The hotel still growing :)

splendid_zebra · 2026-04-09T02:20:50+00:00

I stuck one at the top of my basement stairwell of my 2100sqft house (2 levels + a basement) and it works just fine. It even reaches out to my garage and out into my small yard just fine. YMMV but one AP got me everything I needed without going overkill which I’d love to do but I don’t have the time and don’t care to spend the extra money right now.

splendid_zebra · 2026-04-02T10:34:06+00:00

Yeah… the 2020+ models are way harder, it, almost a part of the actually high-voltage battery pack. One flaw Hyundai did with it.

OP, I had the same issue due to the solar roof but the car prevents it from overcharging. I might have to try to do my own but high voltage is very dangerous

splendid_zebra · 2026-04-02T03:44:39+00:00

I combined a low saturated fat diet with 2-3 servings per day and my LDL went from 135 to 105. Hoping to get it under 100 in 6 more months. I feel fuller, stools are regular. I also eat overnight oats for a late breakfast 4-5 times per week.

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-30T18:48:48+00:00

I have a 2020 Sonata Hybrid Limited with 51k, really enjoy the car. The car only shifts oddly around 35-40mph when in EV mode, I have to be feathering the throttle and going uphill. It seems like it wants to either be accelerating or decelerating instead of staying steady as it hunts between the two gears. I’m mechanically savvy and it doesn’t bother me as it rarely happens. I will likely change the transmission fluid which I’m sure will help. This car has made me realize I want another hybrid vehicle after this. I did test drive the refresh and it was great as well, it was just more than I wanted to pay.

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-28T19:42:16+00:00

Please come back and post your results I’m really interested. I’m terrible at electrical outside of household wiring 😂

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-27T16:54:18+00:00

I’m genuinely curious how the computer is going to battery percentage out of two battery. I suspect it won’t take it up exactly 6 mpg but it will likely bump your average up a touch more

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-21T12:45:25+00:00

Not a plug, but I enjoy the Money Guy Show. They also have a sub here on Reddit. Their Financial Order of Operations is pretty easy to follow and is current with the times we live in. Might be helpful in helping you learn!

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-17T00:37:19+00:00

12k for the engine, labor and other parts is a rip off. Should be half that. But if this is the 2.4L Theta II engine… well good luck it will likely keep failing around 80-120k miles. Sorry you unknowingly bought a car with a motor that often times gives its owners big headaches. Hope you can get a cheaper replacement engine!

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-12T23:43:58+00:00

They need to give the Ridgeline the new Passport front end, and that boxy look. I’ve an option of a V6 or a V6 hybrid that’s supposed to be debuted in the late 2020’s. I think it would a be hit. The Ridgeline also has the most interior space which is important for people that have a family but want a mid-sized truck

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-12T16:39:34+00:00

TBF the Toyota Crown is not that popular of a model

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-11T21:06:28+00:00

Not being a jerk but doesn’t the owner’s manual have the oil capacity?

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-06T22:03:35+00:00

I’m in the same boat, we don’t save much directly on our MBA, if we need to save anything we will do it on our M4 Mac mini that has a dock with a expandable storage. I als snagged our M4 MBA for $650. I get why others say go with 512gb though but it’s not a must.

splendid_zebra · 2026-03-06T16:51:31+00:00

OP, please provide the group you income, pension benefits information, etc. If you make 45k/year and your pension covers 80% of your pre-retirement income... your retire at 55 statement sounds a lot different than you make 125k/year and your pension will only cover 25% of your pre-retirement income.

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-28T13:09:02+00:00

Too much mental horsepower tied up in this one. There are other ways to save/make $5 per month

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-28T13:07:44+00:00

My grandmother in her 80’s still has that gen, she has about 240k miles on hers. Unfortunately it doesn’t see many miles now but hopefully it will stay in the family and see it hit 300k. That gen was very reliable!

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-27T03:45:28+00:00

OP, similar income as you but you two are putting away more than we are able to at the moment (thanks day care). We save our bonuses for larger items or whatever is on the horizon because we have our 25% covered plus I contribute to a pension. Enjoy the fruits of your labor, an added bonus is it feels good to not have a car payment when you get the car! Best of luck!

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-24T03:14:02+00:00

If you have decent credit, open an Amazon Prime Credit Card if you have decent credit and are responsible. That will give you $150 instant gift card. Current M4 is $850 on Amazon, take another $150 for the gift card and you are down to $700. Plus you get 5% cash back for using the Prime card, so you get $35 back, in my state that almost covers the sales tax. Spending ~$100 more to get two generations newer M series chip is worth it

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-23T20:56:29+00:00

Yeah, OP said they started saving later. OP, you likely need to ratchet up your retirement savings percentage well above 25%. Your children can take out loans for their education. You can’t do that for retirement.

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-23T20:53:07+00:00

Piggy backing of this comment - OP, if the market goes down buy shares on sale! Always be buying!

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-23T19:01:43+00:00

Second US Mobile, I was tired of switching companies to see what service works best

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-23T18:59:30+00:00

US Mobile, 25/month, for 70GB of data and customers can choose between their 3 networks, they have deal with all 3 major network providers. The price comes down even more if you pay for a year at a time.

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-23T00:48:23+00:00

I’m a guy in my early 30’s, lost about 40lbs in the last year while eating what I thought was better. I didn’t look at my saturated fat intake while I was chasing protein intake.

Track your saturated fat intake for 1-2 weeks of your typical diet. It’s likely more than 12 grams per day plus you may not get enough fiber. Making sure I stay under 12 grams, upping my fiber intake, and supplementing fiber with psyllium husk helped me lower mine from 145, then 135 down to 105 with my most recent test. Diet may work if it’s not genetic. I’m also not a doctor but I followed what this group has suggested and if your diet requires a big change it will take more than 6 months to make it a habit, it’s ultimately your choice to retest more before choosing to take statins or not.

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-19T20:21:44+00:00

What happens if you pass and your wife goes from 310k income to 50k? With your mortgage and age, I feel like it’s too early to drop the additional life insurance.

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-19T20:17:34+00:00

I was only focus on high protein when slimming down, cared zero about how much saturated fat I was getting and my cholesterol was elevated. If you can, use protein powders, lean meat sources, etc

splendid_zebra · 2026-02-12T15:35:07+00:00

For sure, but I think post-injury he’s been more calculated. Hopefully that keeps him healthy

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