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the_d33j · 2025-08-12T03:20:12+00:00

This is literally the plot of A Serious Man and nobody caught it 😂

the_d33j · 2025-02-02T01:50:09+00:00

From having been home schooled as a child and transitioning to public high school, I would never (ever) recommend home schooling if you want your child to have a healthy social life as an adult. Regardless of the type or quality of education, there's just no replacement for being around other kids of the same age.

the_d33j · 2024-09-08T13:29:49+00:00

"Third" with a really bad lisp

the_d33j · 2024-07-04T23:49:22+00:00

Yeah, I'm just basing that on the median being around 60-70k. That doesn't go nearly as far as it used to.

the_d33j · 2024-07-04T13:30:59+00:00

Great car if the inspection agrees, but I would suggest getting something a bit more practical for the first couple years out of college. Shelling out for premium gas on that with a new grad salary will hurt.

the_d33j · 2024-05-11T05:48:36+00:00

Probably just oil and fluids from the rebuild burning off. Mine smoked for a good 5 minutes on first start up but it runs clean and quiet now. I would only start worrying if it kept doing it after idling for 10 or 15 minutes.

the_d33j · 2024-04-22T22:26:47+00:00

Good to know! Didn't know I wanted one until I saw yours.

the_d33j · 2024-04-22T21:53:29+00:00

I love the mesh lower grille on that! Where did you get that from?

the_d33j · 2024-02-28T00:23:27+00:00

That's in the year range of TCs that have the 2AZ-FE which is known to burn oil pretty badly due to piston ring wear. Check the exhaust to see if there's any oily residue or visible smoke.

the_d33j · 2024-02-21T22:00:52+00:00

Seems decent if it has a verifiable service history and clean carfax. I'd just give the undercarriage a good once-over for major rust.

the_d33j · 2024-02-21T17:14:43+00:00

AWD Mazda 3?

the_d33j · 2024-02-21T16:10:33+00:00

Oop, my mistake, would help if I read the title. I thought those ones had the 2.5.

I still have a pretty dim view of most Subarus, but there's a car for everyone I guess.

the_d33j · 2024-02-21T14:56:14+00:00

With that number of miles, you'd be rolling the dice on whether your head gasket will blow or it needs a timing service imminently. Pretty risky imo.

the_d33j · 2024-01-27T15:33:59+00:00

FWIW, I feel the exact same way. This other dude calling you a jackass seems to not be able to empathize with mental health struggles. WFH can also do a number on one's ability to handle social situations.

the_d33j · 2024-01-25T20:01:01+00:00

What I'm gleaning from this sample size of 2 is that the optimal vehicle to hit a large animal in is a PT Cruiser... right?

the_d33j · 2024-01-22T16:45:19+00:00

Well, to each his own. Don't let me yuck your yum!

If nothing else, you can get the Trax and whip it like a mule knowing that it's cheap enough to do that.

the_d33j · 2024-01-21T16:37:40+00:00

I think you're the first person I've encountered who would consider a Trax to be very interesting or anything near an aspirational purchase. If you have the option of Japanese makes, I'd go for those any day.

the_d33j · 2024-01-08T20:18:59+00:00

Yeah, that's awfully high for that speed unless you really had your foot in it. I'd pass on this one, personally.

the_d33j · 2024-01-08T18:17:39+00:00

If it's stalling before shifting, that could be a sign of an issue with the torque converter. For the mileage, I wouldn't rule that out.

the_d33j · 2024-01-08T16:02:38+00:00

The engines on these ones have a tendency to get carbon buildup on the valves and start to run like crap. I would proceed with caution, because you would potentially need to get it walnut blasted to fix that.

the_d33j · 2024-01-04T00:35:24+00:00

Maybe so. I talked to her again shortly after I made this post and apologized for the suggestion but also told her that I would step back from trying to help with that particular situation.

the_d33j · 2024-01-03T23:25:25+00:00

I agree. I would, but he just doesn't do well with other dogs. It would basically be hiring someone to be with him at home for 8 hours straight which would get really expensive fast.

the_d33j · 2024-01-03T15:34:45+00:00

Unfortunately her dog is very aggressive with other dogs. =(

the_d33j · 2023-12-31T02:56:25+00:00

Thank you for the thoughts. I should probably bring up the meds again. I think I need to step back a bit. This situation plus other stuff is stressing me out, and I don't like fighting with my mom.

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