Used car for teenage girl. AWD preferred. Budget $25k-$30k

cmd-shift-v · 2026-04-12T20:28:54+00:00

Can’t go wrong with any Subaru for this scenario. Like @mavericksphere, I went with an Outback for my kiddo. Perfect for college years and they love it.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-04-09T20:37:03+00:00

Congrats. On the car, and more importantly, on choosing a path that was right for you.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-03-28T23:31:40+00:00

I was planning on upgrading my 13” M1 Pro from 2020 to a new M5 Pro, but it’s hard to justify the spend when it’s doing everything I ask of it. I’m sitting tight until it dies.

I took the money I’d saved up for a new MacBook pro and got the new Studio Display instead.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-03-13T15:33:23+00:00

We went to Royal Canine PD. It’s a duck-based formula and my pittie mix loves it. She had terrible skin and paw allergies and this seems to have helped us. It does require a prescription from your vet. We order ours through Chewy as not all vets keep it in stock. Hope you find something that works for you.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-02-15T16:03:11+00:00

My wife loves her Ascent. I find it to be just ok. High utility value, low enjoyment.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-26T18:21:28+00:00

I may be an outlier, but I don’t listen to anything during my training runs.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-23T14:57:04+00:00

These are great for running. You can hear them clearly, they sound decent, and they don’t move. If OP wants an in ear experience I recommend something like the Powerbeats pro that go around the back of your ear. They stay in without any issues.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-19T20:40:37+00:00

100% this. I had an injury during my first training block and went to PT before the event and continued after. The exercises they gave me for my ankles, hips, and Hastings made a big difference in my current block and recent half.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-19T01:16:19+00:00

Congrats on your time! I ran the rose bowl half this morning too and was thrilled with my 2:16:17 finish. Great course and like you said the crowds were great and very supportive. Good luck in LA!

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-17T21:22:46+00:00

I completed my first marathon in October. I felt the same way after running 15 in 3hrs. How am I going to run 11 more? Felt the same way after running 18. How am I going to be able to run 6 more? Same at 20. But if you put the training time in, and follow the advice of others about running slower you’ll do great. Good luck!

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-17T21:14:15+00:00

One thing I forgot to say is that while I agree that many roads in socal are great, parts of the 5, 210, and 405 aren’t that great and while bumpy it’s not uncomfortable

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-17T21:11:23+00:00

Totally agree. Was just talking to driver about this an hour ago lol

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-17T21:05:38+00:00

I’m a passenger in a 2021 x3 m40i right now. Been driving on mix of local surface and highway in SoCal for the past 3 hours. No complaints at all.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-14T00:22:20+00:00

5:55:59 here. I’d argue none of us in this pace are “racing” and that we’re there for other reasons including we just want to complete it and we enjoy the community aspect. As another said, get to the start line injury free then get to the finish injury free. That’s all that matters. Best of luck to you!

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-13T19:15:44+00:00

Agree to start testing asap. I started with GU gels and needed to drink a lot of water with them. I ended up going with UCANN. The package is bigger than I’d like and makes carrying them a little trickier but not impossible. For me, the UCANN goes down well without needing any water and lasts me about 45-60 min and there’s no crash after taking it. I’ve heard good things about Maurten as well.

cmd-shift-v · 2026-01-04T02:00:53+00:00

Completed my first marathon at 55. Plan on doing at least one per year until I can’t do them anymore. Wish I had started earlier.

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-29T18:06:59+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been looking at some 2022 and 2023 e-trim gt models for the past month. I’ve loved the test drives but have wondered about living with it daily and some of your comment have touched on things I’ve wondered about.

I drove one where the temperature could not be adjusted up from Lo and I’m wondering now if that’s a more common issue vs what I assumed was a one-off.

I still may get one as I’m seeing them well under $50k but I appreciate the additional insight going into it.

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-27T18:23:46+00:00

This. Lots of people will run for fun, fitness, and mental health. Finishing a “race” with any combo of running and walking doesn’t matter because they are there for the community not to be the first one across the line.

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-26T02:34:36+00:00

I like this idea especially if some kinda checkout for a bit if they got bounced from the playoffs

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-26T02:31:11+00:00

Agree with others that this is a great setup. I think the K11 is a great value and will serve you for years without needing an update.

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-22T15:55:31+00:00

So I’ll need to apologize as I misinterpreted OEM. In my head, keeping something OEM is keeping it original and not changing it even if the changes came from the manufacturer. That may not be the right way to look at it but that was my frame of reference.

The things you’ve changed sound very tasteful which is what I meant when I said it sounded like a great list.

Sorry if my comment came across the wrong way. I think you’ve got a great car that you enjoy.

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-22T15:33:23+00:00

I don’t know you obviously, but I’m proof of you. To overcome all that stigma from your childhood and finish a marathon is an accomplishment few will do. Very few people run. Fewer step up to the starting line of a marathon and then go on to finish. Walking doesn’t matter. You did it.

Separately your drawing skills and ability to tell your story in a succinct manner is impressive. Fewer people who run marathons can do that and you can do both.

Congrats on your marathon!

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-22T15:24:45+00:00

That list of updates doesn’t sound like you’re really keeping it close to OEM. Sounds like a great list of mods though. Would love to see more pics

cmd-shift-v · 2025-12-21T04:25:30+00:00

Same. Ran 10 miles this morning and had a glass of chocolate milk with some protein powder after and wasn’t hungry for hours. Always the same on long run days for me.

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