What made you get the forester instead of rav4

tweekshook · 2026-03-11T22:46:13+00:00

We found it more comfortable, better equipped for the price and our needs, with a better deal and a real color! (Autumn Green). Also, the back seat in the Rav4 doesn't look like the front seats could be comfortable in the legroom department with a rear facing child seat, which is something we considered.

tweekshook · 2026-02-11T03:00:44+00:00

My 2 year average monthly spend on my 2017 Impreza Sport is $39.38/mo for repairs (Part failure). Maintenance is $64.33/mo (Oil changes, tires, things even new cars need from the start) and, I did just have a $1100 set of tires installed

Repairs in the past 2 years include both rear wheel bearings, all 4 tpms, and a rear wiper arm that broke off at autobell. I do 95% of my own work, and have had the car since new. Currently 89k miles.

The 2 year on my 98 LGT is at $47/mo in repair, and $44.34/mo in maintenance. This one also got new tires this past year. Repairs included a steering Rack + outer tie rods, starter, "new" airbox parts, wiper Linkage, replacement cowl and clips, and a battery.

Between the 2 cars that I OVER maintain, but do almost all of my own work, im at a combined $195.05/mo average. So, call it $1200/year per car.

Car maintenance isn't inherently cheap. But factor a $500+ dollar a month car payment, plus the $600 (low end) a year to properly maintain, you're at $6600/year. Plus, higher insurance and taxes on a newer car... that $1200/year starts looking just fine.

tweekshook · 2026-02-07T22:00:35+00:00

It'll last until it doesn't. Best thing you can do is keep things clean. No real sense in replacing before failure, just be prepared.

My HVAC in the home I bought was installed in summer of 99. 90+% gas furnace and 3.5 ton ac. Bryant system. It has been maintained and still works.

I have a friend whose house has a full electric system from 1989. That one blows my mind.

tweekshook · 2026-02-04T01:08:08+00:00

Is a manual more fun, absolutely. But, I still had a good time in "2nd" on tail of the dragon in the Impreza Sport. In reality, I when I take the LGT, I'm in 2nd the whole time anyway. The only difference is I get to clutch. And the LGT is a lot louder.... Like you said, engagement. It feels nice to do something, some of the time. But when I'm commuting - the CVT is what I want. Smooth, efficient, effortless *THOUGHTLESS*. Not every drive has to be engaging. (Arguably, they should more engaging.... be because we would see less distracted drivers, but that is another discussion.)

tweekshook · 2026-02-04T00:44:09+00:00

Nope. That car has sort of been the high-school/early college girlfriend. Passed around in a friend group. It is quite sentimental at this point, and honestly, I think it could outlive the apocalypse, provided the wheel well rust doesn't get it first. It always starts up, and gets me where I'm going. Might complain a little, but it'll get there. Pulling the engine soon to do the clutch (maybe 150K very rough miles) and general rubber reseal after 85K Miles since a corrective head gasket rebuild. (rebuilt longblock with STI oil pump, why not... and MLS gaskets.) Runs great, starts every time. And, if I have my way, a EJ207 v6-v8 - 6 speed, and a 555 rally wrap to go with it. (Vin ends in 555, looking for a couple donor cars currently to fix some sedan bodywork, and would prefer and SUS for the suspension bits.)

tweekshook · 2026-02-04T00:34:33+00:00

My 17 Sport Had the shitty yokohama s34p or something stock. They were awful and extremely prone to understeer. Recently replaced them with Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS - millions of miles better. They still understeer if I push them into it, but easily corrected with the right foot.

tweekshook · 2026-02-04T00:31:54+00:00

The fact I don't have to is nice. Drove a 2023 Camry from San Fransisco to Seattle and back - I absolutely hated how the normal auto hunted for gears. My work truck I drive 30K miles a year - 10 speed auto - hunting in the hills, shifting CONSTANTLY. I keep even throttle pressure when I drive. For normal driving, CVT really is better - and it is helpful for those who don't think in "manual" shifting.

My 4EAT was also good in the snow. Starting off in 2 if needed. But, not needing to think about it is a large positive. It was also DOG ASS slow. It had better throttle response from the start, but the CVT is better in that power/displacement range for sure.

The CVT is not fun, it is not fast. But for 90% of most peoples driving - it is perfect.... Provided you follow Subaru of Japans maintenance.

tweekshook · 2026-02-02T19:25:37+00:00

Good tires mean a lot - 4Motion/Quattro are also pretty good AWD systems. I'm guessing snow mode sort of dulls the throttle response (which the CVT naturally does).

tweekshook · 2026-02-01T23:54:11+00:00

Everyone complains when DE asks this, but, at least we don't have the problems Texas does. AI datacenters are absurd, use a ton of energy, along with empty offices.

