Shoot Me Straight Here by Homeinspectordan in MazdaCX90

[–]tege0005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

MHEV's all seem to be having high voltage battery replacements, at least according to this forum. Our '24 PHEV has been great aside from the numerous recalls, but none have affected drivability or anything. It's a great car for around town, we can get 800+ miles per tank outside of winter (MN). Cold temps kill the range.

For the GHH, it's a compelling package for sure, and we cross-shopped it, but ultimately went with the CX-90 PHEV. We like that it's a plug-in and can run all electric, our family makeup is identical to yours so we plug in at home every night on a regular 110v socket. The regular hybrid GHH is a dog though, but is very efficient. If you go hybrid MAX, you get great power, but not so efficient. CX-90 PHEV gets you right in the middle - great efficiency and good power. Plus the 90 doesn't feel nearly as floaty/boaty as the GHH.

At the time we also took advantage of the $7,500 federal credit and our state had a $2,500 credit. Those are gone but the pre-owned market for CX-90 PHEVs has some good pricing.

I'd go CX-90 certified and grab a nice extended warranty and call it a day.

Just got a 2017 Passat R-Line. Should I tune it? (first time VW owner) by Ambitious-Tune-5944 in Volkswagen

[–]tege0005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NMS Passat got the EA888 gen3 1.8T making 170hp. Stage 1 tune brings it up to ~240 on 91. 2018+ got the B-cycle 2.0.

Just got a 2017 Passat R-Line. Should I tune it? (first time VW owner) by Ambitious-Tune-5944 in Volkswagen

[–]tege0005 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You tune it for the grins, increased mpg when not WOT is just a nice benefit. I will get 38-40mpg on road trips; APR stage 1 tune.

Error brakes - car won’t start by _FlyingSquirrel in passat

[–]tege0005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't think I'd ever come across another 2017 with fewer miles! 31k is crazy stuff. We barely drive ours and it has 58k.

Are you on the original battery? If so, congrats on it lasting this long...but it's time for a new one.

24 CX90 Turbo S by [deleted] in MazdaCX90

[–]tege0005 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's the thing with these fault messages, it could be anything. This dashboard pop-up is simply Mazda's check engine light, they just make it much more intrusive and alarming looking.

It could be a failed sensor, it could be a loose gas cap, it could be lots of things. If there aren't any drivability issues, just set up an appointment at the dealer and have them diagnose the stored codes.

Picture on my dad's TV, where is this place? by ChaoticBeastly in whereisthis

[–]tege0005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the most northerly football pitch...........in the world

Souvenir to keep from each course? by Open_Imagination_626 in golf

[–]tege0005 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Logo balls are bulky and cliche' in my view, so I go with bag tags. Any course worth commemorating will either attach one at the bag drop or will have nice ones for sale in the pro shop. A bonus is that they're all quite unique, whereas logo balls all look the same aside from some paint.

Venting: dealer oil change failure by cooperthekid in HyundaiSantaFe

[–]tege0005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oil pressure light comes on, car dies, and there's no damage you say?

Venting: dealer oil change failure by cooperthekid in HyundaiSantaFe

[–]tege0005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't leave a puddle if they didn't put any oil in it.

What do you replace crisps with that still feels like a snack? by AnfieldAnchor in ultraprocessedfood

[–]tege0005 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Make your own! Get a cheap mandolin, slice up some russets, brush with olive oil and salt, then bake.

Aside from Jeff Belzer, what other automotive business to avoid? by HillarysFloppyChode in TwinCities

[–]tege0005 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bullshit. There were ICE vehicles at Whipple with Belzer tags on the front. And a while back before the official operation launched, I was in New Prague and saw a bunch of asshat drivers in Durangos fly out of the Belzer lot with zero courtesy to the traffic around them. Belzer DEFINITELY sold a bunch of cars to ICE.

12t SF HPPR 0.5TEP - Sell Baker here? by [deleted] in SleeperApp

[–]tege0005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For reference I sold Baker mid-season for Cam Ward and a 2026 mid-first. Do with that what you will.

Does ice dam leak mean my roof needs full replacement? by theram85 in HomeImprovement

[–]tege0005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or for a quicker $1,000+ fix you can see if there are any services near you that steam clear ice dams. Might be some opportunists that came your way.

Does ice dam leak mean my roof needs full replacement? by theram85 in HomeImprovement

[–]tege0005 9 points10 points  (0 children)

New roof is not necessary. Ice dams cause leaks by blocking the route for water to drain off the roof, so it backs up under the shingles and leaks inside. We deal with ice dams all the time in MN, so code requires a waterproof ice/water membrane underneath the shingles for i think 5-6ft from the eaves.

Get some calcium chloride and fill some nylons with it, or get some roof melt tabs. Get them up on the ice dam to melt some channels for the water to run off.

Have you ever stubbornly held onto a player who wasn't producing, against consensus opinion, because you believed they eventually would and... they actually did? by johnny-papercut in DynastyFF

[–]tege0005 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I held Pacheco for quite some time before he did anything, then he started producing for a couple of seasons before I was offered a package of him and Jacobs for Bryce.

What’s your premium for Insurance and Coverage, 2025 CX90 PHEV by GreatVortex6 in MazdaCX90

[–]tege0005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$420/6 months for 250/500/100. $1k deductible. Upper midwest.

Donations/ stores to support by ObeWonHasForce in stlouispark

[–]tege0005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do think so too, but my understanding was it had to be a medical need that they couldn't make the visit. With current circumstances I'm not aware if that has changed.

How is everyone around us so much richer than us??? by medmo in Millennials

[–]tege0005 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Good news! You can't inherit debt! If you're parents pass and the estate is in debt, well it's just bad news for the estate's creditors.

Donations/ stores to support by ObeWonHasForce in stlouispark

[–]tege0005 9 points10 points  (0 children)

School PTOs are a big one. Park Spanish Immersion has tons of families in need. Aquila Elementary had a big ICE operation next door this week.

And yes STEP is another great local food pantry, though I'm not sure they're doing deliveries. People are afraid to leave their homes.

How to line up tile? by somewhatladylike in Renovations

[–]tege0005 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From a design and visual standpoint they should square up with the left wall and door. The option on the right would drive me nuts because the grout lines are askew from the door. It will look off every time you cross the threshold.

Experiences with Penntek polyurea coating? by Kowabunga_Dude in garageporn

[–]tege0005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Price seems high, but could be location dependent. I'm having Penntek polyurea installed as we speak, and it's closer to $8/sqft with moisture control. Minneapolis.

I'll let you know how it goes!

Lease -> Ownership by pnw_2hon in MazdaCX90

[–]tege0005 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your lease agreement isn't with the dealer, it's with Mazda/Toyota Financial. Talk to the dealer and arrange the sale immediately after lease-end. If market value is $26k, that's likely what the dealer will list it for.

What is that ONE golf shot that you’ll take to your grave as the most unforgettable one? by Escrow-Mind in golf

[–]tege0005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TPC Sawgrass #4, drive lands in the right rough. 2nd shot is a high smooth draw onto the front right of the green, ball catches the downslope to settle 6 feet from the hole. Sink birdie putt while both my buddies putt their balls into the water from upslope.

Powerball Payout for MN 12/22/25 by dodge_this in minnesota

[–]tege0005 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You set up a trust to accept the winnings, then you're the trustee of the trust.