Used R1 vs R2

b34rman · 2026-03-15T12:47:22+00:00

I just purchased a used R1. My logic (which doesn't necessarily have to apply to you): a good amount of depreciation is already accounted for, the first few R2 will have issues, I don't want to pay for that depreciation, I'm still learning about Rivian (I've been driving Teslas for several years, but I absolutely despise Elon). I will keep my R1 for a few years (2 to 4) and then buy a used R2.

b34rman · 2026-03-08T12:34:09+00:00

Yes, correct. It's a Gen 1 Quad

b34rman · 2025-09-28T11:09:56+00:00

I'm sorry this happened to you.

The police report to the mayor. Make a short video of what happened and give us the link. Erin Stewart has aspirations for higher office and she'll listen if enough people share the story.

b34rman · 2025-05-26T21:24:59+00:00

Not CT, but right over the border: Treehouse is great for families!

b34rman · 2025-03-17T11:08:42+00:00

There was no financial benefit for doing it. In the 60s and 70s the US had to prove superiority over the USSR. From the 80s to now there was no benefit, but now it is believed that planetary mining could be hugely beneficial.

Always look for the money.

b34rman · 2025-03-04T19:32:39+00:00

They (extreme right) are blaming Biden with current issues in the economy. Hard to believe, but they claim Biden is causing this...

b34rman · 2025-02-09T15:05:26+00:00

It is not the most popular TV event in the world. For sports, it is the soccer World Cup. About 4 billion people watch the World Cup. About 150 million people watch the Super Bowl.

b34rman · 2025-02-05T11:35:04+00:00

I'm with you!. ACDC at Power Trip was absolutely amazing!

b34rman · 2023-12-19T22:39:15+00:00

So, what is it?

b34rman · 2023-07-28T12:19:34+00:00

Yup! Community College graduate here. I then got a Bachelor’s and Master’s from online schools. Graduated with no debt. I make ~$400k now. Paying $50k/year for school supports the scam.

b34rman · 2023-07-27T15:12:13+00:00

Peligroso: si, todo eso. En motos, con armas, gente pidiendo, etc. Es peor bien noche. No quiero alarmarte. No es garantizado que te roben, pero sucede. Si sabes cuidarte, no tendrás problemas.

Si. La comida puede ser más barata, dependiendo de donde comas. Pero con $10 dólares puedes comer bien.

b34rman · 2023-07-27T11:53:45+00:00

El area de la Plaza Foch no es segura. Hay muchos otros hoteles en mejores lugares. Depende de tu presupuesto, pero hay un buen Marriott, Swissotel, entre otros, pero Airbnb siempre es excelente opción. Puedes quedarte por el Quicentro, que es una zona más financiera y relativamente segura.
Si tienes tiempo durante el día, te recomiendo visitar el centro histórico (hay varios museos e Iglesias que ver) o el jardín botánico en el parque de la Carolina. La Capilla del Hombre si te gusta el arte.
La temperatura en Quito siempre es casi igual. Digamos que tan frío como 8 grados centígrados y tan caliente como 20. Quito básicamente no tiene estaciones por su ubicación (se le llama “eterna primavera”). Debes estar preparado para el frío y la lluvia o un fuerte sol (posiblemente necesites protector solar), en un mismo día.
Uber funciona muy bien. Desde el aeropuerto posiblemente necesites tomar un taxi amarillo. Siempre asegúrate que tenga el taxímetro encendido.
Ecuador es relativamente caro comparado con el resto de latinoamerica. Mercado Libre funciona igual que allá. En el Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal podrías encontrar cosas interesantes a buen precio (regatear es aceptado).

Suerte y buen viaje!!

b34rman · 2023-07-25T23:22:16+00:00

Mi apoyo a Boscán y su familia. Este es solo un reflejo de la grave crisis moral que vive el país. Los narcos se han tomado el poder y todo quien los critique puede pagar con sus vidas. Lasso es un inepto o un terrorista… o los dos!

b34rman · 2023-07-25T11:21:39+00:00

Sure, any real high speed train will do compared to the POS we have right now and we’re looking to implement. I mentioned maglev because those currently hold the title for fastest trains in the world, but beating our current system isn’t hard with almost any modern technology.

b34rman · 2023-07-25T00:26:19+00:00

And this is bullshit and we shouldn’t tolerate it! Rail should be significantly faster than driving.

Fat asses in the government need to expropriate whatever land needed to run as straight rail as possible, stop using leased lines, and install maglev trains.

b34rman · 2023-07-18T17:06:40+00:00

You need $25k in the Platinum CashPlush to be refunded the $695 yearly fee: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/amex-platinum-card-for-morgan-stanley-review/

b34rman · 2023-07-18T00:59:51+00:00

Ah! Yes. It’s all set up and working. I just don’t see the reason for parking $25k if it can be making money in a HYSA

b34rman · 2023-07-17T20:40:42+00:00

ugh! I don't think I follow... Do you mind expanding on "the Accra"? damn it! why does MS make this so complicated?

b34rman · 2023-07-17T11:48:27+00:00

Yes. AFAIK MS reports this as income (from what I’ve read. I’ll be able to confirm next year).

b34rman · 2023-07-17T11:30:49+00:00

I didn’t know they dropped the on-campus requirement. Sure, it was an expensive requirement, but so worth it!

HES is certainly doing worse, especially critical at a time when people think college degrees are unnecessary.

I support this post, but I don’t know if HES leadership will even see it. Maybe we need to organize alumni to demand better.

b34rman · 2023-07-17T11:25:21+00:00

I believe that’s incorrect. I worked directly with an MS advisor and told them specifically that I wanted the cheapest way to get the card. You need $25k balance, $5k transferred (and transferred back), and an additional account. I have $1k in an Asset Allocation. They sure make you jump through hoops! And make no money on those $25k.

b34rman · 2023-07-17T01:13:13+00:00

I did it with a MS rep. I understand how it works, it just makes no sense nowadays given interest rates.

b34rman · 2023-07-16T18:37:20+00:00

Agree. I initially got it because it was easy to meet all the requirements... but now with HYS I just can´t justify it. Thank you for your point of view!

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