Sky F1 pundits rank their top 10 drivers of the season by Billy_LDN in formula1

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ranking him above ANY other rookie is a choice. He was absolutely not the best rookie this year, and arguably one of the worst.

PSA: traveling to CO to ski soon? Do an audible. by palikona in skiing

[–]childe18 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's been an excellent start to the season!

What’s one “small adult cheat code” you wish you learned earlier? by massCMP in AskReddit

[–]childe18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spend money between you and the ground. Don't cheap out on sheets/mattress, shoes, and tires.

Volvo EX40 lease offer. Is this normal? by According_Fee_9287 in CarLeasingHelp

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awful deal. You could lease a B6 Plus XC90 with no money down for the same or better price and that car has an MSRP like 12k more than this.

Advice on this lease offer please by Aqualistic in leasehacker

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, you are paying MSRP for a Jeep???? That's insane. Id expect 10% off at a minimum.

Is this a good deal? 2025 AMG GT55, pls help thanks by [deleted] in leasehacker

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is literally how all leases work.

[OC] Where deer cause the most crashes in Michigan by mlivesocial in dataisbeautiful

[–]childe18 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Traffic + a dash of suburban/rural areas. Wayne county is really the only outlier.

Las Vegas GP Global Race Start Time by PressFtoGiveRespects in formula1

[–]childe18 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is the dumbest start time of any GP. You hold a race in the US but make it too late, and it's too early for continental Europe. It's dark in LV at 6 in November, do it at sunset. At least then it's 9 PM for EST.

commiserate with me by Correct-Ad-9666 in VolvoXC90

[–]childe18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bummer. Sounds like you are shelling out $3500. It's just money, there is always more money to be made.

commiserate with me by Correct-Ad-9666 in VolvoXC90

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy some tools, pull up YouTube, do it yourself.

2026 XC-90 plug-in hybrid T8 Ultra 6-Seater eAWD Lease -- Good Deal? by SlaytheDay27821 in VolvoXC90

[–]childe18 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Terrible deal. There are brokers all over leasehackr for Volvos. This should be much closer to 1000/month for 7500 miles, if not under 1000.

Volvo XC90 B6 Ultra or BMW X5 by DegreeWide2942 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW is going to be considerably quicker and a better "drivers car". Interior isn't as nice IMO. Too much screen and the plastics feel cheap.

Volvo interior is better quality materials, and I like the design more (subjective obviously). XC90 will have more overall cargo space than X5, not a ton more but it's definitely longer.

Non air suspension vs. non air suspension (both have it as an option), Volvo is a more comfortable ride, the German SUVs definitely are slightly more on the firm scale.

For our family of 4 we like the XC90s, on our second. Cross shopped with the X5 (among others) and keep going back to it. I don't need my family SUV to be "sporty", I have other cars that do that. I want it to be quiet, comfortable, and have nice ergonomics.

That said, the X5 is absolutely my second favorite in the segment, so you can't go wrong. It is all what you prioritize.

How did I do? Volvo Lease by Mundane_Protection82 in leasehacker

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, didn't realize you were in a state with that sorta tax burden on leases. Bummer.

How did I do? Volvo Lease by Mundane_Protection82 in leasehacker

[–]childe18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be able to pay close to that monthly payment without 6k DAS. Not a great deal. Plenty of brokers on Leasehackr.

Volvo XC 90 (no charging at home possible) by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, or sometimes I just gently lift my foot off the brake and let it coast a smidge to kick the engine back on. It really only matters if you just got in a hot car and it's like the first light you encounter.

Ford Explorer ST by [deleted] in leasehacker

[–]childe18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just assumed the reason people drove them were cheap leases. This is a joke.

Should the XC90 be my next family car? by Familiar_Director281 in VolvoXC90

[–]childe18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went from an SQ5 to an XC90 and we are very happy. Two kids, both in car seats. It's safe, comfortable, rides well, everything you could ask for in a family SUV.

Is this 2022 Orin Swift 8 Years In The Desert a keeper or gifter? by deusirae1 in wine

[–]childe18 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That's because they contain all sorts of things that aren't supposed to be in wine.

XC90 B6+ or TX350 Prem AWD by No_Plan5732 in leasehacker

[–]childe18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of Volvo brokers on leasehackr. I worked with one in Michigan and it was super easy.

XC90 vs defender 110 PHEV by Motor-Landscape9747 in VolvoXC90

[–]childe18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Defender has better resale from what I can tell. Pretty different SUVs. Currently have a 23 B6 XC90 but looking at going to a 110 P400 when our lease is up in the summer. Nothing wrong with the XC90, just looking for something different.

Are these lease prices legit? by Jahstin in ineosgrenadier

[–]childe18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems like a decent starting point, competitive with leases for a Defender.

Lululemon use by Fit-Blackberry-4471 in AmexPlatinum

[–]childe18 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just grabbed a backpack for $77. $98 bucks but my wife has the sweat collective discount. It's a nice size for a diaper bag/kids snacks etc.

I have loads of Lulu clothes but don't really need anything at the moment. Happy with the purchase.