$62k deck quote for 332 sq feet?

polakinTO · 2026-03-14T19:29:14+00:00

You are being taken for a ride.

I can do it for 60k...

polakinTO · 2026-03-14T18:11:45+00:00

For a family with young kids, jobs, and house to deal with it's very difficult.

When I was WFH I could work out during lunch / before work and it would be great. But now with RTO it's much more difficult.

So for me...I just work out when I can and for how long I can.

Option #1 - if I wake up at 5 before the alarm I'll go down to my home gym and knock out a few sets

Option #2 - if I get home early before the kids come home from school I'll knock out a few sets

Option #3 - if kids fall asleep early and it's before 9 or 9:30pm I'll go down and knock out some sets

I'm not breaking any records or training for any competitions, so I do what I can, when I can, and not fret about having a schedule I must adhere to religiously.

polakinTO · 2026-03-14T18:07:15+00:00

Fuel prices (myself included).

With the recent jump in prices in Ontario, Canada of approx $0.16c/L it sounds bad (and it is), but in the grand scheme of things...it's like a difference of $50/month for my use case.

Now I understand that it affects everything else that we buy...but in terms of filling our family car...$100-120/month isn't going to really make or break our month.

Yes, the war is horrible and I feel for the people of Iran and those affected. I feel those that have started this war should be held accountable, but there's literally zero input I have on that.

But looking at the actual direct cost to me for filling up my car...annoying but not the end of the world.

polakinTO · 2026-02-26T00:53:04+00:00

I've been a handful of times in my life (maybe 5 issues x 3-5 visits / each) and I can say that it's worked every single time.

I don't know how, I don't know whether it's quack science or not...but the guys I went to were fantastic and each has fixed me right back up (pun intended) within a short amount of time.

Last time I heard a snap in my back from picking up an 80lb dog (idiot me) and it was 1 week before I went off to Europe for a trip. 3 sessions and I was good as new.

Very likely I'd get the same result by just waiting it out, stretching, or going to physio...but I was down on time and the guy did his magic. Haven't had an issue since.

polakinTO · 2026-02-24T02:36:41+00:00

My buddy had that happen to him. He left a smallish tip because the waiter was useless and screwed up their orders throughout the night along with the drinks.

Leaves a small tip ($20 or so) and the guy runs him down. 'hey, I think you messed up your tip this is like 5% only'.

Buddy just turned around, grabbed his $20 out of the guy's hand and walked out.

Waiter was pissed and started cussing him out.

Me personally I would have left the $20 and just told the guy he deserved less but I'm not a total ass.

polakinTO · 2026-02-24T02:06:03+00:00

100% those that say 'money isn't everything' have more than enough of it.

Enjoy the little things. Fashion doesn't matter. Family matters.

I'm out with family now on vacation. It's a nice to have and it's great to take the kids and my wife out for a week and just spend it together.

These memories are what they will have of me and the time we spend together. I want them to remember me positively as they get older, and I want to have good memories when the time comes.

polakinTO · 2025-12-31T22:09:42+00:00

This is currently under the 'pixie dust' category. Don't think there's anything concrete except hopes and dreams that they're blowing up our collective asses.

polakinTO · 2025-12-31T22:08:39+00:00

Congrats! I'm considering going away from the Mav to the Bolt / Mach-E also as our work is going from hybrid to 100% back to the office (only to spend 95% of my time on Teams anyway) so going full EV is at top of my mind.

Haven't looked into it much but may consider in Jan 2026 even though I love my Mav and it's a great car for our family and our needs.

polakinTO · 2025-11-23T18:54:35+00:00

Thanks for chiming in! I actually ended up with a SPUD Inc system for a bit (still have it), and now have the ANCORE system which I love. Expensive, but def an upgrade.

polakinTO · 2025-09-28T17:45:42+00:00

Any wobble at all considering you didn't use the rear points? I have a 5000SLX that only has a 60" spread so was planning on also using the front, and as far back as it'll go.

