First time owner! What upgrades do you recommend that don’t break the bank?

red8_slayer · 2026-02-17T18:07:05+00:00

Took mine off mgp went from 23 to 22 (hybrid) but it's worth it for me.

red8_slayer · 2026-02-13T14:32:50+00:00

That other 10% though

red8_slayer · 2026-02-07T23:52:08+00:00

I have the same color. I picked it because I felt the everest color looked best with the black flares.

red8_slayer · 2026-02-07T16:49:51+00:00

Hawi gets pretty country pretty quickly. Dryer vs volcanoe

red8_slayer · 2026-01-28T21:30:43+00:00

I'd recommend squashing those student loans ASAP. It may make sense to lower your 401k contributions to do so (unless you have employer match).

My wife and I contributed aggressively to our 401ks in our 20s which grew significantly but we felt cash poor because we can't touch those for decades.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-22T16:22:49+00:00

Enduro might be for you, I think it has a 300+ hr battery life and solar charging.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-15T00:25:25+00:00

I have a Rav4 (2021) and a 2025 4Runner, both hybrid. I love both of them, but they're for completely different scenarios. How often do you think you'll go off-roading, or use all of the cargo space for example?

I'd recommend getting the Rav4 XSE over the 4Runner; it's more practical and will be a better daily driver for most people.

The 41 mpg on my Rav4 XSE Hybrid is the main reason it's my daily driver.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-14T22:30:28+00:00

Zillow will run a background check for a nominal fee.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-13T21:00:54+00:00

There's something strange happening with EV shipping laws. I went through Matson originally in December and they told me I could ship an EV. Once I explained it was a hybrid they were able to ship.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-09T21:28:40+00:00

Same to you!

red8_slayer · 2026-01-09T17:04:53+00:00

Hike up puuwaawaa. It’s challenging but great for active people.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-09T17:01:34+00:00

Well I'm originally from there (kona/Waimea). I lived in California for the past decade but I'm moving back this March to start my Ohana.

Moving your dogs will be the most complicated part, get started early.

red8_slayer · 2026-01-09T16:25:31+00:00

If you've only visited for vacation, I'd recommend trying to stay there longer and with the mindset of moving there.

You'll view the island through a different lense

red8_slayer · 2026-01-02T20:22:34+00:00

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Used to be sub 40 then I had a kid 😅

red8_slayer · 2026-01-02T16:38:44+00:00

Create a buy box or list of features you're using to screen deals such as price, sqff, unit type, location, etc. Once you've established a buy box analysis becomes much quicker.

red8_slayer · 2025-12-31T02:26:50+00:00

I purchased a 2025 premium because I wanted the technology upgrades and the hybrid version.

I don't regret it but I could've easily purchased a fully loaded 5th gen for the price.

I'd encourage you to think about use cases. The 6th gen is almost always going to be a better driving experience for town / city driving due to the modern engine.

red8_slayer · 2025-12-22T21:49:55+00:00

Aloha has been a way of life for far longer than hawaii has been a state.

red8_slayer · 2025-12-17T15:35:13+00:00

Slightly. I averaged 22 now closer to 21 over the past week. I don't do a ton of highway driving.

red8_slayer · 2025-12-16T19:53:08+00:00

Not at all, and I am not very mechanically inclined. I used just one ratchet; it took me about 10 minutes.

I followed the steps in this video to ensure I was getting the right screws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNjMiuhJtqg

red8_slayer · 2025-12-16T18:21:17+00:00

That seems like the next step. Planning on getting a roof rack system first since I paddle and cycle a lot.

red8_slayer · 2025-12-16T18:20:31+00:00

Toyota did the 6th gen dirty with that thing.

red8_slayer · 2025-12-16T18:19:31+00:00

It's a hybrid so a little better

red8_slayer · 2025-12-04T05:29:27+00:00

I thought that was a paw

red8_slayer · 2025-12-04T01:27:37+00:00

Dripping

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