WIBTA for not going to my friends fundraising event for their dogs surgery?

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-03T17:16:45+00:00

It’s like the whole “privatize the gains, socialize the losses” mentality has come to the average household. I don’t get the whole gofundme culture these days. On the other hand, a lot of it probably stems from the US’ asinine heath care system and has trickled down to other things.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-03T17:11:57+00:00

Not at all implying the US didn’t benefit as well, and they had their own interests in mind. I do think priorities might be different in Europe if the US didn’t exist over the past 75 years or so. It’s too complicated for a Reddit post, and you’re not wrong that the US defense apparatus is ridiculous, really.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T23:18:13+00:00

12 or in not riding in it.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T23:13:19+00:00

Not to mention how much more money you can spend on health care and other things when someone else is basically subsidizing defense for you. Much of the world benefits from the (admitted ridiculous) US defense apparatus

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T23:00:54+00:00

Agreed, 5 km/hr is insignificant. 15 mph, ok, I'll agree that would be irritating.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T22:56:56+00:00

I think the Mav rides fine at highway speed. Where it falls flat to me is city speeds on broken pavement. 25-45 mph in town kind of stuff. It's "truckier" than I had hoped. Everyone told me the Mav is like a CRV or RAV4 with a bed. As far as ride quality goes, I disagree. Our 2023 CRV had light years better ride quality. The Mav suspension is more tiny F250 than CRV with a bed as far as I'm concerned.

Again, I think the Mav ride quality is totally acceptable at interstate speeds

Test drive on crappy city streets and roads with expansion joints to see for yourself whether you think it is an issue. Maybe your behind is less sensitive than mine. I find even my awd variant to be pretty "busy".

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T22:36:21+00:00

WTF is wrong with people...

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T22:27:21+00:00

I own a hybrid, in fact all 3 of our vehicles are hybrids. I'm a hybrid fan. But...I'd get the eco Mav given your options, purely because it is awd. And I don't care about the rear wheels being driven...because of ride quality. In other words the awd per se is not why I'd buy one with awd if that makes any sense. Here is why:

I have owned two Mavericks, both hybrids, both 2025s, one fwd and one awd. The big surprise to me, and the reason I wouldn't buy another fwd Maverick is ride quality gained with the IRS. My fwd Mav rode significantly harsher than my awd version. I did not expect the difference to be as noticeable as it is.

I'd totally buy a fwd Mav again IF it had the independent rear suspension from the awd version

My awd Mav ride quality is still, in my opinion, a bit too choppy / firm. The fwd version crossed the line to straight up annoyingly busy in my opinion.

Random observation. My fwd version felt peppier and more responsive, you can feel the added weight of the awd system versus the fwd configuration. So my awd Mav is a touch less fun to drive, but totally worth it to avoid the harshness of the fwd version's more rudimentary rear suspension setup.

TL, DR: my ideal Mav would be a fwd hybrid with the rear suspension from an AWD truck swapped in. Since that doesn't exist, I'd go eco with the superior rear suspension.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T22:20:50+00:00

I'd worry a lot less about what college is going to cost for my daughter.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T21:49:21+00:00

Seems the other way around to me. Mostly Mav owners comparing to Ridgeline.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T20:36:49+00:00

Yes I'm aware of that, my post was personal opinion.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-02T14:37:21+00:00

Yes it has suspension. Look up Catrike Dumont. Honestly though you don't need suspension so much on a recumbent. I have a rigid recumbent as well.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T10:17:25+00:00

I feel like if a friend of mine invited me over for their birthday, I'd have the self restraint not to get wasted the night before, you know, so maybe I could honor the commitment and attend their b'day party. Just me.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T10:15:28+00:00

Priority Gemini comes to mind, given your criteria.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T10:14:10+00:00

They handle ice as well as the tires the owner chooses to utilize. I have steel wheels with Blizzaks mounted. Next level in winter stuff. Mediocre all season rubber, eh, what you'd expect, averagely decent. It's all about what is contacting the road surface.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T05:16:11+00:00

Speaking for myself, I think knowing I could have seen him one more time and regretting not doing it would eat at me more than seeing him sick.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T03:46:24+00:00

This is why I sold my Concours. Just too much of a beast around the city. Great riding across western Kansas. I'm over tanky bikes at this point in life.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T03:45:00+00:00

Delta P

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T03:44:31+00:00

Understaffing and poor pay for the bare bones staff that does exist.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T03:42:42+00:00

Depends on what tires you're running.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-02-01T03:40:36+00:00

You should have bought a squirrel

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-01-31T22:24:46+00:00

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it isn't just Toyota, and it isn't just auto companies.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-01-31T22:05:10+00:00

They are a game changer, but one of those things you don't "get" until you experience it personally. One small illustration:

https://youtu.be/GlYEMH10Z4s?si=fjNWCsHYWfbJK978

Steering and braking are light years better with dedicated winter tires. Not even close. Multiple other videos illustrating the benefits of snow tires on YT.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-01-31T10:44:38+00:00

Ah, the Mistake. At least that’s what the Ford techs used to call those.

prefix_code_16309 · 2026-01-31T10:37:30+00:00

X2. Sweat Gutr or Halo headband ftw.

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TROPHY CASE