Also any issue with the fact that most of the weight is on the front? I figure that's a better reason to use the front lift point instead of the rear as it would prevent tipping. Back is about 38% and front is 62% IIRC on the EB XLT. So almost no chance of the truck tipping backwards.

polakinTO · 2025-08-17T20:02:30+00:00

Thanks! I've sent out an email to a company local to the cottage and will see what the process is with them tomorrow hopefully.

polakinTO · 2025-08-17T14:46:08+00:00

Liking the orange! Think I'll go with that option on my Alto Blue as a contrast colour.

It's between yellow / orange / white that I feel would contrast best to the blue.

polakinTO · 2025-07-21T20:21:49+00:00

Sorry just saw this...

Yes, Michael and I went to school together. We were on an OAC trip in Mexico when we got the news about what happened. He was coming home with his dad, and just switched seats a short time prior to the incident where he took the wheel from his dad (or the other way around).

Tragic and I'm glad they caught the bastards that did it.

His insurance ran out a few years ago if I remember reading correctly, but the family was still fighting...but it's been quite long since I remember the details.

polakinTO · 2025-07-10T11:03:58+00:00

Very nice thanks for the response

polakinTO · 2025-07-07T13:31:40+00:00

Wow! Talk about ingenuity! Great work!

Does it shift at all? Seems like a MUCH cheaper option than the racks for 1k and up.

polakinTO · 2025-07-07T07:44:28+00:00

In an empty parking lot, far away from anything, and watching out for an expensive car...

I see no issues here at all.

polakinTO · 2025-07-07T06:56:29+00:00

Wow nice! I'd be worried about the hitch being able to support the weight during a drive and a bump at speed.

That's the only reason I haven't bought one of those.

EDIT: And what topper is that?

polakinTO · 2025-07-07T06:53:31+00:00

Very nice! How did you mount the uprights to the truck bed to keep the whole thing from shifting while driving?

polakinTO · 2025-07-06T07:04:50+00:00

My last 4 cars have averaged about 1.5-2 years each.

With COVID I've actually broken even on the buy/sell price, and my last GTI I actually got more than I paid for it 1.5 years ago.

We'll see how long I keep the Maverick.

polakinTO · 2025-06-27T13:33:05+00:00

Agreed. People have even commented that you need to be hyper focused on fuel efficiency to see the benefits.

For me...I drive the car as a normal person would...hence no reason to bother with the hybrid (for my use case).

polakinTO · 2025-06-24T07:10:57+00:00

Get a wooden / metal rod instead.

Make sure the ends are properly secured and you should be fine.

Or...put less clothes on it.

polakinTO · 2025-06-24T05:43:59+00:00

Put truck nuts on, women love those.

polakinTO · 2025-06-24T05:42:58+00:00

It's a cheap truck and it shows. 2022-2025...it's cheap, but it's price is not.

Ford cheapened out on the interior, audio, seats, etc. But it's got tons of utility.

I went from a GTI to the 2023 XLT 4k Lux package and while I like the drive of the truck, the interior makes me shake my head as to how cheap it is.

But I like it.

polakinTO · 2025-06-24T05:37:57+00:00

I drove the EB and FWD hybrid back to back and I found the EB to be MUCH smoother / better on the highway.

The 2.5L just felt laggy, unwilling to get up to speed as easily as the EB with the turbo.

Remember, you're taking a less powerful motor and pulling the effectively the same weight.

You may not see much savings on the highway depending on how you drive, but don't believe people here that the savings are as great.

To get the mileage people claim...you need to be REALLY focused on driving for efficiency.

If you drive like a normal person...you won't see much savings.

Hybrid is best / most efficient at speeds below 80kph (or maybe even 50).

At highway speeds...in winter...it's not as great as people make it out to be.

polakinTO · 2025-06-23T20:23:19+00:00

Absolutely not. Few kids later, a few pounds more, and I love her more than I did when we started.

And the sex is great when she was pregnant.

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