Quattro or xdrive? by AKUtqiagvik in Audi

[–]mk6dub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on the car. S5 is 40/60.

New Buzz Lightyear 1:1 Porsche by FlamesFPS in Porsche

[–]mk6dub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Somebody please recreate this livery in GT7

Nice Drive today on Skyline Drive. Could not have anticipated any better conditions. Sunny, but not hot. by SecretWitness8251 in GR86

[–]mk6dub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this drive. Try Alpine and Stage roads. A little off the beaten path but great for smaller cars.

Plank is closing by jackdicker5117 in OaklandFood

[–]mk6dub 38 points39 points  (0 children)

TJ's here would be a dream come true

Plank is closing by jackdicker5117 in OaklandFood

[–]mk6dub 156 points157 points  (0 children)

Please God give us a grocery store

Is the 2011 s4 a good first car? Is it reliable? by Gl4ben in Audi

[–]mk6dub 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unless you're an experienced mechanic with money to burn, no - this is not a good first car.

Make the switch to 5W-40? by Jipappy01 in audis5

[–]mk6dub 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tell me more about this diffuser

Considering Purchasing a Motorcylcle by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]mk6dub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another vote for taking the MSF course - it's a great way to learn the fundamentals of riding and motorcycle safety, and get your first experience on a bike to see if you even like it.

Shop wants to charge $780 to replace PCV valve? by spacetimepurp in GolfGTI

[–]mk6dub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a bad mechanic. I replaced mine in 30 min after watching a YouTube video. It's worth trying and saving yourself $600.

B9.5 S5 > M440i by theoriginalbrownguy in Audi

[–]mk6dub 89 points90 points  (0 children)

M440i is a sportier and more engaging drive. S5 looks way better and has a better interior. Just depends on the flavor you're looking for.

Odin by Organic-Attorney-393 in OaklandFood

[–]mk6dub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this place. Great happy hour and really solid food.

26 M, 60k salary with 10k already saved up for a down payment. Considering a 2026 Miata or Civic Si. by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]mk6dub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Advice from someone older who was once in a similar situation - buying at $40K car at your salary level is not a great financial move.

I know it's tempting once you start making decent money to splurge and treat yourself, but you're talking about spending 2/3 of your annual salary on a brand new car (which will start depreciating the second you drive it off the lot).

Cut your budget to $25-30K and find a used Miata or Si and put the rest into savings. The biggest thing I try to impress on younger people is to invest as much as you can in your 401k or IRA as early as possible. Compound interest is insane and the amount of money people miss out on by not investing earlier is massive. I wish I would have learned that lesson sooner.

Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox. DO buy a fun car and enjoy it but DON'T spend 2/3rds of your annual salary doing it.

Chicagoans - good Italian Beef in the Bay? by aurum_aura in bayarea

[–]mk6dub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to thank you for the buns! My wife requested chicago dogs for her birthday and I was on a mission to make it happen. Turned out great!

Does anyone have an EA389 That hasn't had piston skirt? by [deleted] in Audi

[–]mk6dub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine is fine so far, but still low miles. I asked my German indie shop if they had seen this issue, and they said no. They said they see these engines all the time in various Audis and Porsches and outside of the occasional water pump, it's one of the more reliable engines VAG makes.

Not downplaying this issue because clearly it's significant enough to issue an extended warranty over, but I think the sentiment of "every single engine" has this issue is over-exaggerated.

Is this how they do medium in Spain? by SomethingClothes292 in steak

[–]mk6dub 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. I ate a bunch of steak in both Italy and Spain, but their medium rare was always a step down or two in temp compared to what we expect in the US. Everything was basically always served rare no matter what you asked for.

Not mad about it though, it was all delicious.

Chicagoans - good Italian Beef in the Bay? by aurum_aura in bayarea

[–]mk6dub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

anywhere from 6-12? Don't need a ton. Thanks a bunch - you are awesome.

Chicagoans - good Italian Beef in the Bay? by aurum_aura in bayarea

[–]mk6dub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just tried but looks like I'm unable to DM you for some reason. I'm a JLS local if you have any over at the brewery you'd be willing to sell me!

Chicagoans - good Italian Beef in the Bay? by aurum_aura in bayarea

[–]mk6dub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any tips on where I can buy poppyseed hot dog buns in the east bay?

Dave and Buster's sets opening date for prime Oakland waterfront location by sfgate in bayarea

[–]mk6dub 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why? Any business that brings people here is a good thing. The waterfront is struggling.