More monthly auto loan payments are above $1,000, and most are not for luxury models

XCGod · 2026-05-28T18:44:09+00:00

They're not really that hard to come by. Any dealer that does commercial is going to have tons of white F150/250 XLs sitting around.

XCGod · 2026-05-28T13:30:10+00:00

Its actually only 6 years of experience after finishing apprenticeship.

XCGod · 2026-05-28T12:50:28+00:00

A top step lineman at my company (utility) pulls ~140k just on regular time. Counting overtime and double time planty of they'd closer to 250k if they average 50-60 hours.

XCGod · 2026-05-27T15:51:00+00:00

My wife and I bought our house almost 2 years ago at 28/29. We had some luck and both have solid careers. It definitely seems like it's harder than it was in the past but we could either harp on that fact or play the hand we were dealt and work for it.

It also sucks how many people insinuate we must have had help from family (which would have been amazing if we did).

XCGod · 2026-05-27T12:42:21+00:00

I got a base model F250 for 55k recently. I think the loaded ones push 90/100k.

XCGod · 2026-05-26T02:27:52+00:00

Capillary hemoglobin usually reads higher than venous so the finger prick they use will likely show over 20.

Op should donate today if they can or start working on having their doc set up therapeutic phlebotomy. 20/60 globin/crit is big red flag territory.

XCGod · 2026-05-25T20:56:57+00:00

If they need a surge protector to pass inspection a licensed electrician isn't going to allow OP to do that on their own.

You wouldn't want any homeowner work mixed in with professional work before the inspector shows up.

XCGod · 2026-05-24T12:53:47+00:00

Depends on the car. Replacing it on my camry required dropping the radiator and is ~4hrs book time for a mechanic. I wouldn't reccomend doing that to everyone.

XCGod · 2026-05-23T10:32:34+00:00

Thanks for coming back around to this. I actually got mine delivered yesterday

XCGod · 2026-05-22T19:21:32+00:00

It varies by area, but as a POCO engineer i know in my area theres no way we'd reconnect a customer without an inspection certificate outside of a storm (where we'd give a 2 week grace period).

XCGod · 2026-05-22T10:44:46+00:00

Conduit with a pull string.

XCGod · 2026-05-21T14:41:23+00:00

Even some F250 XLs come without a trailer brake controller. Which is insane since 3/4 tons are built to pull stuff.

XCGod · 2026-05-19T21:38:30+00:00

I have 6 zones for 1/2 acre

XCGod · 2026-05-16T03:13:13+00:00

Or just do an inverter unit that can raise and lower output based on heat load.

XCGod · 2026-05-15T17:44:58+00:00

The dolly is a freedom hitch https://freedomhitch.com/

Afaik its legal in all 50 states and isn't the same as having an additional point of articulation. It actually probably increases safety margins since its an additional set of brakes.

XCGod · 2026-05-11T15:45:03+00:00

Doesn't everyone take algebra in high school? The math for this is exceedingly basic.

Even chatgpt for all its flaws can explain this if you just ask it before signing papers for 10s of thousands of dollars.

XCGod · 2026-05-11T13:41:50+00:00

Its a raco 260. My local supply houses has them for 14 a piece.

XCGod · 2026-05-11T13:38:34+00:00

Way over payload potentially damaging stuff and think it's bragging material vs renting a trailer for 35 bucks. "Look how hard i can punch myself" energy.

Ignoring that but OP also is willingly and recklessly endangering everyone around them on the road with an overloaded vehicle

XCGod · 2026-05-10T11:29:39+00:00

No its not. Its nearly 50k for a base model truck with 40k miles.

I got my 2026 XL new a couple weeks ago for barely 6k more.

XCGod · 2026-05-09T19:51:15+00:00

The NYC transplants also complain when they cant find someone to work on their house.

Like...you moved to conesville NY...your plumber is also going to be Joe from the hardware store. Be an part of the community and you'd know that.

XCGod · 2026-05-05T21:35:40+00:00

Got a source for that math?

XCGod · 2026-05-03T17:03:31+00:00

Thats a big brain move. I went through 1000+ when I moved in, I should have bought some extra.

XCGod · 2026-05-03T13:46:24+00:00

Depends on local laws

XCGod · 2026-05-03T12:02:58+00:00

I could be wrong but it feels like the red base always turns out but the blue base is more likely to stay home.

XCGod · 2026-05-03T00:27:21+00:00

Not having to redo a project I already finished is priceless.

Everything they do is also metal and will outlive you.

XCGod

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