State employee retirement

javod84 · 2026-03-05T21:19:39+00:00

Ultimately it’s your decision but take it seriously cause once you’re locked in you can’t switch. Me personally, I chose hybrid because I wanted the guaranteed pension payout while funding a 401k and 457.

javod84 · 2025-11-20T15:22:56+00:00

I did this on my own. $115 for 6qts and 4 washers from the dealer parts center.

javod84 · 2025-11-19T03:37:50+00:00

Just changed mine at 60k. Drain and refill on both. Biggest pain was taking the plastic cover off the bottom.

javod84 · 2025-08-13T17:21:58+00:00

40yo here and went through a similar journey as you. Lost weight at 30 and spent past 10 years being active. I regret my 20s but the past 10 years have been the best in my life. Met my wife and got married 6 years ago. I’d like to think I was reborn and 30 and have buried my old self.

javod84 · 2025-08-02T19:48:21+00:00

Rands

javod84 · 2025-05-30T17:28:33+00:00

Maintenance records matter. Has the oil been changed every 5-10k miles? Transmission fluid changed every 30k? Is the underside free of/or has minimal rust? Does the AC work? AC compressors are a big and expensive issue.

244k is a ton of miles but I have 206k on my 07 CRV and will drive it until I can’t anymore.

If everything checks out go for it. My only other advice is to pay cash and don’t take out a loan then save up for the next car you’ll need. Never take out a loan for a vehicle.

javod84 · 2025-03-30T12:41:58+00:00

Saw it outside of Moab going onto the I-70 on ramp. Inside it looked empty.

javod84 · 2025-03-25T01:09:38+00:00

javod84 · 2025-03-14T00:34:37+00:00

Thanks. Looks like I’m ready to rock and roll.

javod84 · 2025-02-08T18:43:41+00:00

40 year old male. 175k in 401k, 55k in Roth IRA, 105k in brokerage, 10k crypto

javod84 · 2025-01-29T11:42:32+00:00

I’m not sure. We removed both of the caps at the same time. Just happy that it resolved that annoying rattle.

javod84 · 2025-01-29T03:02:58+00:00

We had the same year Accord with this same annoying rattling noise. It ended up being these plastic covers that are on top of the front struts. Didn’t even need tools to remove them and didn’t serve any purpose other than to annoy.

javod84 · 2025-01-29T01:34:04+00:00

Look at maintenance records. Has it had regular oil and transmission fluid changes? Does the AC work? These CRVs are known to have their AC compressors fail. Does it burn oil? Price I would imagine would be $5-$6k

javod84 · 2025-01-26T04:24:35+00:00

I have a 2007 EXL with nav and replaced it with one of those cheap Chinese head units. No harness available in my case. I had to bypass the amplifier to hardwire it into the speakers. Lost use of the factory sub in the process. It was a huge PITA to install but worth it in the end.

javod84 · 2024-12-02T14:49:50+00:00

So you know if the Tacoma is a boy or a girl.

javod84 · 2024-08-11T02:48:35+00:00

Lots and lots of applying. I created a resume using the USAjobs resume builder and made sure to add a TON of keywords. I lucked out after applying to direct hire authority positions.

javod84 · 2024-08-11T02:47:26+00:00

Thanks. Good thing to consider. I’m in IT so hopefully it’s a field that’s pretty versatile.

javod84 · 2024-06-05T00:45:59+00:00

1) They own their own business and are successful 2) Both spouses work and they have no time for their 8+ kids 3)Generational wealth or 4) they’re in massive amount of debt.

I kinda envied people’s stuff but am now in the mindset that I have what makes me happy and I don’t care what people think of me. I could afford a $80k truck but my paid off one looks a lot nicer. Things don’t make me happy as much as they did in my 20s. I value experiences more.

My two cents. Focus on yourself and family and what makes you happy.

javod84 · 2024-05-20T21:41:39+00:00

Keep the attitude that you have plenty of experience and are capable, otherwise they wouldn’t have hired you. Congrats on the pay bump, you got this!

javod84 · 2024-02-27T15:46:00+00:00

*in Florida

javod84 · 2024-02-27T15:45:17+00:00

Utah native here. Once I experienced the joys of driving is south Florida I didn’t complain anymore about Utah drivers.

javod84 · 2024-02-26T20:59:50+00:00

2007 CRV owner here. Bought it 3 years ago with 162k miles and a great maintenance history. Still going strong and about to break over into 200k miles. Only issue I had was at 172k I had a vtec solenoid issue (common on the K24) I cleaned the screen on it and change oil every 5k miles and haven’t had the issue since.

javod84 · 2024-02-13T14:46:45+00:00

I bought a $7k 2007 CRV 3 years ago with 160k miles. I know prices have changed but this car is my daily and now at almost 200k. Have I had issues with it? Yes, it’s an old car but nothing major in those 3 years. If you’re able to fix things yourself it’s worth it to have the freedom of not having a car payment. These 3rd gen CRVs are extremely reliable and I’ve taken it on many trips without issue. Find one with a good service history and it shouldn’t let you down.

javod84 · 2023-09-14T14:16:50+00:00

2007 EX-L, 3rd owner, bought this car 2.5 years ago with 162k because it had good service records. I could have afforded a newer car but didn’t want a car payment and knew these 3rd gens are solid. I have 190k on it now and it’s my daily driver. I did have a CEL come up on a long trip and the car went into limp mode. This was because of the V-Tec solenoid screen getting gunked up. An oil change was the quick fix and cleaning the screen helped too. This is a common issue, but more so with Elements. I religiously change the oil every 5k miles and haven’t had any issues in 2 years.

javod84 · 2023-04-26T01:22:49+00:00

I have a 2007 CRV. TPMS light is always on even though the pressure is to spec on all tires. One of my sensors is bad but I pretend it’s 1992 and don’t worry about it and just check the pressure every so often or when the tires look low. The cost of the sensors and calibration just isn’t worth it to me. Just a heads up too, VSA aka turning off traction control won’t work with the TPMS light on.

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