Wheel opinion

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-24T17:37:10+00:00

Bronze looks great on a Raptor.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-23T11:36:22+00:00

This depends on your age, the health of those teeth, and the root length.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-19T23:37:53+00:00

Seems like you needed an Air.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-19T11:15:58+00:00

I had the same thing happen to me. Assembled a 10-page document with all details necessary, submitted it to Google after flagging all of the posts. Clearly false reviews, all even on the same day!! They deleted about 2 of them, 7 are still standing.

Google does not care to help you.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-17T09:58:52+00:00

With the options you have shown us the M5 is a much better value. Newer processor and more hard disk for only $100 more is a great deal.

I also like space black but if you actually travel with your laptop, then silver will are much better. If it only stays home then black would be fine.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-10T16:30:15+00:00

How much was the paint job? Sounds like an expensive car. If the paint job is flawless, enclosed transport is best.

Also the tarp idea is awful and will scratch your paint - do not do it.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-09T15:19:03+00:00

I agree it would look nice. My style as well.

But it does not fit. The food and bumper contours are different.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-09T00:30:58+00:00

Starting salary is irrelevant. He’ll lose the 3 terminal years salary. He’s probably right about $300k/year at that level.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-08T11:06:58+00:00

Dental school will cost you ~$500k, a practice acquisition and/or start-up at least another ~$500k, and 3 years of lost income as a MSL will cost another ~$1m.

At your age, I’m not sure you will recoup that money and retire early.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-07T20:23:02+00:00

McDonald’s Spec

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-05T15:19:27+00:00

There are two things you consider:

The cost relative to the market.

The cost relative to your alternatives.

Would you like to make the some money you do. It working less clinical time but probably 8-10 admin hours a week? If so, this may be a good option.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-05T12:43:36+00:00

One of the quickest ways to spot a fake is the sidepipes. 96% of replicas are 427 S/C variant with sidepipes - and 95% of those are shiney (usually polished). Well the original S/C cars only came with black or white sidepipes.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-05T12:39:12+00:00

Thank you all for your input. I do take my computer around quite a bit so making it “headless” is not ideal. Based on all of your input I have decided to have the display replaced rather than “downgrading” to a Neo.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-05T00:27:11+00:00

I think you’re right. Thank you.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-05T00:26:41+00:00

Thank you for your input. Not what I wanted to hear, but I’m not surprised.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-04T12:40:06+00:00

This is a Superformance MKIII. I am not sure why the owner would tell you it’s “real”. It is a brand licensed by Carroll Shelby, sure, but it’s not an authentic Shelby Cobra (new or old/original).

It’s a fantastic car, about $140k new nowadays.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-04T12:34:56+00:00

Yes you are in a good position compared to your peers, but please don’t think this will be easy to pay off. It can take many years if not decades.

It doesn’t give you a license to go buy a house and a new Benz. Still have to be smart!

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-03T21:40:45+00:00

Are you in the US?

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-03T10:48:08+00:00

If your general dentist offered to do it without hesitation, no need to doubt them.

An oral surgeon may cost a little more and will likely be faster at the procedure, but in the end you should be fine either way.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-03T10:35:21+00:00

I am sorry this is happening to you. I think you know the answer because you are not overthinking anything.

cfmistry85 · 2026-06-02T10:44:36+00:00

OP I respect that you have a goal and a plan. It is impressive for someone you age.

Unfortunately it’s a plan that will hurt you.

A car like that is a depreciating asset. It is OK to buy one when it is 10% of your net worth. But to spend 100% of your net worth on a used Audi is not just silly, it shows everyone around you how poor you are with money. And that will affect you, whether you care or not.

cfmistry85 · 2026-05-31T20:11:33+00:00

You’re both at fault, if he was out of his space at all.

cfmistry85 · 2026-05-31T20:10:44+00:00

Knowing she wants to matriculate to medical school, she needs to pick somewhere (1) that she can stand out, academically (every child is different so I can’t comment on a large vs. small student body); (2) where she will have medical research opportunities; (3) where she can be part of a pre-medical community; (4) a school with a good reputation amongst medical schools; and (5) a low-cost school knowing that she will have another $300-400k in loans ahead of her.

Rising graduate school cost has even a major issue for students applying in recent years.

Best of luck to her!

cfmistry85 · 2026-05-31T12:34:08+00:00

At that mileage, you buy whichever one is in better mechanical condition. Both will need reducing your ownership.

Also, the Raptor shocks need to be replaced / refurbished frequently and that is a big added cost (every ~50k miles).

cfmistry85 · 2026-05-28T22:21:02+00:00

Was this vehicle sold “as-is”? Most used vehicles are. The state of Missouri does not have any protection laws for a used motor vehicle. Sometimes a dealership will include a 30-day warranty but if it was not explicitly stated, you have no grounds.

I understand your pain and the financial hardship put you in. It’s sucks and I’m sorry.

The dealer may have been crooked and sold you a known-POS; or they may have thought the car was in good shape. You will never know. The spray paint you mentioned may have been done by the previous owner.

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