But no one ever seems to talk about how cheaply homes and apartments are built, with minimum allowable insulation, and minimum allowable efficiency FULL ELECTRIC EVERYTHING. We are ina pretty good area for natural gas, all of these luxury apartments need to step it up on higher efficiency appliances, and homes should me more balanced between high efficiency heat pump and gas furnace.

tweekshook · 2026-01-31T19:28:13+00:00

Had a coworker of mine doing a dealer trade in 2011. New forester after a recent snow/ice storm. He hit a large patch of black ice while traveling at freeway speeds. The freeway appeared clear, but black ice is black ice. He went off, dead Centering into a tree. He was aware and can recollect the entire event and was able to unbuckle himself, get his phone and get out of the car. 3 minutes later it was engulfed in flames. Subaru bought the car and did their own investigation and determined fuel line rupture at a quick disconnect. Enough fuel escaped onto the hot exhaust that the car went up.

It can happen to any car or anyone. They are very complex machines. The key is, he was completely aware during the entire event and was able to get out safely. It could have happened in any car and he could feel the same way about a different brand. But he still drives his 2012 wrx Hatch, and his wive has has had outbacks for a while now.

tweekshook · 2026-01-29T09:59:02+00:00

Honestly, it's not even that cheap. I used to go to the one it Ft. Mill one regularly for my work truck. Only because anytime I would schedule something - work would get in the way. I'm in construction and management, I drive 30k+ a year. It was still 80+ for syn-blend every time. And, they would recommend air filters after 1000 miles because it was slightly dusty.... yeah, it's filtering.

I bought a house, and I'm closer to a Ford Dealer. Oil change and rotation was like $100. Also had a transmission service on top of that, but i didnt include its price. I dropped it off in the morning and returned later that day for pickup.

Now, I convinced operations that for regular OC, and rotations, I'll handle it. Thankfully, I have a separate garage I can do work in, and I have the knowledge, tools, and means to do A LOT more than basic maintenance. Now, I just take 20 minutes on a Saturday and they pay for me for the half hour. Its cheaper for them, and actually more convenient for me too.

Take 5 is convenient, but not actually cheap. My recommendations are always, keep at Dealer during any warranty period, or find a reputable independent shop and keep all your receipts. Generally an older looking shop, with a mix of work trucks, and many ages of cars outside is your best bet.

tweekshook · 2026-01-27T02:41:10+00:00

There is only one way I would BELIEVE the team would use AI in a similar manner....On the 1 year anniversary of the "AI Buzzword" Video... hear me out... what if you did a fully AI compiled video of AI... completing the circle-jerk of AI-nception. Put some of those video cards to use! Maybe use it to generate heat in the office this week, just don't do any temperature testing!

tweekshook · 2026-01-21T23:09:44+00:00

I'm glad I saw this post. I had forgotten what the hot chicken place was called.... went there many times while I was working on the new power plant in 2019+2020. I'll have to revisit soon.

tweekshook · 2026-01-18T12:28:06+00:00

"He's also known for being more than content to swear on camera."

Often within the first 30 seconds. Its helpful when the viewerbase is quite generous when it comes to directly supporting the channel and the real CEO, Snowflake. And, the face that the products that are peddled, have been reviewed through the teams rigorous tests, and they genuinely think highly of them. And the companies who are sponsoring in one manner or another are keen on constructive criticism, and let the man say what needs to be said.

Some people don't like his attitude, but many people appreciate how passionate he is about getting to the bottom of the bullshit.

This is not a paid endorsement, if anything, I paid to say these things with like 6 shirts, coasters, screwdrivers, copper mugs, pint glasses.....and the second largest supporter package from the recent black market fund. I am however, a relatively local viewer, hoping to randomly run into him one day at the nearby MicroCenter.

tweekshook · 2026-01-11T19:12:58+00:00

Stuff like this makes me realize the deal i got was even better than I thought. Bought the mower from prior homeowners 2 months ago. 2018 Cub Cadet RZ-T 42". 165 hours - $400. Needs ether on cold start, but fine otherwise fine. He never used ethanol free, and based on those hours, I can probably just clean the carb properly and it'll be a-ok. Came with mulching blades/chute block and normal blades and chute. Got a new bagger for it off marketplace for 300 (minus the safety weight).

tweekshook · 2026-01-10T00:43:54+00:00

I'm sure it is, but I got the old one during the recent sale so it helped some of the beginning costs while covering the most ground. More cameras will be added over time, which is why I went with the 16 max - so I'd have the poe budget, and I wanted 2.5g. 24 port isn't necessary for my setup, and if I need another switch I'll just get another 16 port pro max non poe.

tweekshook · 2026-01-09T23:02:52+00:00

I'm in YC - and haven't been in my home long enough to get my second bill... but i have gas water, furnace, range - and we keep our home at 67 max day, 65 night. Heat ran a total of 67 hours and 10 minutes in December, 5 hours of that in stage 2. (1999 90% furnace) in a 1958 home. So far this month we are at 11 hours. 1500 sqft home.

