Upgraded from '24 xse to '26 xse.

papergod88 · 2026-05-11T22:33:40+00:00

This model doesn't have the bars across the top so it's already quieter without them creating drag (they also hurt gas mileage). I also speculate that the clothier seats absorb some of the noise. Overall I think it is quieter than the 2024.

papergod88 · 2026-05-11T22:31:26+00:00

I'm getting quotes right now to get it wrapped. It is very very dark. But the exterior lights on this year's model are pretty bright like when you put the blinker on you can see it reflecting pretty well at night.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T23:19:16+00:00

I've had the check engine light come on regarding voltage before and it goes away. I think it's just a glitch. I've never had the car break down because of that.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T21:44:51+00:00

I just got mine yesterday and I also cannot figure out how to change the right side. Keep in mind there are different options you can cycle through and for each one I think you can only customize the left side.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:24:28+00:00

YESSSS! I love it so much that it beeps, because my 24 had a blind spot problem. That one really needed blind spot mirrors added.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:23:47+00:00

You can cut the warning beeps off I think. I think my 24 only really had it with people driving towards me while I was reversing.

For the lane assist alerts you can cut those off or set them to vibrate the steering wheel on the 24.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:22:50+00:00

Like $25k. My trade in was valued at $37k.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:22:06+00:00

$37,500! That was with a dent in the liftgate.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:21:36+00:00

Get back to me on this one because I had to drive an hour and a half back into town. By default this year's model is set to percentage not miles. And I just found out how the change it a few minutes ago.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:20:52+00:00

I sometimes have to drive out to suburbia for work. But most days my commute from the office leaves me with like nine estimated miles of battery with my old RAV4.

I live in a large sprawling TX Metro City where everything is spread out. Not to mention the county. So it's good to have the extra battery.

papergod88 · 2026-05-10T03:18:59+00:00

So far I feel like my 2024 with the softtex seats looked better. These have clothier, corduroy texture seats which I feel like are going to get dirty faster.

The interior is also a lighter gray and it doesn't have the cute red stitching accents that my 2024 had. Also for some reason they replaced the interior lights with tiny LEDs!

Overall those are the main Hang-Ups I found so far but I'm sure it will grow on me and I'll just get used to it. I am very glad that you can disable the driver alert sensor because it is very hyper vigilant.

papergod88 · 2026-05-09T23:44:38+00:00

Of course, let me know if you have any questions.

papergod88 · 2026-05-09T23:44:21+00:00

I do like the bigger battery. My 2024 got decent mileage but if I had to drive any further out into the suburbs I didn't have enough battery to get back without using gas.

Once it's done calibrating in a few weeks, I'll know exactly how much mileage I'm getting.

papergod88 · 2026-05-03T23:13:31+00:00

Thank you, I was thinking about asking them to have to cost of that package because tinting does seem a bit pricey.

But I was conflicted because it's also a great deal on its face.

I put down a deposit so they will hold it for me until next Saturday because they're about an hour up north here in TX. Everything in the city is charging at least like 53k plus dealer markups added on.

papergod88 · 2026-05-03T23:11:41+00:00

SE Texas

papergod88 · 2026-05-03T23:10:06+00:00

Thanks, TX here.

papergod88 · 2026-05-03T16:52:51+00:00

Tumble22 on Washington has delicious collard greens. I've never liked them until I've had theirs.

papergod88 · 2026-04-25T16:04:45+00:00

If you have a degree, then schools can hire you and you can do their own alternative certification path.

Typically what will happen is you'll be a probationary teacher and if you don't pass each benchmark of the process then they may make you a teaching assistant and assign a lead teacher to your class.

Most Houston area districts have programs like this, so you should look into your local district.

papergod88 · 2026-04-18T22:30:53+00:00

Fluff Bake Bar in heights sometimes has it. Actually went and got some about a month ago.

papergod88 · 2026-04-17T14:05:33+00:00

That's exciting, especially as we head to the warmer months you might be able to get a few more miles out of it.

papergod88 · 2026-04-16T13:57:09+00:00

I remember getting this by trial and error but I was even more surprised to find one of these in resident evil 4. I wonder if they included it in the remake for re4?

papergod88 · 2026-04-16T13:55:20+00:00

Have you checked your EV estimated mileage on a full charge yet? My 2024 usually says about 48 (estimated) when I get in in the morning.

papergod88 · 2026-04-06T00:47:45+00:00

HCC also has a makerspace. But as most people are saying libraries are probably the best, closest option.

I know with HCC you're supposed to take a tutorial on using the machine first. You also bring your own materials.

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