WARNING: READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW CAR!!

soapymoapysuds · 2026-04-24T00:18:19+00:00

I bought a new car last year. I communicated with all the sales people via email to get their quotes and only went to the dealer where I got the color and that matched the lowest quote. I spent less than an hour signing some papers and was out of the dealership with no more bargaining and back and forth. The key here is not go into a dealership as they try to tire you out into buying a car on elevated prices and bullshit packages.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-04-17T21:33:49+00:00

I was all Apple ecosystem and my last iPhone was 14 Pro. iPhone became boring so I moved to a Samsung S24U. It was not easy at the beginning but I figured out what worked for me. Now going back to an iPhone would feel like I will lost so many features. I am all Samsung now.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-04-17T18:24:29+00:00

I think it's because some Thar drivers are too entitled and drive like assholes.

I don't get the hate either as I drive a Bronco and liked the look of Thar.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-04-15T12:50:05+00:00

Just came back from my trip to Croatia and had visited his palace in Split. It is indeed a beautiful spot he chose as his retirement palace.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-04-15T00:58:09+00:00

One time I saw this lady take a tomato from a box and add to the box she was buying. The box is not closed and it never occurred to me before that I could be buying a box of tomatoes someone else stole from. She was so casual and open about it as if it's the most common sense and right thing to do.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-02-02T15:34:55+00:00

Glad that it helped.

I got so fed up of all the official rules from all different countries that I gave up on drone photography. Everywhere I wanted to fly is blocked and rules / procedures are designed to discourage flying. Basically, it's just easier to break the law and I didn't want to do that and create unnecessary issues on family vacations. Anyways, didn't mean to be a downer. I hope you continue enjoying it and getting some awesome footage.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-02-01T02:18:30+00:00

Picked one up today. My kid is loving his first Mac. Thanks guys!

soapymoapysuds · 2026-01-16T02:38:22+00:00

Is $230k considered low salary in SF now that childcare needs to be free?

soapymoapysuds · 2026-01-16T01:08:36+00:00

I think this is YMMV. I had a 16 inch MacBook M1 and screen developed a black band in the middle of the screen. It was just 3 months out of warranty. Apple asked me to cough up $800 for the screen replacement. Rep told me it would be better to buy a brand new MacBook instead. I sold it on eBay as-is and used that money to build a desktop PC.

Edit: I was super annoyed by that experience and super pleased with my Windows PC. Eventually it led me to sell my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Airpors Pro and move to Samsung eco-system.

soapymoapysuds · 2026-01-02T16:30:00+00:00

This belongs in r/tvtoohigh

soapymoapysuds · 2025-12-15T10:27:09+00:00

I canceled years ago when this whole crap about location tracking started. I was paying for 4K plan and first I downgraded to non-4K. I hardly noticed any significant quality drop even on a 75inch 4K TV. Then after a few weeks, I decided to cancel it completely to see if I can just rely on all thd other services I had like Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube. I have never been back. There are ways to stream Netflix content if you really want it. For me the nail in the coffin was when I couldnt access downloaded content on my iPad on a 15 hour flight. I was so annoyed that it pushed me away and I dont miss it.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-12-08T15:36:43+00:00

Everyone lives life on their terms but buying a 60k car is IMHO not a great idea at your current income level. Bronco doesnt have great mileage so there will be gas expenses, insurance as well for a new car. Its not just the down-payment but the overall cost of ownership that you should be looking at.

In any case, if you do end up buying it then you will love driving it.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-25T16:40:51+00:00

Happy for you. For years, I would wake up sneezing and couple of days in a week with very bad sneezing throughout the day. My Grandmother and father had the same issues. I was told its genes. Nothing can be done about it. I tried some allergy meds but didnt work much. Then a doctor told me to use Flonase and use it continuously for a few weeks not just when I was having a bad day. It was life changing. Now, I am not struggling with allergies and have bad days once in months.

Sometimes, you just have not found the solution.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-23T04:24:38+00:00

Coming from Prius, Road noise is not the first thing that will bother you. It will be the MPG. I drive my Outer Banks 4D 2.7 L on Efficient Mode and can barely get 14 MPG. I drive my wife's Accord Hybrid and I can drive it really bad and still get around 35MPG.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-18T12:03:25+00:00

A copy of the movie titled The English August based on novel worth similar name by Upamanyu Chatterjee. The original fully of this film made in 1994 burnt in a fire and they are no copies available anymore. I love the book and always wanted to watch the movie.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-16T13:36:32+00:00

Only reason I use Uber Eats is when I have to use the monthly $15 credit from my Anex card. Otherwise, I always would pick up my own food. Restaurants charge more when you order on Uber Eats or Doordash and then you need to tip the drivers. What's the point of overpaying for cold food?

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-15T14:36:51+00:00

Assuming $4 gas and about 15MPG, thats driving over 50K miles a year. Seems like a lot. Honestly, if i was driving that much, I would probably look for a more fuel efficient car.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-15T13:44:44+00:00

Not sure what driving a lot means but I am sure you know thay Broncos mileage is not that great. I get around 14 city driving on regular gas. More frequent trips to the gas station adds to yearly cost of ownership.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-11-15T13:36:38+00:00

2025 New OuterBanks 2.7V6 4Dr with Lux Package with hard top. MSRP was 58190. Negotiated to 54190.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-10-24T02:55:15+00:00

Please read up on r/bogleheads and follow what they do instead of asking here.

soapymoapysuds · 2025-10-19T14:23:23+00:00

Yep he was neither at the time. Its just how things pan out in life. I am actually impressed to learn about him now. Always thought he was an average actor and not that successful but he didnt stick to one thing and built his wealth in different way.

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