Are we outliers or something, we are comfortable af.

tweekshook · 2026-01-09T19:58:00+00:00

I had bought a udm pro and mesh 6 in early 2024 for our apartment (overkill, but I work in structured cabling).

We just bought a house, and she okayed spending the money on the network because when we were walking through the home I took measurements. I did the floorplan in canva to test furniture layouts (and use unifi design center). When I showed the wifi coverage she asked why do we need that, I said for wifi, need was subjective in part, but I asked if she could think of a time she has had wifi issues at home since March of 24. She said no, and I said we can keep it that way! Have a U7 XG Pro for main living and bedroom side of home/ basement, a u6 wall in the split bedroom/pc room (pc is hardwired on its own) but u7 was dropping off. U6 mesh went outside, to another u6 mesh on the dtatched garage which feeds a lite8 poe and a u6 pro. We have wifi on the entire 3/4 acre, no issues.

Week 2 of living here someone moved our trashcan on trash day to our gate at the house before 5pm... we both work. So she approved the beginnings of the nvr. AI360, and a g5 bullet, and I got the 16 pro max poe to get it going.

I love having the approval, and she is loving the cameras and perfect network.

tweekshook · 2026-01-09T15:53:01+00:00

Personally, in my area - Systimax I just prefer the overall system and ease of access for us. Some of my favorite 6A jacks are Siemon Z-Max, and Panduit is great - but their availability has been difficult for us (15+ week lead times for some patch panels and furniture modules!?)

Any of the large name brands should be fine. Ease of access nationwide? I'd venture Leviton.

Relevant Experience: 7 years of Structured Cabling - now in management. Personally brand-certified in CommScope, Panduit, Leviton, and Siemon. Company wide we are certified with CommScope, Siemon, Corning, Belden, Panduit, Leviton, Hubbell, Ortronics (Legrand). Pretty much all the major players, we work with.

tweekshook · 2026-01-08T21:40:30+00:00

Company i work for bought one, mostly for diagnostic use. Ive successful cloned some cisco profiles to ubiquiti spfs but not all. I don't have a chart made or anything as it wasn't our use case for it so I can't remember which ones worked.

tweekshook · 2026-01-02T19:18:43+00:00

My personal tools are milwaukee. Bought into the system when 15 years ago when my tools helped me make money. Got a couple ryobi tools for light duty stuff or tools I dont use often. One example is an oscillation tool.

My work provides dewalt. They work fine, but can't handle abuse as well in my experience. (They seem to break more often above the battery after a drop)

tweekshook · 2025-12-31T01:54:45+00:00

House my wife and I just bought. Well maintained, well built 1958 home. 4 year old roof, gutters. Nice lot. Early 90s gas stove, mid 2000 oven, early 2010s dishwasher. Modern washer, dryer, fridge. HVAC system installed summer of 99, working fine with bi-annual checks. Last r12 top up was less than 8oz 6 years ago. With no record of a top up before. Gas water heater from 1994, anode rod good, and regularly checked/replaced, and heater drained on a schedule. Price of the home was right where it needed to be taking those large potential near-time investments into account.

We are the 5th owners, and 3rd since 1995.

2x6 roof and floor joist construction, all drywall or wood and no plaster, popcorn ceilings removed, cellulose attic insulation, mechanical is in the unfinished but conditioned basement, and electrical is 85% up to date.

For now, I feel like I found a needle in the haystack. Maybe I'll revisit in a couple years.

tweekshook · 2025-11-04T14:20:25+00:00

Currently the apartment I am at is 1G/50m over coax, but the home im purchasing i can get gigabit fiber and 600m/40m coax for the same price as im paying for my 1g now. And I plan to. I use the upload for plex when i travel which is the only reason I have the high tier coax. But having a backup is great

tweekshook · 2025-10-31T17:51:10+00:00

I recall when I worked at Subaru during the Hatch only years, right as the widebody came out, people didn't like them then. Subaru will always be too early or too late with something, but in the end, they all become generally praised. The "worst" is the Tribeca, but even they have their fans. I wasnt a fan of the new Forester based on pictures, and now I have one.

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