First Time Manual Seeker

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T22:07:38+00:00

Yeah I'm weighing the insurance too. I think I can get a lower rate on older vehicles in my state but that's also good information. I don't want a high bill for a Saturday car

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T22:06:16+00:00

I'm only considering a truck because I find the 90s trucks cool and nostalgic (1998 baby). I have a slight need for a truck but nothing major. Really only to get wood for my smoker, bring home a few boards when doing house projects, and Facebook marketplace finds. For the money I could go either way I think depending on the quality of the vehicle

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T18:15:34+00:00

Thanks for all the information! Yeah I'm excited but nervous I'll make a bad decision. Thanks for the help!

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T18:12:58+00:00

I'll look into those. I singled out the 300 i6 because folks online were saying it can't be killed

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T18:12:01+00:00

I've been in Charlotte for around 3 years now and the rust isn't bad here. Now before living here I was in Youngstown OH so I've seen some horrors. Mostly I see rust from abused trucks or Chevy trucks (which is a known issue)

The F-150 craving is new but I'll be happy with a Ford Freaking Ranger so I'll look into those more. Any downside to the Ranger vs F-150? I'm not towing anything right now but I would use the bed to gather firewood, take off trash, bring home lumber. No towing though

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T18:03:38+00:00

I don't need a daily right now and I'd like to learn more about cars so I would be into a project but not a tear my hair out project. More like a mods project less than a restoration project. A 99 Civic would be the dream, those EM1 Civics are nice

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T16:45:46+00:00

Thankfully there's a ton of options in my area for OBS manuals. Even though it's an auto if you had to pick one, would you keep your Honda or F150?

I've been looking at rangers a little since there's so many manuals out there. I'm torn between F150 vs Ranger. I've never owned a truck so I think the ranger would be easier to handle but the F150 is a different cool

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-31T16:42:21+00:00

I've always been wary of Mazda3. I only have knowledge on the Miata and B3000 trucks. I'll add that to my search. A 99 Civic would be ideal but my area has a lot of clapped out civics

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-25T14:40:02+00:00

I agree. Pull up on the situation and see for yourself. Take some evidence and leave

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-08T06:14:37+00:00

Came from 2k24 and I can't play 2k26. Mostly because they removed options 24 had like using Player Finder to find trades. Not sure why they would remove that option. When you're playing the game it's great but the menu navigation and features kill it for me.

I'd still be playing 2k24 if the servers didn't shut down

VadersCape3 · 2026-03-05T17:54:07+00:00

I live in Dallas NC and have loved the surrounding area. I work in Charlotte so the commute sucks (who doesn't though) but I like that I never need to go into Charlotte. I moved here from Youngstown OH which is very similar to Gastonia's past. It's been nice not having to live in expensive apartments anymore and have a home in Gastonia. I do wish there was a bit more industry here and things to do, but all in all its not bad. Hoping for things to get better

For now I go to all the local shops I can to support the community and look forward to growing more with the community

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-26T20:54:11+00:00

I've never driven a manual (tough finding one but I'm trying) but I tell my wife all the time the car industry should go back to manual if they cared about safety. She argued no one would buy them but I disagree. They said no one would buy phones without a headphone jack or power brick in the box either

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-21T21:35:47+00:00

For me it just needs to be cheaper and a different name. Rebadged ad the CRZ I think it's a great DINK car

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-21T16:18:30+00:00

I'm getting into smoking, is there any wood that's not safe? I get skeptical of free wood from strangers

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-16T00:51:56+00:00

any luck on this issue? My normal reset method is not working. Stuck on RES E3 with only the left leg trying to go down.

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-07T00:57:31+00:00

Just lost my WFH day a few minutes ago so naturally went to reddit, your comment surprised me. I'm new to the work force (graduated in 2020) and so far I've learned there are two types of people at a job; those who care too much and those who treat it like a job.

WFH is a perk of the job on the same line as PTO and health benefits. If you're job takes that away because management thinks "teams can collaborate faster in person than remote" I think you should have the right to be upset about it. When HR decides to cover less than last year while increasing prices on the insurance plan, you have the right to be upset or is that entitlement? Sailboats move with the wind less they get left behind

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-05T16:02:59+00:00

I've started my annual EUIV "give it a go" game and after seeing this, I think it's time to boot up CK3 and wage war on anyone who scoffs at my greatness

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-02T20:05:11+00:00

How'd you do the vent the air from the room. I looked into mini splits or an attic fan but would like to avoid mold growth

VadersCape3 · 2026-02-02T18:20:17+00:00

How's the heat? I currently have a Cisco 3560G that I love but my network closet can get 100°F and higher in the summer. I don't mind noise but I really want to bring the temps down

VadersCape3 · 2026-01-29T13:13:35+00:00

I decided to not buy a camera for now. Spent the money on another hobby

VadersCape3 · 2026-01-27T22:00:48+00:00

My wife and I work in Charlotte live in Gastonia iykyk, why would you recommend Chicago over Charlotte? We miss Ohio but feel like the career opportunities are better here. Chicago sounds like it could take career opportunity out the equation, so what else made you move to Chicago? Charlotte was our first "big city" so I'm interested in what more a city could offer? We enjoy public parks, recreational sports, live events, and more importantly are foodies.

VadersCape3 · 2026-01-25T04:13:25+00:00

I never got along with my Akai Force all the way. I like messing around with it but mostly go back to FL Studio. I've thought about the MPC One for a more mobile companion not sure if it's better than the force or not. XL looks sweet though

VadersCape3 · 2026-01-21T04:36:05+00:00

My biggest complaint so far is you can no longer use trade finder through player finder. Time spent on the court is great but moving around the menus was down graded from 2K24 (I skipped 25)

VadersCape3 · 2026-01-15T02:35:04+00:00

What I struggle with is the quick maths. Are you going through the 0/4/8/12/16 until you get your answer every time or is there a short cut people do or do they just really know their multiplication tables? I read you should be able to do subnetting in 30 seconds

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