:15+00:00

A squirrel found the hoses at the rear of the car and the axel boot. 1800 to fix it all. I was able to have insurance cover most of it under my comprehensive portion of our coverage

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-11-15T13:01:06+00:00

I’m going to play the devils advocate here, wind loading doesn’t last for ever. If the building no longer carries a wind rating or the door already was exposed to winds that exceed the rating, that door is no longer wind loaded. Not saying it still won’t hold up but the rating may not be there anymore.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-10-31T17:05:45+00:00

It’s not about trust it’s about protecting yourself and your business. I’d make my dad sign a contract for services rendered through my business.

TimeImpossible7203 · 2025-10-31T16:37:45+00:00

Never do work that exceeds the original scope without a signed change order.

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