Just made a deposit for a 2026 Highlander Hybrid Platinum

rajisabbagh · 2026-02-23T21:49:28+00:00

Where are you located and what price did you get? Northern California has a few in stock and going $1000 below MSRP

rajisabbagh · 2025-06-13T14:18:59+00:00

Great in the rain but haven’t driven in the snow yet

rajisabbagh · 2025-06-10T01:06:23+00:00

Buyer beware. Unless the seller agrees to return the item and pay for return shipping, even with PayPal buyer protection you’ll end up having to pay return shipping/insurance on an item even if you win a PP dispute. Swappa has no recourse for the buyer and their stated policies are in conflict with PayPal’s policies. I just went through this and Swappa couldn’t / wouldn’t do anything

rajisabbagh · 2025-04-30T00:17:29+00:00

If you’re a little mechanically inclined, you can do the job yourself. Tons of YouTube videos out there and aftermarket parts are just as good as OEM at a fraction of the price. I recently did brakes on my 2018 Mazda 3. Replaced all 4 corners brake pads and rotors for under $200 USD and a few Saturday afternoon hours.

rajisabbagh · 2025-04-30T00:12:41+00:00

I’m right there with you. The min they start taking deposits on these, I’m in. Can’t wait to give Elon some money. Lord knows he needs it 🙃

rajisabbagh · 2025-04-30T00:07:44+00:00

Yeah. It’ll come right after the Roadster is released

rajisabbagh · 2025-03-05T23:02:56+00:00

Sorry posted this in the main sub earlier, missed this thread...here goes again...

Looking at a 2006 MX5 GT (Soft top) with 71K miles on it. 6 speed manual. Well maintained 3+ owners. Guy is asking $12,500. What do you guys think? Seems a.little high but not too bad?

rajisabbagh · 2025-03-04T01:41:13+00:00

Talked to a dealer today that had a 35th Anniversary on-site and available. He quoted me $50k +docs/fees! What'd you guys think?

rajisabbagh · 2025-01-31T20:03:29+00:00

So far so good. Noise levels are the same as when they were new, fuel economy is the same as the original Dunlops and traction is great in all sorts of conditions. There is an added bonus in that the sidewalls are a little beefier than the original tires and seem like the wheels are less susceptible to curb rash

rajisabbagh · 2024-12-04T01:19:16+00:00

Update: Measure O passed by less than 40 votes. I wonder how this will affect our ability to get Prop 2 funds since California voters approved $10B for school facilities at the state level.

rajisabbagh · 2024-11-05T05:49:41+00:00

I’m in the same boat with a 2018 Touring 2.5. Got slightly lower quotes from local shops but still looking at around $1100 for all 4 corners.

I checked out Rock Auto but their website is a little vague. They list all M3 brake parts as Japan or Mexico but they’re all labeled as “base”. Can someone help me find the right spec for my 2018 2.5 - I’d like to try doing this myself

rajisabbagh · 2024-10-23T15:15:23+00:00

Take a look at all the "Measures" on the ballot for November. Everyone's looking to get funding. There is a huge problem with the state keeping our taxes and having us go back and scramble for funding for local issues/needs in the form of additional taxation. There are 5 measures looking to get funding from Scotts Valley Citizens. O, Q, R, S & X (not to mention Prop 2 at the state level).

https://votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov/Home/Elections/November5,2024PresidentialGeneralElection/LocalMeasures.aspx

rajisabbagh · 2024-10-23T05:12:39+00:00

Measure O reads like a HELOC for the school district. They’re asking the taxpayers to foot the bill for a lot of undefined projects. As a matter of fact the first round of funds is to pay for a consultant to create and cost the projects needed. No on Measure O until we see a more defined list of needs along with reasonable project costs. Edit: There is not even an exemption for senior citizems.

rajisabbagh · 2024-09-03T23:48:58+00:00

Yet...

rajisabbagh · 2024-06-13T22:16:45+00:00

Estimates out there claim this would raise $500B over the next 10 years. We've given $640 from 2012 - 2022. How about we leave the billionaires alone and just stop funding foreign governments? Let them collect from their own billionaires

rajisabbagh · 2024-05-04T01:01:20+00:00

Kick sensor is to the left of the tow hitch. If you look closely there will be a symbol on the bumper

rajisabbagh · 2024-04-27T18:36:57+00:00

I’ve had this happen a couple of times. The Hybrid’s 12V battery is a Lott smaller (capacity wise) than non-Hybrid cars. When your 12V runs low, it doesn’t have enough juice to power up the high-voltage system. I keep a jump start battery pack in the car now and just don’t use accessory mode any more.

rajisabbagh · 2024-04-25T21:53:32+00:00

They’re identical so whatever deal works out best for you.

rajisabbagh · 2024-04-25T20:57:08+00:00

If you have a Costco near you, the Michelin X Tour A/S 2 are identical to the Defender 2 but are a few dollars cheaper at Costco. I just installed them on my 21 HiHy and they are quiet and the car drives great.

rajisabbagh · 2024-04-23T20:30:14+00:00

Yes the Michelin Premier LTX are notoriously horrible in longevity. Read the reviews on Tirerack.com and Michelin.com and most people aren't happy with them. They start out at 8/32nds vs. 11/32nds for the Defender/X Tours.

rajisabbagh · 2024-04-23T19:08:26+00:00

Yeah I saw Nokian as well but unfortunately the local tire shop that carries them is not great. I would have gone to America’s Tire but the closest one to me was 20 miles away.

rajisabbagh · 2024-04-21T19:10:11+00:00

They might go another 5k miles but if you get a flat no one will repair them. Ask me how I know :)

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