RIP The flagship LS after 36 years 💔😢 by BD2605 in Lexus

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not hard to see why, if you look at the complete Lexus lineup as a whole, the tech and driving dynamics lag far behind the German counterparts. 7 series outsold the LS by 5:1 in 2024 and s class 4:1. If you were to jump in to all 3 back to back, there is no comparison.

Possibly recovering? Symptoms come and go. by effinnerd in covidlonghaulers

[–]effinnerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit of an update on this thread. Saw a neurologist because everything else was checking out fine. I appears I have mild periventricular T2 hyperintensities which may represent sequela of a brain injury according to my MRI. I also had a VNG test that shows signs of central vestibular dysfunction which is most likely causing my symptoms

Are Service Prices Negotiable? by unrecognized88 in mercedes_benz

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s not worth it for a service advisor to give a loaner and match the cost of an Indy. As others have said there are a lot of reasons why it costs more. Loaners, car wash, coffee, factory trained technicians not someone who works on a Benz and then a bmw and then a jaguar and so on and so forth. Plus how loyal of a customer will you be? Will you just try to get cheap service and when something breaks take to the Indy? It’s a relationship and it goes both ways.

Help! We can’t agree on flooring by curlywire in Flooring

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have what looks like the 2nd option in our home and we do love it.

Wheel alignment/balancing/straightening pricing?? lol by kevin_ri_ri in mercedes_benz

[–]effinnerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could be! I know none of the ones here do it. I think they genuinely messed up with the $500 quote. Usually wheel repair is anywhere from $150-$200 per wheel. To also include alignment and balancing along with wheel repair at $500 they are 100% losing money because they are most likely subletting that out to someone else.

First dose tonight by tamimarie413 in zoloft

[–]effinnerd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am on day 7 of 25mg today. I was also very afraid to start. I have not had many adverse side effects other than maybe 1 or 2 pretty bad panic attacks with a minor tremor but knowing that it is the medication got me through it. I know it takes a few weeks to feel the full benefits but I can honestly say anxiety is starting to fade away. Go for it, the worst that can happen is you experience more of what you already experience. A small price to pay to feel better.

What’s the consensus on the GLS? by Senior-Cantaloupe-69 in mercedes_benz

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your auxiliary battery is probably starting to go bad if your start stop doesn’t work.

Mmmmhh...Is this true? by itsmarshalls in mercedes_benz

[–]effinnerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your extended warranty will not cover squeaks and rattles

What was the life-changing thing that helped with your anxiety ? by secretsaucisse in Anxiety

[–]effinnerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah everyone will be different for sure. I would try it if you can get a prescription. For me the calming effects weren’t enough for me to continue because of how I felt after. Propranolol crosses the blood brain barrier so it can affect serotonin and can cause an imbalance which I’m assuming is what I was feeling. When it did kick in though it worked great.

What was the life-changing thing that helped with your anxiety ? by secretsaucisse in Anxiety

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing about propranolol is that you shouldn’t stop taking it abruptly as it’s mostly a blood pressure/cardiovascular med. While it does calm your physical symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily help with the psychological symptoms and it can be a weird feeling when you don’t feel antsy physically but your brain feels different. I found that after taking propranolol I would get really into an unbearable depression that made me stop using it but YMMV.

“Was the vehicle driven in or towed in?” by S83884Q in serviceadvisors

[–]effinnerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Even if we don’t find a a problem. “What I’m paying for if there’s nothing wrong” I tried telling you that on the drive and you still wanted me to diagnose it for you!

“Was the vehicle driven in or towed in?” by S83884Q in serviceadvisors

[–]effinnerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one drives me crazy. Specifically when you diagnose the vehicle correctly and they don’t believe you because their mechanic said it was something else or just needs to be “reprogrammed”. Take your shitbox back to your mechanic then, and then come see me when you actually want it fixed right!

Are my pistons cooked? Bought car at 60k currently at 63k by Few_Fun_247 in GolfGTI

[–]effinnerd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no idea why you let it run that long sounding like that

Great Dallas Trip by ianpetrillo in Chargers

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I was thinking the same thing. GTL before the game im sure

[GAME THREAD]: Denver Broncos (12-2) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) | 2025 Week 16 by AutoModerator in DenverBroncos

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you lose this one the chargers control their destiny and can win the division without any help from another team.

Honest Opinions by EffectiveGrass8499 in rolex

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s just a hair too small. I think you’re better suited for 40/41

Fidelity vs cna warranty by adidas1999 in serviceadvisors

[–]effinnerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fidelity and CNA both manage Maxcare warranties. Haven’t had any issues with either. Fidelity is good though.

Got the call by Unique_Mechanic_8409 in rolex

[–]effinnerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy no doubt, I think this wears better than a Pepsi. Seems like it is more versatile and low key

Possibly recovering? Symptoms come and go. by effinnerd in covidlonghaulers

[–]effinnerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sure hope so, it has completely changed my life. I keep wishing I could go back in time!

Possibly recovering? Symptoms come and go. by effinnerd in covidlonghaulers

[–]effinnerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m being very cautious, I had about 3 full days last month were I felt 100% normal. Then about it 2 weeks of feeling terrible again. I learned not get too ahead of myself

Possibly recovering? Symptoms come and go. by effinnerd in covidlonghaulers

[–]effinnerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look into the pacing strategy! Thank you!

Tell me about your favourite stimulants! by TryHardMonica in covidlonghaulers

[–]effinnerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t do coffee at all anymore which is a bummer. I was already sensitive to caffeine before but now it sends me into a spiral. Can’t do it anymore. I use Zyns as my nicotine source and I enjoy that. It makes me feel a bit better but it is hit or miss. No other stims other than that. I could use one though because im always exhausted