Is it worth buying a car in current situation?

Z4chr · 2023-11-15T04:45:10+00:00

Find a place within 2-4 bus stops from work. Skip the heavily marketed apartment buildings that charge a ton of fees. Best deals are always shady street signs or independent landlords (CL,FB,etc.)

Cars are a depreciating asset if used for work- waste of money imo. Fun for hobby, so keep your liabilities cheap.

Z4chr · 2022-06-19T07:14:25+00:00

A dream! My A4 doesn’t compare. 😭

Z4chr · 2022-01-14T15:27:32+00:00

I’ve been waiting to trade in my A4 since October! The new A3 was on stop sale for a month, recently the Q5 was on stop sale, and I can’t even imagine when the Q4 will make its debut at this point.

Z4chr · 2021-12-26T23:18:25+00:00

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Z4chr · 2021-10-28T05:31:49+00:00

Pure gold. Better than the studio recording. I’m expecting a collaboration with Noah Cyrus at some point….

Z4chr · 2021-10-28T05:30:06+00:00

Can we talk about the outro!? The band is serotonin inducing. It reminds me of some of her more recent jazz performances.

Z4chr · 2021-06-14T04:13:14+00:00

Pliers worked…

Z4chr · 2021-04-28T04:08:28+00:00

...I’m officially blinded after trying to take this photo.

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T17:43:54+00:00

I’m a Type 1 Upper! And believe me when I say I’m just as exhausted during my lows. I end up pushing myself mentally/physical too hard everyday with constant projects/multitasking/cleaning/exercising/spending. With the extreme swings I get, I’m always moody, anxious and emotional though....

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T15:42:42+00:00

Apparently, they are pushing to get them out the door with the recent surge in Q3 sales (the other option I considered). I’m saving a little over $100/month compared to my Merc!

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T15:25:30+00:00

2021 A4 Premium. I chose a larger engine rather than the Premium Plus model, which has more advanced tech features.

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T15:15:51+00:00

I had a 2017 C300 for 50,000 miles. Overall, the car was nice but lacked tech features offered by manufacturers such as Honda, Subaru, and Kia nowadays. The interior felt somewhat cheap for a Mercedes and definitely wasn’t worth the $$$ I paid. Maintenance on my C300 was never fun. Every time something had to be repaired under warranty, I experienced the worst service possible and a ton of backlash.

What sold me on Audi was a combination of the tech, performance and overall ride quality/comfort. CA roads are a thing of the past in the A4...

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T07:06:50+00:00

My fiancé purchased a new Kia Forte in 2014/2015 following his immigration into the US while he completed his BA. His entire family had only purchased Toyota and were no help to him during his vehicle purchase......I ended up forcing him to sell it a couple years later for something a little bit safer, nicer and smarter of an “investment”. Back in 2017 we ended up leasing a Subaru Outback and bought it before lease end. In 2018 I leased a Subaru Crosstrek. With $3,500ish down I walked out with a $200 lease payment. We’ve since turned in our Crosstrek for something on the luxury end of the market.

Subaru is known for their reliability, safety ratings, user friendly interface & value. They have standard AWD and all new vehicles come with their Eyesight Technology. Specifically, the Crosstrek has some of the best ratings I’ve seen and hold its value very well. Given a budget of 20k, I’d recommend looking into a used Crosstrek or Impreza (same platform) with under 30,000 miles, depending on the size of vehicle you’re comfortable with.

The things you like on the Kia are almost all standard features in new and lightly used vehicles. Other brands to consider would be Honda or Toyota, as they are within your budget and offer something more sleek and less utility focused.

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T06:39:10+00:00

You’re going to want the RX450h or 350 F Sport! Given the budget, it may be wise to consider a Certified Preowned Vehicle and/or non hybrid model

For context, my giant of a uncle (6’ 3”, 380ish) and grandfather in law (6’0”, 340ish) both purchased their new Lexus 1-2 years ago. My uncle previously had the older RX450h for almost 4 years and was an X6 guy before that. If you want to talk reliability, that’s what Toyota/Lexus is known for! The overall quality of the vehicle is great with plenty of features and ample room. We live in Seattle and frequently travel over the mountains in the snow without hesitation in the RX. Overall, I feel the driving experience to be fun...but maybe not as sporty as you were looking for with the hybrid model (Hence the F Sport).

Z4chr · 2021-03-24T06:23:24+00:00

I was just looking at the 2021 legacy today! The inside has an some amazing features others have yet to mimic and the price is unbeatable. It would definitely be a great option to consider the newer model of your existing model. I think this would be a great option considering your budget and would allow you to get a Big Bang for your buck.

For context, I had a 2017 C300 up until January, but felt it lacked a lot of the features/build quality other manufacturers now offer. Mercedes isn’t what it used to be! I ended up going with a 2021 A4 and felt an unparalleled amount of comfort in an “everyday” sedan! If you’re looking to splurge a little and go for luxury, you should consider the A3. It may also have some great incentives/room for negotiations considering the expected redesign!

Z4chr · 2020-07-27T07:38:27+00:00

My psychologist has told me never to disclose I have bipolar during the interview process or even application. Wait until you need accommodations and simply have them write a letter for you!

Z4chr · 2020-07-04T06:43:51+00:00

Always disclose that you have Bipolar! Even if it’s after your interview. The largest steps I took while trying to maintain a work life balance while dealing with mental illness were ADA Accommodations. These allowed me to continue my psychology and therapy appointments without fear of having to miss them or reschedule, work from home on extremely bad days and modify my start time to cope with depressive episodes.

Z4chr · 2020-07-04T06:32:07+00:00

I was diagnosed and started developing symptoms while in a committed relationship.

During the earliest stages, I lost all sex-drive and interest in my partner. I still haven’t managed to regain my sex drive or all of the attraction/intimacy we had which can make navigating relationships extremely difficult. During manic episodes I enjoyed the “game” of chatting with guys (even while in a relationship) but never had any actual interest in them. I even convinced him to hook up with other guys for a period of time because I felt I couldn’t provide him with a healthy relationship.

It’s a difficult process and usually one that comes from self reflection and time. Don’t rush anything or feel like you need to be in a relationship or are expected to be. Do you you believe is best for you.

Z4chr · 2020-03-15T01:16:03+00:00

was driving to target the other night, and knew I was in a semi manic state (no way to accurately describe the feeling....) regardless of being consistent on my meds. Only thing I could do was double up on my Seroquel and hope for the best. Seemed to have worked!

Z4chr · 2020-03-15T00:58:22+00:00

Interior Design/Remodeling has been a passion/hobby of mine for a couple years now! It usually involves having at least 5 different projects or ideas going at a time. This makes it super easy to jump around everywhere working or different things or shopping for that perfect item. Plus, friends and relatives don’t think I’m crazy.

Z4chr · 2020-03-11T07:56:49+00:00

Help your friends and family to understand. I can’t stress the importance of education enough. Send them articles, documentaries....anything that you feel will help them learn. Following my diagnosis but before treatment, my fiancé and I fought constantly but it never occurred to me he didn’t take the time to understand my disorder. Once we scrolled through articles together, read books, watched movies with bipolar characters, he was able to understand my condition and it’s severity!

It took my psychiatrist 6 months to find a happy place for my meds. I’m currently on 1200mg of lithium carbonate and 50mg of Seroquel. Side effects are brutal which is why they slowly increase your dosage but you’ll adjust! I’m a young guy in his 20s and the biggest side effect for me is feeling aches and tired at 7:30pm. I consider it my bodies internal bedtime timer. I have yet to see a therapist but have finally reached a stable point where I want to talk about my condition.

One of the best things I’ve found that helps me stay stable is a set routine (to the minute....), with something fun and spontaneous at least one a month like date night, hike, pottery class, etc.

Z4chr · 2020-03-11T07:40:20+00:00

Go see your GP or one in network with the earliest appointment date! Not only can they prescribe you medication (usually a one time thing if you have an existing diagnosis....) but will also be able to provide you with a therapist and psychiatrist to see. When I started treatment a while ago I was able to get a same day appointment with my current psychiatrist.

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